Midwest-focused private equity

Creating enduring value by putting people first for over 25 years

We don’t just buy businesses, we invest in people

Mason Wells is a Milwaukee-based private equity firm that has raised $2.4 billion in aggregate across five independent buyout funds. We partner with the founders, families, and managers of primarily Midwestern US-based businesses to help them realize their financial potential while preserving the company’s legacy.

Our Strategy

Our track record speaks for itself

Current Mason Wells Buyout Fund V Size

Platform investments since 1998

Of Investments First Institutional Capital

Average Portfolio Company Employee Growth

Recent Success Stories

Outsourced Business Services

A&R Logistics, Inc.

Strategic investments build a logistics powerhouse

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Outsourced Business Services

Qualus Power Services

Geographic and service line expansions create scale player

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Packaging Materials and Converting

AWT Labels & Packaging

Organic initiatives and key acquisition enable growth

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Engineered Products and Services

Aquion

Driving growth with innovative, high margin products

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Packaging Materials and Converting

Nelipak Healthcare Packaging

Creating a pure play healthcare packaging leader

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Jan 30 2025

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Industrial Labels Holdings Corp. Acquires Trebnick Systems

Dec 3 2024

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RJW Logistics Group Receives Strategic Investment From Berkshire Partners

Apr 15 2024

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Accord Carton Names Tommy Conner as New CEO

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