McNally Capital is a private equity firm targeting thesis-driven investments in the U.S., specifically founder-, family-, and management-owned companies.
The firm was founded in 2008 by Ward McNally, whose family owned and operated Rand McNally & Company for over 100 years. These roots provide a deep appreciation of building and scaling companies that shape industries and endure for generations.
The firm seeks to apply its hands-on experience, institutional capabilities, and proprietary value creation framework to its portfolio companies to benefit management teams in their next phase of growth and build value for McNally Capital’s investors. The firm also leverages a deep bench of industry partners who provide incremental industry and operating knowledge.
Our limited partners are made up of like-minded institutional investors and family offices. The firm is currently investing out of McNally Capital Fund II, LP
McNally Capital offers a distinct advantage over traditional private equity firms:
Conservative capital structures to avoid excess leverage, while providing access to future capital for organic growth and acquisitions
Strategic partners with deep industry knowledge and directly relevant operating experience
Capital with flexibility around liquidity time horizon
Deep network and relationships with 800+ family and institutional investors who can facilitate growth and provide additional support
Core Values
ALIGNED PARTNERSHIPS
Build and preserve respectful relationships of mutual trust with integrity
STEWARDSHIP
As partners, we protect each other’s reputation, capital, and information
SOLUTIONS-FOCUSED
Work hard to collaboratively solve for the best possible outcome
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Recent Accolades
The TOP 50 rankings referenced above are announced annually by Grady Campbell Incorporated. McNally Capital has paid Grady Campbell for the right to advertise the TOP 50 PE Firm in the Middle Market™ award.