Cleveland, OH, and Boston, MA – MPE Partners (“MPE” or “Morgenthaler Private Equity”), a Cleveland- and Boston-based private equity firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Joshua Liebow to Partner. Josh joined MPE’s Boston office as a Principal after more than 20 years at Manulife Investment Management (and its predecessor entity Hancock Capital Management) and serving as Co-Head of the Junior Credit Platform since 2021. Josh’s promotion augments MPE’s existing leadership team.

MPE Partner, Matt Yohe said, “We have known Josh for many years, and we are thrilled to welcome him into the partnership. When we hired Josh, we believed his experience, insights, and extensive network would deepen and strengthen our growing team. Since joining the firm, Josh has made an immediate positive impact within our team and across our portfolio companies.”

MPE Partner, Joe Machado added, “We congratulate Josh on his promotion. He has the skills and experience to help drive improvements and results across multiple dimensions of our business. Importantly, Josh embraces MPE’s investment strategy, and he has already become a significant culture carrier within the firm.”

Josh currently holds board seats at Webster Industries, Mid-States Bolt & Screw, and Inkcups, all of which are current MPE portfolio investments. He has also worked as an integral MPE deal team member on several potential new investment opportunities. While at Manulife, Josh was primarily focused on leading junior capital financings and equity co-investments in middle market companies across many of the same sectors as MPE. Josh worked closely with the MPE team for over a decade evaluating numerous transaction opportunities, including leading mezzanine financings and equity co-investments in MPE portfolio companies, dlhBOWLES, 80/20, and Mid-States Bolt & Screw. He holds a B.S. in Finance from Babson College.

About MPE Partners
MPE Partners (“MPE” or “Morgenthaler Private Equity”) seeks to be the preferred partner for entrepreneur- and family-owned companies. Based in Cleveland, OH, and Boston, MA, MPE invests in profitable, lower middle market companies with EBITDA between $8 million and $40 million. MPE has two primary target investment areas: high-value manufacturing and commercial & industrial services. For more information, please visit www.mpepartners.com.