Strong Heritage.
Valuable Perspective.

Gardner Standard invests in lower middle-market companies. We trace our origin to a Minnesota-based, family-run business founded in 1884. Our heritage provides a valuable perspective that distinguishes us from most investment firms. At Gardner Standard, we understand the importance of a long-term commitment to employees and the community.

We help companies seeking to elevate performance.

Strong Heritage. Valuable Perspective.

Gardner Standard invests in lower middle-market companies. We trace our origin to a Minnesota-based, family-run business founded in 1884. Our heritage provides a valuable perspective that distinguishes us from most investment firms.

We help companies seeking to elevate performance.

140

Year Heritage

400

Total Deal Value

500

Jobs Created

8

Current Companies

A collaborative approach.

Gardner Standard is always relationship-focused. We care about our companies’ management teams and employees, and we work to build a strong partnership long before we invest.

A partnership philosophy shapes our interactions with all company stakeholders before and after a deal closes.

Our companies work hard to get better every day.

Gardner Standard works with our management teams to together achieve long-term growth and profitability objectives. 

sectors of interest include

Aerospace & Defense

Engineered Products

Manufacturing

Industrial Services

OTC Consumer Brands

Business Services

Energy Services

Building Products

News

  • Gardner Standard LLC today announced the sale of Mid Valley Industries, LLC (“MVI”) to an affiliate of Manitowoc Tool & Machining (“MTM”), a portfolio company of Summit Equity Group and Midwest Growth Partners....

  • Gardner Standard LLC today announced the sale of substantially all of the assets of Williston Fire & Safety, LLC (“Williston Fire & Safety”) to Summit Fire Protection, Co., a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc. (“Summit Fire Protection”)....

  • Gardner Standard is pleased to announce that Ryan Yost has joined the company as Recruitment Project Manager. Ryan will lead Gardner Standard’s efforts to attract high-performing employees who can drive profitable growth....