• NVT Group is a leading provider of noise, vibration and harshness testing solutions for mission critical applications in aerospace & defense, energy, automotive and other markets
• Mesirow acted as NVT’s exclusive financial advisor, leveraging its deep knowledge of the test & measurement sector, debt market knowledge and industry relationships

CHICAGO, January 8, 2024 – Mesirow, an independent, employee-owned financial services firm, has announced it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Noise & Vibration Technologies (“NVT Group” or the “Company”), a portfolio company of Battery Ventures (“Battery”), on its financing by Mizzen Capital (“Mizzen”) and Bridge Bank.

NVT Group is a leading provider of noise, vibration, and harshness testing solutions to support customers’ most complex, challenging, and mission critical applications. The Company serves customers across aerospace, defense, commercial space, automotive, and other critical industrial applications. This financing will enable NVT Group to continue to invest in its cutting-edge technology and engineering capabilities to remain at the forefront of mission critical testing.  

Nathan Moeri, Managing Director of Mesirow Investment Banking, said, “We were honored to work with NVT Group and Battery Ventures on this major milestone and look forward to their continued growth.”

Pete Shumway, President at NVT Group, said “The Mesirow team was incredibly supportive throughout the entire engagement. Their debt advisory capabilities and unique expertise in the test & measurement space proved invaluable.”  

“Our debt capabilities and relationships were well-suited to support NVT Group throughout this transaction,” added Eugene Weissberger, Managing Director and Head of Mesirow Investment Banking’s Debt Advisory practice. “We are excited to see the expansion of their capabilities and advanced services offering.”

The financing of NVT Group represents another successful assignment completed by Mesirow Investment Banking and highlights the firm’s debt advisory practice and expertise within the test & measurement sector. Committed to leveraging extensive sector-specific expertise across industry groups and nurturing deep long-standing relationships, Mesirow has a proven track record of completing highly tailored and successful transactions on behalf of clients.

About Mesirow 

Mesirow is an independent, employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices around the world, we serve clients through a personal, custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good. With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management, Capital Markets & Investment Banking, and Advisory Services, we invest in what matters: our clients, our communities, and our culture. To learn more, visit mesirow.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Mesirow was recently named one of the Best Places to Work in Chicago by Crain’s Chicago Business and one of the Top 100 RIA firms by Barron’s.

About Noise & Vibration Technologies

The Company leverages best-in-class engineering talent and technology to measure, stimulate, and analyze the effects of vibration, noise, shock, and other environmental variables with optimal accuracy. They have a competitive advantage through their deep bench of engineering expertise and established global customers uniquely reliant on their services.

About Mizzen Capital Management LLC

Mizzen Capital is a private credit platform providing loans to U.S.-based private businesses. Mizzen Capital Management LLC (“Mizzen Capital”) focuses primarily on companies that provide essential goods and services in non-cyclical industries including manufacturing, business and healthcare services, IT, software, and energy transition. Mizzen Capital invests alongside owners, managers and sponsors to provide capital for working capital, growth, recapitalizations and acquisitions.

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