Darren Herz

Norwest Mezzanine Partners (NMP) invests up to $50 million of junior capital to support transactions initiated by private equity sponsors. NMP operates as a standalone investment partnership with an affiliated private equity investment vehicle through Norwest Equity Partners. Wells Fargo & Co. is the fund's major limited partner. Since NMP's inception in 2000, the firm has raised over $1.35 billion through three mezzanine funds. The current fund, NMP III, is a $500 million fund. The firm's investment experience is broad, spanning a wide range of industries, including distribution, manufacturing, healthcare, and consumer products. Transaction types include buyouts, acquisitions, leveraged buildups or consolidations, recapitalizations, and going privates. Investment size ranges from $10-$50 million.