Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Private Equity Fund |
Industries | Other • Hardware (& Manufacturing) |
Investing | United States |
Michigan Capital Advisors (MCA) is an operationally-focused private investment firm with headquarters at 39520 Woodward Ave., Suite #205, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, 48304, United States. Founded in 2016 by Charles "Chip" McClure, the firm specializes in equity investments within the industrial and renewable technology sectors. They have developed a niche in emerging markets with a particular interest in manufacturing, mobility, and advanced materials. Michigan Capital Advisors aims to foster value creation through revenue growth and operational improvements. They focus on strategic investments with a conservative capital structure and a disciplined valuation approach to minimize risks and enhance financial returns for their investors. MCA's investment thesis emphasizes the avoidance of financial engineering tactics, opting instead for long-term investment horizons aligned with strategic growth and value creation objectives. The firm positions itself as a collaborative partner to both private equity and venture capital firms, as well as to entrepreneurs, understanding that successful partnerships benefit all parties involved—one of their portfolio companies, Fusion Coolant Systems, offers an example of MCA’s impact by providing advanced manufacturing solutions that improve tool life and performance, while also reducing carbon footprints and chemical hazards to workers. The commitment of Michigan Capital Advisors to operational expertise and strategic value creation in their investment practice underlines their approach to increasing the value of their portfolio companies and ultimately the returns for their investment funds.