Private equity niche Target a small-cap private equity firm with a focus on venture to low middle market companies, emphasizing MCD's flexibility across stages and its track record of partnering with entrepreneurs, banks, university incubators, funds, and private equity groups.

Tech and software focus Leverage MCD's interest in new technologies, data and SaaS, alongside manufacturing and natural resource enterprises, presenting solutions that accelerate portfolio company digital transformation, data analytics, and scalable software platforms.

Strategic portfolio growth Position offerings around value creation playbooks, cross-firm co-investment opportunities, and board-level governance support, highlighting MCD’s demonstrated ability to grow and support portfolio companies through strategic partnerships.

Fundraising readiness Identify opportunities to provide growth capital, interim liquidity options, or strategic financing to accelerate deal velocity, given MCD’s current revenue range and private equity orientation with a demonstrated investment in portfolio companies like Inovateus Solar.

Operational leverage Offer services that enhance portfolio company operations, including cloud infrastructure, data-enabled decision making, and scalable eCommerce capabilities, aligned with MCD's tech stack and potential needs for efficiency and governance.