Greystone Industrial Partners Expands Investment Team

Partner Rich Copans and Principal Mike Nettesheim Join Partner Drew Macha

Team Previously Worked Together and will Collaborate to Identify Industrial Investment Opportunities and Build Value Across Portfolio

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Greystone Industrial Partners (“Greystone”), a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on building value at lower middle market industrial businesses, is pleased to announce the addition of Rich Copans as Partner and Mike Nettesheim as Principal.

Prior to forming Greystone, Copans, Macha, and Nettesheim worked closely together at another private equity firm, where they led investments across a range of middle market industrial sectors.

Greystone is actively pursuing investments in lower middle market industrial businesses on behalf of its inaugural fund which closed in 2025 on $115 million in committed capital, including a capital commitment from the Greystone team.

“We are excited to have officially launched Greystone and greatly appreciate the support we have received from our investors and deep network of industrial sector contacts,” said Copans and Macha, Partners at Greystone. “We are evaluating a number of attractive opportunities that align with our investment thesis and look forward to partnering with talented management teams to help them expand their businesses.”

The Greystone team brings more than 40 years of collective experience partnering with founders, families, and management teams to help drive meaningful growth while preserving each company’s culture, values, and legacy. Greystone invests exclusively in lower middle market industrial businesses where it has deep expertise and established industry relationships. Greystone’s primary sectors of focus include packaging, building products, manufacturing, distribution, and industrial services.

About Greystone Industrial Partners

Greystone Industrial Partners (“Greystone”) is a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on building value at lower middle market industrial businesses. The Greystone team has over 40 years of combined private equity experience and is investing out of the firm’s inaugural fund with $115 million of committed capital. Greystone seeks to partner with management teams to develop and implement plans to accelerate revenue growth, identify and execute M&A, source management and board talent, and invest in technology and capacity.

For more information, visit Greystone’s website: greystoneip.com

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