Endura Launches as Trusted Equity Partner for Manufacturing Businesses, Emphasizing People-First Relationships and Long-Term Growth
Milwaukee, WI – July 22, 2025 – Endura, a new Milwaukee-based private equity fund, today announced its official launch.
Founded by seasoned industry professionals, Endura takes a generational investment approach—focused on empowering people, reinvesting capital, and building globally competitive organizations. With a long-term “generational” time horizon, the firm is positioned to make growth investments that are often out of reach for traditional private equity timelines.
Endura is led by Managing Partner David Bartelme, who has decades of experience in operational leadership and private equity investing, and Vice President Matthew Pikus who has spent his career across lending and private equity helping middle market companies solve capital and strategic problems. Together, they are a hands-on team committed to building enduring businesses.
“We believe that true growth comes from investing in the people who drive the business forward every day,” said Bartelme. “As owners, our most important job is to remove obstacles and create a positive work culture where our employees thrive. We’re excited to launch Endura and partner with owners who share our vision for sustainable, long-term success.”
Pikus adds, “Culture is a competitive advantage, and it’s easy to get wrong. That’s why we’ll be visible and engaged with our businesses, not just owners in the background.”
Endura is seeking opportunities to collaborate with owners looking to accelerate growth or plan for a seamless transition. The firm targets middle market industrial and food manufacturing firms and can offer flexible capital solutions tailored to each partner’s unique needs.
For more information about Endura and its services, visit www.endura-llc.com
About Endura
For manufacturing business owners seeking growth capital or planning for a transition, Endura is a trusted equity partner focused on people-first relationships and long-term growth. Our partners rely on us to help build stronger, more enduring businesses by supporting the people and the communities that power them every day.
Media Contact:
David Bartelme
Managing Partner, Endura