A Long-Term Partner for Industrial Businesses

Grey Glacier is a family office focused on acquiring private manufacturing, distribution, and industrial services businesses between $1M - $10M EBITDA.

Approach

One Buyer, One Closing

Business, equipment, and property in a single transaction. No separate building sale, and no loose ends after you hand over the keys.

Your Legacy Continues

We keep the name, the team, and the community ties. We buy businesses to run them, not to strip them. We aim to partner with seasoned operators to scale companies effectively, bringing in the right expertise to drive success.

Quick and Confidential

No brokers required, no fees to you, no process. A conversation stays a conversation until you decide otherwise.

Long-Term Investment

We think in decades, not years. Our goal is to invest in businesses that we can help grow over the long term, without the pressure of a pre-determined exit.

What We Look For

Representative Industrial Focus Areas
Precision machining, plastics and rubber, metal casting & forging, finishing, food & beverage, aerospace & defense, electrical & power, paper & packaging, flow control, testing & measurement, specialty materials, distribution, and related industries
Size
$5 - $50 million in revenue or cash flow of $1 - $10 million
History
Established operations of typically 15+ years in business, with a facility and team the business runs on
Geography
United States
Business Characteristics
Diverse customer base with a high degree of recurring or re-occurring revenue
Owner Situation
Honest and motivated to facilitate a smooth business transition

Simple, Quiet, On Your Timeline

Conversation

A confidential call about your business and your goals. No documents, no obligation.

Simple Offer

Typically 2 to 4 weeks

A short information request under NDA, then a clear, plain-English proposal.

Quiet Diligence

A focused confirmation of what we've discussed. Employees, customers, and competitors hear nothing until you say so.

Close on Your Timeline

Ready now or planning a year out, we structure the closing and transition around what works for you.

Owners often stay on for a transition period on terms that work for them. Some stay a few months, some a few years.

About

Grey Glacier LLC is a Chicago-based family office that primarily invests in asset-based industrial businesses across the U.S.

Grey Glacier believes in building lasting partnerships built on fundamental alignment and personal relationships with those who share a like-minded passion for investing in growing businesses and assets that create value for investors, partners, and employees.

Grey Glacier was founded by Matt Meiresonne. Prior to founding Grey Glacier, Matt worked as a Principal at Industrial Quick Search and at MUFG in the Industrials M&A Group.

Contact

Address
1 S Dearborn, Floor 21
Chicago, IL 60603