Paisley Capital is a private investment partnership between two experienced operating and finance professionals. Paisley invests in small- to medium-sized businesses located in the upper Midwest.
Investment Criteria
- Revenue of $5 to $50 million or EBITDA > $500,000
- Private companies across all industries
- Companies in need of ownership transition, operational assistance and/or reorganization
- 100% buyout, majority or minority investments
Our Partners
Brad’s primary skills center around sales, marketing, strategy and general management. Prior to Paisley, Brad worked in in private equity, investment banking and commercial finance. Brad graduated with B.A. in economics from Carleton College and was a member of the football team.
Steve’s primary skills center around finance, accounting, information technology and general management. Prior to Paisley, Steve owned and operated a commercial truck dealership with over 200 employees. Steve graduated with B.S.B. in finance and an M.B.A from the University of Minnesota and was a member of the golf team.
Investments
In 2025, Paisley acquired Apex Transfers (www.apextransfers.com), headquartered in Elk River, MN. Apex is a leading provider of printed graphics for apparel including screen print transfers, vinyl transfers, applique, digitizing and other specialized apparel printing services. Paisley partnered with an experienced operating executive to acquire Apex from its retiring founders.
In 2025, Paisley acquired The ADS Group (www.theadsgroup.com), headquartered in Plymouth, MN. ADS is a premier end-to-end provider of media services including optical media replication, vinyl record pressing, packaging, studio, post-production, and fulfillment services. Paisley partnered with ADS’ management team to purchase the company from ADS’ senior secured creditor.
In 2020, Paisley Capital acquired Intelligere Solutions (www.intelligeresolutions.com), headquartered in Plymouth, MN. Intelligere is a provider of interpretation services to limited English proficiency ("LEP") patients in hospitals, clinics, and other health care environments. Intelligere's business suffered substantial disruption and financial impairment related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Paisley worked with Intelligere's owners, senior and subordinated debt holders, and unsecured creditors to recapitalize the business and position it for future growth. In 2021, Intelligere combined with another Minnesota-based language service provider, ARCH Language Solutions, Inc., Thereafter, Intelligere was acquired by Propio, LLC, a leading national language service provider.
In 2011 Paisley Capital acquired Plastic Resource (www.plasticresource.com), headquartered in Cottage Grove, MN. Plastic Resource is a short-run, quick-turn manufacturer of stored value cards and key tags (e.g. gift, loyalty, membership) from its creditors. The transaction not only satisfied the owners’ personal credit obligations, but also ensured the company was sufficiently capitalized to continue operations. In 2019, Plastic Resource was acquired by Bristol ID.