About MCG Capital
MCG Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 1990. It is primarily based out of Arlington, United States. As of Sep 2021, MCG Capital has invested in 9 companies. It primarily invests in Conventional Debt round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Blockchain Technology to FinTech and Consumer. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of Heroes & Empires Overall, MCG Capital portfolio has seen 1 IPO and 6 acquisitions including key companies like TriSalus Life Sciences, Restaurant Technologies and Accurate Group. A lot of funds co-invest with MCG Capital, with names like Bain Capital Credit sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. MCG Capital has team of 4 people including 1 partners.Key Metrics
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Portfolio Sectors
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Conventional Debt, Series B & 4 more
Portfolio IPOs
Portfolio Acquisitions
MCG Capital's List of Top Investments
MCG Capital has a portfolio of 9 companies. Their most notable investments are in TriSalus Life Sciences and C7 Data Centers.Their portfolio spans across United States and Saint Vincent And The Grenadines. They have invested in Blockchain Technology, FinTech, Consumer and 10 other sectors, across stages such as Conventional Debt, Series B and 4 more. Here is the list of top investments by MCG Capital:TriSalus Life Sciences is involved in developing drug delivery devices to treat cancers. They have developed a technology platform, Pressure-Enabled Drug Delivery (PEDD), which is designed to improve the distribution and penetration of therapy in solid tumors.
Key facts about TriSalus Life Sciences
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: Westminster (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $10M - $50M as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $83.4M
- Employee Count: 133 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Nantahala Capital Management, Tullis Health Investors and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Apr 30, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Public
Restaurant Technologies is a provider of cooking-oil management services to approx. 23,000 national quick-serve and full-service restaurant chains, independent operators, grocery delis, hotels, casinos, universities and hospitals. Restaurant Technologies helps food service operators make their kitchens safer, smarter, more efficient and more sustainable through its automated oil storage, handling, filtration monitoring and disposal management system. Their customers are spread across USA.
Key facts about Restaurant Technologies
- Founded Year: 1999
- Location: Mendota Heights (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $46.4M
- Employee Count: 1,434 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Ares Capital Corporation, Parthenon Capital and 16 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Dec 31, 2016, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Blockchain-based marketplace offering games. The platform provides digital collectibles through games combining idle RPG elements, raids, and more. Also, different games are provided on the app.
Key facts about Heroes & Empires
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: Kingstown (Saint Vincent And The Grenadines)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $1.5M
- Employee Count: 211 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: MCG Capital, Kyros and 24 Others
- Latest Funding Round: ICO, Oct 10, 2021, $*****
Provider of appraisal management, title, and compliance services for real estate finance. It offers technology-driven solutions for banks, credit unions, and other lenders. Services encompass appraisal products, including modernization and alternative valuations, streamlined and traditional title services, due diligence, and e-signature capabilities. The company also provides compliance tools and resources to help clients manage risk and ensure regulatory adherence. Its offerings aim to improve speed, accuracy, and efficiency in real estate transactions.
Key facts about Accurate Group
- Founded Year: 2004
- Location: Charlotte (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Employee Count: 350 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Top Tier Capital Partners, MCG Capital and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Venture Debt, Jan 08, 2013, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Handmade candies, chocolates, and gifts, crafted with tradition since 1920. This company specializes in creating a wide array of confectionery delights, including best sellers, chocolates, caramels, chewy and gummy candies, hard candy and drops, and nuts and brittle. They also offer snacks and drinks like cocoa and stir sticks, sweet and salty snacks, popcorn, and cookies. The company provides holiday-themed candies and gift boxes, catering to various occasions with items like candy canes, nuts and brittle, and corporate gifting options. Customers can visit their factory for tours and events, and explore their factory store. They emphasize their story, original recipes, and family-owned American operation. The website offers account login, cart functionality, and wholesale options. They use cookies to enhance user experience and offer a newsletter subscription. They provide customer care services including contact information, FAQs, shipping and returns, and privacy policies.
Key facts about Hammond’s Candies
- Founded Year: 1920
- Location: Denver (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Employee Count: 42 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: MCG Capital, TAB Bank and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Sep 15, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
MCG Capital's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
MCG Capital has invested in 11 companies over the last 20 years, with an average of 0 new investment annually in the last 10 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Heroes & Empires and most recent follow-on round was in C7 Data Centers.MCG Capital's Investments by Stage
MCG Capital has made 3 investments in Conventional Debt stage with an average round size of $25M, 2 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $21.6M and 1 investment in PE stage.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Conventional Debt | 3 |
Series B | 2 |
PE | 1 |
Seed | 1 |
Series A | 1 |
Others | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
MCG Capital's Investments by Sector
MCG Capital has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, Enterprise Applications, Food and Agriculture, Blockchain - Industry Applications and Blockchain Technology. Notably, it has invested in 7 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 6 Tech companies, 2 Consumer (B2C) companies and at least 1 company focusing on Blockchain.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 2 |
Enterprise Applications | 2 |
Food and Agriculture | 2 |
Blockchain - Industry Applications | 1 |
Blockchain Technology | 1 |
Others | 9 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
MCG Capital's Investments by Geography
MCG Capital has made most investments in United States (8), followed by Saint Vincent And The Grenadines where it has made 1 investment.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 8 |
Saint Vincent And The Grenadines | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
MCG Capital's recent investments
MCG Capital has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by MCG Capital:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Sep 14, 2021 | Saint Vincent And The Grenadines | Seed | 4507 | [+22] | |
Nov 07, 2013 | United States | Series B | 7234 | ||
Jan 10, 2013 | United States | Conventional Debt | 9497 | - | |
Jan 08, 2013 | United States | Venture Debt | 4976 | - | |
Oct 02, 2012 | United States | Conventional Debt | 6860 | - |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in MCG Capital's Portfolio
1 of MCG Capital's portfolio company became public - TriSalus Life Sciences. It got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Mar 2021.Here are MCG Capital's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 19, 2021 | Nov 07, 2013 | Series B | 7944 |
Acquired companies in MCG Capital's Portfolio
6 companies from MCG Capital's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Hammond’s Candies in Nov 2024 by Lolli and Pops for $*****.Here are MCG Capital's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 14, 2024 | Jan 10, 2013 | Conventional Debt | 2757 | |
Mar 01, 2022 | Feb 10, 2006 | Series A | 9919 | |
Sep 02, 2021 | Jan 08, 2013 | Venture Debt | 6069 | |
Jan 17, 2017 | Oct 02, 2012 | Series B | 2763 | |
Nov 21, 2011 | 2006 | Conventional Debt | 4247 |
Team profile of MCG Capital
MCG Capital has a team of 4 members including 1 Partner and 2 Principals located in United States. MCG Capital's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in MCG Capital:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Richmond | - | ||
Principal | Washington, DC | - | - | |
Principal | Bethesda | - | - |
Co-investors of MCG Capital
Over the past 20 years, 42 investors have co-invested in MCG Capital's portfolio companies. This includes only funds.
- Invested before MCG Capital: Partisan Management Group, High Country Ventures and 5 others have invested in rounds before MCG Capital. There is 1 company where Partisan Management Group has invested before MCG Capital and 1 company where High Country Ventures has invested before MCG Capital.
- Top Co-investors of MCG Capital: 26 investors entered a company along with MCG Capital. These include investors like Bain Capital Credit (1 company).
- Invested after MCG Capital: A total of 9 investors have invested in MCG Capital's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Tullis Health Investors (1 company), KMG Capital Partners (1 company) and Mcg Partners (1 company).
Recent News related to MCG Capital
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Surefire Medical Completes $18.2M Series B Funding |FinSMEsFinSMEs•Nov 07, 2013•TriSalus Life Sciences, MCG Capital, Partisan Management Group, High Country Ventures
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Surefire Medical Closes Series B Funding at $18.2 Million | Business WireBusiness Wire•Nov 07, 2013•TriSalus Life Sciences, MCG Capital, Partisan Management Group, High Country Ventures
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Surefire Medical Closes Series B Funding at $18.2 Million - Surefire Medical, Inc.Surefire Medical•Nov 06, 2013•TriSalus Life Sciences, MCG Capital, Partisan Management Group, High Country Ventures
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MCG Capital Provides $20 Million of Growth Capital to C7 Data Centers, Inc.CNBC•Nov 11, 2012•C7 Data Centers, MCG Capital, Signal Peak
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Restaurant Technologies, Inc. Closes $60 Million Financing | Parthenon CapitalParthenon•Restaurant Technologies, Bain Capital Credit, MCG Capital, Parthenon and 1 other
