A succession partner for what you've built

Flexible capital and operational leadership for your business's next chapter

About

A buyer who builds on your legacy.

North Ridge Capital was established in 2026 by Mitch Leidel to acquire and operate established agribusinesses in the Upper Midwest. His vision is to create long-term value through strategic leadership, operational excellence, and investment in future growth. Employees, customers, and communities are key assets and important stakeholders in the value created.

As Principal of North Ridge Capital, Mitch Leidel is responsible for sourcing investment opportunities, structuring financing with aligned capital partners, developing strong operational teams, and providing strategic leadership. Prior to North Ridge, Mitch held various commercial leadership roles across the specialty manufacturing and agribusiness sectors at Cargill and Organic Valley. His experience includes P&L management, strategy & business development leadership, sales operations, and new product innovation.

Focus

Strong businesses across the agricultural value chain.

Crop Inputs

Producers of fertilizers, crop protection chemicals, seed treatments, biologicals, and adjuvants serving North American growers.

Animal Nutrition & Health

Formulators, manufacturers, and distributors of feed additives, vitamin-mineral premixes, and performance supplements for livestock and poultry producers.

Food Processing

Grain millers, meat processors, produce packers, and specialty food manufacturers rooted in the farms and co-ops of the Upper Midwest.

Logistics & Distribution

Haulers, carriers, brokers, merchandisers, and distributors embedded in agricultural production and food processing markets.

Chemical Formulating & Tolling

Custom formulators and toll manufacturers with proprietary chemistries or flexible production assets serving specialty industrial and agricultural markets.

Criteria

Established, closely held agribusinesses in the Upper Midwest.

Sectors

Businesses within the agricultural value chain - from crop inputs to food distribution.

Size

$1 million to $3 million of seller's discretionary earnings or EBITDA.

Geography

The Upper Midwest, ideally within 300 miles of Minneapolis–St. Paul.

Situation

Owners considering retirement or succession who care where their company, people, and name end up.

What we value

A genuine niche, strong value proposition, differentiated capabilities, and loyal customer relationships.

Approach

Long term value creation for all stakeholders.

Long-Term Outlook

Patient capital. Flexible timelines and financing structures allow for decision making that enables long-term value creation.

Operational Excellence

Active ownership. Customer engagement, operational execution, and team member development are key business priorities.

Legacy Preservation

Continuity and stewardship. Employees, customers, and reputation are core assets to be stewarded in the next chapter.

Get in touch

If succession is on your mind, let's talk.

Whether you are an owner considering the future or an advisor with a client in mind, we'd welcome a confidential and no obligation conversation.

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