McNally Capital

Private equity firm with family-office roots (raises committed buyout funds from investors).

Decision makers

Decision makers
NameRole
Ward McNallyFounder, Co-CEO & Managing Partner

Latest investments

Latest investments
CompanyDealWhen

News

  1. 2025 year in review: two platforms, two add-ons

Investment strategy

Thesis-driven buyouts of founder-, family- and management-led businesses in the US lower middle market

Investment strategy
FocusDetail
Asset classesPrivate equity (control buyouts, add-ons)
SectorsAerospace & Defense; Industrial Technology & Services
StagesLower middle market buyout
GeographiesPrimarily US
Direct vs fundsDirect, via committed funds (Fund II, Fund III)

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What type of organisation is McNally Capital?

McNally Capital is described as: Private equity firm with family-office roots (raises committed buyout funds from investors).

Where is McNally Capital based?

McNally Capital is headquartered in Chicago, United States.

Which family is behind McNally Capital?

McNally family (Rand McNally & Company owners for ~150 years until 1997 sale). Source of wealth: Rand McNally & Company (maps/publishing), sold 1997.

When was McNally Capital founded?

2008.

Who runs McNally Capital?

Public roles include Ward McNally (Founder, Co-CEO & Managing Partner).

What does McNally Capital invest in?

Thesis-driven buyouts of founder-, family- and management-led businesses in the US lower middle market.