Profile
en Axelrod joined the firm as a managing director in 2023 to initiate Borgman Capital’s presence in the Twin Cities.
He brings more than 20 years of business sale, merger, and acquisition experience to Borgman Capital.
Prior to joining, Ben was a managing director and group head of the investment banking practice at CLA.
Ben’s passion is working with leaders of family-owned businesses to help them position their companies for the next chapter of ownership and growth.
Over his career, he has completed over 70 M&A transactions, primarily assisting small and medium-sized businesses.
Previously, Ben worked in the Minneapolis offices of Lazard, as well as RBC Capital Markets.
He began his career in mergers and acquisitions in Frankfurt, Germany at BHF Bank.
Ben received a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in economics with a minor in international relations from Stanford University.
Ben Axelrod active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Borgman Capital LLC
Borgman Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Borgman Capital invests in lower middle-market companies located in the United States with an enterprise value of USD 50 million and a revenues of USD 10 - 100 million and an EBITDA ranging from USD 2 - 15 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of fabricating, industrial equipment, distribution, and dairy products. It acquires majority interests and provides financing for add-on acquisitions and growth capital requirements. | Private Equity Investor | 01/05/2023 |
Former positions of Ben Axelrod
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CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Investment ManagersFinance Provides wealth advisory, outsourcing, audit, tax and consulting services | Private Equity Investor | 01/05/2023 |
Lazard AB
Lazard AB Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advisory services | Director/Board Member | 02/09/2014 |
Goldsmith Agio Helms & Lynner LLC
Goldsmith Agio Helms & Lynner LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides financial advisory services | Private Equity Investor | 02/08/2008 |
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Stanford University
Stanford University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Goldsmith Agio Helms & Lynner LLC
Goldsmith Agio Helms & Lynner LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides financial advisory services | Finance |
Lazard AB
Lazard AB Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advisory services | Finance |
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Investment ManagersFinance Provides wealth advisory, outsourcing, audit, tax and consulting services | Finance |
Borgman Capital LLC
Borgman Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Borgman Capital invests in lower middle-market companies located in the United States with an enterprise value of USD 50 million and a revenues of USD 10 - 100 million and an EBITDA ranging from USD 2 - 15 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of fabricating, industrial equipment, distribution, and dairy products. It acquires majority interests and provides financing for add-on acquisitions and growth capital requirements. | Finance |
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