North American Funds include partnerships with $115 million in equity capital that specialize in acquiring, or making substantial equity investments in, small businesses with significant growth potential.

The Limited Partner investors in the Funds are a select group of prestigious national and regional institutions, including:

American Family Mutual Insurance Company
SBC/Ameritech Master Pension Trust
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
North American Company Ltd.
The University of Texas System's endowment funds

The Funds are managed by North American Business Development Companies, L.L.C., whose three founding principals have in excess of 70 years of combined experience in the business development process and in managing and financing small businesses. North American has compiled a clear record of success in acquiring and growing small businesses since its formation in 1989.