McCarthy Capital Fund V Invests in TriMech, LLC

Boston, MA – March 12, 2014 – McCarthy Capital Fund V led a growth equity investment in the privately-held company TriMech, LLC (“TriMech” or the “Company”).  Headquartered in Glen Allen, Virginia, TriMech is an engineering technology firm that offers a complete line of engineering software packages, support and training, 3D prototyping and digital manufacturing equipment and specialized recruiting services (www.trimech.com).

Through its long-standing partnership with Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp. and Stratasys Ltd., the Company provides complete mechanical engineering software and hardware solutions covering territory that encompasses Pennsylvania through Georgia with seven offices supporting 1,900+ customers spanning Fortune 500, federal agencies, Department of Defense, and small to mid-sized engineering and manufacturing firms.  A comprehensive set of solutions back TriMech’s product sales, including full-time and temporary staffing, contract design and drafting services, custom programming services and onsite training and implementation services.

TriMech has experienced several years of significant growth and is well positioned to achieve even higher growth rates over the next five years. “We are extremely pleased to have McCarthy as our partner.  Their involvement, along with the commitment of our existing management team will help TriMech continue its rapid growth and strengthens our commitment to invest in our people, services, and technology.  McCarthy shared our vision for the future of this industry and we were impressed by their experience, cultural compatibility, and partnership approach with their investments,” said Steve Pelham, CEO of TriMech.

The investment in TriMech is consistent with McCarthy’s investment strategy – partnering with proven management teams at market leading companies in growth industries.  “We are excited to partner with Steve Pelham and the exceptional management team at TriMech in this growing, well-positioned business,” said Bob Emmert, a partner at McCarthy. “We believe TriMech’s people and expertise provide a unique platform for growth in the software and additive manufacturing segments for years to come.”  “This investment is being made to fuel continued growth and will not change management, staffing, or ownership control of TriMech.”

About McCarthy Capital Fund V

McCarthy Capital Fund V is managed by McCarthy Partners Management, LLC, an affiliated RIA of McCarthy Capital (“McCarthy”). McCarthy is an Omaha-based private equity firm, with offices in Boston, focused exclusively on lower middle-market companies. For more than 25 years, the McCarthy organization has been partnering with founders, families and exceptional management teams to support the growth of their companies.