Bertram Capital backs Starc Systems, its sixth Fund V platform deal
What's the deal? Private equity firm Bertram CapitalDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → has invested in Starc SystemsDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, a Brunswick, Maine-based manufacturer of reusable temporary containment wall systems. The deal, announced September 10, 2026, marks Bertram's sixth platform investment in Fund V. Terms were not disclosed.
What does Starc do? It builds modular wall systems and related containment products — anteroom solutions, door and access options, air monitoring, and negative air machines — for renovation work in occupied spaces. The company describes itself as North America's largest maker of temporary wall systems, serving general contractors, healthcare providers, airport operators, and rental partners.
Why now? Starc opened a new 107,000 square foot manufacturing and operations facility in May 2026, expanding its production and logistics capacity. The Bertram investment follows that build-out, targeting the next phase of growth.
What's the endgame? Bertram plans to deploy its in-house technology team, Bertram LabsDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, to accelerate Starc's growth. "We look forward to leveraging Bertram's capabilities, including the Bertram Labs team, to further accelerate our growth," said Chris Vickers, president and chief executive officer of Starc Systems.
Who's behind Bertram? Founded in 2006, the firm targets lower middle-market companies and has raised over $4 billion in capital commitments. Fund V focuses on control investments in business services, consumer, and industrial companies with EBITDA above $7.5 million.
What did the buyer say? "STARC has established itself as a leader in reusable temporary containment for occupied construction environments," said Chris Brown, a partner at Bertram Capital. He cited the company's product portfolio, technical expertise, and contractor relationships as reasons for the deal.
The signal: The investment reflects steady private equity appetite for niche industrial manufacturers with defensible market positions. By pairing Starc's expanded capacity with an operational value-creation playbook, Bertram is betting that specialised containment products can scale across resilient occupied-renovation markets.
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