Established in 1997, Marquette Capital Partners is a private investment firm. It makes junior capital investments in lower middle market companies. The company invests in closely held or fund-owned businesses located in the United States. Marquette Capital Partners is an affiliate of Marquette Financial Companies. Its portfolio companies include Astrex Electronics Inc., Cherry Vale, Allison Payment Systems, Consolidated Distribution Corporation, Spectrum Plastics Group and XL Specialized Trailers. Marquette Capital Partners has partnerships with numerous financial institutions, ownership groups and family-controlled companies. The company invests through Marquette Capital Fund I, LP, which is a small business investment company (SBIC) licensed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.