Private Equity
Ridgeline Roofing Acquires Bold North Roofing
Fifth acquisition expands Ridgeline’s Midwest footprint

Bertram Capital is a private equity firm founded in 2006 and targets investments in lower-middle market companies. Since its inception, the firm has raised more than $3.5 billion in capital commitments.
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Ridgeline Roofing & Restoration, a provider of residential and commercial roofing solutions, has acquired Bold North Roofing and Contracting LLC, a growing roofing and exterior services provider in Minnesota’s Twin Cities metro area.
The transaction marks Ridgeline’s fifth acquisition. Financial terms were not disclosed. Ridgeline is a portfolio company of Bertram Capital.
Founded by Minnesota natives Erik McLaughlin and Ryan Emmerich, Bold North has built a reputation for reliable craftsmanship and customer-focused service. The company offers re-roofing and roof repair, siding, and window installation, and operates out of the Twin Cities with an additional office in western Wisconsin.
“We are excited to welcome the Bold North team to the Ridgeline family,” said Chris Baldus, CEO of Ridgeline. “Erik and Ryan have developed a successful business rooted in quality work and customer satisfaction. This partnership enhances our capabilities and expands our reach in the Midwest, while preserving the core values that have made Bold North successful.”
McLaughlin and Emmerich said the partnership will allow Bold North to grow while maintaining its hands-on approach.
“From the very beginning, our mission has been to deliver high-quality roofing and exterior services with integrity and attention to detail,” the founders said in a joint statement. “Partnering with Ridgeline and Bertram Capital gives our team the resources and infrastructure to scale our impact and serve even more homeowners and businesses without sacrificing the personalized service our customers expect.”
The founders will continue to lead Bold North and reinvest alongside Ridgeline, signaling confidence in the long-term partnership.
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