Andrew J. Pulkrabek

Managing Director | Improving Manufacturing Operations and Cash Flow |

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

About

Globally oriented strategist. Locally focused tactician. Overview International mergers and acquisitions manufacturing executive with deep blue chip and entrepreneurial experience. Built new businesses and unlocked value from existing operations and technologies across global markets. History Began in corporate development with Novartis and Patterson Companies. Co founded and developed a cardiovascular biotech and medtech company and led it through a successful exit. Transitioned to venture capital with a 1.5B dollar Bay Area fund, then moved further down the financing path into private equity by founding 43North in New York. Led 13 equity transactions across multiple verticals, including manufacturing. Advanced into global supply chain manufacturing with experience spanning the recapitalization of private and public companies, sourcing and diligencing acquisition targets, and leading the acquisition of a European based multinational manufacturing group operating in Germany, the Czech Republic, Turkey, and China. Directed the green field development of new manufacturing operations in Mexico and sourced differentiated technologies and acquisition opportunities in Israel, Europe, and the United States. Identified the need for comprehensive, metric driven solutions for middle market manufacturers. These solutions span supply chain inputs, operations, IT and cyber, the C suite, and market engagement. Formed BlackCap to meet that need. Here, now, and forward Leading BlackCap to deliver measurable improvements in operational strength and financial performance for manufacturing clients and their stakeholders worldwide. Building a firm that attracts, develops, and retains exceptional people while advancing modernization across the global industrial landscape. Contact: [email protected] +1 612.217.2331 BlackCapco.com Follow BlackCap: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackcapco ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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