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William Harlan

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Founder & Principal at Kestrel Capital Group
📍 Chicago, Illinois, United States

William "Bill" Harlan is the Founder and Principal of Kestrel Capital Group, a Chicago-based private investment firm. With over 25 years of experience, he specializes in financing and investing in lower middle market businesses, holding deep expertise in leveraged transactions. He earned his MBA from the University of Chicago and a BA from the University of Notre Dame.

Beyond his primary role, Bill is active in several not-for-profit groups and serves on the board of directors for the First Financial Credit Union. He previously contributed to the Presidents Council of the Museum of Science and Industry and the board of the Chicago Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth, showing a commitment to community and industry involvement.

He has experience serving on multiple corporate boards, including Angies List and Craftsmen Industries, during his tenure as a Partner at Prism Mezzanine Fund.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Founder & Principal
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Mezzanine Financing
He was a Partner at Prism Mezzanine Fund and helped form ANB Mezzanine Corporation, indicating deep expertise in this specific type of financing for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Lower Middle Market
His career of over 25 years has been dedicated to financing and investing in businesses within the lower middle market, which is the core focus of Kestrel Capital Group.
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Career

Work history

6-2011
Founder & Principal
Kestrel Capital Group
9-2018
Manager and Director
KW Custom Controls LLC
7-2013
Chairman and Board Member
First Financial Credit Union - Chicago
Partner
Prism Mezzanine Fund
1-2021 - 6-2023
Advisory Board Member
Crossroads Solar
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Education
1992 - 1994
MBA
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
1985 - 1989
BA
University of Notre Dame
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