Penfund, Canada’s Oldest Independent Private Equity Firm Selects MVP
Minneapolis, August 4, 2017 – We’re pleased to announce that Penfund, Canada’s oldest independent private equity firm, specializing in junior lending, has selected the MVP team to redesign their website.
The new site will modernize Penfund’s online presence with updated page designs and consolidated, easily-accessible content. New page organization, intuitive filters, and simple navigation will help direct users to the pages they need most.
Dick Weinrib, MVP’s President and CEO says, “We’re excited to partner with Penfund on this new PE website project, which will communicate their flexible capital that enables customized financing solutions. It is an honor to work with such a respected and prominent lending and equity firm as we expand our website design and development portfolio in Canada.”
About Penfund
Penfund is the oldest independent junior lending and equity firm in Canada. They invest in a wide range of companies including consumer, business services, and health care focused businesses. Their consumer companies focus mostly in auto aftermarket, craft beer, pet products and services, and food processing. Their business services companies include waste management and industrial distribution. They also work in the health care industry with outpatient providers, distributors, and home care providers.
About MVP
MVP Marketing + Design is a digital marketing and communications firm that has served regional, national, and international clients for over 31 years. Our smart, eye-catching work pushes marketing, design, and technology to the limits in order to propel the brands and stories of our most valued partners. We are passionate about creating brand value for clients in professional services, such as private equity, investment banking, law and consulting, EdTech, Software as a Service (SaaS), and others.
Our integrated approach to digital and print marketing has helped companies such as 3M, Medtronic, Roadtrek, Cortec Group, Caliper, NAMSA and many others achieve lasting business and digital marketing success. Award-winning website design, innovative functionality, and a “what’s next” mindset have propelled growth for clients as we build brands, promote products and services, and deliver business growth. We’re pleased to have been recognized for our solution-oriented work by the Communicator Awards, Hermes Awards, MARCOM Awards and others. MVP is a HubSpot inbound marketing agency partner.
About MVP Marketing + Design, Inc.
MVP Marketing + Design, Inc. is an award-winning branding, website design, and digital marketing agency with offices in Minneapolis and Boston. As we celebrate our 40th anniversary in 2025, MVP continues to deliver brand-to-web solutions that drive measurable results.
Since 2000, we’ve created more than 100 websites for private equity firms, their portfolio companies, and related M&A advisors. We’ve also developed dozens more sites for lower middle market (LMM) B2B and B2C businesses and professional services organizations—making us a trusted partner for clients across the private capital ecosystem and beyond.
Our integrated services include branding, UX/UI design, website development—ranging from fully bespoke custom MVP TeamMate℠ builds to creatively adapted, cost-effective MVP TeamPlate℠ alternatives—digital marketing (SEO, PPC, social media), and videography. We’ve proudly supported industry leaders such as 3M’s Consumer, Industrial, and Solventum (formerly Health Care) groups, alongside clients across North America and globally.
Recognized by clients as one of the “Best of the Midwest” digital agencies for Lower Middle Market (LMM) private capital marketing, design, and technology support, MVP delivers strategic insight, creative excellence, and technical precision across every engagement. With deep sector expertise spanning private capital, professional and tech-enabled services, healthcare, manufacturing (both food and non-food), and the nonprofit sector, our team consistently helps clients drive measurable gains in brand awareness, market share, and revenue.
Our commitment to quality and trend-setting design has earned us accolades from leading industry competitions including the Communicator, Davey, Hermes, and MARCOM Awards. We’re also proud to provide managed and virtual private server (VPS) website hosting with dedicated resources to more than 75 clients—among them over 60 private equity and M&A firms, their portfolio companies, and a range of lower middle market manufacturers, service providers, and professional services organizations.
Let’s connect. Reach out to info@mvpdesign.com to learn how MVP can help your brand stand out and grow stronger.