Steelhead Technologies, an alumni client of MTEC SmartZone, received an $84 M growth capital investment from Mainsail Partners just before the end of 2025.
While many manufacturers still rely on clipboards, physical tracking tools, or spreadsheets, Steelhead’s planning platform helps manufacturers move parts more efficiently by replacing paper-based workflows with more efficient, real-time operational data. Steelhead has clients across the country, and its customers have already seen an incredibly positive impact on their operations since the company’s inception in 2021.
This investment marks a major milestone for the manufacturing technology company. It signifies not only an achievement for Steelhead, but also the growing demand for modern, digital solutions in metal finishing, fabrication, and other manufacturing. This investment will support the expansion of the platform’s capabilities, helping manufacturers streamline operations and increase profitability.
“Shops that want to scale need tools and partners that can scale with them. Our customers are experiencing margin and revenue growth, as they finally have a system built to help drive these opportunities. With Mainsail’s investment, we hope to share it with thousands of more shops so they can get ahead — and stay ahead.”
MTEC SmartZone is proud to have supported Steelhead Technologies as it grew from an early-stage client serving a small customer base into a nationally recognized manufacturing technology platform. Today, Steelhead supports finishing and fabrication shops nationwide, helping manufacturers scale operations, adopt digital tools, and remain competitive in an ever-evolving industry.