Waukesha-based EmbedTek Joins ESOP Holding Company
WAUKESHA, Wis. (March 4, 2026) — OwnersEdge Inc., a 100% employee-owned ESOP holding company, has completed its largest acquisition to date with the purchase of EmbedTek, a Waukesha-based company that designs, manufactures and integrates embedded computing, integrated displays, custom electronics and imaging into the products of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The acquisition represents a significant evolution of the OwnersEdge portfolio, marking its entry into in-house manufacturing and strengthening long-term value for its employee owners.
While EmbedTek deepens OwnersEdge’s presence in advanced manufacturing and technology-driven markets, it also reinforces its strategy to grow a diversified portfolio of high-quality businesses.
“EmbedTek brings exceptional engineering talent, manufacturing expertise and deep customer relationships,” said Lisa Reardon, executive chair of the OwnersEdge board of directors and founder of the holding company. “Just as important, it is a values-aligned business led by people we respect and trust, which made this a natural next step in our growth.”
The acquisition reflects OwnersEdge’s disciplined and intentional approach to expansion, adding capabilities that strengthen the portfolio while remaining aligned with its culture and employee-ownership model. In 2024, Reardon transitioned to the role of executive board chair to focus on long-term strategy and acquisitions guided by that approach.
In addition to EmbedTek’s strategic importance, the acquisition was built on long-standing professional relationships and shared values. Reardon and EmbedTek’s leadership team have known each other for years, earning mutual respect for how they developed their respective businesses. That trust laid the foundation for a partnership focused on growth, continuity and stewardship.
“We’ve been very thoughtful about finding the right ownership transition for EmbedTek because the future of this business and the people who built it matter deeply to us,” said Dan Aicher, CEO of EmbedTek. “As we evaluated potential buyers, it was important that EmbedTek continue operating as its own company with the same leadership and culture, and that our employees have a meaningful stake in what we are building together. Becoming part of the OwnersEdge family delivers on all of that and creates opportunities for our employees beyond what we thought possible.”
About EmbedTek
EmbedTek develops and manufactures single purpose computers, integrated displays, cameras and custom electronics for OEMs in the life sciences, industrial automation, simulation and training and other markets. After initial product development, EmbedTek supports customers through design validation, regulatory integration, manufacturing and distribution.
Its U.S.-based manufacturing capabilities include agile, automated production with configurable testing, compliance and long-term lifecycle management.
The company is led by a four-person ownership team with deep experience in engineering, sales and operations, all of whom will continue to lead the business. With the acquisition, EmbedTek’s approximately 80 employees are now employee owners, gaining a meaningful ownership stake and a pathway to the American dream through OwnersEdge’s employee stock ownership plan.
EmbedTek is located at N7W23700 Bluemound Rd. in Waukesha and boasts a Class 1000 cleanroom. It is ISO 13485:2016 certified and is an FDA-registered establishment, which allows EmbedTek to provide a unique depth of services to medical equipment OEM customers.
“This acquisition is one of the most important moments in our company’s history,” said Rob Dillon, CEO of OwnersEdge. “EmbedTek adds a strong, established business to our portfolio and advances our strategy to grow with purpose in technology-driven industries. Today, 80 new employee owners join our team and share in what we build next.”
The OwnersEdge Approach
OwnersEdge provides a ready-made ESOP solution for business owners who want to protect their legacy, empower their people and ensure cultural continuity. With the addition of EmbedTek, OwnersEdge now supports more than 400 employee owners across six operating companies: Asche & Spencer, BAYCOM, CC&N, EmbedTek, Implecho and QComp Technologies.
“Our ready-made ESOP model removes the complexity of succession planning,” Dillon said. “It allows sellers to protect what they’ve built while creating wealth-building opportunities for employees. Everything we do is designed to give employee owners a meaningful pathway to their American Dream while ensuring businesses grow with purpose and stability.”
For more information on OwnersEdge and its operating companies, visit ownersedge.com.
