Private Equity

Leaf Home™ (Leaf) is an industry-leading, tech-enabled, direct-to-consumer business providing solutions through LeafFilter™, Leaf Home Safety Solutions™, and Leaf Home Enhancements™. LeafFilter™ was born in the basement of Matt Kaulig in 2005 and grew to be the nation’s largest gutter protection solutions company. In September 2016, LeafFilter closed an investment transaction with Gridiron Capital enabling […]

Action Industries is a leading provider of overhead door parts and accessories serving diverse commercial and residential customers that value product availability, innovation, quality, quick-turn delivery and customer service.   Formerly known as Torsion Group Corporation, Action Industries is a multi-brand, multi channel platform serving installers, dealers, OEMs, and end-users.  Action Industries’ expansive portfolio of parts […]

Founded by a group of passionate dentists and a family office, Guardian Dentistry Partners (“GDP”) is a premier Dental Partnership Network dedicated to providing world-class support services and growth opportunities for its network of dentist partners. Founded in 2018, Guardian has expanded rapidly and now supports dental entrepreneurs in Alabama, Florida, Michigan, New Jersey, New […]

Gabriel-Glas North America (“GGNA”) is the exclusive distributor of Gabriel-Glas glassware throughout North America.  Gabriel-Glas was founded in Austria by famed Swiss wine critic Rene Gabriel in 2010 after his decade-long search to design a lead-free, crystal, universal wine glass that could show off the best elements of any wine.  His longtime friend Tempe Reidchardt […]

Phillips Syrups & Sauces is a Westlake-based manufacturer of gourmet syrups and unique sauces for coffee and ice cream shops.  The Company provides handcrafted, small batch products through private label and Phillips’ branded product line, Coffee House Essentials. Lyons Magnus acquired the company from Kaulig Capital in 2021.  Founded in 1852, Lyons develops and manufactures […]

Foundation Wellness, previously Remington Products Company, is a category leading manufacturer of branded and private label orthotic solutions. The Company was founded in 1934 and was a third-generation, privately held business until the family business was acquired by an ESOP in 2008. The Company was then acquired by Gridiron Capital in 2019. Kaulig Capital’s Dominic […]

In 1946 John Kinder, a World War II Navy veteran, founded Kinder’s, a local butcher shop in San Pablo, California. Over the next 70+ years, the Kinder’s name was synonymous with quality, family service, and amazing flavors. Today, Kinder’s carries on the legacy that John put forward by delivering on his commitment to the highest […]

Hyperice is the industry leader in branded recovery and movement enhancement technology. The Company is a pioneer within vibration, percussion and thermal technology for the elite athlete, fitness enthusiast or lifestyle user. Hyperice weaves the thread between its recovery products with innovative technology, connecting the user’s movements to its technology platform. Products are designed with […]

Cirkul Inc. is an innovative, modern beverage platform focused on delivering products that make drinking water convenient, fun, delicious, and personalizable.  Cirkul offers over 50 flavors of their patented “Sips” product.  Each Sips cartridge is interchangeable and is combined with vitamins, caffeine, or other nutritional elements.  Historically, Cirkul has been sold direct-to-consumer through its website, but in early 2022 the […]

“Own your health, own your day.”   Built around this mission, Athletic Greens was founded over a decade ago with the vision to empower people to take ownership of their health.  AG’s core product, AG1, provides eight essential products in one trusted solution and proprietary formulation.  The Company’s direct-to-consumer subscription model fuels daily nutritional habit […]

Volta is a nationwide owner-operator of a public electric vehicle charging infrastructure that partners with brands to sponsor free charging for all EV drivers. The Company’s car charging stations benefit brands, consumers, and real-estate locations by doubling as an ad platform that increases the value of real estate by engaging audiences and telling high impact […]

Sill is a leading public adjuster working solely for the benefit of its clients (and never the insurance company) on claims related to damage from fire, tornado, hurricane, wind, water and flood, lightning, hail, earthquake, explosion, vandalism and other calamities. Insurance companies do not want an insured to hire a third-party advisor like Sill. Why? […]

Canyon Bicycles GmbH (“Canyon”) is a world-leading direct-to-consumer manufacturer of premium road, mountain, triathlon, urban, fitness, and electric bikes.  Canyon Bicycles are engineered in Koblenz, Germany, where the company was founded over 20 years ago. Their German-engineered heritage emphasizes a technology-driven approach, offering integration with different smart technologies, but at a lower price in comparison […]

FreshEdge is a leading produce distributor in the Midwest, serving as a critical link between customer locations and suppliers. These suppliers rely on FreshEdge’s comprehensive range of products and highly dependable logistics and delivery capabilities. The company provides fresh and packaged produce varieties, as well as partially prepared meal components, to a wide range of […]

LA Golf is the creator of the most technologically advanced putter and shafts in decades, made by hand in California, and inspired by insights directly from player partners. LA Golf was created to partner with the world’s best golfers to grow the world’s greatest game. LA Golf’s player partners include Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau, and […]

The Certified Collectibles Group (CCG) is a tech-enabled leader in the expert authentication, grading and conservation of collectibles, such as coins, comic books, and sports cards.   CCG is a global provider of expert, impartial and tech-enabled services that add value and liquidity to collectibles. Founded in 1987, CCG offers authentication, grading and conservation services […]

Founded in 2014 by Nate Checketts, Ben Checketts and Carras Holmsted, Rhone is clothing made for the pursuit of progress. Engineered for an active lifestyle, Rhone fills the void between big box retailers and high-end yoga brands, delivering best in class products specifically for men. After early success through e-commerce and at retail locations, Rhone […]

Aki Technologies is a mobile marketing company that delivers ads when the consumer is most receptive based on data analytics. The Company seeks to advance “moment marketing” technology, in partnership with brands and agencies, to deliver a better consumer experience and enhance business results. Aki helps marketers deliver personalized advertising using its patented video personalization […]