Current Investments
Robbins Sports Surfaces, Inc.
Year of Investment: December 2023
Founded in 1894, Robbins (https://www.robbinsfloor.com) is a vertically integrated, market-leading manufacturer of hardwood basketball floors, whose customers include elementary, middle, and high schools as well as colleges and NCAA and NBA teams. The Company also manufactures hardwood floors for dance and other sports and is the exclusive North American distributor of Pulastic brand synthetic floors.
iFranchise / TopFire Media
Year of Investment: December 2023
Founded in 1998, iFranchise (https://www.ifranchisegroup.com) is the market leader in franchise consulting and has been ranked as the #1 franchise consulting and development service provider in Entrepreneur magazine’s annual Top Franchise Suppliers rankings for the past five years. iFranchise provides strategic consulting services to emerging and established franchise concepts. TopFire Media (https://topfiremedia.com) is a leading, full-service digital marketing and public relations firm that primarily serves the franchising industry.
Kosmos Q
Year of Investment: November 2023
Founded in 2009, Kosmos (https://kosmosq.com) is a rapidly growing brand and premium brand for barbecue rubs, sauces, brines, injections, glazes, and accessories that currently sells through Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) and through a growing number of retail and grocery chains.
YakAttack
Year of Investment: June 2021
Founded in 2009, YakAttack, LLC (https://www.yakattack.us) is a leading brand in the kayak fishing accessories industry. The company operates a vertically integrated business model, which delivers industry leading designs, decreases time to market, and ensures high quality products. YakAttack enables anglers to outfit and rig their kayaks with industry leading solutions that optimize performance, improve organization, and ensure better comfort and safety. Farmville, VA.
Ecotone
Year of Investment: June 2021
Founded in 1998, Ecotone, Inc. (www.ecotoneinc.com) is an ecological restoration services firm serving the Mid-Atlantic region and is one of the largest domestic, vertically integrated providers in this space. The Company works at the intersection of environmental services and conservation biology, and also provides Ecosystem Credit Banking services. Ecotone primarily provides services to state and local governments, private corporations, public/private partnerships, and non-profit organizations. Forest Hill, MD.
Family Quest Entertainment
Year of Investment: May 2019
Family Quest Entertainment is the live event & entertainment partner for interactive experiences to delight the whole family. We create memorable moments that spark joy for families around the world through the power of imagination and discovery. Current brand portfolio includes Jurassic Quest and Brick Fest Live, which have collectively entertained millions of families in more than 250 cities.
Orion Talent
Year of Investment: November 2018
Founded in 1991, Orion Talent (www.oriontalent.com) is a leading human capital management platform offering a unique combination of military, skilled professional, and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (“RPO”) solutions. The Company is comprised of a core military hiring capability and award-winning RPO services, thereby creating a unique end-to-end talent acquisition and recruitment process solution focused on diverse talent at scale. Austin, TX
Rugs Direct
Year of Investment: March 2017
Rugs Direct is the leading premium online retailer of area rugs (www.RugsDirect.com), lighting products (www.Lightopia.com), and various other complementary home décor items. With roots dating back to the 20th century in both conventional retail and direct mail, the Company’s website boasts over 180,000 SKUs and generates annual page views in excess of 46 million from consumers and professional interior designers throughout North America. Walnut Creek, CA.
Realized Investments
Worldwide Camping Holdings
Year of Investment: March 2018 – November 2021
Founded in 2012, Worldwide Camping Holdings comprised of Insight 2 Design, LLC (www.Insight2Design.com), I2D Licensed Brands, and Elevate, LLC (www.coreequipment.com) is a rapidly growing, multi-channel pioneer in the outdoor camping equipment industry. The business features company-owned brands and a comprehensive suite of mission critical merchandising solutions to some of the largest outdoor product brands and retailers in the world. Products developed by the Company’s best-in-class design & innovation team generate over $300 million of annual sales. Overland Park, KS.
Aspekt Solutions
Year of Investment: 2017
Initial Investment: February 2017
Aspekt Solutions (www.aspektsolutions.com) is a leading provider of medical physics staffing and support services to hospitals, independent centers, imaging centers and private practices throughout the United States. The Company provides highly technical staffing solutions and a variety of radiation management back-office positions to oncology centers, as well as machine diagnostic and related regulatory services to hospitals, independent centers, imaging centers and private practices. Greenbelt, MD
reQuire Holdings
Year of Investment: February 2014 - April 2018
reQuire Holdings (www.gorequire.com) organization of subsidiaries includes reQuire Real Estate Solutions, Services 1st, Covius Real Estate Solutions (CRES), and Covius Technology Solutions. This client-focused, quality-driven family of companies provides innovative settlement and curative solutions; residential and commercial mortgage loan underwriting and due diligence; and BPM solutions for the financial services industry. Virginia Beach, VA.
LSC Environmental Products
Year of Investment: March 2011 – May 2019
LSC Environmental Products, LLC (www.LSCenv.com) is a supplier of premium products and equipment that facilitate efficient operations and maintenance of municipal solid waste landfills and sites with soil stabilization needs. LSC developed and patented two primary products for this market and also markets a line of environmentally-friendly products for uses outside of landfills through its 2016 acquisition of Terra Novo. Apalachin, NY.
Surface Preparation Technologies
Year of Investment: July 2012 - February 2017
Surface Preparation Technologies (www.rumblestrips.com) is the nation’s most experienced, reliable rumble strips contractor for shoulder and centerline rumble strips. SPT has cut over 150,000 miles of rumble strips in every state combating drift-off highway crashes. Mechanicsburg, PA.
Merit Service Solutions
Year of Investment: September 2011 – October 2016
Merit Service Solutions, LLC (www.meritservicesolutions.com) is a leading provider of exterior facility management services, including snow removal, landscape maintenance and construction-related services. Merit helped pioneer an innovative, fixed pricing methodology for snow removal that allows customers to enhance budgetary predictability amidst the variability of each snow season. Malvern, PA.