American Capital

American Capital, Ltd. is a business development company that specializes in a wide range of investment strategies, including management and employee buyouts, subordinated debt, leveraged finance, and growth capital investments. The firm primarily targets middle-market and mature companies, focusing on sectors such as energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology. It engages in both direct investments in private and public companies and special situations involving distressed assets. American Capital also invests in government-related projects, providing financing for services related to human resources, engineering, and logistics. With a significant capital base, the firm can invest between $5 million and $750 million per transaction, often taking minority or majority ownership positions. Its investment philosophy emphasizes global reach, with a focus on high-growth markets in North America, Europe, and beyond. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, American Capital operates through a network of offices across various regions, managing a diverse portfolio that spans numerous industry sectors.

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Aron Bain

Associate

Jean Pierre Benatar

Associate

Erica Chang

Investment Professional

Giles Cheek

Managing Director, UK Buyouts

James E. Griffin

SVP of Private Fundraising

Stephane Legrand

Managing Director

Pol Mijares

Investment Professional

Olivier Méline

Director of France

Mayank Ruia

Associate

50 past transactions

Brandmuscle

Acquisition in 2015

Brandmuscle Inc. is a provider of web-based local marketing software and services, catering to brands and their affiliates in the United States and internationally. The company offers a range of solutions, including BrandBuilder for managing local marketing campaigns, DesignTracker for graphics management, LocationBuilder to enhance the local digital presence of multi-location brands, and DisplayTracker for creating customized point-of-sale materials. Additionally, Brandmuscle provides digital menus for tablets, local marketing execution services, and comprehensive program management, including co-op and trade promotion management and loyalty program fulfillment. Serving a diverse set of industries such as automotive, financial services, and retail, Brandmuscle is headquartered in Chicago with additional offices in Cleveland, Austin, and Los Angeles. Founded in 2000, the company employs over 650 professionals and has been recognized for its rapid growth and excellence in local marketing automation.

Delsey

Debt Financing in 2015

Delsey is the second largest travel luggage brand worldwide in its segment and distributes a complete range of travel luggage globally. The company is recognised for the quality, resilience and innovative design of its products. With sales in over 100 countries and 5 continents, Delsey has a number 2 position globally in its segment (except in the U.S. where Delsey has the third largest market share) and is the co-leader in France, where its design team are based.

Electronic Warfare Associates

Venture Round in 2015

At Electronic Warfare Associates, Inc., EWA, we proudly deliver the highest quality products and services across a broad range of technology and engineering specialties, with over 30 years of experience in overcoming technological challenges and delivering on-time solutions for our customers in the U.S. and across the globe. With under 500 employees located in corporate offices and on-site throughout the United States and Canada, EWA provides focused attention to its customers. Our employees are highly skilled professionals with many years of experience in industry, government, and the military.

Bensussen Deutsch

Venture Round in 2014

Bensussen Deutsch is a merchandise agency that offers its services to Fortune 1000 companies. The company offers supply chain management, customer service, fulfillment, and distribution services to its clients. Its agency model offers a range of services, including market research analysis, account management, reporting, logistics, social compliance, product design and development, and supply chain transparency. Bensussen Deutsch was founded in 1984 by Jay Deutsch and Eric Bensussen and is based in Woodinville.

Gamblit Gaming

Venture Round in 2014

Gamblit Gaming, LLC, founded in 2010 and based in Glendale, California, specializes in developing digital gaming solutions that integrate interactive entertainment with gambling. As a leading technology provider in this emerging sector, Gamblit offers a platform that includes regulated technology, customer operations, and necessary licenses, allowing game developers, publishers, and casino operators to concentrate on enhancing the gaming experience. The company's offerings encompass a variety of game genres, facilitating both online and on-site gambling experiences. With a focus on creating engaging single and multiplayer electronic gambling games, Gamblit’s innovations aim to provide users with familiar and rewarding interfaces for real money gaming across mobile and computer platforms.

Halt Medical

Series E in 2013

Halt Medical, Inc. develops uterine fibroid device for women's health. The company offers its device for the removal of uterine fibroids without resorting to a hysterectomy. Halt Medical, Inc. is based in Pleasanton, California.

Halt Medical

Debt Financing in 2012

Contour Semiconductor

Venture Round in 2009

Contour Semiconductor, Inc. produces non-volatile memory chips. It offers its solution for storage applications, such as digital photographs, movies, music, and data files. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in North Billerica, Massachusetts.

Narus

Venture Round in 2009

Narus, an independent subsidiary of The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA), is a pioneer in cybersecurity. Narus is one of the first companies to apply patented advanced analytics to proactively identify cyber threats from insiders and outside intruders. The innovative Narus nSystem of products and applications is based on the principles of Cyber 3.0, where the semantic Web and cyber intersect. Using incisive intelligence culled from big data analytics, Narus nSystem identifies, predicts and characterizes the most advanced security threats, empowering organizations to better protect their critical assets. Narus counts governments, carriers and enterprises around the world among its growing customer base. The company is based in the heart of Silicon Valley, in Sunnyvale, Calif.

Tsavo Media

Series A in 2008

Tsavo Media, established in August 2008 by former executives from Userplane, operates as a digital media company focused on developing relevancy technology. The company is involved in acquiring various third-party content and advertising websites, enhancing its portfolio of online properties. Through these acquisitions and technological advancements, Tsavo Media aims to create a more engaging and targeted digital experience for users, positioning itself as a significant player in the online media landscape.

Rug Doctor

Acquisition in 2007

Rug Doctor is an international manufacturer and marketer of the most convenient, compact, and powerful hot water extraction carpet-cleaning machines and products available today. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, its carpet-cleaning rental machines and full line of Rug Doctor carpet-cleaning products can be found in more than 33,000 grocery, drug, hardware, and home center stores across the US.

Imperial Supplies

Acquisition in 2007

Imperial Supplies LLC is a national distributor of quality maintenance products. Founded in 1958, Imperial services customers through a nationwide network of regional distribution centers.

HomeAway

Venture Round in 2007

HomeAway online vacation rental services in the United States and global sectors.

Aptara

Venture Round in 2007

Aptara specializes in content transformation solutions aimed at enhancing the engagement and monetization of digital and corporate learning audiences. The company offers a range of tools, including PowerXEditor for content sharing and management, PowerReview for proof management, PowerTrack for online tracking, and PowerQA for quality assurance. Additionally, Aptara provides services such as digitization, data mining, forms processing, editorial and composition support, data entry, and scanning and imaging. The company's diverse clientele spans various sectors, including trade and consumer publishing, professional and educational publishing, financial services, manufacturing, and retail industries. Founded in 1988 and originally known as TechBooks, Aptara is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with additional offices in Boston, Massachusetts; Cambridge, the United Kingdom; Sydney, Australia; and New Delhi, India.

Cinelease

Private Equity Round in 2007

Cinelease is the largest set lighting and grip rental company in the US.

Imaging Business Machines

Acquisition in 2007

ibml's Capture Suite drives process efficiencies from the point of capture, managing the end to end scanning and capture workflow - from document receipt to data storage and reporting.

Halt Medical

Series C in 2007

Geosign

Private Equity Round in 2007

Geosign, based out of Guelph, Ontario was an Internet media company focused on online publishing and targeted search. Geosign owned over 180 websites in 20 different categories. Geosign claimed to receive over 35 million unique visitors to its collection of sites every month. Some of Geosign's notable sites included GizmoCafe.com, ThinkFashion.com, TheRenewablePlanet.com. Tim Nye was Geosign's Chairman and founder.

Coghead

Series B in 2007

Coghead is a database driven application service aimed at enabling non-developers to solve problems traditionally requiring programming knowledge.

WIS International

Acquisition in 2007

WIS International Ltd. provides inventory and data collection services for retailers worldwide. It offers retail, healthcare, warehouse and logistics, fixed asset, and government inventory services; self-service inventory services; retail merchandising services; and space optimization services. WIS International Ltd. was formerly known as Western Inventory Service Ltd. and changed its name to WIS International Ltd. in April 2005. The company was founded in 1967 and is based in Mississauga, Canada with locations in San Diego, California; and Flower Mound, Texas.

HomeAway

Series B in 2006

HomeAway online vacation rental services in the United States and global sectors.

Narus

Venture Round in 2006

Tymphany

Venture Round in 2006

Tymphany Corporation is the leading provider of innovative, high quality audio transducers and acoustical engineering customization services for manufacturers of both lifestyle consumer electronic products and audiophile-quality, high-end solutions. The company, as it exists today, was formed in 2005 through a merger of Tymphany Corporation and Danish Sound Technology, producer of renowned audio transducer brands Peerless, ScanSpeak, and Vifa. Combining an 80 year history of Danish acoustical engineering expertise, Experienced US management team and world-class, cost-effective manufacturing capabilities in China, Tymphany is uniquely positioned to meet the needs of today's demanding global marketplace.

Axygen

Acquisition in 2006

Founded and incorporated in 1993, Axygen Scientific is the leading global supplier of laboratory plastics for the research industry, including the pharmaceutical, biotech, and academia markets. It is headquartered in Union City, California in the San Francisco Bay Area

Reef Point Systems

Venture Round in 2006

As of December 2007, Reef Point Systems, Inc. was acquired by NextPoint Networks, Inc. Reef Point Systems, Inc. provides security solutions for converged wireless and wireline networks in the United States. Its iQ product portfolio enables fixed/mobile convergence security, secure mobile access, network infrastructure protection, and managed security services. It enables operators to secure voice over the Internet protocol, Internet protocol television, and voice, video, and data services from a converged Internet protocol infrastructure. The companyâ€™s iQ family lets wireless service providers protect the wireless network infrastructure and deliver multimedia services for mobile users over unlicensed mobile access and Internet protocol multimedia subsystem infrastructure. Its products also enable service providers to offer various security services, including virtual private networks, firewalls, denial of service attack prevention, content filtering, and remote access. The company, formerly known as Quarry Technologies, Inc., was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Financial Asset Management Systems

Acquisition in 2006

Financial Asset Management Systems, Inc. specializes in customized receivables management services across various sectors, including education, financial services, government, healthcare, and telecommunications. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company operates through call centers in Georgia and Missouri. Its offerings encompass first and third-party collection programs, skip tracing, default prevention, and pre-subrogation initiatives that assist borrowers in resolving defaulted loans prior to further escalation. Financial Asset Management Systems is recognized for its commitment to performance-driven relationships, focusing on integrity and superior client service, which positions it well to meet the diverse needs of its clients. The company employs a multi-tiered approach to account recovery and loss prevention, ensuring effective revenue recovery strategies tailored to each sector it serves.

The Meadows

Acquisition in 2006

As one of the premier addiction and psychological trauma treatment centers in the country, they help change the lives of individuals through the Meadows Model, 12-step practices, and the holistic healing of mind, body and spirit. On a 14-acre campus in the serene Sonoran Desert, The Meadows employs traditional group therapies combined with alternative physical and emotional therapies. They also provide patients with a depth of treatment that taps into the underlying root issues behind self-destructive behaviors like low self-esteem, codependency, immaturity and childhood trauma. Whether you're entering treatment for the first time or find yourself in relapse, The Meadows Model is unparalleled in producing successful outcomes for recovery and a proven model for treating trauma and addiction. They invite you to learn more about The Meadows.

Coghead

Series A in 2006

Coghead is a database driven application service aimed at enabling non-developers to solve problems traditionally requiring programming knowledge.

Techbooks

Private Equity Round in 2005

TechBooks specializes in composition, data conversion and e-learning services across five main market verticals: educational publishing, providing services to publishers of elementary, high school and college textbooks as well as digital content services for Web, wireless and e-book versions of their textbooks; professional publishing, providing composition and data conversion services to publishers of scientific, technical and medical journals; information publishing, providing data conversion services to libraries, universities and information aggregators; financial publishing, providing data conversion, composition and graphics services to financial printers; and enterprise content services, providing e-learning services, composition, conversion and content management services to major corporations in financial services, pharmaceutical, consulting and computer industries.

Potpourri Group

Acquisition in 2005

Potpourri Group, Inc. is a manufacturer and retailer based in North Billerica, Massachusetts, specializing in home décor, gifts, and accessories. The company operates as a multi-title catalog business, marketing its products under various brands, including Potpourri and The Stitchery. It offers an extensive range of items such as distinctive home décor, casual apparel, jewelry, pet products, and a variety of crafting supplies. Potpourri Group distributes over 80 million catalogs annually, leveraging its in-house design and logistics capabilities to enhance its growth and acquisition strategies. Founded in 1963, the company continues to provide consumers with affordable and unique products for home decoration and personal use.

Unwired Technology

Acquisition in 2005

Unwired Technology specializes in developing electronic devices and technology solutions tailored for the automotive industry. The company's product offerings include USB connectivity modules and wireless headphones designed for automotive entertainment systems. Established in 1997 by Larry David Lichtenstein and Max Kraynov, Unwired Technology is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, with additional offices in Woodbury, New York, and Hong Kong, China. The company was acquired by Delphi Automotive PLC, further enhancing its position in the market.

Futurelogic

Acquisition in 2005

Futurelogic is a leading developer of small-format embedded thermal printing subassemblies. Headquartered in Glendale, CA, the company customizes its products to meet the specific demands of OEM customers for a variety of end products, including cashless slot machines, gas dispensers, medical devices, self-service kiosks, and others. ClearLight Partners recapitalized FutureLogic in partnership with its founders and provided the company with strategic guidance which lead to the expansion of the client base, assisted with the selection of a CFO and participated in restructuring the company’s debt. ClearLight exited its investment in Futurelogic in 2005.

Hospitality Mints

Venture Round in 2004

Hospitality Mints LLC, founded in 1976 and based in Boone, North Carolina, specializes in the production and supply of custom mints. The company offers a diverse range of products, including buttermints, dessert mints, chocolate pastels, and sports mints, all of which can be customized with printed logos and messages. As the largest supplier of custom mints in America, Hospitality Mints serves a wide array of clients, including leading national restaurant chains, the promotional products industry, and various retail sectors such as grocery and specialty stores. The company prides itself on producing fresh mints daily and prints its own candy wrappers, ensuring quality and customization. Employing approximately 160 individuals, Hospitality Mints manufactures over one billion mints each year and operates as a subsidiary of Mount Franklin Foods, LLC.

Future Food

Acquisition in 2004

Future Food dips, spreads and seafood salads to our rapidly increasing number of loyal customers.

Directed Electronics

Debt Financing in 2004

Directed is the largest designer and marketer in North America of consumer-branded vehicle security and remote start systems (sold under Viper®, Clifford®, Python®, Autostart® and other brand names). Directed markets its broad portfolio of products through many channels including leading national retailers and specialty chains throughout North America and around the world.

CCS Medical

Venture Round in 2004

CCS Medical process your claims.They verify your insurance and coordinate your benefits.

Valley Proteins

Debt Financing in 2004

Valley Proteins has been a leader in providing an invaluable service to global economies and the environment.

Life-Like Products

Acquisition in 2004

Founded in the early 1930's, Life-Like is a leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of a broad array of molded expandable polystyrene (EPS) foam products under the brand name LIFOAM(R) for consumer and industrial end markets. The only EPS consumer foam manufacturer with a national scale and scope, Life-Like provides a broad range of consumer foam and accessory products, such as reusable ice and freeze packs, to large national and regional retail accounts with large, well known retailers and has major market share in consumer foam picnic coolers.

Hilco Vision

Venture Round in 2004

Hilco Vision is an industry global eyewear/eye care company delivering comprehensive solutions to customers.

Cottman Transmission Holdings

Acquisition in 2004

Cottman Transmission Systems, LLC provides transmission and auto repair services in the United States. The company specializes in transmission repair and services for cars, trucks, and RVs. It offers transmissions, brakes, belts and hoses, and clutch services and repairs, as well as computer diagnostics and factory scheduled maintenance. The company also franchises its transmission and auto repair centers. Cottman Transmission Systems, LLC was founded in 1962 and is based in Horsham, Pennsylvania.

T-Netix

Venture Round in 2004

T-NETIX, founded in 1986 and headquartered outside of Dallas, TX, provides telecommunications products and services to more than 350 local, county and state public correctional facilities in the U.S. and Canada. Products and services provided to correctional facilities include prison telecommunications equipment and software, security-enhanced call processing, call validation and billing. The company processes over 10 million phone calls per month, employs over 370 people in 35 states and has grown sales by nearly 13% over the past three years.

Flexi-Mat

Acquisition in 2003

Flexi-Mat Corporation engages in producing, importing, and marketing pet beds serving the pet bedding industry.

Jones Stephens

Venture Round in 2003

Jones Stephens Corporation manufactures and markets plumbing products. It offers decorative products, faucets and bath accessories, specialties and repair, miscellaneous plumbing specialties, fittings and valves, commercial/residential plastics, cast iron, tools, gaskets and couplings, tubular, PVC/DWV fittings, merchandising, black and galv malleables/pipe nipples, copper, and toilet seats. The company was founded in 1993 and is based in Moody, Alabama. Jones Stephens Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.

Global Dosimetry Solutions

Acquisition in 2003

Global Dosimetry Solutions is one of the world's largest providers of radiation dosimetry services.

Coleman Natural Foods

Venture Round in 2003

Coleman Natural Foods has been a pioneer in organic and no-antibiotics-ever meats, part of legacy of quality that stretches back to 1875. They work with family farmers throughout the country who share with us a conviction to provide families with premium chicken and no-antibiotics-ever poultry, pork, lamb and beef.

Roadrunner Transportation Systems

Acquisition in 2003

Roadrunner Transportation Systems is a asset-light transportation and logistics services provider offering a full suite of solutions, including customized and expedited less-than-truckload, truckload, intermodal, brokerage as well as consolidation and warehousing services to over 35,000 customers through-out the U.S. and globally.

Escort

Venture Round in 2003

Escort Inc. is a proud North American company.Headquartered in metro Cincinnati, OH, Escort Inc. has been designing, engineering, and manufacturing industry leading radar/laser detectors and premium automotive accessories right here in North America for over 30 years. We operate under one simple premise: Provide our customers with the best products and services period. After all it all starts with you - our customer. We have the finest engineers, a state of the art manufacturing facility and a focus on quality that is second to none. Escort has sold more than 10 million detectors and automotive products that help you Drive Smarter. Our goal is to exceed your expectation on every unit we sell. View Escort's corporate information video and see why we are the leader in our industry.

STACAS Holdings

Venture Round in 2003

STACAS Holdings providing services in Local Trucking, Without Storage.

Phillips & Temro Industries

Venture Round in 2002

Phillips and Temro Industries serves global customers in designing and manufacturing thermal solutions and systems. A century of technical experience and manufacturing expertise back our ability to engineer, validate, and deliver effective solutions across a diverse range of markets. Customers count on our flexibility, rapid response and ability to manage complexity to assist them in engineering processes. From concept design, to rapid proto-typing and on-site product testing, OEM leaders trust Phillips and Temro Industries in valued partnerships that span decades. Whether a system requires heating, cooling, or electrification components, Phillips and Temro has the solution for the job.

3SI Security Systems

Venture Round in 2002

3SI Security Systems, Inc. specializes in designing asset protection systems aimed at recovering stolen cash and high-value assets, apprehending criminals, and deterring crime across various markets including financial services, retail, and law enforcement. Founded in 1970 and based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, the company has over 40 years of experience and protects more than 250,000 locations globally. Its innovative solutions incorporate multiple technologies such as GPS tracking, dye and ink staining, DNA analysis, and explosive gas neutralization. Additionally, 3SI provides services such as installation, proactive product maintenance, training, and emergency interventions to ensure effective system performance. The company, previously known as ICI Security Systems, changed its name to 3SI Security Systems in July 2002, reflecting its commitment to cutting-edge security solutions.