IFSI
Private Equity Round in 2017
IFSI is a sweet corn seed company, breeding, testing, producing and distributing market-leading sweet corn inbreds and hybrids for customers worldwide. IFSI also develops and distributes high value foundation seed for customers in the commercial corn industry.
MicroD
Private Equity Round in 2016
MicroD is a technology partner specializing in the home furnishings industry, providing innovative online product presentation, eCommerce, and website solutions for retailers, manufacturers, and designers for over 20 years. The company emphasizes enhancing the customer journey through a cohesive online experience that leverages consistent data and seamless connections. MicroD’s core offerings include the OmniVue website platform with integrated eCommerce and a room planner, comprehensive product catalog data management for over 300 brands, interactive product visualization, and electronic data interchange (EDI) solutions. These services are designed to help clients effectively generate traffic and boost sales, ultimately supporting their business growth in a competitive market.
FE Moran Security Solutions
Private Equity Round in 2016
FE Moran Security Solutions specializes in electronic security services for both residential and commercial clients throughout the United States, with a focus on the Midwestern region. The company offers a wide range of solutions, including intrusion detection systems, video surveillance, fire and life safety systems, access control, and environmental monitoring. For residential properties, it provides alarm systems, monitored smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and video monitoring solutions. Additionally, FE Moran offers electronic article surveillance systems and various security accessories tailored for retail environments. Founded in 2002 and based in Champaign, Illinois, with an office in Wichita, Kansas, FE Moran Security Solutions is a subsidiary of Securitas AB, ensuring a comprehensive approach to security that includes design, installation, maintenance, and alarm monitoring services.
Envisage Technologies
Seed Round in 2014
Envisage Technologies, LLC is a provider of training software solutions tailored for military commands, federal law enforcement academies, and public safety sectors across the United States. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana, the company specializes in developing Software as a Service (SaaS) products that streamline training and compliance operations for various government agencies, including law enforcement, emergency management, and military services. Its flagship product, the Acadis Readiness Suite, offers a comprehensive ecosystem for managing training, resources, and compliance, ensuring legally defensible training records and real-time inventory tracking. Additionally, Envisage's FirstForward platform empowers public safety personnel by providing access to a wide range of courses and tools needed for effective training and operational readiness. The company also offers accreditation support services, further enhancing its commitment to the needs of public safety departments and first responders.
Horizon Hobby
Acquisition in 2014
Horizon Hobby is a leading manufacturer and distributor of radio control (RC) hobby products based in Champaign, Illinois. The company specializes in developing, marketing, and distributing a broad array of RC products, including airplanes, multirotors, helicopters, cars, trucks, boats, radios, and cameras. Horizon Hobby also produces model trains and various educational toys. Its proprietary technologies enhance the performance and safety of its products, such as SAFE (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope), AVC (Active Vehicle Control), AS3X (Artificial Stabilization – 3-aXis), Spektrum DSSS, and Bind-N-Fly. The company's brands include Blade, E-flite, HobbyZone, Hangar 9, ParkZone for air products; Losi, Vaterra, Team Losi Racing, ECX, Dynamite, Pro Boat for surface products; Evolution and ZP for engines; and Athearn for trains. Additionally, Horizon Precision Systems, a division of the company, focuses on developing small unmanned aerial systems for agricultural use.
Jim's Formal Wear
Private Equity Round in 2013
Jim's Formal Wear, LLC is the largest wholesale distributor of men's formalwear in the United States, specializing in the rental and sale of tuxedos and suits for weddings, proms, and black-tie events. Founded in 1964 and based in Trenton, Illinois, the company operates through a network of authorized retailers and provides a comprehensive range of formalwear accessories, including vests, ties, pocket squares, formal shirts, and shoes. It caters to a diverse clientele, including grooms, groomsmen, and students attending school events. Jim's Formal Wear employs over 600 individuals and maintains seven regional service centers across the country, ensuring efficient distribution and service to its customers.