Ace Hardware

Ace Hardware is a global retailer-owned cooperative operating over 4,600 stores in 50 states and 60 countries. It offers hardware products and services for home maintenance and improvement projects, with annual retail sales of approximately $12 billion.

Kane Calamari

Senior Vice President - Chief Human Resources OfficerandPresident

6 past transactions

Unique Indoor Comfort

Acquisition in 2023
Unique Indoor Comfort is a company focused on enhancing indoor climate through a comprehensive approach to heating and cooling solutions. It specializes in the installation of various systems, including geothermal ground source heat pumps, high velocity and ductless air conditioning, as well as primary and backup sump pumps. The company also offers energy audits, home performance consultations, and the installation and replacement of conventional heating and cooling systems. Additionally, Unique Indoor Comfort provides maintenance services and annual service plans to ensure optimal performance of HVAC systems, emphasizing a commitment to comfort and efficiency in residential settings.

Handyman Matters

Acquisition in 2019
Handyman Matters is a nationally recognized franchise that offers a range of home repair and maintenance services to both residential and business customers. Based in Denver, Colorado, the company specializes in small- to medium-sized jobs, addressing a variety of handyman tasks including door and window repairs, furniture assembly, drywall repair, electrical installation, carpentry, painting, plumbing, and home security installation. By leveraging technology, Handyman Matters has transformed the traditional handyman service into a tech-savvy solution that provides a one-stop service model. This approach allows customers to benefit from a preferred pricing structure, where they are charged only for the time spent on their projects, ensuring effective and efficient resolution of their home maintenance needs.

Lurie Children’s Hospital

Grant in 2018
Lurie Children's Hospital provides pediatric care in an environment that incorporates the most recent advances and innovations in medical technology, research, and family-friendly design. Lurie Children’s Hospital provides allergy and immunology, brain tumors, oncology, neurosurgery, palliative care, emergency medicine, and fetal conditions. Lurie Children's Hospital is dedicated to the study, prevention, and treatment of pediatric illnesses and injuries.

Grommet

Acquisition in 2017
The Grommet, Inc., established in 2008 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, operates an online marketplace and product launch platform. It curates, markets, and sells early-stage consumer products from independent inventors, makers, and entrepreneurs, providing them with e-commerce, marketing, and fulfillment services. The platform, which launched over 2,000 products across 16 categories, enables customers to discover, share, and buy unique items, with only 3% of reviewed products selected for launch. The Grommet, led by Co-founder & CEO Jules Pieri, emphasizes supporting businesses that align with consumers' values, such as sustainability and underrepresented entrepreneurs. Since its inception, the company has purchased over $40 million worth of inventory from its Makers. In 2014, The Grommet Wholesale was launched to help Makers distribute their products to retailers. As of 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Ace Hardware Corporation.

OurHouse

Series D in 2000
OurHouse is an established online retailer specializing in hardware products and home decor items. Founded in 1999, the company operates its own e-commerce platform, offering customers a wide range of products along with expert advice. OurHouse has collaborated with Ace Hardware, a prominent retailers' cooperative based in Oak Brook, Illinois, to enhance its product offerings and customer service.

OurHouse

Funding Round in 1999
OurHouse is an established online retailer specializing in hardware products and home decor items. Founded in 1999, the company operates its own e-commerce platform, offering customers a wide range of products along with expert advice. OurHouse has collaborated with Ace Hardware, a prominent retailers' cooperative based in Oak Brook, Illinois, to enhance its product offerings and customer service.
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