Breakwater Investment Management

Breakwater Investment Management, LLC is a private investment firm located in Los Angeles, California, focused on providing financial services to lower middle market companies with annual sales ranging from $10 million to $150 million. Founded in 2009, the firm specializes in direct investments that include growth capital, recapitalizations, buyout financing, and various forms of debt, such as senior secured loans and mezzanine investments. Breakwater targets a diverse array of sectors, including healthcare, food and beverage, consumer products, retail, software, and media. The firm aims to partner with management teams and owners to facilitate growth and enhance operational performance. It typically invests between $2 million to $30 million in equity, while its credit investments generally range from $5 million to $25 million per transaction. Breakwater emphasizes a flexible investment approach, allowing it to participate in senior debt, subordinated debt, and equity co-investments, and is particularly focused on opportunities in the United States and Canada, especially in California and the Western U.S.

Darrick Geant

Partner

23 past transactions

Matcon

Acquisition in 2021
Matcon is a commercial contractor based in British Columbia that specializes in excavation and shoring services. The company offers a comprehensive range of specialty services, including environmental remediation, demolition, and underground utilities, tailored for large-scale civil infrastructure, commercial, and residential projects. In addition to excavation and shoring, Matcon provides services such as deep foundations, civil and infrastructure work, decommissioning, landfill and marine management, rock stabilization, and the construction of cut-off walls.

Brown & Settle

Venture Round in 2021
Brown & Settle is a site contractor based in Manassas, Virginia, specializing in large-parcel site development services. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including demolition, drilling, blasting, excavation, clearing, recycling, paving, and utility installation. Their expertise extends to various projects, such as data center campuses, warehouses, schools, museums, parking facilities, airplane hangars, mixed-use developments, residential projects, shopping centers, and commissaries. Additionally, Brown & Settle provides essential services like erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and asphalt paving to ensure efficient project execution and timely delivery. The company serves a diverse clientele, including local, state, and federal government entities, as well as private commercial ventures.

Apex Linen Holdings

Venture Round in 2019
Apex Linen Holdings, established in 2010 and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializes in industrial laundry services. The company provides high-volume laundry, linen rental, and commercial dry cleaning services, primarily catering to the hotel and casino industry in Nevada. Apex Linen's offerings include linen rental for events like banquets and conventions, as well as commercial dry cleaning for uniforms, drapery, and other specialty items. The company employs radio frequency identification (RFID) technology for real-time tracking of linen inventory, ensuring efficient and cost-effective solutions for its clients.

Brown & Settle

Debt Financing in 2019
Brown & Settle is a site contractor based in Manassas, Virginia, specializing in large-parcel site development services. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including demolition, drilling, blasting, excavation, clearing, recycling, paving, and utility installation. Their expertise extends to various projects, such as data center campuses, warehouses, schools, museums, parking facilities, airplane hangars, mixed-use developments, residential projects, shopping centers, and commissaries. Additionally, Brown & Settle provides essential services like erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and asphalt paving to ensure efficient project execution and timely delivery. The company serves a diverse clientele, including local, state, and federal government entities, as well as private commercial ventures.

Brown & Settle

Venture Round in 2019
Brown & Settle is a site contractor based in Manassas, Virginia, specializing in large-parcel site development services. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including demolition, drilling, blasting, excavation, clearing, recycling, paving, and utility installation. Their expertise extends to various projects, such as data center campuses, warehouses, schools, museums, parking facilities, airplane hangars, mixed-use developments, residential projects, shopping centers, and commissaries. Additionally, Brown & Settle provides essential services like erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and asphalt paving to ensure efficient project execution and timely delivery. The company serves a diverse clientele, including local, state, and federal government entities, as well as private commercial ventures.

The Madera Group

Venture Round in 2018
The Madera Group, LLC is a hospitality company that develops, owns, and operates a variety of restaurant venues primarily located in Southern California and Arizona. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in West Hollywood, California, the company is known for its brands, Tocaya Organica and Toca Madera, which emphasize fresh, locally sourced ingredients and vibrant dining experiences. Through its innovative approach to cuisine and atmosphere, The Madera Group aims to create unique and memorable experiences for its guests.

Global Restoration Holdings

Debt Financing in 2018
Global Restoration Holdings provides disaster restoration, reconstruction, and renovation services for residential, industrial, and commercial property in response to general loss and catastrophic events. Delos Capital formed Global Restoration Holdings through the merger of Interstate Restoration and FirstOnSite Restoration. Website Coverage Q1 2023 - not found

BMM Testlabs

Debt Financing in 2018
BMM Testlabs is a leading independent gaming testing laboratory with over 35 years of experience in the gaming industry. Known for its commitment to regulatory compliance and technical expertise, the company provides a range of professional services designed to meet the needs of manufacturers, operators, and regulators. BMM Testlabs offers insight and engineering support in gaming compliance, along with customized training and education to address compliance issues. Its team of trained professionals ensures that clients receive reliable and flexible services, consistently exceeding expectations in a rapidly evolving market.

Bear Down Brands

Debt Financing in 2017
Bear Down Brands is a network of consumer brands that each focus on premium home, health, and personal care products.Bear Down Brands mission is to create elegant, practical, and innovative products that enhance the way you care for yourself and the world around you.Bear Down's focus has been on developing a well-rounded product portfolio while providing advanced product technologies, award-winning customer support, and strong brand relationships with our consumers.

Hamilton Captive Management

Debt Financing in 2017
Hamilton Captive Management specializes in providing captive insurance solutions tailored for private companies, families, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers a comprehensive range of services, including the coordination and implementation of Captive Insurance Companies, policy design, financial reporting, claims management, record retention, and actuarial analysis. With a qualified team and extensive resources, Hamilton Captive Management guides clients through all aspects of captive ownership, ensuring that their specific needs are met from inception to ongoing management.

Loot Crate

Series A in 2016
Loot Crate is a fan-based commerce platform that delivers monthly themed geek, gaming, and pop-culture collectibles and accessories to subscribers in the United States and internationally. Partnering with movie studios, game companies, comic publishers, and pop culture talent, Loot Crate offers various lines of mystery boxes, including pop culture, gaming, film and TV, and apparel crates. The company, founded by Chris Davis and Matthew Arevalo in 2012, operates through its own ecommerce site, Loot Vault, and various crate lines. With headquarters in Los Angeles, California, Loot Crate aims to provide fans with curated merchandise and exclusive items from their favorite franchises.

SmartyPants Vitamins

Venture Round in 2015
SmartyPants Vitamins, Inc. is a company that develops, markets, and distributes GMO-free gummy vitamins and supplements for both children and adults. The product line includes all-in-one gummy vitamins that combine multivitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin D in a single serving. In addition to adult formulas for digestive, immune, bone, and energy health, the company offers tailored supplements for toddlers, teens, and pets, including options for dogs of various ages and dietary needs. SmartyPants products are available through various retail channels, both in-store and online. Founded in 2010 and based in Venice, California, SmartyPants Vitamins aims to provide accessible nutritional support for different life stages.

Zealot Networks

Debt Financing in 2015
Zealot Networks is a digital-first media company that focuses on empowering creators and entrepreneurs by offering a comprehensive suite of production, distribution, and business services. The company aims to bridge the gap between traditional and emerging digital media platforms by fostering collaborations among influencers, producers, publishers, and brands. Through strategic acquisitions, partnerships, and joint ventures with innovative companies, Zealot Networks seeks to enhance the creation, distribution, and monetization of content, thereby enabling deeper connections between creators and their audiences based on shared values and passions.

Alpha Napkin Manufacturer

Private Equity Round in 2015
Welcome to Alpha Napkin Machines, your trusted partner in the realm of tissue paper manufacturing machinery. At Alpha Napkin Machines, we specialize in designing and manufacturing state-of-the-art machines that cater to the diverse needs of the tissue paper industry in India. With a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we have carved a niche for ourselves as a leading manufacturer in the market.

Argo Tea

Private Equity Round in 2014
Argo Tea, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in blending and distributing a wide variety of tea products, both domestically and internationally. Founded in 2003, the company offers loose leaf teas, including black, green, herbal, and rare varieties, along with tea sachets and seasonal specials. In addition to its signature and unsweetened bottled tea drinks, Argo Tea provides tea-infused foods, baked goods, and various teaware essentials. The company caters to diverse markets, including foodservice, retail, and hospitality, and sells its products through both physical cafes located in cities like New York, Boston, and several international locations, as well as online. Argo Tea emphasizes the promotion of tea as a healthy lifestyle choice and aims to create unique, all-natural beverages that resonate with contemporary consumer preferences. Its products are available in over 10,000 outlets across the United States, including major grocery chains and specialty stores.

Veggie Grill

Venture Round in 2014
Veggie Grill, Inc. operates a chain of vegetarian restaurants primarily located in California, Oregon, Washington, and Illinois. Established in 2005 and based in Los Angeles, the company focuses on offering a diverse menu that includes hot sandwiches, burgers, entrée salads, homestyle plates, daily soups, and housemade desserts, all prepared with plant-based ingredients. In addition to its restaurant services, Veggie Grill also provides catering for office lunches, parties, and picnics. The brand is recognized for its commitment to delivering craveable and comforting meals in a fast-casual dining environment, appealing to customers seeking wholesome and delicious plant-based options.

Consensus Orthopedics

Venture Round in 2014
Consensus Orthopedics, Inc. designs and manufactures joint implants and instruments, primarily focusing on knee systems, hip systems, and acetabular cup systems. Founded in 1992 and based in El Dorado Hills, California, the company serves customers worldwide and operates in 11 countries. Consensus Orthopedics is committed to enhancing quality of life through high standards and proven technologies. Its innovative modular hip product, UniSyn™, allows surgeons to closely match patient anatomy, thus restoring biomechanics effectively. With over 45,000 implants sold, the company strives to provide the highest quality hip and knee replacement products available in the market.

Yurbuds

Venture Round in 2014
Yurbuds exists to solve the problem that athletes face while wearing earphones. They don't hurt, and they are guaranteed to never fall out by taking advantage of its unique patented design developed by an Ironman Triathlete and a 24-time marathoner.

Planet Blue

Venture Round in 2013
Planet Blue LLC is a women's apparel and accessories retailer that specializes in contemporary fashion. Established in 1995 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the company is known for its bohemian-chic style and offers a diverse range of products, including dresses, tops, bottoms, and swimwear, as well as various accessories such as jewelry, handbags, and beauty products. Planet Blue operates retail boutiques in Malibu, Santa Monica, Venice, and Beverly Hills, while also providing an online shopping platform to reach customers both domestically and internationally. The company markets its products under the brand names Blue Life and Blu Moon, catering to the fashion needs of women seeking stylish and modern clothing options.

Exhale Enterprises

Venture Round in 2013
Exhale Enterprises, LLC operates a spa and fitness center that focuses on relaxation, wellness, and physical fitness. Established in 2001 and based in New York, the company provides a variety of services, including yoga classes, core energy flow, core fusion programs, wellness coaching, and total body transformation initiatives. Additionally, Exhale offers spa therapies, acupuncture, cupping, detox treatments, and vibration therapies, all designed to promote both physical and mental well-being. The company also sells a range of apparel, gift items, skincare products, and healing products through its online platform. Exhale Enterprises has locations in several states including California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Texas, as well as in Turks and Caicos, catering to a diverse clientele seeking a holistic approach to health and wellness.

Bleach Group

Venture Round in 2012
Bleach Group specializes in designing and distributing branded fashion apparel and accessories, primarily targeting the youth market. Its flagship brands, Ksubi and Insight, are popular among fashion-forward consumers and are sold through premium outlets, department stores, and specialty stores across 40 countries. The company focuses on creating contemporary and innovative fashion lines that resonate with popular culture, emphasizing quality and value. By offering a diverse range of stylish products, Bleach Group aims to meet the demands of the global youth segment effectively.

Optimus EMR

Venture Round in 2012
Optimus EMR, Inc. specializes in developing electronic medical records (EMR) software and clinical content solutions aimed at enhancing patient care in healthcare settings. The company offers a range of services, including online EMR software, point-of-care devices for collecting activities of daily living (ADL) information, and solutions for physician orders and related care activities. Additionally, Optimus EMR provides implementation, training, support, system architecture, and hosting services, ensuring comprehensive assistance for its clients. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company operates as a subsidiary of Yardi Systems, Inc. Its primary focus is to empower healthcare providers by streamlining clinical workflows, reducing operational costs, and facilitating compliance with regulatory requirements, thereby improving overall patient care. Through continuous innovation and customer collaboration, Optimus EMR has established itself as a leader in the long-term care sector.

Training Partners USA

Venture Round in 2010
Training Partners USA provides workforce training and staffing services for the energy industry. The company uses the latest technology to fill customers’ needs in the areas of personnel training and development, logistical support services, manpower services, competency assurance, and technical services. TPL’s global presence includes projects in Angola, Chad, Cameroon, Egypt, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, South Africa, UAE, Yemen, and the USA.
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