O.R. Colan Associates
Private Equity Round in 2024
O.R. Colan Associates, established in North Carolina, specializes in real estate services tailored for utility, infrastructure, and public sector clients nationwide. The company offers a range of services, including program management, property acquisition, negotiations, relocation assistance, and appraisal services, to support these sectors in their land management needs.
Reliance Partners
Private Equity Round in 2022
Reliance Partners, established in 2009, is an independent insurance brokerage and consultancy that focuses on providing tailored insurance solutions for the transportation, logistics, hospitality, and manufacturing sectors. The company serves truck fleets and freight brokerage clients across the United States, specializing in trucking and commercial insurance, as well as risk management services. Reliance Partners aims to help clients minimize risk and meet their specific insurance requirements through innovative, usage-based offerings. By prioritizing a solutions-oriented approach, Reliance Partners not only sells insurance products but also promotes the overall success and financial health of its customers.
Quality Automotive Services
Acquisition in 2022
Quality Automotive Services is a franchisee of Valvoline Instant Oil Change, offering a range of automotive services to clients throughout the United States. The company specializes in providing quick and efficient oil changes, along with various other automotive maintenance services. With a focus on customer satisfaction, Quality Automotive Services aims to meet the diverse needs of vehicle owners, ensuring their cars remain in optimal condition.
Transflo
Private Equity Round in 2021
Transflo is a technology company based in Tampa, Florida, that specializes in software applications and services for the transportation industry. It offers a comprehensive platform that includes mobile, telematics, data scanning, and document management solutions aimed at enhancing operational efficiency. Transflo's services facilitate real-time communications among fleets, brokers, and commercial vehicle drivers, allowing organizations to streamline their processes. The company digitizes nearly 500 million shipping documents annually, representing a significant portion of freight bills, which helps clients improve cash flow and reduce costs. Through its innovative technology, Transflo enables businesses in the transportation sector to automate their workflows and optimize their operations.
Legacy Data Access
Private Equity Round in 2021
Legacy Data Access, LLC specializes in providing tools and solutions designed to assist healthcare organizations in managing their legacy data while reducing costs and improving operational efficiency. Established in 1999 and headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, the company focuses on the storage, maintenance, and management of data from various legacy systems, including mainframe and Unix platforms. It offers web-based access to retired data, ensuring that healthcare organizations can maintain clinical and financial information for extended periods. By linking legacy systems with modern web-enabled technologies, Legacy Data Access enables these organizations to comply with regulatory requirements and streamline data retrieval processes. The company aims to alleviate the complexities and expenses associated with data conversions, ultimately supporting healthcare CIOs in their efforts to enhance productivity and safeguard their investments in legacy systems.
Landscape Workshop
Private Equity Round in 2020
Landscape Workshop LLC is a full-service grounds management company based in Birmingham, Alabama, with branch locations across the Southeast, including Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Georgia, and Florida. Founded in 1984, the company specializes in providing comprehensive landscaping services for commercial properties, including landscape construction and installation, maintenance, design, and irrigation services. Its offerings also encompass seasonal color programs, weed and insect control, arbor care, snow and ice removal, as well as power sweeping and pressure washing. Landscape Workshop serves a diverse clientele, including healthcare facilities, educational institutions, municipalities, retail businesses, office parks, multifamily residences, and industrial clients. The company's focus is on helping clients maintain property value and attract new customers and tenants through expert outdoor management.
APEX Analytix
Private Equity Round in 2020
APEX Analytix, LLC is a provider of audit services and technology aimed at retail and commercial clients, facilitating connections between suppliers and customers globally. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, with additional offices in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom, the company offers a range of solutions including FirstStrike, which helps prevent supplier overpayments and identify risks, and SmartVM, a tool for real-time supplier information management. Their services encompass accounts payable audits, fraud detection, procurement analytics, and various compliance reviews across multiple sectors such as finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and utilities. APEX Analytix supports organizations in managing disbursements effectively, safeguarding $2.6 trillion annually, and boasts a comprehensive global supplier database backed by extensive communication analytics. Their expertise spans across 98% of global trade, making them a trusted advisor for clients worldwide.
Ethos Risk Services
Private Equity Round in 2020
Ethos Risk Services is a provider of investigative and risk mitigation services, specializing in claims management to assist clients in combating fraud. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including fraud claims investigations, field surveillance, digital investigations, due diligence, background checks, and special investigations. Ethos Risk Services serves a variety of insurance clients, including those in workers' compensation, auto liability, homeowners, life and health, and disability sectors. With a focus on delivering essential information, the company enables its clients to make informed decisions and effectively manage risks.
Armstrong Transport Group
Private Equity Round in 2019
Armstrong Transport Group, LLC is a third-party logistics company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, established in 2006. The company specializes in freight transportation services globally, offering a comprehensive range of solutions including truckload, less than truckload, refrigerated, heavy haul, rail, expedited, air, and international transportation. It operates through a network of independent agents and employees, providing logistics expertise and reliable customer service. Armstrong Transport Group aims to assist clients in navigating the complexities of modern shipping demands while delivering tailored logistics solutions.
Palmetto Infusion
Private Equity Round in 2019
Palmetto Infusion Services, LLC, founded in 1999 and based in West Columbia, South Carolina, specializes in providing comprehensive infusion therapies for patients with acute and chronic illnesses. The company operates 17 facilities throughout South Carolina, offering both ambulatory and home-based infusion services. These services include the administration of infusion medications, the provision of necessary supplies, educational support, and access to specialty drugs. In addition to medical treatment, Palmetto Infusion emphasizes emotional support, aiming to enhance patients' well-being and overall quality of life through high-touch care and personalized solutions.
ProcessBarron
Acquisition in 2019
ProcessBarron specializes in the design, manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and repair of air, gas, and material handling equipment for heavy industrial applications. Established in 1981, the company has evolved from its initial focus on fan repairs to offering integrated solutions that encompass all components related to the movement of air, gas, and materials in industries such as pulp and paper, iron and steel, utilities, cement, lime, wood products, textiles, foundries, and mining. Through strategic acquisitions and a commitment to quality workmanship, ProcessBarron has expanded its service capabilities, providing customers with turnkey engineering and technical field services that enhance production efficiency and reduce operational costs. The company is recognized for its responsiveness to customer needs and its ability to deliver comprehensive solutions tailored to critical fuel, air, ash, and material handling processes.
Huseby
Private Equity Round in 2018
Huseby Incorporated is a prominent provider of court reporting, trial presentation, and litigation support services for the legal community in the United States and internationally. Founded in 1928 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Huseby offers a comprehensive range of services, including national court reporting, legal videography, real-time solutions, online case management, and secure repositories for transcripts and exhibits. The company's trial support services encompass expert consultations, electronic presentations, pre-trial digitizing, and courtroom installations. Huseby also facilitates mobile access for attorneys, enabling them to conduct depositions and manage schedules through various devices. With additional regional offices in major cities, Huseby is equipped to meet the diverse needs of law firms and corporate legal departments effectively.
CCG IQ
Private Equity Round in 2017
CCG IQ is a prominent provider of specialty claims investigation services, along with processing technology and data analytics tailored for property and casualty insurance companies in the United States. The organization focuses on processing claims related to residential and commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, as well as electronics. CCG IQ operates under the brand names HVAC Investigators and StrikeCheck, delivering comprehensive solutions to enhance the claims handling process for its clients in the insurance industry.
Advantage Sofware
Private Equity Round in 2017
Advantage Software is a software company that has successfully turned a passion into a profession. They are very well qualified to serve you now and well into the future. Advantage Software provides a suite of products with features you need to monitor and improve productivity and increase profitability. Advantage is perfect for full-service advertising agencies of all sizes, creative and production shops, public relations, and marketing firms.
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
Private Equity Round in 2016
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is a construction company specializing in fire protection equipment and services for businesses of all sizes. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including fire extinguishers, fire suppression systems, fire alarms, fire sprinklers, and backflow preventers. In addition to product sales, Pye-Barker provides essential services such as monitoring, inspection, maintenance, and repair, ensuring that clients can maintain a safe environment. The company's expertise in sprinkler installation and inspections, along with industrial cleaning services, further enhances its capability to address the diverse safety needs of its customers.
Expedited Travel
Private Equity Round in 2016
Expedited Travel, LLC is a provider of passport and travel visa expediting services based in West Palm Beach, Florida, with additional offices in several major cities across the United States. Founded in 2007, the company specializes in facilitating various passport services, including new applications, renewals, and assistance with lost, stolen, or damaged passports, as well as child passports and name changes. Expedited Travel distinguishes itself by offering rapid processing of travel documents, often completing requests within 24 hours, in contrast to the standard government processing time, which can take up to three months. The company serves both individual clients through user-friendly online portals and corporate clients requiring efficient travel documentation solutions.
Joe Hudson’s Collision Centers
Private Equity Round in 2014
Joe Hudson’s Collision Centers are state of the art auto body repair shops dedicated to providing customers with outstanding customer service and a quality repair experience.
APEX Analytix
Private Equity Round in 2014
APEX Analytix, LLC is a provider of audit services and technology aimed at retail and commercial clients, facilitating connections between suppliers and customers globally. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, with additional offices in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom, the company offers a range of solutions including FirstStrike, which helps prevent supplier overpayments and identify risks, and SmartVM, a tool for real-time supplier information management. Their services encompass accounts payable audits, fraud detection, procurement analytics, and various compliance reviews across multiple sectors such as finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and utilities. APEX Analytix supports organizations in managing disbursements effectively, safeguarding $2.6 trillion annually, and boasts a comprehensive global supplier database backed by extensive communication analytics. Their expertise spans across 98% of global trade, making them a trusted advisor for clients worldwide.
Caldwell & Gregory
Private Equity Round in 2013
Caldwell and Gregory, Inc. specializes in providing commercial laundry equipment and associated services. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Manakin Sabot, Virginia, the company offers a range of products including front load and top load washers, as well as single and stack dryers. Its clientele includes colleges, universities, apartments, condominiums, coin laundry stores, and various commercial and industrial sectors. In addition to equipment, Caldwell and Gregory provides on-premise commercial laundry services and repair options, along with advisory services tailored to the specific needs of clients, ensuring efficient laundry operations for residents and users.
HEPACO
Private Equity Round in 2011
HEPACO is a provider of essential environmental and emergency services focused on environmental remediation. The company specializes in emergency response, environmental remediation, maritime services, wastewater treatment, and various industrial services. It serves a diverse range of end markets, assisting clients in effectively responding to environmental contamination incidents and mitigating potential threats. Through its comprehensive offerings, HEPACO plays a crucial role in managing and addressing environmental challenges.
Copac
Private Equity Round in 2009
Copac provides packaging services to domestic and global customers in specific niche markets, focusing on high-end folding cartons, labels, inserts, hanging tags, and envelopes.
Brasseler USA
Private Equity Round in 2008
Founded in 1976, Brasseler USA is a prominent manufacturer of medical and dental instrumentation, serving healthcare professionals in various specialties, including restorative dentistry, endodontics, oral surgery, and oral hygiene. The company is known for its comprehensive range of products, which includes surgical power instruments, proprietary and replacement accessories, as well as various hand instruments and hygiene solutions. Brasseler USA's offerings encompass carbides, diamonds, rotary instruments, polishers, power systems, and procedure systems tailored for use in Orthopaedic, Neuro, ENT, Cardiovascular, Podiatric, and Oral-Maxillofacial surgeries. By focusing on innovation and quality, Brasseler USA continues to support the evolving needs of the healthcare industry.
Mergent
Private Equity Round in 2008
Mergent, Inc. is a prominent provider of business and financial information on both public and private companies globally. With a history dating back to 1900, the company offers a range of research solutions, including Mergent Online for comprehensive company and industry insights, Mergent Intellect for worldwide business information, and Mergent Bondviewer for bond data. Additionally, Mergent provides industry reports through First Research and access to competitive benchmarking data via Dun & Bradstreet Key Business Ratios. Its offerings extend to analytics, data feeds, cloud-based applications, and investor relations solutions. Mergent serves a diverse clientele, including academic, corporate, and financial institutions, as well as public libraries worldwide. The company is headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, and has additional offices in various international locations. Mergent operates as a subsidiary of the London Stock Exchange Group plc.
Driven Brands
Private Equity Round in 2008
Driven Brands is an automotive services company based in North America, specializing in a broad spectrum of consumer and commercial automotive needs. The company offers services that include paint, collision repair, glass replacement, and vehicle maintenance, as well as high-frequency services such as oil changes and car washes. As the parent company of several well-known automotive service brands, including Take 5 Oil Change, Meineke Car Care Centers, Maaco, 1-800-Radiator & A/C, and CARSTAR, Driven Brands operates over 4,100 centers across 15 countries and services more than 50 million vehicles each year. The company's extensive network generates significant revenue, reflecting its strong presence in the automotive service industry.
Jameson
Private Equity Round in 2007
Jameson LLC is a manufacturer of tools and lighting solutions, specializing in various applications including inside wiring, underground cabling and locating, aerial cabling, line clearance, and tree trimming. Established in 1956 and based in Clover, South Carolina, the company offers a range of products such as fish tapes, glow rod combo kits, splicer tools, and underground cabling equipment like rodders and locators. Additionally, Jameson provides a variety of lighting options, including LED and fluorescent work lights for construction and agricultural use, as well as military lighting solutions. The company serves diverse markets including telecommunications, electrical, utilities, tree care, mining, and military sectors worldwide. Jameson operates as a subsidiary of Huskie Tools, Inc.
Axium Healthcare Pharmacy
Private Equity Round in 2006
Axium Healthcare Pharmacy Inc. is a nationwide clinical specialty pharmacy based in Lake Mary, Florida, licensed to operate in all 50 states. The pharmacy focuses on providing physicians, patients, health plans, and other healthcare providers with a range of injectable and oral brand-name medications, alongside compounded pharmaceutical products. Axium is committed to enhancing health outcomes through a comprehensive approach, facilitated by a skilled patient care team that includes doctors of pharmacy, registered nurses, reimbursement specialists, and dedicated patient care coordinators. This team is dedicated to delivering high-quality care and clinical support with each prescription, ensuring that patients receive the necessary guidance and assistance throughout their treatment process.
AGDATA
Private Equity Round in 2006
AgData, an AgKnowledge Company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, offers strategic data and analytical solutions primarily to the agricultural crop protection and animal health sectors. The company connects directly with over 9,500 industry retailers and distributors, covering more than 90% of the U.S. market. AgData provides a variety of services including outsourced database management, marketing program administration, data collection, and analysis. Its comprehensive suite of solutions enables manufacturers to effectively manage data intelligence and marketing programs, while also allowing growers to verify their industry profiles. Retailers benefit from tools to review, report, and manage transactions and licenses associated with growers, ensuring streamlined operations within the agricultural sector.
Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers
Venture Round in 2005
Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers has been a prominent provider of automotive services in the United States since its inception in 1979. With over 300 locations across 19 states, the company specializes in quick and efficient oil changes, boasting a signature 10-minute process. In addition to oil changes, Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers offers a comprehensive range of mechanical services, including tire sales, brake services, alignments, and other maintenance and repair solutions. The company is committed to delivering high-quality service and total car care, ensuring that customers can receive all necessary vehicle maintenance in a single, convenient location.
Nestor Sales
Private Equity Round in 2005
Nestor Sales, LLC is a national distributor of tools and equipment based in Largo, Florida, established in 1971. The company serves various market segments, including automotive, marine and composites, industrial manufacturing, and fleet maintenance. It offers a wide range of products, such as abrasives, power tools, adhesives, safety equipment, and maintenance supplies. Nestor Sales operates through multiple independent divisions, including Ace Tool Company and Eastern Tool Warehouse, and distributes its products via an online store and sales representatives. With sales and distribution centers located across several states, Nestor Sales aims to enhance the success of its customers, employees, and vendor partners by providing both products and technical assistance for business setup.
Meineke Car Care Center
Private Equity Round in 2003
Meineke Car Care Centers, LLC is an auto repair service provider established in 1972 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company operates in the United States and internationally, with locations in Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and China. Meineke offers a wide range of services including oil changes, tire and wheel maintenance, brake services, battery replacements, exhaust system repairs, steering and suspension work, CV joint services, and air conditioning maintenance. Additionally, Meineke provides franchise opportunities to aspiring business owners. Known for its commitment to quality workmanship and customer satisfaction, the company emphasizes the use of quality parts and a professional staff to ensure reliable car care.
NewSouth Communications
Private Equity Round in 2000
NewSouth Communications is a broadband internet content provider based in Greenville, South Carolina. Founded in 1997, the company specializes in delivering a range of communications services tailored for business customers. Its offerings include data, internet, and voice products, along with other advanced communications solutions designed to meet the diverse needs of its clientele. Through its comprehensive service portfolio, NewSouth Communications aims to enhance connectivity and support business operations across various sectors.
Carolina BroadBand
Private Equity Round in 2000
Carolina BroadBand Inc. is a new, privately-held company offering Carolina residents and businesses a choice in providers for broadband multi-media service, including bundled local cable, Internet access and digital local and long-distance telephone services.
Simpson Performance Products
Acquisition in 1998
Simpson Performance Products specializes in the design and manufacture of safety equipment for the motorsports industry. Founded in 1959 and headquartered in New Braunfels, Texas, the company provides a wide range of products including head and neck restraints, helmets, racing suits, off-road seats, gloves, shoes, drag parachutes, child safety seats, and various apparel. Their offerings cater to different motorsport disciplines such as circle track, dirt track, drag racing, karting, off-road, motorcycle, and road racing. In addition to individual racing gear, Simpson also supplies team gear featuring custom embroidery and sublimated products. The company distributes its products through both retail locations and an online platform, ensuring accessibility for its clientele.