Cotton Creek Capital

Cotton Creek Capital is a Texas-based private equity firm specializing in lower middle-market investments, focusing on growth capital, buyouts, recapitalizations, buy-and-builds, and corporate divestitures. The firm partners with management teams to develop operational roadmaps that preserve the enterprise's identity while driving expansion, often addressing generational transfers of family-owned businesses or growth inflection points. It targets U.S. companies across sectors including manufacturing, value-added distribution, industrial services, building products, chemicals, healthcare, business services, transportation and logistics, energy, and consumer goods. Typical investments range from modest equity checks to support growth, with enterprise values generally between 15 million and 200 million, and equity per transaction around 2 to 10 million, with potential higher commitments through affiliates. Cotton Creek prefers majority control but also evaluates minority co-investments with partners, and leverages its Texas footprint, including Austin, Fort Worth and Dallas, to support portfolio companies nationwide.

Anil A. Ali

Director

Stephen Barnish

CFO

George P. Beck

Vice President

James E. Braden

Founding Partner

Smith A. Brownlie III

Founding Partner

Alexander P. Bucshon

Vice President

Kendall P. Delk

Associate

Antonio J. DiGesualdo

Managing Partner

Robert Felton

Advisory Partner

Andres E. Fernandes

Associate

John Gault

Partner

Curtis B. Olson

Senior Associate

Joseph Rash

Partner

Christopher Weems

Director

4 past transactions

Landpoint

Acquisition in 2020
Landpoint, LLC is a professional land surveying and integrated services firm based in Bossier City, Louisiana, with multiple office locations across the United States. Established in 1984, the company specializes in a wide range of services, including construction layouts, topographical surveys, boundary and title surveys, and environmental consulting. It serves various industries such as oil and gas, energy, municipal projects, and residential developments. Landpoint also offers advanced capabilities in aerial data collection, 3D modeling, GIS mapping, and high-definition laser scanning, catering to the needs of sectors like infrastructure, agriculture, and emergency management. The firm is recognized for its expertise in helping clients navigate environmental regulations throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring efficient planning and execution.

Vecta Environmental Services

Acquisition in 2018
Vecta Environmental Services is a provider of routine maintenance and mission-critical industrial and environmental services, primarily serving clients along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Headquartered in Gonzales, Louisiana, with additional locations in Houston, Texas, and LaPlace, Louisiana, the company specializes in hydro-blasting, vacuum truck services, tank cleaning, hydro-excavation, and insulation and scaffolding services. These services are essential for routine maintenance, planned outages, regulatory compliance, and emergency situations at various industrial plants and facilities. Vecta aims to deliver safe and cost-effective solutions that address the environmental needs of its diverse clientele.

Young's Communication

Acquisition in 2018
Young's Communication provides critical infrastructure services to telecommunications and utility industries. Founded as a family-owned business, it specializes in underground and aerial construction, directional boring, fiber installation, and emergency maintenance.

Sterling Foods

Acquisition in 2016
Sterling Foods, LLC is a manufacturer and supplier of specialty and shelf-life bakery products, established in 1971 and based in San Antonio, Texas, with additional production facilities in Azusa, California. The company offers a diverse range of gourmet baked goods, including cakes, biscuits, breads, rolls, cookies, brownies, muffins, and specialty desserts. Sterling Foods is recognized as the largest supplier of shelf-stable bakery products to the U.S. Military and serves various sectors, including food companies, nationally recognized restaurant chains, supermarkets, and club stores across the United States. Additionally, the company caters to the weight management and nutraceutical industries, as well as the K-12 educational market. Sterling Foods also provides custom manufacturing and foodservice solutions, ensuring a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of its clients.
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