Bridge Street Capital

Bridge Street Capital Partners, founded in 2004 and based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a private equity firm focused on investing in regional businesses across various industries, including industrial manufacturing, distribution and logistics, consumer products, healthcare, and business services. The firm emphasizes the importance of local private equity capital for ownership transitions and growth funding. With a strong foundation of practical experience and operational knowledge, Bridge Street Capital aims to provide value through strategic planning, culture development, and management mentorship. Their investment approach is designed to address the specific needs of portfolio companies, leveraging their extensive industry expertise to deliver value-added benefits to business owners.

George Jackoboice

Partner

John Meilner

Managing Partner

Timothy Robinson

Managing Partner

7 past transactions

Zorch

Private Equity Round in 2012
Zorch International, Inc. specializes in brand promotion services, focusing on promotional and corporate merchandising. Founded in 2002 and based in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in Atlanta, New York, and London, the company provides a wide range of services, including employee recognition programs, event activation, custom product design, and overseas sourcing. Zorch is recognized as the exclusive supplier of branded merchandise for some of the largest corporations globally. The company has developed a brand and product management platform to enhance the distribution process, offering dedicated electronic stores for clients to streamline communications with suppliers and manage logos and artwork. This approach helps clients minimize order errors, reduce shipping costs, and expedite processing times.

Zorch

Private Equity Round in 2008
Zorch International, Inc. specializes in brand promotion services, focusing on promotional and corporate merchandising. Founded in 2002 and based in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in Atlanta, New York, and London, the company provides a wide range of services, including employee recognition programs, event activation, custom product design, and overseas sourcing. Zorch is recognized as the exclusive supplier of branded merchandise for some of the largest corporations globally. The company has developed a brand and product management platform to enhance the distribution process, offering dedicated electronic stores for clients to streamline communications with suppliers and manage logos and artwork. This approach helps clients minimize order errors, reduce shipping costs, and expedite processing times.

V.I.O.

Venture Round in 2007
V.I.O. is a leading video technology company that pioneered the point-of-view (POV) category more than a decade ago. V.I.O. provides a wide range of video solutions, selling products designed for a broad spectrum of industry segments and applications, including B2B and B2C. V.I.O. is the manufacturer of the POV.HD and Stream. The POV.HD is a compact camera that is ideal for capturing video from a fixed or mounted position. The POV.HD features a 2-inch display screen and four recording modes. POV.HD can be operated with a wireless remote control. The V.I.O. Stream is a camera that facilitates real-time full HD 1080p video streaming for any browser-based device. Stream is Web programmable, allowing complete control of features from any browser-based device, includes an open API designed for seamless integration and features a simple HTTP and XML-based architecture. Stream also features a rugged form factor, superior connectivity and multiple power options. V.I.O. is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Superior Fibers

Acquisition in 2006
Superior Fibers is a provider of glass fiber and pleat media used in a broad range of consumer and industrial products including HVAC air filters, paint arrestors and plastic composite reinforcements. Superior Fibers manufactures fiberglass media for the following markets: Residential and commercial HVAC filtration Paint overspray filtration in painting applications Light diffusers for Daylighting Systems Lofted fiberglass reinforced polyurethane materials Railroad bag filters Roof ridge vents

Affy Tapple

Acquisition in 2005
Affy Tapple, LLC produces caramelized apples. It provides caramel corns, chocolate nut clusters, and chocolate covered pretzels. The company sells its products directly to fundraising events, such as sporting events, school assemblies, and other high attendance events. It also sells its products through its factory store in Niles. Affy Tapple, LLC was founded in 1948 and is based in Niles, Illinois.

HexArmor

Acquisition in 2005
HexArmor is a manufacturer of industrial personal protective equipment based in the United States, specializing in high-quality safety products designed to enhance worker protection. The company focuses on creating innovative solutions in cut, puncture, needle, impact, and abrasion resistance, ensuring that their offerings provide maximum safety without compromising comfort and dexterity. HexArmor's product range includes gloves, aprons, and arm guards, all developed through a collaborative approach that incorporates feedback from end-users to address specific safety needs. By prioritizing customer insights and continuously improving their designs, HexArmor aims to be a trusted partner in workplace safety, helping organizations effectively manage their safety programs.

Jacob Ash

Acquisition in 2004
Jacob Ash Holdings, Inc. specializes in the design, manufacture, and distribution of gloves, headwear, and accessories for the consumer retail sector. The company offers a wide range of seasonal apparel, including hunting gloves, backpacks, and fishing vests, as well as various types of gloves such as deerskin, elk skin, and ski gloves. Jacob Ash also provides casual apparel accessories and rainwear. Its products are marketed through sales representatives and authorized online retailers primarily in the United States. Founded in 1930, Jacob Ash is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with additional offices in New York City and Montreal, Canada.
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