Axia Partners
Axia Partners is a private equity investment firm founded in 2003 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Lowell. Through its investment arm, Axia Capital, the firm focuses on acquiring divisions of larger companies that no longer align with their parent company's core strategy, as well as owner-managed and entrepreneurial companies that seek growth or liquidity. Axia Capital specializes in buyouts and recapitalizations primarily in the technology sector, particularly in industrial and laboratory automation, robotics, enterprise software, sensors, and industrial capital equipment. The firm typically invests between $1 million and $5 million in companies with enterprise values of $3 million to $30 million and revenues between $3 million and $50 million, often taking on operational roles within its portfolio companies. Additionally, Axia Partners provides financial advisory services through Axia Advisors, assisting clients in developing financial strategies and offering support with mergers, acquisitions, and equity financing.
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5 past transactions
Seque Manufacturing Services
Acquisition in 2008
Segue Manufacturing Services, LLC is a contract manufacturing and engineering company that specializes in providing services to original equipment manufacturers in various sectors. Founded in 1991 and based in Lowell, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Xiamen, China, the company offers a range of products, including harness and cable assemblies, medical cable assemblies, waterproof cable connectors, electro-mechanical assemblies, custom control panels, power distribution boxes, and battery pack assemblies. In addition to manufacturing, Segue provides contract engineering services, 3D printing, additive manufacturing, and domestic stocking solutions. Its diverse client base includes industries such as medical devices, life sciences, robotics, automation, military and defense, clean energy, and test and measurement equipment. Segue Manufacturing Services was previously known as Cable Designs and Manufacturing Corp. and changed its name in December 2007.
Fiberoptic Components
Acquisition in 2006
Fiberoptic Components, LLC is a manufacturer specializing in custom fiber optic cables and assemblies, serving original equipment manufacturers across industrial, analytical, and medical markets both domestically and internationally. Founded in 1989 and based in Sterling, Massachusetts, the company produces a wide variety of products, including bifurcated and trifurcated cables, fiber optic light guides, and probes. Their offerings can be tailored with various materials, connectors, and sheathing options, including borosilicate, plastic, and quartz fibers, as well as chemical-resistant and specialized sheathing. The company’s products cater to diverse applications, including motion sensing, industrial automation, machine vision, and life sciences, such as DNA sequencing and spectrophotometry. Additionally, Fiberoptic Components provides engineering services, fiber optic fabrication, assembly, and finished product solutions, contributing to critical medical technologies like surgical instruments and endoscopes.
Network Vision
Venture Round in 2006
Network Vision, Inc. specializes in designing and developing industrial Ethernet solutions tailored for various sectors, including industrial automation, transportation, security, surveillance, and building automation. Founded in 2002 and based in Newburyport, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products such as IntraVUE, a software solution for fault detection and disaster recovery; IntraVUE Lite, which provides monitoring and alerts for control networks; and Auto-IP, which facilitates automatic assignment of IP addresses for replacement equipment. Network Vision's innovative approach, free from corporate constraints, enables it to respond swiftly to market demands. The company distributes its products across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa and has established itself as a key player in the industrial Ethernet market. As of 2015, Network Vision operates as a subsidiary of Panduit Corp.
Innovative Pressure Technologies
Acquisition in 2006
Innovative Pressure Technologies specializes in the design and manufacturing of high-precision industrial valves and fluid control devices. The company focuses on delivering highly reliable components tailored for both original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and end-user applications. In addition to its product offerings, Innovative Pressure Technologies provides machining and engineering support services to meet the specific requirements of engineered technologies. Through its commitment to quality and precision, the company serves a diverse range of industries, ensuring effective fluid management solutions.
Hydroid
Venture Round in 2005
Hydroid Inc., established in 2001 and headquartered in Pocasset, Massachusetts, specializes in the design and manufacture of marine robotic systems, specifically autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). As a subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime AS until its acquisition by Huntington Ingalls Industries, Hydroid offers a comprehensive range of AUV solutions, catering to both military and commercial markets. Their REMUS line of AUVs serves diverse applications such as coastal surveys, deep-water operations, and modular systems for various water depths.
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