Thompson Street Capital Partners

Thompson Street Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in St. Louis, Missouri, specializing in investments in middle market companies, particularly in the manufacturing, distribution, and services sectors. Founded in 2000, the firm focuses on growth capital, management buyouts, recapitalizations, corporate divestitures, and take-private transactions, often partnering with management teams. It targets founder-led businesses and family enterprises undergoing transition, preferring to invest in companies with revenues ranging from $20 million to $200 million and EBITDA between $1 million and $20 million. The firm typically seeks to take a control or majority position in its portfolio companies, although it may consider minority stakes in select growth situations. Thompson Street Capital Partners avoids investments in start-ups, early-stage companies, real estate, and the food and beverage industries, while emphasizing sectors such as healthcare, technology, aerospace, and specialty manufacturing.

Jeff Aiello

Managing Director

Craig Albrecht

Managing Director

Joe Amadio

Managing Director

Neal Berman

Managing Director

Liz Borow

Managing Director

Cathy Bowers

Investor

Max Cannon

Associate

Rick Clifton

Managing Director

Daniel P. Cooper

VP

Dan Cooper

Investor

James Cooper

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Jim Cooper

Managing Partner

Kellie Cramer

CFO and CCO

Tim Dubis

Associate

Bob Dunn

Managing Partner

Robert Dunn

Managing Partner

Alec Engel

Associate

Todd Fletcher

Associate

Joe St. Geme

Vice President

Harry Holiday III

Managing Director & Chief Operating Officer

Joe Jedlicka

Senior Associate

Jesse Keipp

Managing Director

Kevin Kerr

vice_president

Jesse Klein

Managing Director

Brian Kornmann

Managing Director

Becky Lopez

Vice President of Finance

Alex Mace

vice_president

Con Mcgrath

VP, Human Resources

Clayton Milburn

Director

Brandon Muirhead

Vice President

Matthew B. Scherrer

Managing Director

Alison Schulte

vice_president

Evan Seale

Associate

Jack Senneff

Managing Director

Stefan Sigurdson

Vice President

Bradley Strahorn

Investor

Luke Sutterer

Associate

Alexis Vanstone

VP

Ray Wagner

Managing Director

Vincent Warrick

Managing Director

Vince Warrick

Managing Director

Kelly Wittenbrink

Vice President

Geme, Tom St.

VP

J.C. Wetzel

Managing Director

33 past transactions

Sabai Global

Private Equity Round in 2023
Provider of consulting services intended to serve pharmaceutical sponsors, contract research organizations, academic health systems and clinical research site networks. The company offers clinical research safety specializing in custom solutions for biosafety and human research protections, thereby assisting in drug development and accelerating clinical research timelines for drug development.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is more than your traditional American hamburger restaurant. Often voted best burger, best hot dog, best fries, and best dessert in Lenexa, Kansas. Freddy’s uses premium quality ingredients to prepare your food fresh, after to you order it. And while Freddy’s rich and creamy frozen custard has many of the characteristics of ice cream and frozen yogurt, it is actually a smoother and richer product thanks to a churning process that minimizes ice crystals and excess air.

Made4net

Private Equity Round in 2021
Made4net offers warehouse management, and transport management systems. Its platform supports and brings operational savings from the smallest warehouse to multi-site multi-modal operation.

WeVideo

Private Equity Round in 2020
WeVideo, Inc. operates a cloud-based video editing platform. If offers business video maker, educational video editor, home movie maker, higher education, nonprofits, Youtube editor, Facebook video maker, and screen recorder solutions. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Mountain View, California. It has additional locations in Oslo, Norway and Timi?oara, Romania.

WeVideo

Acquisition in 2020
WeVideo, Inc. operates a cloud-based video editing platform. If offers business video maker, educational video editor, home movie maker, higher education, nonprofits, Youtube editor, Facebook video maker, and screen recorder solutions. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Mountain View, California. It has additional locations in Oslo, Norway and Timi?oara, Romania.

PKWare

Acquisition in 2020
PKWare, Inc. specializes in developing data security solutions that help organizations manage sensitive information and comply with data protection regulations. The company offers a range of products, including the PKWARE Platform, which monitors and protects sensitive data on various IT assets, and PKWARE agents that enforce security policies as files are created or modified. Their offerings also include SecureZIP for persistent data protection and visibility, PKZIP for data compression and management, and an encryption software development kit for integrating robust encryption into organizational products. PKWare serves a diverse clientele across sectors such as financial services, healthcare, government, and retail, with over 200 government agencies and 30,000 corporate customers, including a significant portion of the Fortune 100. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and other U.S. cities, PKWare continues to innovate in the field of data-centric security and compression software.

TierPoint

Private Equity Round in 2020
TierPoint, LLC is a prominent provider of information technology and data center services, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Established in 2010 through the merger of various respected data centers and IT solution providers, TierPoint specializes in colocation, cloud computing, and managed IT services. The company's offerings include Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solutions such as public, private, multi-tenant, and hybrid cloud deployments, alongside disaster recovery and backup services. Additionally, TierPoint provides managed security, firewall solutions, and professional services to a diverse clientele across sectors including education, healthcare, finance, and technology. With a national presence, TierPoint operates multiple data center locations throughout the United States, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity. The company is committed to delivering tailored solutions that meet the critical needs of businesses, supported by strategic partnerships, such as one with ScaleMatrix.

Green Mountain Technology

Private Equity Round in 2020
Green Mountain Technology, LLC specializes in parcel spend management solutions tailored for shipping companies. Founded in 1999 and based in Memphis, Tennessee, the company collaborates with major parcel shippers to optimize their operations. Its offerings include contract management, network optimization, spend analytics, invoice automation and validation, and spend visibility solutions. By simplifying the complexities of parcel networks, Green Mountain Technology aims to enhance profitability and streamline the management of parcel and less-than-truckload (LTL) spending for large organizations.

Len The Plumber

Acquisition in 2020
Len The Plumber, Inc. is a residential plumbing and drain cleaning company founded in 1996 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. The company serves the Baltimore-Washington metro area and surrounding regions, including Northern Virginia, Delaware, and Philadelphia. Its comprehensive range of services encompasses general plumbing, drain cleaning, sewer line repairs, main line clog removal, and maintenance of wells, heating systems, water lines, gas lines, and sump pumps. Len The Plumber emphasizes ethical business practices, prompt service, fair pricing, and quality craftsmanship, aiming to provide customers with comfort and peace of mind. The company operates branches in Silver Spring, Maryland; Lorton, Virginia; and Boothwyn, Pennsylvania.

Custom Wheel House

Acquisition in 2019
Custom Wheel House LLC, designs, markets, and distributes branded automotive aftermarket wheels, performance tires, and accessories. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Data Dimensions

Acquisition in 2019
Data Dimensions Corporation provides information management and business process automation services. The requirement for regulatory compliance in any industry is an ongoing and ever-changing reality. While a large portion of their client base is focused on HIPAA compliance, their IT professionals also have a wealth of experience serving their clients that must comply with regulations related to PHI, GLBA, PCI, Sarbanes-Oxley, FISMA and other regulatory initiatives. Data Dimensions remains in compliance with state and federal security requirements and adheres to all appropriate industry standards in order to meet their mission of providing trusted continuity of service to their customers. Data Dimensions ensures regulatory compliance by integrating security and privacy into all phases of training and on-going, day-to-day operations.

T Base Communications

Acquisition in 2019
T-Base Communications provides solutions in simplifying accessible communications at an enterprise scale.

Palisade

Acquisition in 2018
Palisade the difference between taking a guess and taking control. At Palisade, we turn the art of decision-making into a science that works for you. Their innovative software solutions create usable insights from uncertain situations. As the leading provider of risk and decision analysis software for three decades, Palisade enables companies and organizations to evaluate risk at any level and decide what step comes next. With offices around the world, Palisade offers a truly global presence. And, with over 400,000 decision makers using our products at top research universities and Fortune 500 companies, Palisade has a diverse client base that spans a broad range of industries and organizations.

LifeSpan Biosciences

Acquisition in 2018
LifeSpan Biosciences provides antibodies, tissue microarrays, and immunohistochemistry services and data to the research community.

YX Genomics Holding Corp.

Acquisition in 2018
It consists of TransnetYX, YX Services, and RobotYX. YX Genomics serves the laboratory animal research industry and provides laboratory consulting through an established, accurate, and cost effective methodology. YX Genomics is a CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited laboratory.

Gurobi Optimization

Private Equity Round in 2018
Gurobi Optimization, LLC develops Gurobi Optimizer, a powerful optimization solver software that supports various programming models, including linear programming, mixed-integer programming, and quadratic programming. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, the company focuses on helping organizations enhance decision-making through prescriptive analytics. Gurobi's products are engineered to leverage modern computing architectures, enabling clients across diverse sectors such as financial services, utilities, retail, logistics, and telecommunications to improve productivity and efficiency. The company is recognized for its exceptional customer support and transparent pricing, as well as its commitment to providing a singular focus on optimization solutions without competing interests. As more businesses recognize the advantages of collaborating with a dedicated optimization partner, Gurobi continues to experience rapid growth in the industry.

BCC Software

Acquisition in 2017
BCC Software, a BlueCrest Company, is based in Rochester, New York, and specializes in developing mailing software solutions for professional mailers. Founded in 1978, the company offers a comprehensive range of postal solutions, including mail preparation, intelligent mail solutions, address quality, list management, and postal automation. Additionally, BCC Software provides services such as address resolution, email verification, and various compliance processing options. Its products are utilized across multiple sectors, including mailing, printing, healthcare, and direct marketing. With over 30 years of experience in postal software, BCC Software focuses on delivering innovative data quality and USPS compliance solutions, enabling clients to enhance their messaging effectiveness. The company aims to explore new market channels and develop data processing tools that support the outreach communications of its clients.

Software Technology, Inc.

Acquisition in 2017
STI develops and manufactures Tabs3, the company’s flagship software program, to assist small and mid-sized law firms with billing, time-keeping, automating back-office workflows, and other financial management functions.

Domaille Engineering

Venture Round in 2016
Domaille Engineering, LLC, based in Rochester, Minnesota, specializes in precision optical fiber polishing machines and fixtures tailored for high-tech industries. Founded in 1990, the company designs, develops, and manufactures solutions for original equipment manufacturers, offering a range of engineering services including mechanical engineering, project management, and product development. Domaille's product lineup features various polishing fixtures and accessories compatible with different connector types, along with optical fiber polishing machines. The company serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 firms in sectors such as defense, aerospace, telecommunications, and medical technology. Recognized for its commitment to quality, Domaille Engineering is part of a family of companies that emphasizes exceptional customer service and innovative manufacturing solutions in the aerospace and defense markets.

Isto Technologies

Acquisition in 2016
ISTO Technologies, Inc., an orthobiologics company, develops biologic products to regenerate and restore function to damaged cartilage and bone. It offers InQu, a resorbable bone graft extender and substitute; NuQu, a cell-based injectable therapy for disc regeneration; and DeNovo ET, an engineered cartilage implant for the repair and regeneration of knee cartilage. The company provides its products through distributors. ISTO Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1997 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Globe Software

Acquisition in 2016
Globe Software Pty. Ltd., founded in 1997 and based in Perth, Australia, specializes in developing software solutions that facilitate data discovery and ad-hoc reporting. The company's flagship product, Spreadsheet Server, allows users to access and analyze operational and financial data from various enterprise resource planning systems directly within Microsoft Excel. This integration streamlines the data analytics process for business and financial professionals, enhancing their ability to generate real-time insights. Globe Software serves a diverse clientele, including over 2,500 customers and 50,000 users across more than 50 countries, ranging from small businesses to large corporations. As of 2017, Globe Software operates as a subsidiary of Global Software, Inc.

TierPoint

Private Equity Round in 2016
TierPoint, LLC is a prominent provider of information technology and data center services, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Established in 2010 through the merger of various respected data centers and IT solution providers, TierPoint specializes in colocation, cloud computing, and managed IT services. The company's offerings include Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solutions such as public, private, multi-tenant, and hybrid cloud deployments, alongside disaster recovery and backup services. Additionally, TierPoint provides managed security, firewall solutions, and professional services to a diverse clientele across sectors including education, healthcare, finance, and technology. With a national presence, TierPoint operates multiple data center locations throughout the United States, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity. The company is committed to delivering tailored solutions that meet the critical needs of businesses, supported by strategic partnerships, such as one with ScaleMatrix.

Bradley-Morris

Acquisition in 2015
Bradley-Morris, Inc. provides military-focused recruiting services. It places military-experienced talent in companies in the United States. The company was founded in 1991 and is based in Kennesaw, Georgia.

PulseVet Technologies

Acquisition in 2015
Pulse Veterinary Technologies, LLC specializes in developing and marketing non-invasive therapeutic products for veterinary medicine, focusing on the treatment of soft tissue conditions. The company offers devices such as the VersaTron and VersaTron 4Paws, designed to manage musculoskeletal disorders that cause pain and lameness in horses and dogs. Additionally, it provides ProTec PRP injectable systems for regenerative applications. Founded in 2009 and based in Alpharetta, Georgia, Pulse Veterinary Technologies utilizes advanced electro-hydraulic shock wave technology to facilitate healing in various conditions, including tendon and ligament injuries, osteoarthritis, chronic pain, and wound healing. The company is recognized for its commitment to quality and innovation, serving veterinary partners worldwide.
Infinity Behavioral Health Services, LLC is a Fort Lauderdale-based company that specializes in providing billing, claims follow-up, and consulting services tailored for behavioral health facilities focused on substance abuse and mental health treatment. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services including electronic claim submissions, claim scrubbing, and billing with appropriate coding for UB04 and HCFA-1500 forms. Additionally, it assists with follow-up on unpaid claims, in-network contracting negotiations, payment posting, and customized reporting. Infinity also provides consulting on clinical documentation, admissions processes, and compliance with payor trends and care guidelines. Established in 2011, the company supports its clients in navigating the complexities of insurance revenue management, allowing them to concentrate on delivering quality patient care.

Echosat

Acquisition in 2015
EchoSat Inc. provides payments security and redundancy for retail outlets in many vertical markets, as well as managed network and firewall services to protect point-of-sale systems from security breaches. EchoSat’s products are geographically redundant to maximize availability. The innovative team at EchoSat has developed a powerful set of PCI-DSS compliant data security and network control systems, designed to ensure customer's critical data is protected and reliably delivered. EchoSat is committed to providing highly reliable, secure and robust communications solutions across many vertical markets. EchoSat are dedicated to listening to their customers, and helping them find answers to their most complex communications challenges. EchoSat keep close a primary truth: we are in the people business. EchoSat talks to their customers, deploy the right solutions at the most cost-effective price and they dedicate themselves to excellent customer service, 24x7x365. EchoSat Inc. has been helping businesses communicate since 1973 and they are proud today to share their modern products that continue in that tradition of excellence. EchoSat's beginning was the result of what their management team does best – listen to what the customer needs and provide a solution that is reliable, cost effective, technically superior and backed by true customer service. Each team member addresses challenges and solutions with one thought in mind – their name and reputation is on every product, service and solution they provide. EchoSat originally started as a one-way only satellite distribution company. EchoSat provided many large, national retail chain outlets with customized radio networks. EchoSat's most recognizable work was the creation of KMART Radio, the K-Mart Radio Network, featured in all K-Mart stores.

Stone Panels

Acquisition in 2014
Stone Panels International specializes in the manufacturing and supply of natural stone composite panels and stone veneers suitable for a variety of applications, including exterior and interior projects, renovations, and urban concepts. The company offers a diverse range of materials, including granite, limestone, marble, sandstone, slate, and travertine. With its origins tracing back to the 1960s in Ireland, where the technology for its flagship product, StoneLite®, was developed, the company has refined this process into an exclusive manufacturing technique. Stone Panels was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Coppell, Texas, with additional sales offices located in Europe. The company aims to provide innovative and durable solutions for the construction and design industries both in the United States and internationally.

BioIVT

Debt Financing in 2013
Headquartered in Westbury, NY, BioIVT is the leading provider of biological and in vitro products to the biopharmaceutical, diagnostic, and biotechnology organizations. BioIVT’s products are used in drug discovery, biomarker, toxicology, bioanalytical, and ADME research. The company’s products and value added services enable its clients to significantly reduce the time and expense of bringing new drugs and diagnostics to market.

Montana Silversmiths

Acquisition in 2004
Montana Silversmiths has focused on creating western buckles and jewelry of exquisite design for over 40 years.

Broadcast Electronics

Acquisition in 2004
Broadcast Electronics designs and manufactures a complete line of radio broadcast products, including transmitters for AM, FM and HD Radio and program automation systems. The largest radio-only broadcast equipment manufacturer in the United States, BE is a global company that has influenced every major radio milestone since 1959. BE continues to lead the development of digital radio around the globe and to bring new services to radio as a key innovator of datacasting applications for social networks and mobile devices. BE products are used daily in thousands of broadcast facilities on every major continent throughout the world.