MidOcean Partners

MidOcean Partners LLP is a private equity firm based in New York, established in 2003. The firm specializes in investments in middle-market companies, primarily focusing on the consumer services, business services, industrial services, media, and healthcare sectors. It aims to make majority control investments, typically investing a minimum of $25 million in companies with enterprise values between $100 million and $500 million, primarily in the United States and Europe. MidOcean Partners also manages various credit strategies, including leveraged loans, high-yield bonds, and collateralized loan obligations. The firm's investment approach encompasses both opportunistic credit and structured credit, targeting a range of investment opportunities. Additionally, MidOcean Partners operates Midocean Credit Fund Management, which was founded in 2009 and focuses on credit investments.

Lina Aluzri

Associate

Michael Apfel

Managing Director and Head of Opportunistic Credit

Will Atkins

Associate

Sara Badham

Managing Director, Private Equity

Maxwell Baker

Senior Associate

Stephen Barrett

Managing Director

Steven Barrett

Managing Director, Credit Investment Team

Jacob Barrie

Associate

Mark J. Barry

Operating Partner and Member of Executive Board

Pamela Baxter

Operating Partner and Executive Board Member

Charles Boschetto

Vice President

Sarah Breckinridge

Senior Associate

Damion Brown

COO credit

Robert Caulk

Operating Partner, Private Equity Investment Team

Carol Chung

Principal, Credit

Adrienne Dale-Burns

Principal and Portfolio Manager, CLO Strategy

Ryan Dean

Senior Portfolio Manager and Managing Director, Credit

Patrick Delay

Managing Director, Private Equity and Credit

Joe Dentici

Vice President

Andrew Draznin

Vice President, MidOcean Credit Partners

Deniz Esmen

Associate, Credit

Brian Finnie

Principal

Keith Frankel

Operating Partner of Private Equity

Ed Galanek

Managing Director, Trading (Credit Investment Team)

Douglas P. Gernert

Operating Partner, Private Equity

Adam Goldberg

Principal

Eric Gordon

Operating Partner, Private Equity

Nikki Herook

Vice President

Hamilton Hung

Managing Director, Asia / Pacific

Liam Jenkins

Vice President

Dennis Jenson

Operating Partner, Private Equity

Grant Keller

Associate

William Turnbull Kerr

Operating Partner (Private Equity)

David Kieselstein

Operating Partner, Private Equity

Andrew Kuan

Principal, MidOcean Credit Partners

Matthew Leach

Senior Associate

Opal Leung

Principal - Credit Investment

David Levine

Principal, Credit

Michael Levitin

Portfolio Manager and Managing Director, Credit

Steven Loeffler

Managing Director, Consumer (Private Equity)

Lisa Mann

Operating Partner, Private Equity

Ryan Martin

Vice President

Delaney Nollman Miller

Associate

Robert Miller

Operating Partner, Private Equity Investment Team

Jacob Moore

Associate

Robert Myers

Operating Partner, Private Equity Investment Team

Kenneth Norden

Principal, MidOcean Credit Partners

Scott O'Callaghan

Founding Member and Managing Director

Michael Odell

Principal

Alex Orlando

Vice President

Allison Overall

Associate

Shawn Patel

Vice President

Marshall Phelps

Managing Director, Business Services

Donnie M. Phillips

Associate

Purnima Prakash

Associate, Finance

Priya Rangarajan

Principal

Eric Roth

Managing Director, Consumer, on Private Equity Team

Joseph Rotondo

Senior Portfolio Manager and Managing Director, on Credit Team

Anthony Rubeo

Principal

Ravichandra Saligram

Operating Partner

Frank Schiff

Managing Director, Business Services and Private Equity Portfolio

Steven Shenfeld

Chairman, Credit Team

Michael Shrekgast

Principal, Credit

CJ Smith

Vice President

Trent Spiridellis

Principal, Credit

Andrew Lawrence Spring

CFO and Managing Director, Private Equity and Credit Team

Daniel Edward Stebbins

Operating Partner, Private Equity Team

John Struckell

Senior Associate

Robert Sullivan

Portfolio Manager and Managing Director, Credit Team

Kevin Sullivan

Managing Director

Teddy Tawil

Portfolio Manager and Managing Director, Credit

Matteo Valle

Associate

Ross Valvano

Vice President

Ted Virtue

CEO and Founder

James M. Wiant

Senior Portfolio Manager, Member of Investment Committee, Risk Committee and ESG Committee and Managing Director

26 past transactions

Louisiana Fish Fry

Acquisition in 2021
Louisiana Fish Fry Products LTD, founded in 1982 and based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, specializes in producing and distributing a wide variety of Louisiana-inspired food products. The company offers an extensive range of items, including spices and seasonings, seafood boils, breadings and batters, sauces and marinades, as well as rice mixes. It serves grocery and mass market retailers, along with foodservice distributors, across the United States. With a strong reputation for delivering authentic flavors and high-quality products, Louisiana Fish Fry is recognized for its commitment to customer service and satisfaction.

Avenger Flight Group

Debt Financing in 2021
Avenger Flight Group, LLC is an aviation training company that specializes in commercial aviation simulation and training services. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the company operates additional training facilities in Las Vegas, Nevada; Mexico City, Mexico; and Fort Worth, Texas. Avenger Flight Group employs state-of-the-art simulators to deliver training to both domestic and international airlines, enhancing the skills of pilots and trainers. In addition to simulation training, the company offers classroom instruction, ensuring comprehensive educational support for aviation professionals.

Lynx Franchising

Acquisition in 2021
Lynx Franchising is a consumer-based company that provides services in a franchise system. They continuously innovate a reliable, best in class mentoring, and support framework to help its franchisees and associates grow and prosper; and to maintain a professional environment of integrity, trust, and mutual respect that nurtures strong, lasting, and mutual relationships within its network of owners and associates.

FullSpeed Automotive

Acquisition in 2020
FullSpeed Automotive, founded in 1978, operates a network of automotive service franchises that cater to car and truck owners. The company manages several brands, including Grease Monkey®, SpeeDee®, LubePro’s®, and Monkey Shine®, as well as Havoline® xpress lube® locations. FullSpeed Automotive provides a range of essential maintenance services, such as quick lube oil changes, tire sales and rotations, brake services, suspension repairs, and minor electrical-system repairs. With over 500 automotive centers located throughout the United States and internationally, the company is committed to delivering comprehensive preventive maintenance and ancillary services to its customers.

InterVision

Acquisition in 2020
InterVision Systems, LLC specializes in providing comprehensive technology solutions and IT services tailored for mid-to-enterprise and public sector clients. The company focuses on the cloud ecosystem, offering a variety of services such as data center management, cloud computing, storage assessments, integration and configuration, and project management. InterVision also provides managed services, professional consulting, and automation solutions, all designed to help organizations optimize their IT infrastructure. By leveraging its expertise in areas such as networking, security, virtualization, and business applications, InterVision enables clients to effectively manage risk and enhance their competitive advantage. Custom solutions are developed based on the specific needs of each client, ensuring that they achieve the full potential of a Software Defined Data Center.

Music Reports

Acquisition in 2020
Music Reports was established to enable local television broadcasters seeking alternatives to the rigid blanket licensing structures offered by BMI and ASCAP. Music Reports developed a "per program license" following administration service to collect and process television station schedules and revenues, and to automate report preparation and submission to the PROs. Following the signing of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act in 1998, Music Reports initiated a program of copyright licensing for digital music services including through a sister company called Royalty Logic, Inc. In doing so, the company played a significant role in the development of streaming services, both interactive and non-interactive.

Meyers Research Center

Acquisition in 2018
Meyers Research is a premier consulting and the housing industrys leading provider of rich data for residential real estate development.

Zonda

Acquisition in 2018
Hanley Wood is the premier information, media, event, and strategic marketing services company serving the residential and commercial design and construction industries.

Questex

Acquisition in 2018
Questex, LLC is a global business information company headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 2005, Questex provides a comprehensive marketplace that connects corporate and government clients through various offerings, including tradeshows, executive conferences, and digital media solutions. The company specializes in content marketing services, such as custom content creation, magazines, and social media engagement, while also delivering business intelligence solutions that encompass data analytics and strategic advisory services. Questex serves multiple sectors, including consumer services, high technology, and life sciences, focusing on industries like travel, hospitality, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare. By facilitating connections among investors, buyers, and professionals, Questex drives innovation and demand creation across the markets it serves.

Florida Food Products

Acquisition in 2018
Florida Food Products, Inc. is an agribusiness company based in Eustis, Florida, that specializes in providing plant extracts and natural ingredients for various industries, including food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and agriculture. With over 60 years of experience, the company manufactures a diverse range of products, including fruit and vegetable fiber, vegetable juice concentrates, and blended concentrates used in savory dishes, beverages, and confections. Its offerings also include vacuum-dried juices, high juice content powders, and natural meat ingredients designed for a variety of applications such as soups, sauces, dips, and health-related products. Florida Food Products focuses on delivering clean label solutions that cater to the growing demand for healthy and natural ingredients, distributing its products through a network of distributors worldwide.

Planet Group

Private Equity Round in 2018
Planet Group is a diversified professional services organization specializing in high-value outsourced human capital solutions. The company offers a variety of channel software, ranging from on-demand services to fully managed outsourcing solutions. By focusing on delivering tailored services, Planet Group aims to meet the specific needs of its clients in the ever-evolving business landscape.

BHCosmetics

Acquisition in 2018
BH Cosmetics, Inc. manufactures color cosmetics products for the face, lips, eyes, and brows. It also offers accessories. The company develops an e-commerce platform for selling its products online. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Burbank, California.

Affinity Dental Management

Acquisition in 2017
Affinity Dental Management is a dental services organization that provides comprehensive practice management and administrative support services for practices across Western Massachusetts, Connecticut and Vermont. Affinity’s primary focus is supporting its affiliated practices in their efforts to provide excellent clinical care for patients. Affinity is also committed to providing world-class support services to its practices, which it believes creates the best possible outcome for patients, clinical providers and payors.

Travelpro Group

Private Equity Round in 2016
Travelpro Group is a prominent marketer and supplier of high-quality luggage and travel accessories, primarily serving the United States and Canadian markets. The company operates through two main business units: Travelpro, which offers its own branded portfolio of luggage, including the Travelpro and Atlantic lines, and Holiday Group, which focuses on supplying licensed products in Canada. Travelpro's extensive product range includes suitcases, garment bags, executive briefcases, rolling travel duffel bags, totes, backpacks, and toiletry bags, among others. The company also provides online ordering facilities, allowing customers to easily select and purchase their desired items.

Image Skincare

Private Equity Round in 2015
Image Skincare is a skincare company that specializes in providing professional-grade products for physicians and estheticians. Founded by Janna Ronert and headquartered in Palm Beach, Florida, the company offers a diverse range of skincare items, including cleansers, serums, masques, eye creams, and moisturizers, designed to address various skin concerns such as aging, hydration, and balance. Image Skincare markets its products across the United States, Europe, Switzerland, and the Middle East, ensuring that clients have access to evidence-based solutions tailored to individual skin needs. The company is committed to enhancing clients' confidence through its comprehensive line of clinical skincare products.

KidKraft

Acquisition in 2015
KidKraft, Inc. designs and manufactures wooden toys and furniture for children. The company provides play kitchens, dollhouses, doll furniture, and train sets; and children’s furniture, such as chairs, tables, train tables, vanities and beds, storage collections, playroom and outdoor furniture, décor and bedding products, and backpacks. It markets and sells its products through dealers in the United States and Europe. The company was founded in 1968 and is based in Dallas, Texas with additional offices worldwide.

Nutrabolt

Venture Round in 2014
Nutrabolt is a rapidly growing company and innovator of performance lifestyle products. Nutrabolt’s category and consumer focus include sports nutrition, energy supplements, general wellness and functional foods for active men and women of all ages. In addition to its flagship brand, Cellucor, Nutrabolt also markets and distributes FitJoy and most recently Scivation. Nutrabolt’s culture is unmatched due to its strong focus on creating an incredible work environment and commitment to a healthy work/life balance. It seeks energetic, innovative, and collaborative talent to join its fast-paced, dynamic team.

Global Knowledge

Acquisition in 2011
Global Knowledge is a provider of IT and professional training solutions, established in 1995 and headquartered in Cary, North Carolina. The company offers a wide range of IT and business skills courses and certification programs aimed at helping individuals and organizations develop essential skills for success. By leveraging access to subject-matter experts and delivering authorized instruction through various formats, Global Knowledge addresses skill gaps for technology providers, enterprises, and government entities. Its focus on continuous talent development enables clients to enhance their capabilities and drive success in an increasingly competitive landscape.

Freshpet

Private Equity Round in 2011
Freshpet, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of natural, fresh pet food products for dogs and cats, with a focus on refrigerated meals and treats. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey, the company operates in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Freshpet sells its products under the Freshpet brand, as well as the Dognation and Dog Joy labels, through various retail channels, including grocery, mass, club, pet specialty, and natural stores, in addition to online platforms. The company has established a significant presence with its refrigerated units in over 16,000 stores, where grocery stores play a crucial role in driving sales growth. Freshpet's product line primarily targets dogs, accounting for 92% of its sales, while the remaining sales come from cat food and treats. The majority of the company's revenue is generated in the U.S., which is also where all its food is produced.

Insight Communications

Private Equity Round in 2010
Insight Communications is a cable operator based in the Midwestern United States, serving over 750,000 customers. Founded in 1985, the company initially focused on cable television services but has since diversified its offerings to include a range of telecommunications services. These include high-speed internet, phone services, and video services, allowing the company to meet the evolving needs of its customer base.

Hunter Fan

Acquisition in 2007
Hunter Fan Company manufactures home comfort products in North America. It offers ceiling fans, portable fans, decorative bathroom fans, air purifiers, humidifiers, thermostats, and vaporizers. The company’s products are available in retail showrooms and home centers in the United States and Canada. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.

Sbarro

Acquisition in 2007
Sbarro is a restaurant chain known for its specialization in pizzas and other Italian cuisine. The company offers a variety of menu items, including handmade pizza, pasta dishes, hot and cold entrees, salads, sandwiches, drinks, and desserts. By focusing on made-from-scratch food, Sbarro provides customers with large slices of pizza and a diverse selection of Italian offerings. The brand operates globally, catering to a wide audience that appreciates quality Italian fare in a casual dining setting.

Vitaquest International

Acquisition in 2005
Vitaquest International, a New Jersey-based provider of specialty nutritional products.

iBiquity Digital

Series C in 2005
iBiquity Digital is a company that develops and licenses digital HD Radio technology for AM and FM audio and data broadcasting both in the United States and internationally. The technology enables digital radio signals to coexist on the same airwaves as traditional analog broadcasts. Additionally, the company offers products such as the Gigaware Navigation Control HD Radio Receiver accessory and a Gigaware HD Radio application for iPhone and iPod touch users, which allows access to HD Radio FM broadcasts. Founded in 1991 and originally known as USA Digital Radio, iBiquity Digital is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, with additional offices in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, and Pontiac, Michigan.

iLumin Software

Venture Round in 2004
Founded in 1996, iLumin is headquartered in Reston, Virginia with offices in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and London. iLumin provides enterprise message management tools that deliver a comprehensive solution to address the ever-growing challenges of today's corporate message systems. iLumin's flagship product, Assentor Enterprise, delivers archiving, regulatory compliance, corporate supervision, mailbox management, discovery and litigation support solutions for commercial industry and government organizations. iLumin is a leading provider of intelligent content solutions that maximize the business value of corporate messaging systems, provide an immediate ROI by lowering total cost of ownership and effectively manage the risks inherent with these systems. iLumin also has a stable of secure messaging, storage, and electronic signatures products, that can be used in concert with Assentor Enterprise or separately. iLumin is directed by an experienced management team and backed by some of the industry's most solid and respected investment and financial services firms, which include DB Capital Venture Partners, MidOcean Partners, Rock Creek Capital, Softbank and Wachovia Strategic Ventures.

LA Fitness

Venture Round in 2001
LA Fitness, founded in Southern California in 1984, operates a chain of fitness clubs primarily across California. The company focuses on enhancing the physical and emotional wellbeing of its diverse membership base through various facilities and services. Members have access to a wide range of amenities, including circuit training equipment, free weights, cardiovascular machines, aerobics programs, swimming pools, whirlpools, saunas, steam rooms, and sports courts for racquetball and basketball. Additionally, LA Fitness has developed an app to support its mission and engage its members.
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