Trive Capital

Trive Capital is a private equity firm based in Dallas, Texas, established in 2012. The firm specializes in acquiring lower mid-market companies across a diverse range of sectors, including aerospace and defense, automotive, healthcare, and technology, among others. Trive Capital focuses on investing in strategically viable but under-resourced businesses that have significant potential for operational improvement and transformational growth. Through an intensive and hands-on partnership approach, the firm aims to maximize returns for its investors by implementing value creation strategies tailored to each portfolio company.

Connor Anderson

Associate Vice President

Howard Armistead

Associate Vice President

Blake Bonner

Partner

Mark Brown

Operating Partner, Enterprise Risk Management

Rives Castleman

Associate

Tanner Cope

Managing Director

Noor Dharani

Vice President

Nick Erturkuner

Vice President

Drew Farris

Managing Director

Carter Fine

Vice President

Andrew Frank

Managing Director

Ryan Fulcher

Operating Partner

David Gaines

Senior Associate

John Hamilton

Associate Vice President

James Hands

Associate

Ryan Hawkins

Associate

Eric Hsu

Managing Director

Brandon Hunter

Senior Associate

Palak Kapoor

Associate

Jake Lansford

Associate

Brian Liew

Senior Associate

Joseph F. McDougall

Managing Director of TC Operating Partners

Nick Miner

Managing Director

Lavanya Srinivasan Mo

Vice President

Matthew Moldawer

Associate

Connor Mulloy

Associate

Riya Patel

Vice President

Caleb Peterson

Vice President

John Purvis

Operating Partner

Jared Reyes

Managing Director

George Robinson

Vice President

Conner Searcy

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

David Stinnett

Partner

Morgan Swenson

Associate

Jack Talkington

Associate

Robert Taylor

Director

Shravan Thadani

Partner

Walker Tiller

Vice President

Hunter Todd

Vice President

Daniel Valiente

Associate

Jay Vise

Vice President

Kim Whitener

CFO

Sterling Wynn

Associate

Amy Xu

Vice President

Stephen Yoost

Partner and COO

Chris Zugaro

Co-Founder and Partner

44 past transactions

Kittyhawk

Private Equity Round in 2023
Kittyhawk specializes in hot isostatic pressing services and material processing solutions, catering to a diverse array of industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, firearms, and oil and gas. The company utilizes a process where components are subjected to simultaneous heat and high pressure in an inert gas environment, enhancing their mechanical properties. This innovative approach allows Kittyhawk to address specific manufacturing challenges faced by its clients, providing effective solutions for precision casting, powder metal, metal bonding, and metal injection applications. Through its expertise, Kittyhawk aims to deliver significant advantages to its customers across various sectors.

Terraboost

Private Equity Round in 2022
Terraboost Media specializes in connecting businesses with potential customers through a network of wellness-focused advertising platforms. With over 53,000 Wellness Billboards, the company reaches approximately 3.9 billion consumers each month. Terraboost has established partnerships with more than 1,000 malls, 5,000 supermarkets, 5,000 drugstores, and 100 airports to place these advertising kiosks, which promote health and wellness. The company provides targeted advertising and brand engagement services, allowing advertisers to reach their desired audiences on national, regional, or local levels by selecting specific venues or zip codes. By leveraging detailed consumer data, Terraboost enables its clients, including those from pharmaceuticals, technology, and local service sectors, to effectively achieve their marketing objectives and enhance brand recall among consumers.

BPS Supply Group

Private Equity Round in 2022
BPS Supply Group is a distributor of industrial pipes, valves, fittings, and engineered products, catering to various sectors including oil, energy, pharmaceuticals, food processing, agriculture, and pulp and paper industries. The company specializes in durable pipe connections and offers a comprehensive range of services, such as onsite actuation, pipe coating, inspection, and inventory management. By providing high-quality materials and services, BPS Supply Group aims to meet the needs of its clients while maintaining competitive pricing.

Systems Innovation Engineering

Private Equity Round in 2022
Systems Innovation Engineering offers technology-driven services to government, defense, and commercial sectors, focusing on enhancing the efficiency of product development, manufacturing, and sustainment processes. The company specializes in systems engineering, business development, and product support, aiming to bolster the resilience of the Department of Defense's industrial base and improve the affordability of weapon systems. By delivering strategic solutions tailored for defense suppliers, Systems Innovation Engineering plays a vital role in transforming operational effectiveness within the defense industry.

Allcat Claims Service

Private Equity Round in 2022
Allcat Claims Services commercial management team has a proven track record managing large complex losses for our clients.

Thriving Brands

Venture Round in 2021
Thriving Brands is a consumer products company focused on the development and rejuvenation of consumer brands across the globe.

Oscar W. Larson

Acquisition in 2021
Oscar W. Larson is a comprehensive equipment distributor that specializes in fueling systems and related services. The company offers a range of solutions, including installation, testing, inspection, maintenance, and repair services tailored to fuel infrastructure and various customers throughout the Midwest. With a commitment to delivering effective and cost-efficient services, Oscar W. Larson focuses on meeting the specific needs of its clients while ensuring high-quality service in every aspect of its operations.

Oscar W. Larson

Venture Round in 2020
Oscar W. Larson is a comprehensive equipment distributor that specializes in fueling systems and related services. The company offers a range of solutions, including installation, testing, inspection, maintenance, and repair services tailored to fuel infrastructure and various customers throughout the Midwest. With a commitment to delivering effective and cost-efficient services, Oscar W. Larson focuses on meeting the specific needs of its clients while ensuring high-quality service in every aspect of its operations.

Karman Missile & Space Systems

Venture Round in 2020
Karman is a market platform designed to deliver enhanced capacity, supply chain solutions, and engineering technology on the most critical portions of rockets, spacecraft, missiles, and hypersonic platforms.

Lucky Bucks

Venture Round in 2020
Lucky Bucks is a prominent operator of digital skill-based coin-operated amusement machines (COAM) based in Norcross, Georgia. The company holds a Master License and its machines are fully licensed and regulated by the Georgia Lottery Corporation. Lucky Bucks offers a diverse range of gaming terminals, providing players with engaging gaming experiences. In addition to operating these machines, the company offers comprehensive support services, including licensing assistance, location layout and design, game and cabinet selection, marketing support, and maintenance services. With a rapidly expanding presence, Lucky Bucks has outperformed the broader COAM gaming market in Georgia, establishing itself as a leading operator in the industry.

NuBridge Commercial Lending

Seed Round in 2020
NuBridge Commercial Lending LLC, established in 2020 and based in Pomona, California, is a nationwide direct lender specializing in commercial real estate bridge lending solutions. The company provides first-lien, short-term bridge loans for small-balance commercial properties across 48 states and the District of Columbia. NuBridge focuses on a variety of property types, including mixed-use, office, light industrial, self-storage, warehouse, and retail. The firm offers loans ranging from $1 million to $10 million, with terms of 12, 18, or 24 months, catering to the financing needs of property owners.

Choice Health at Home

Venture Round in 2020
Choice Health at Home, LLC is a Texas-based company that specializes in delivering home health, hospice, rehabilitation, and personal care services. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Tyler, Texas, the organization focuses on providing rehabilitation services directly in patients' homes, ensuring that individuals receive the care they need in a comfortable and familiar environment. Through its comprehensive range of services, Choice Health at Home aims to enhance the quality of life for its clients while supporting their health and recovery in a personalized manner.

Field Aerospace

Venture Round in 2020
Field Aerospace is an aviation and aerospace company that offers a range of services focused on aircraft maintenance and management. The company specializes in aircraft integration, engineering, modifications, and upgrades, along with program management and maintenance services. It also provides special-mission aircraft services, certification and installation, as well as parts manufacturing. Field Aerospace caters to both domestic and international customers, including government, aerospace, and defense sectors.

Rubicon Bakery

Venture Round in 2020
We handcraft our delectable desserts from quality, all natural ingredients and help rebuild lives by employing, training and supporting people needing a second chance.

California Brazing

Private Equity Round in 2019
California Brazing is a turnkey manufacturer of critical brazed components located at the heart of complex machines for the aircraft connectivity, aerospace and defense and specialty electronics industries. Committed to providing only the highest quality products and services, California Brazing maintains leading industry accreditations and certifications, including Nadcap, AS9100 and ISO 9001:2008. In addition, with extensive brazing, machining and manufacturing sequence expertise, California Brazing has the capacity, experience and flexibility needed to give customers’ products a competitive edge.

Windstream - EarthLink consumer internet business

Acquisition in 2019
Windstream - EarthLink consumer internet business provides data networking, core transport, security, unified.

Florida Spine and Joint Institute

Private Equity Round in 2018
Headquartered in Boca Raton, FL, Florida Spine and Joint Institute (“FSJI”) is a leading provider of full continuum extremity and spinal care services. The Company’s service offering includes imaging services, chiropractic care, pain management and outpatient surgical services. FSJI serves a variety of patient populations, with expertise in the personal injury space. The Company operates 14 locations across South, Central and Western Florida.

Streamland Media

Venture Round in 2018
Streamland Media supports films, as well as episodic and interactive entertainment, through its businesses including Picture Shop, Formosa Group, Ghost VFX, Picture Head, Farm Group and Finalé Post. Those companies provide services such as picture and sound finishing, visual effects, and marketing.

Wellman

Acquisition in 2018
Wellman Dynamics Corp, an aerospace supplier specializes in complex aluminum and magnesium sand castings for military and commercial applications. Primary end use applications are helicopter transmission housings and front frames for commercial aircraft.

Mockingbird Pharma

Venture Round in 2018
Mockingbird Pharma is a wholesale distributor of prescription pharmaceuticals. The company offers a broad line of generic pharmaceuticals to customers in 47 states. Mockingbird Pharma’s Garland, Texas distribution center is QAS accredited, while Cochran Wholesale Pharmaceutical’s distribution center in Monroe, Georgia is VAWD accredited.

Wellman

Venture Round in 2018
Wellman Dynamics Corp, an aerospace supplier specializes in complex aluminum and magnesium sand castings for military and commercial applications. Primary end use applications are helicopter transmission housings and front frames for commercial aircraft.

Southern Steel & Wire Co.

Private Equity Round in 2018
SSW manufactures steel and glass components for the food preservation, cooking, and home comfort market segments. SSW provides value-added products and systems to its OEM customer base with innovative products such as self-clean porcelain coated oven racks and Spill Smart™ hydrophobic refrigerator shelving.

SSW Advanced Technologies

Venture Round in 2018
SSW Advanced Technologies designs and manufactures engineered steel and glass components for the food preservation, cooking and home comfort industries.

Architectural Surfaces Group

Private Equity Round in 2017
Architectural Surfaces Group, a subsidiary of Select Interior Concepts, specializes in the import and distribution of natural and engineered stone slabs, including marble, granite, porcelain, and quartz, primarily for kitchen and bathroom countertops. Additionally, the group offers ceramic and porcelain tiles suitable for flooring and wall applications. Operating through a network of 23 distribution centers and showrooms, Architectural Surfaces Group serves both new residential and commercial construction markets, as well as the repair and remodel market. The company, founded in 2015 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, is recognized for its extensive product offerings and capabilities in managing complex supply chains within the residential construction sector.

Circle 8 Crane Services

Venture Round in 2017
Circle 8 provides operated and maintained crane lifting and pumping services to the oil and gas, commercial, and industrial markets.

Core Minerals

Venture Round in 2016
Core Appalachia is a privately held, independent producer and processor of natural gas in the Devonian region in Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia. Headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia, Core’s 5,600 conventional wells are strategically positioned throughout 1.2 million acres of the southwestern Appalachian Basin to meet the growing regional demand for natural gas.

Lucky Bucks

Venture Round in 2016
Lucky Bucks is a prominent operator of digital skill-based coin-operated amusement machines (COAM) based in Norcross, Georgia. The company holds a Master License and its machines are fully licensed and regulated by the Georgia Lottery Corporation. Lucky Bucks offers a diverse range of gaming terminals, providing players with engaging gaming experiences. In addition to operating these machines, the company offers comprehensive support services, including licensing assistance, location layout and design, game and cabinet selection, marketing support, and maintenance services. With a rapidly expanding presence, Lucky Bucks has outperformed the broader COAM gaming market in Georgia, establishing itself as a leading operator in the industry.

NxEdge

Venture Round in 2016
NxEdge Inc. specializes in providing engineered material coatings to chip manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the semiconductor and secondary parts markets. The company's offerings include advanced engineered coatings, machining, anodization, fluoropolymers, advanced cleaning, and analytics. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Boise, Idaho, NxEdge also operates additional facilities in Santa Clara, San Carlos, and Morgan Hill, California. The company is committed to delivering highly-customized solutions that align with the value creation strategies of its global clientele, particularly in industrial thin-film, semiconductor, and solar energy applications.

ParFab

Funding Round in 2016
ParFab Industries, LLC is a fabrication shop that specializes in providing production services to the petrochemical and energy sectors. Established in 2001 and located in Inola, Oklahoma, the company offers a range of shop fabrication services, including steel fabrication, ASME piping, blasting, painting, and insulation for various applications such as fired heaters, transfer lines, and structural steel. Additionally, ParFab provides field services that encompass turnarounds, scheduled and emergency repairs, as well as on-site installations. The company is recognized for its commitment to quality and effective communication, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. ParFab's experienced management team plays a crucial role in maintaining high standards and delivering reliable services to its clients.

Iowa Northern Railway

Venture Round in 2016
Iowa Northern Railway Company provides rail transportation services across the United States and Canada, focusing primarily on the agriculture, energy, and manufacturing sectors. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the company operates over 250 miles of rail lines, facilitating the transport of grain, corn, beans, and ethanol/biofuels. Additionally, Iowa Northern Railway specializes in the distribution of wind turbine components, offering services for generators, hubs, blades, and tower sections. The company also provides transloading and storage solutions to meet diverse customer needs. Alongside its transportation services, Iowa Northern Railway has an online store selling apparel and accessories. The company maintains operational facilities in Manly, Greene, and Waterloo, Iowa, which support its extensive rail network and service offerings.

East West Copolymer

Venture Round in 2016
East West Copolymer, LLC, located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, specializes in the manufacture of synthetic rubber products, primarily styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and nitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR). SBR is widely utilized as a general-purpose elastomer, notably in tire treads for enhanced traction and durability. NBR, on the other hand, serves various elastomeric applications, including molded mechanical goods, hose jackets, conveyor belts, seals, footwear, and printing rolls. The Baton Rouge facility has a rich history, having been established in the 1940s and featuring significant technological advancements, including the development of North America's first cold polymerization plant in 1948. Initially built by the U.S. Government during World War II, the site has evolved over the decades to enhance its production capabilities, particularly with the introduction of NBR grades of rubber in 1965. East West Copolymer operates as a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation.

American Veterinary Group

Venture Round in 2015
American Veterinary Group owns and manages a network of veterinary hospitals that treat and protect over 50,000 pets annually.

Amteck

Funding Round in 2015
Amteck is a Lexington, Kentucky-based company that offers electrical contracting services primarily for the North American non-residential construction sector. The firm specializes in design-build and plan-spec core electrical services, as well as low-voltage systems. Amteck also provides a range of services including prefabrication, installation, planned maintenance, retrofitting, and emergency repairs. With a focus on both core electrical work and specialized low-voltage tasks, Amteck serves a diverse array of clients in the construction industry.

AG&M

Funding Round in 2015
Since 1992, AG&M has been a worldwide leader in granite, marble, tile and soapstone supply. We have five U.S. sales centers and slab yards and a globetrotting management team. Our deep industry experience and excellent reputation give us access to the finest quarries in the world, while our diverse customer base gives us the buying power to bring our customers top quality natural stone at an economical price. We carry more than 120 colors of natural stone in slabs from Brazil, India, China, Europe and beyond. Whatever the need, AG&M has it covered. .

Architectural Surfaces Group

Venture Round in 2015
Architectural Surfaces Group specializes in the design and distribution of natural and engineered stone and other related products. ASG’s national footprint, proprietary brands, broad product selection, and consultative sales approach establishes ASG as the best in class product and service provider in the industry.

Madison-Kipp

Acquisition in 2015
Madison-Kipp Corporation is a manufacturer based in Madison, Wisconsin, specializing in precision machined components and system subassemblies. The company serves various sectors, including transportation, industrial, lawn and garden, and leisure markets. Madison-Kipp produces a range of products such as rear drive unit axle housing assemblies, twin cylinder engine crankcases, and cam chain tensioner brackets, catering to light vehicles, lawn and garden equipment, and recreational vehicles. The organization supports its customers through a fully integrated supply chain, managing everything from raw material blending to final product assembly. Madison-Kipp emphasizes automation in its production processes, utilizing advanced robotic technology to enhance efficiency. Founded in 1898, the company has evolved over the years to adopt modern manufacturing practices, including Lean Manufacturing principles, to diversify its offerings and improve operational performance.

LARK Industries

Acquisition in 2014
A provider of outsourced interior design centers and installation services for residential and commercial builders in the Western U.S.

Residential Design Services

Venture Round in 2014
Residential Design Services is the innovation leader in interior finish installations and design service technology serving home builders. RDS offers builders’ homebuyers a wide selection of finishing products including flooring, cabinetry, walls and counters, shower door and mirrors, finish carpentry, hardware, and featured options.

Valence Surface Technologies

Venture Round in 2013
Valence Surface Technologies, LLC is an independent metal finishing company that specializes in serving the aviation, defense, and space industries. Founded in 1957 and headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, the company operates multiple facilities across key aerospace manufacturing hubs. Valence offers a comprehensive range of services, including aerospace metal finishing, which encompasses various chemical processing techniques such as anodizing, plating, and surface treatments. Additional services include painting, shot peening, blasting, and non-destructive testing, ensuring the highest quality standards for mission-critical components. Valence’s expertise allows it to handle a diverse array of parts, from large structural elements to complex engine components, all while maintaining stringent OEM approvals. The company was formed through the merger of Coast Plating, Inc. and Chrome Plus International, solidifying its position as one of the largest independently owned aerospace and defense metal processing firms.

Huron

Venture Round in 2013
Huron Inc. is a prominent manufacturer of complex tubular assemblies and precision machined components specifically for the automotive industry in North America. Founded in 1943 and based in Lexington, Michigan, Huron produces a variety of products, including tubular assemblies and heater fittings for engine and transmission applications, as well as components such as condenser blocks, dowels, dampers, and valves. The company emphasizes strong design and engineering capabilities, supported by state-of-the-art facilities and systems. Huron's dedication to quality, customer service, and competitive pricing has established it as a significant player in the global automotive market.

Precise Packaging

Venture Round in 2012
Precise Packaging is a manufacturer of aerosol and liquid products for premier brands in the personal care, home fragrance and over-the-counter end markets. Specializing in small-format production, Precise offers its customers a complete line of solutions including formulation development, product design, supply chain management, manufacturing and packaging.

Southern Towing

Venture Round in 2012
Southern Towing Company operates a fleet of inland tank and anhydrous ammonia barges, specializing in the transportation of bulk liquid fertilizer products along the Mississippi River system and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, the company also offers towing services for a variety of commodities, including refined petroleum, chemicals, coal, grain, and aggregates. With over 50 years of experience, Southern Towing maintains one of the largest fleets of anhydrous ammonia barges in the United States, serving a diverse customer base involved in key markets such as agriculture, coal, and aggregates. The company prioritizes high standards for both its equipment and personnel to ensure safe and timely transportation services.
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