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CapitalSpring

CapitalSpring is a private investment firm based in Nashville, Tennessee, with additional offices in New York and Los Angeles. Founded in 2005, the firm specializes in providing loans and private equity to the restaurant industry across the United States. CapitalSpring partners with management teams and operators to facilitate acquisitions, new developments, and recapitalizations. The firm typically targets investments ranging from $10 million to $150 million in structured debt and equity across various subsectors, including franchise operations, independent restaurant concepts, and businesses serving the restaurant market. Additionally, CapitalSpring manages funds that focus on direct lending and investments in the restaurant, hotel, and leisure sectors.
http://www.capitalspring.com
https://crunchbase.com/organization/capitalspring
https://linkedin.com/company/capitalspring
https://pitchbook.com/profiles/investor/41709-88
https://www.privateequityinternational.com/database/#/profile?id=11755

Kaivon Abrishami

Principal and Member of the Investment Team

Jim Balis

Managing Director, Strategic Operations Group

Billy Billington

Principal and Member of the Investment Team

Henry Brown

Associate

Chad Cohen

Principal, Strategic Operations Group

Wade Daniel

Managing Director and Senior Member of the Investment Team

Bryan Dickenson

Vice President

Richard Fitzgerald

Co-Founder, Investment Committee Member and Managing Partner

Todd Foust

Partner and Investment Committee Member

Guy Harper

Senior Associate

Erik M. Herrmann

Partner, Head of Investment Group and Member of the Investment Committee

Tee Isenhour

Principal, Portfolio Management

Jake Klein

Senior Associate

Tom Kuchler

Managing Director and Member of the Client Development Team

Daniel Morley

Managing Director

James Nevant

Associate

Chris Novick

Vice President

Bryan Parsels

Senior Vice President

Jason Ruiz

Principal and Member of the Investment Team

Yury Sandovich

Senior Vice President

Andrew Sheppard

Senior Associate

Chad Spaulding

Managing Director and Head of Originations

Dan Villalba

Associate

Joshua Zhang

Vice President

3 past transactions

Connor Concepts

Private Equity Round in 2019
Connor Concepts, Inc. is a restaurant chain based in Knoxville, Tennessee, that operates seventeen locations across the Southeast United States. Founded in 1992, the company focuses on providing traditional hospitality through its dining outlets. The menu features a variety of premium offerings, including steaks, seafood, salads, and desserts, all crafted with an emphasis on quality. Connor Concepts aims to create warm and inviting atmospheres for its customers, underscoring its commitment to excellent service and culinary standards.

Buddy's Pizza

Private Equity Round in 2018
Buddy's Pizza is a widely recognized as the originator of detroit-style pizza.

Luna Grill

Venture Round in 2016
Luna Grill, founded in 2004, operates a chain of restaurants that specializes in authentic Mediterranean cuisine. The menu features a variety of fresh-to-order dishes, including signature kabob plates, gourmet salads, hummus, falafel, wraps, and desserts, complemented by craft beer and wine. Each item is made from scratch daily, ensuring high-quality meals served with genuine cutlery and tableware in a contemporary setting. Positioned as a blend of fast casual and full-service dining, Luna Grill aims to offer a unique dining experience that emphasizes wholesome, feel-good fare across its locations in Southern California and Texas.
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