Guardian Capital Partners

Guardian Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Philadelphia, established in 2008. The firm focuses on control-oriented investments in lower middle-market private companies, typically targeting those with annual revenues between $20 million and $100 million and EBITDA ranging from $3 million to $9 million. Guardian Capital Partners specializes in three key sectors: consumer products, niche manufacturing, and specialty business services. The firm's investment strategy includes leveraged buyouts and recapitalizations, aimed at supporting the growth and development of its portfolio companies.

Molly M. Borowski

Senior Associate

Peter R. Ciullo

Vice President

Scott D. Evans

Managing Partner

Evan R. Fisher

Vice President

Christopher S. Fugaro

Partner, Head of Business Development

Damien J. Gresko

Vice President

Peter H. Haabestad

Managing Partner

Quinn Hayward

Associate

Adrian Ironside

Partner

Hugh Kenworthy III

Senior Advisor

Jason D. Levy

Associate

Andrew W. Lindsey

Vice President

Kevin S. Murphy

Associate

Ryan Northington

Partner

Chris Sacks

Associate

Janet L. Stott

CFO and CCO

Raymond J. Wiacek

Associate

26 past transactions

Direct Line

Debt Financing in 2018
Direct Line is a provider of network cabling, infrastructure and staffing services to data centers and other mission critical environments. Direct Line has unique expertise in managing the complexities of installing, designing, and maintaining customized data and fiber optic cabling for data centers across a wide variety of end markets. In addition to its Fremont headquarters, the Company has satellite facilities throughout the USA and a global reach, with presence in Asia and Europe.

Hyper Pet

Private Equity Round in 2016
Hyper Pet™ is an industry leading brand in dog collars and leashes and innovative, award-winning interactive patented dog toys for over 30 years located in Wichita, KS.

NewAir

Private Equity Round in 2021
NewAir is the premier provider of appliances built to fit your home.

Western Shelter

Private Equity Round in 2019
Western Shelter is a public safety company offering shelters and support systems.

Havis

Private Equity Round in 2020
Havis provides solutions for mobile workstations; mounts and docking stations allow for on-the-go computing in cars, trucks, forklifts, and other vehicles. It is often used by those who work in sales, healthcare, law enforcement, transportation, and other fields. They also modify vehicles to make prisoner transport systems and k9-unit transport systems for law enforcement/military purposes.

Ws Acquisition, Llc

Merger/Acquisition in 2019
Ws Acquisition, Llc is headquartered in the United States.

Carson-Dellosa

Acquisition in 2016
The best possible educational materials including interactive digital resources

Flat River Group

Private Equity Round in 2020
Flat River Group, LLC is a value-added distributor of niche and mainstream consumer products. It also provides warehousing and fulfillment services to e-commerce retailers throughout the United States and Canada. The company also distributes toys and games. Flat River Group, LLC was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Belding, Michigan.

Direct Line

Private Equity Round in 2018
Direct Line is a provider of network cabling, infrastructure and staffing services to data centers and other mission critical environments. Direct Line has unique expertise in managing the complexities of installing, designing, and maintaining customized data and fiber optic cabling for data centers across a wide variety of end markets. In addition to its Fremont headquarters, the Company has satellite facilities throughout the USA and a global reach, with presence in Asia and Europe.

Sure Fit

Acquisition in 2010
Sure Fit manufactures and distributes ready-made slipcovers and related accessories. Its product line includes slipcovers for sofas, loveseats, chairs, oversized chairs, wing chairs, dining room chairs, recliners, ottomans, and folding chairs, as well as furniture throws. The company also sells decorative pillows, as well as offers various styles in machine-washable fabrics, including faux silk and faux suede, cotton, denim, matelasse, chenille, damask, and jacquard for box cushion and T-cushion furniture. Sure Fit, Inc. offers its products through retail stores.

Rio Brands

Private Equity Round in 2011
RIO Brands LLC, a Conshohocken, PA-based is a leading supplier of a full line of outdoor furniture and other related accessories used for the beach, backyard, patio, parks and other outdoor venues.

McCubbin Hosiery

Private Equity Round in 2013
McCubbin Hosiery is designer, manufacturer, and distributor of hosiery, slippers, and soft-soled footwear, McCubbin prides itself on quality and innovation across everything we do. Through our licensed, house, and private label brands, we build product solutions based on market data, industry trends, and experience honed through over 60 years in the industry. Best-in-class sales and logistics provide superior service to our retail partners and end consumers. We invite you to learn why McCubbin is anything but ordinary.

Upper Echelon Products

Private Placement in 2020
Upper Echelon Products LLC manufactures and distributes umbrellas, seat cushions, back cushions, donut cushions, pillow protectors, wine decanters, French presses, toilet bowl lights, and magnetic screen doors. It serves customers online. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Austin, Texas.

Flat River Group

Private Placement in 2020
Flat River Group, LLC is a value-added distributor of niche and mainstream consumer products. It also provides warehousing and fulfillment services to e-commerce retailers throughout the United States and Canada. The company also distributes toys and games. Flat River Group, LLC was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Belding, Michigan.

Direct Line

Private Equity Round in 2018
Direct Line is a provider of network cabling, infrastructure and staffing services to data centers and other mission critical environments. Direct Line has unique expertise in managing the complexities of installing, designing, and maintaining customized data and fiber optic cabling for data centers across a wide variety of end markets. In addition to its Fremont headquarters, the Company has satellite facilities throughout the USA and a global reach, with presence in Asia and Europe.

Cosmic Pet

Merger/Acquisition in 2016
Cosmic Pet is a multi-branded, international company that designs and manufactures pet products for cats and dogs.

Havis

Merger/Acquisition in 2020
Havis provides solutions for mobile workstations; mounts and docking stations allow for on-the-go computing in cars, trucks, forklifts, and other vehicles. It is often used by those who work in sales, healthcare, law enforcement, transportation, and other fields. They also modify vehicles to make prisoner transport systems and k9-unit transport systems for law enforcement/military purposes.

PPI-Time Zero

Acquisition in 2011
PPI-Time Zero is a electronics manufacturing services ("EMS") company which provides contract manufacturing of highly reliable components to the aerospace, defense, medical and industrial electronics industries. PPI has locations in Fairfield, New Jersey, Waynesboro, Virginia, and Norwood, Massachusetts.

SMG Extol, Inc.

Merger/Acquisition in 2018
SMG Extol, Inc., doing business as Direct Line provides design, installation and maintenance services for data center, IT infrastructure and connectivity requirements. It provides design services such as CAD Design, electrical design, structured cabling design and seismic Planning; integration services such as project management, procurement, data center build out and complete system installation and migration services such as data center move and rack & stack services. SMG Extol, Inc. was founded in 1997 and is based in Fremont, California with additional offices in Ashburn, Virginia and Singapore.

Western Shelter

Acquisition in 2019
Western Shelter is a public safety company offering shelters and support systems.

Upper Echelon Products

Acquisition in 2020
Upper Echelon Products LLC manufactures and distributes umbrellas, seat cushions, back cushions, donut cushions, pillow protectors, wine decanters, French presses, toilet bowl lights, and magnetic screen doors. It serves customers online. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Austin, Texas.

Engineered Network Systems, Inc.

Merger/Acquisition in 2015
Engineered Network Systems, Inc. engages in the design and manufacture of carts, cabinets, kiosks, workstations, flat-panel mounts, and shelves for companies in North America and internationally. It also offers charging stations, CPU trolleys, locking systems for cash register, cash drawers, boom arm camera mounts, and drive up payment terminal arms; and its products online. The company serves customers in grocery, sporting goods, restaurant, financial, clothing, petroleum, convenience store, medical, government, gaming, and OEM markets. Engineered Network Systems, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is based in Burnsville, Minnesota.

R&D Circuits

Acquisition in 2011
R&D Circuits is a manufacturer of technologically advanced printed wiring boards for the ATE industry.

CrewBoss

Acquisition in 2019
CrewBoss designs and manufactures premier personal protective equipment including wildland firefighting clothing and station wear.