Gridiron Capital

Gridiron Capital, LLC is a private equity firm based in New Canaan, Connecticut, founded in 2004. The firm specializes in growth capital, buyouts, and corporate divestitures, focusing on acquiring middle-market companies within niche manufacturing, business services, consumer products, and industrial sectors. Gridiron Capital targets companies with an enterprise value ranging from $75 million to $575 million and typically invests between $20 million and $75 million in firms with operating incomes of $5 million to $30 million and EBITDA margins exceeding 10 percent. The firm emphasizes partnering with owners and management teams to enhance company performance through strategic vision and operational support, aiming to acquire majority and controlling stakes in its portfolio. Gridiron Capital primarily operates in North America, with a focus on the United States and Canada, and seeks to leverage its expertise in building market-leading companies.

Tom Burger

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Hausberg, William

Managing Director

Kevin Jackson

Senior Managing Director

Christopher King

Principal

John Warner

Managing Director

16 past transactions

Legacy Service Partners

Private Equity Round in 2023
Legacy Service Partners operates a portfolio of home services brands specializing in residential heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, and electrical services. The company focuses on acquiring and investing in HVAC businesses that demonstrate strong management and organizational culture, fostering significant growth opportunities. By leveraging a strategic division of functions, Legacy integrates local operational expertise with centralized support, enhancing service delivery and operational efficiency. This approach allows Legacy to provide comprehensive replacement, repair, and maintenance services to a large and expanding customer base, ensuring that its affiliated businesses are well-equipped to meet the needs of their customers, employees, and communities.

Vertical Supply Group

Private Equity Round in 2022
Vertical Supply Group specializes in supplying arborist equipment and tree care products, catering to both professionals and enthusiasts. The company offers an extensive range of items, including tree climbing gear such as ropes, harnesses, carabiners, and pulleys, as well as rigging equipment like lowering devices and connectors. In addition, Vertical Supply Group provides essential tools for tree maintenance, including saws, ladders, and safety gear. The product lineup also features plant and tree health products, along with educational materials like books and videos. Serving a diverse clientele that includes arborists, climbers, and tree care professionals, the company aims to ensure safety and efficiency in tree work. Founded in 1960 and based in Greensboro, North Carolina, Vertical Supply Group was previously known as Sherrill, Inc. before rebranding in 2019.

Erie Construction

Private Equity Round in 2021
Erie Construction is a construction company that offers home remodeling services.

Class Valuation

Acquisition in 2021
Class Valuation is a leading Appraisal Management Company that specializes in residential mortgage appraisal management services. The company partners with over 400 mortgage lenders and works with more than 6,000 top-performing residential appraisers nationwide. Class Valuation is recognized for its commitment to quality and client service, consistently earning high rankings from several prominent mortgage lenders. The firm provides a range of services, including real estate asset valuation and regulatory compliance, utilizing a team of state-certified appraisers and advanced technology. This comprehensive approach helps clients navigate the complexities of the valuation process, ultimately assisting homeowners in achieving their dream of homeownership. Class Valuation has also been acknowledged as a top workplace and has received numerous industry awards, underscoring its reputation in the mortgage and appraisal sectors.

GSM Outdoors

Acquisition in 2020
GSM Outdoors specializes in developing and marketing innovative products for the hunting, sport shooting, and outdoor enthusiast market. GSM owns several industry-leading brands including Stealth Cam, Walker’s, Cyclops, Western Rivers, American Hunter, HME, and SME. GSM’s strong focus on innovation, product development, rigorous quality control, and customer support has earned it a reputation for delivering top quality outdoor gear backed by industry leading customer service.

Cubii

Venture Round in 2020
Cubii is a health and fitness company that offers a compact under-desk elliptical trainer designed to integrate exercise seamlessly into daily routines. This innovative device allows users to engage in low-impact leg movements while working, promoting better circulation without distractions. Cubii features a patented ergonomic design that facilitates easy pedaling, making it possible for individuals to stay active during their workday. The accompanying mobile application tracks various fitness metrics, including revolutions, distance, and calories burned, and connects wirelessly with fitness trackers. Users can also share their progress with friends and family through social networks, encouraging a supportive community around their fitness journeys.

AML RightSource

Acquisition in 2020
AML RightSource LLC specializes in providing anti-money laundering (AML) and financial crime compliance services to various industries, including financial services, retail banking, and insurance. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, the company also has offices in Highland Hills, Phoenix, Buffalo, and Ontario, Canada. Its range of services includes transaction monitoring, alert backlog management, due diligence reviews, and financial crimes advisory services. With a team of highly-trained professionals, AML RightSource assists financial institutions in maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and effectively managing financial crime risks.

Colibri Group

Acquisition in 2019
The Colibri Group provides learning solutions to licensed professionals who strive to be among the best in their fields. Through five leading brands – McKissock Education, Real Estate Express, The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, Superior School of Real Estate, and Elite Professional Education, the company serves over 500,000 professionals annually within the real estate, healthcare and personal care markets, among others. Its learning products give working professionals a competitive edge by combining up-to-date information, practical on-the-job application, and online accessibility.

Jacent

Acquisition in 2019
Jacent Inc. is a company that specializes in sourcing, warehousing, shipping, and stocking impulse items for retail stores throughout the United States and Canada. Established in 1978, it was formed in 2016 through the merger of Lami Products and ATA Retail Services, combining over 60 years of experience in impulse merchandising. Jacent provides a range of merchandising solutions, including fixture displays, product showcases, and program design and management. Additionally, the company offers retail insights and services, such as audits and shelf stocking, to support grocery chains, general retail chains, independents, and wholesalers. With headquarters in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, and an additional office in California, Jacent operates automated warehouses across the United States and maintains the industry’s largest database of retail intelligence and the deepest inventory of impulse products.

Foundation Wellness

Private Equity Round in 2019
Foundation Wellness specializes in providing innovative solutions for comfort, wellness, and pain relief through a diverse portfolio of wellness brands, including PowerStep, Foot Petals, and FLAT SOCKS. The company manufactures both branded and private-label orthotic systems designed to enhance foot support, alleviate pain, and prevent injuries. Foundation Wellness collaborates with podiatrists, chiropractors, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver clinically recommended orthopedic products that meet high-quality standards. Additionally, the company offers private label options for original equipment manufacturers and distributors across various markets, including medical, footcare, orthopedic soft goods, safety, and military sectors, ensuring consumers access effective podiatrist-recommended orthotic solutions.

The Service Companies

Acquisition in 2018
In the hospitality industry, The Service Companies is the unrivaled provider of cleaning, staffing and managed services, because only The Service Companies approaches their work with dedication, professionalism and a keen attention to detail that leads to best-in-class results. Because our offering and expertise is both broad and deep, we are able to flexibly tailor their services to the diverse needs of our customers in an economical way. Their quality standard is part of our culture, and driven by our ‘Service Code’, which guides our approach, performance and all our interactions with our customers, and their guests. Service is not just what we do – it is who we are.

Rough Country

Acquisition in 2017
Rough Country, LLC, headquartered in Dyersburg, Tennessee, is a leading manufacturer and marketer of aftermarket suspension systems and off-road accessories. Established in 1986, the company provides a comprehensive range of products, including suspension lift kits, leveling lift kits, body lift kits, and various accessories for trucks and Jeeps. Their offerings also encompass lighting solutions, wheels, tires, and performance parts, among others. Rough Country is known for its commitment to customer satisfaction, offering same-day shipping, a 90-day satisfaction guarantee, and a lifetime replacement warranty. With a product portfolio that covers approximately 90% of truck and Jeep models on the road, the company continues to be a significant player in the off-road industry, catering to a dedicated enthusiast customer base through both online sales and authorized dealers.

Dent Wizard International

Venture Round in 2017
Dent Wizard International, based in Bridgeton, Missouri, is a leading provider of automotive reconditioning services in North America. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including paintless dent repair, bumper repair, wheel repair, interior repair, and full body repair. With over 1,600 technicians, Dent Wizard serves more than 4,000 customers across diverse channels such as auctions, dealerships, rental services, finance and insurance, body shops, hail damage repairs, and retail. Their services are designed to enhance vehicle resale value by effectively addressing cosmetic issues like scuffed bumpers, chips, scratches, and gouges, thereby restoring vehicles to their original appearance.

Dent Wizard International

Acquisition in 2015
Dent Wizard International, based in Bridgeton, Missouri, is a leading provider of automotive reconditioning services in North America. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including paintless dent repair, bumper repair, wheel repair, interior repair, and full body repair. With over 1,600 technicians, Dent Wizard serves more than 4,000 customers across diverse channels such as auctions, dealerships, rental services, finance and insurance, body shops, hail damage repairs, and retail. Their services are designed to enhance vehicle resale value by effectively addressing cosmetic issues like scuffed bumpers, chips, scratches, and gouges, thereby restoring vehicles to their original appearance.
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