Gridiron Capital

Gridiron Capital, LLC is a private equity firm based in New Canaan, Connecticut, specializing in investments in middle market companies across various sectors, including niche manufacturing, business services, and specialty consumer products. Founded in 2004, Gridiron Capital focuses on growth capital, buyouts, and corporate divestitures, particularly targeting orphaned or non-strategic divisions of larger corporations. The firm typically invests between $20 million and $75 million in companies with enterprise values ranging from $75 million to $575 million. It seeks to acquire majority stakes and partners with management teams to drive growth through shared strategic visions. Gridiron Capital primarily operates in the United States and Canada, leveraging its partners' extensive experience in family-owned businesses to provide both financial resources and operational support to its portfolio companies.

Marlon Alebiosu

Senior Associate

Lauren Amos

Vice President

Hank Barrett

Senior Associate

Rohit Basu

Associate

Tom Burger Jr.

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Thomas A. Burger

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Virginia Charman

Associate

Tammy Delgado

Senior Associate

Ryan Gardner

Vice President

Scott Harrison

Senior Managing Director, COO

Will Hausberg

Managing Director

Miles Hindin

Senior Associate

Brynn Jackel

Senior Associate

Kevin Jackson

Managing Partner and Investment Committee Member

Andrew Kahn

Principal

Christopher King

Managing Director

Jessica Kurys

CFO and CCO

Pranav Maganti

Associate

Jack Rutter

Associate

Joe Saldutti

Managing Director

Brad Skaf

Managing Director

Aaron Stoppelmann

Vice President

Scitt Voigt

Associate

John Warner

Managing Director

Ben Warren

Associate

Kirk Wawrzyniak

Vice President

Nick Weido

Principal

Hailey Wynn

Associate

16 past transactions

Legacy Service Partners

Private Equity Round in 2023
Legacy offers replacement, repair, and maintenance services, with a large and growing installed base. It provides guidance and support through a strategic division of functions to integrate local operational expertise with centralized platform scale and sophistication.

Vertical Supply Group

Private Equity Round in 2022
Vertical Supply Group supplies arborist equipment and supplies, tree service supplies, and tree surgeon equipment. It offers tree climbing gear and kits, such as tree climbing ropes; throw line and big shot products; rope and gear storage products; tree harnesses/saddles; carabiners, snaps, and connectors; pulleys and blocks; split tails; ascenders/descenders; tree climbing spikes, spurs, and pads; safety lanyards; friction management devices; personal protective equipment; aerial lift products; tree books and DVD videos; tree climbing kits; and miscellaneous tree climbing gear. The company also provides arborist rope bags and tree rigging equipment, including rigging ropes, tree lowering devices, rigging connectors, rigging pulleys and blocks, tree rigging slings, rigging kits, aerial lift accessories, rigging books and DVD videos, and miscellaneous rigging accessories; and tree rigging and climbing ropes, which include tree climbing ropes, tree rigging lines, accessory cordages, splicing tools, and rope tools and accessories. In addition, it offers tree tools/saws, such as wood cutting and tree trimming equipment, log and leaf moving tools, tree and pruning ladders, tree measuring tools, chipper and stumper parts, wood cutting books and videos, and miscellaneous wood cutting gear; and various safety/clothing products. Further, the company provides plant health and tree health products, other tree gear products, and gift certificates. It serves tree care professionals, tree enthusiasts, and tree care workers; and tree climbing advocates, such as botanists, educators, scientists, and recreational climbers. Vertical Supply Group was formerly known as Sherrill, Inc. and changed its name in 2019. Vertical Supply Group was founded in 1960 and is based in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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, headquartered in Birmingham, Michigan, provides residential appraisal management services. Founded in 2010, the company partners with over 400 mortgage lenders and more than 6,000 highly skilled residential appraisers across the United States. It is known for delivering exceptional quality and service, consistently earning top rankings in client service from leading mortgage lenders. Class Valuation has also been recognized as a top workplace and has received various industry awards, highlighting its commitment to excellence in the appraisal management sector.

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
Fitness Cubed is a health and fitness company that offers Cubii, an under-desk elliptical trainer, which integrates wirelessly with mobile devices and fitness trackers. Cubii facilitates unconscious leg movements, which provide its users with a basic exercise to keep blood flowing through their regular workdays, without causing any distractions. Cubii enables its users to choose the intensity level of their exercise. It comes with a mobile application that tracks their exercise through revolutions, distance, calories, and more. The application connects wirelessly with Cubii and existing fitness tracks. Its users are able to share their progress with their families, friends, and co-workers through social networks.

AML RightSource

Acquisition in 2020
AML RightSource LLC specializes in anti-money laundering (AML) and financial crime compliance services for various industries, including financial services, retail banking, and insurance. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, with additional offices in Highland Hills, Phoenix, Buffalo, and Ontario, the company provides a range of managed services. These include transaction monitoring, alert backlog management, due diligence reviewing, and financial crimes advisory services. Through its team of highly trained professionals, AML RightSource assists financial institutions in maintaining their day-to-day compliance requirements, ensuring they effectively navigate the complexities of financial crime regulations.

Colibri Group

Acquisition in 2019
Colibri Group specializes in providing educational programs tailored for licensed professionals seeking to advance their careers. Operating through five prominent 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 individuals annually across various sectors, including real estate, healthcare, and personal care. Colibri Group offers a range of online learning solutions, including pre-licensing courses and continuing education, designed to equip professionals with current knowledge and practical skills. By leveraging the expertise of experienced instructors, the company aims to enhance career opportunities for its clients and help them maintain a competitive edge in their respective fields.

Jacent

Acquisition in 2019
Jacent was formed in 2016 by the merger of LaMi Products and ATA Retail Services, two pioneers in impulse merchandising with a combined 60 years of experience. With the industry’s largest database of retail intelligence, the deepest inventory of impulse products, and the most experienced team, They’re the premier strategic merchandising partner to North America’s retailers.

Foundation Wellness

Private Equity Round in 2019
Remington Products Company designs and manufactures custom engineered cushioning products. The company offers products made from various open and closed cell polyurethane foams, elastomeric gels, fabric and leather top coverings, and pressure sensitive adhesives. It offers durable and disposable products primarily for OEM footwear and foot care industries, as well as for various industries, including medical, sporting goods, military, industrial, apparel, packaging, automotive, electronic, and consumer products. The company was founded in 1934 and is based in Wadsworth, Ohio.

The Service Companies

Acquisition in 2018
The Service Companies, Inc. specializes in managed services for the hospitality and gaming industries across the United States, the Caribbean, and Mexico. Established in 1987 and headquartered in Miami Lakes, Florida, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes housekeeping management, stewarding, cleaning for public and gaming areas, kitchen deep-cleaning, floor care, landscaping, and valet parking, among others. The Service Companies caters to a diverse clientele, including luxury hotels, casinos, vacation ownership properties, and shopping malls. With a focus on quality and customer satisfaction, the company tailors its services to meet the specific needs of its clients, ensuring efficient and economical solutions.

Rough Country

Acquisition in 2017
Rough Country, LLC is a prominent manufacturer and marketer of aftermarket suspension systems and off-road accessories, headquartered in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Founded in 1986, the company has established itself as a key player in the off-road industry, offering a diverse product lineup that includes suspension lift kits, leveling kits, body lift kits, lighting, exterior and interior parts, shocks and struts, tires, wheels, and various performance components. Rough Country caters to a wide range of truck and Jeep models, ensuring that approximately 90% of these vehicles on the road are covered by their offerings. The company emphasizes customer satisfaction, providing same-day shipping, a 90-day satisfaction guarantee, and a lifetime replacement warranty. Rough Country's products are available for purchase online as well as through a network of dealers.

LeafFilter North, Inc.

Private Equity Round in 2017
LeafFilter North, Inc. is a prominent manufacturer and provider of gutter protection solutions in North America, specializing in the patented LeafFilter gutter guards. Established in 2005 and headquartered in Hudson, Ohio, the company operates as a subsidiary of Leaf Home Solutions, LLC. With a presence in 34 states and 36 office locations across the United States and Canada, LeafFilter North offers comprehensive services that include manufacturing, marketing, selling, installing, and servicing its products. The company has successfully installed over 27 million feet of gutter protection, ensuring customer support throughout the entire sales and installation process.

Dent Wizard International

Venture Round in 2017
Dent Wizard is the undisputed leader in the automotive reconditioning services market in North America - Nation's largest provider of automotive reconditioning services - Over 1,600 technicians servicing over 4,000 customers - Diverse customer channels, including Auction, Dealer, Rental, Finance & Insurance (F&I), Body Shops, Hail, and Retail - Services Include: Paintless Dent Repair, Bumper Repair, Wheel Repair, Windshield Chip Repair, Chip and Scratch Repair, Headlight Brightening, and key programming and replacement services

Leaf Home Solutions

Private Equity Round in 2016
Leaf Home Solutions is a direct-to-consumer provider of branded home solutions.

Dent Wizard International

Acquisition in 2015
Dent Wizard is the undisputed leader in the automotive reconditioning services market in North America - Nation's largest provider of automotive reconditioning services - Over 1,600 technicians servicing over 4,000 customers - Diverse customer channels, including Auction, Dealer, Rental, Finance & Insurance (F&I), Body Shops, Hail, and Retail - Services Include: Paintless Dent Repair, Bumper Repair, Wheel Repair, Windshield Chip Repair, Chip and Scratch Repair, Headlight Brightening, and key programming and replacement services
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