Trilantic North America

Trilantic North America is a private equity firm based in New York, established in 2009 as a spin-out from Lehman Brothers Merchant Banking. The firm specializes in making control and significant minority investments primarily in growth-stage companies within the consumer, business services, and energy sectors. Trilantic North America seeks to partner with management teams, entrepreneurs, and family-owned businesses to enhance value and foster growth. Its investment strategy encompasses a diverse range of industries, including business products, financial services, business-to-business payments, infrastructure, and technology, all within the North American market.

Munesh Advani

Principal

Elliot Attie

Chief Financial Officer & Partner

Charles Ayres

Managing Partner and Chairman

Javier Bañon

Founding Partner

Jennifer Bensimon

Managing Director

Matthew Blossom

Associate

Daniel Choi

Senior Associate

Justin Clonts

Associate

David Coriell

Principal

Harry Crosby

Partner, Business Development

Giacinto D'Onofrio

Partner

Linda Due

Vice President, Investor Relations

Charles Fleischmann

Partner & Head, Business Services

Raja Goel

Associate

David Hampton

Associate

Walker Harbison

Associate

Andrew Hopping

Principal

Glenn Jacobson

Partner

Daniel James

Chief Executive Officer, Partner, Member of the Executive Committee And Investment Committee

Natalie Knipp

Associate

David Knop

Associate

Brad Kottman

Associate

Erika Kretschmann

Senior Associate

Erica Kretschmann

Associate

Philip Law

Associate

Kayley Leonard

Associate

John Lippman

VP and Principal

Jeremy Lynch

Partner

Ron Mackey

Principal

Michaël Madar

Partner

Jamie Manges

Partner

James Manges

Co-President, Partner and Member of Executive Committee and Investment Committee

Christopher Manning

Senior Advisor

Jon Mattson

Managing Partner

Giacomo Pignatti Morano

Principal

M. Christopher Murphy

Principal

Chris Murphy

Principal

Lee Nussbamm

Senior Associate

Lee Nussbaum

Managing Director

Javier Olascoaga

Partner

Grant Palmer

Managing Director

Vittorio Pignatti-Marano

Founding Partner, Chairman of Trilantic Europe

Marc Pulde

Senior Associate

Mike Qu

Principal

Ted Rosenwasser

Partner

Luke Rossi

Senior Associate

Giulianna Ruiz

Partner & General Counsel

Daniel Siegman

Partner

Turner Smith

Senior Associate, North America

Caroline Spurr

Associate

Lindsay Ting

Managing Director

Fernando Tomé

Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer

Olivia Utt

Investment Professional

Felix A. Weber

Member of Europe Advisory Council

Lyman Zach

Associate

Li Zhang

Partner

31 past transactions

Powin Energy

Private Equity Round in 2022
Powin Energy is a market leader in the manufacturing and development of energy storage technology used in stationary, transportation and portable power applications. Our product line supports a growing number of uses including scalable energy storage systems for utilities, the telecommunications industry, emergency services and many other applications. Powin Energy also produces power supply units for electric vehicles, scooters, e-bicycles, vehicle power stations, UPS and other portable power applications. Powin Energy is backed by the resources and expertise of the Powin Corporation, (OTCQB: PWON), a 20-year old global company recognized around the world as a leader in contract manufacturing and OEM Parts. With eight production facilities on three continents, Powin Corporation gives us the resources to meet customer needs with respect to quality, price and on-time delivery.

Intersect Power

Private Equity Round in 2022
Intersect Power is a clean infrastructure company bringing efficient, innovative, and scalable low-carbon solutions to its customers in energy and commodity markets. Our expertise includes all phases of development, design, engineering, finance, and operations. Intersect Power has a pipeline of 3.2GWDC of late-stage solar and storage projects that will be in operation by 2023 and an emerging pipeline of other clean infrastructure assets. The company has also developed and sold more than 1.7 GWDC of contracted solar projects across California and Texas, which are owned and operated by third-party investors.

Ion Solar

Private Equity Round in 2022
ION Solar is a premium, full-service solar provider. ION's in-house professionals handle the solar process from start to finish giving homeowners a carefree switch to solar. A premium experience shouldn't have to cost more. Pay nothing out of pocket and pay less for power with ION Solar.

WebFX

Private Equity Round in 2021
WebFX is an Internet marketing, SEO, web design, and web development company located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Formerly a startup in a Shippensburg University dorm room, WebFX has grown to more than 200 employees in its Harrisburg headquarters for more than 500 clients all over the world. Since moving into its location in Harrisburg, PA, WebFX has continued to expand its campus locally and nationally. WebpageFX has received various design awards, including multiple prestigious Horizon Design Awards for excellence in website design. WebpageFX has also been voted a top 20 company in the world for organic search engine optimization (SEO) by the industry's independent authority on search vendors. Since 2014, WebFX has also continually pushed its charitable initiative called FXBuilds, which partners with organizations such as Pencils of Promise to build schools in 3rd world countries. Through FXBuilds, WebFX plans to improve the lives of 5,000 people all around the world. Additional contributions have gone to Forgotten Voices, The Water Project, as well as local organizations in the Harrisburg area.
3D Systems-On Demand Manufacturing business is an internationally recognized digital manufacturing leader that provides on-demand 3D printing and custom manufacturing services.

Quickparts.com

Acquisition in 2021
Quickparts.com, Inc. provides custom manufacturing services to produce plastic and metal parts from three dimensional computer-aided design models for engineers and designers. Its custom manufacturing services include stereolithography, polyjet, selective laser sintering, fused deposition modeling, cast urethanes, sheet metal, and CNC machined prototypes. The company also offers rapid, low-volume, and production injection molds and parts, as well as production tools for molders. It serves aerospace, automotive, consumer products, and electronics markets. Quickparts was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Rarebreed veterinary partners

Private Equity Round in 2021
Rarebreed Veterinary Partners, Inc., also known as animal health mecca, provides veterinary professionals placement services to hospitals. It provides outsized parental leave, pet medical benefits, and other healthcare benefits. It serves the healthcare industry. Rarebreed Veterinary Partners, Inc. was formerly known as Project Inspire, Inc. and changed its name to Rarebreed Veterinary Partners, Inc. in April 2019. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Portland, Maine.

Powin Energy

Private Equity Round in 2021
Powin Energy is a market leader in the manufacturing and development of energy storage technology used in stationary, transportation and portable power applications. Our product line supports a growing number of uses including scalable energy storage systems for utilities, the telecommunications industry, emergency services and many other applications. Powin Energy also produces power supply units for electric vehicles, scooters, e-bicycles, vehicle power stations, UPS and other portable power applications. Powin Energy is backed by the resources and expertise of the Powin Corporation, (OTCQB: PWON), a 20-year old global company recognized around the world as a leader in contract manufacturing and OEM Parts. With eight production facilities on three continents, Powin Corporation gives us the resources to meet customer needs with respect to quality, price and on-time delivery.

Intersect Power

Private Equity Round in 2021
Intersect Power is a clean infrastructure company bringing efficient, innovative, and scalable low-carbon solutions to its customers in energy and commodity markets. Our expertise includes all phases of development, design, engineering, finance, and operations. Intersect Power has a pipeline of 3.2GWDC of late-stage solar and storage projects that will be in operation by 2023 and an emerging pipeline of other clean infrastructure assets. The company has also developed and sold more than 1.7 GWDC of contracted solar projects across California and Texas, which are owned and operated by third-party investors.

Rarebreed veterinary partners

Private Equity Round in 2020
Rarebreed Veterinary Partners, Inc., also known as animal health mecca, provides veterinary professionals placement services to hospitals. It provides outsized parental leave, pet medical benefits, and other healthcare benefits. It serves the healthcare industry. Rarebreed Veterinary Partners, Inc. was formerly known as Project Inspire, Inc. and changed its name to Rarebreed Veterinary Partners, Inc. in April 2019. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Portland, Maine.

Gorilla Commerce

Private Equity Round in 2020
Gorilla Commerce operates an e-commerce platform for development and sale of home and pet products through direct-to-consumer channels. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Westport, Connecticut. Gorilla Commerce operates as a subsidiary of Trilantic Capital Management L.P.

James Grant Group

Acquisition in 2018
James Grant is provider of management and professional services to TV & Social, Music, Literary and Sport clients, headquartered in London. Established over 25 years ago, James Grant offers a comprehensive range of services to its clients, who are some of the leading individuals in the broadcast, music, literary, social and sports sectors. The Group provides bespoke advice on a complete range of areas from career management and planning through to royalty payments and accounts preparation. The Group’s finance business arranges funding to production companies and sports institutions, whilst the brand divisions ensure the Group delivers a rounded approach in all aspects of client management. James Grant operates mainly in the UK, with the leading US soccer management company based in Washington DC.

Pacha Group

Private Equity Round in 2017
Headquartered in Ibiza, Pachá is a leading player in the leisure, restaurant & hotel industry. The Company has a strong brand awareness and high recognition of all business lines among customers, positioning itself as the Mediterranean leader in leisure offering. The company currently has 5 business lines (restaurants, hotels, nightclubs, franchising and merchandising), and employs c. 1,200 people in high season.

Indigo Natural Resources

Private Equity Round in 2016
Indigo Minerals LLC was formed in late 2006, backed by the Martin Companies, Yorktown Partners and Indigo management. Indigo Minerals has since pursued a two pronged strategy of aggregating mineral interests and acquiring and developing operated working interest production. The minerals business is comprised of over 600,000 acres spread across 15 states with production from over 600 wells. The majority of the acreage is concentrated along the Gulf Coast in Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi.

Fondazione Salvatore Maugeri

Private Equity Round in 2016
Fondazione Salvatore Maugeri provide a range of diagnostic and therapeutic services, focusing on non-acute conditions, rehabilitation, working environment medicine and chronic diseases.

LodgIQ

Venture Round in 2016
LodgIQ is a company focused on transforming hotel revenue management through an innovative platform that enhances decision-making and streamlines daily operations for hoteliers. Founded by experts in hospitality technology and data science, LodgIQ aims to provide advanced machine learning insights and market intelligence that surpass traditional revenue management systems. The platform analyzes various market variables and optimizes forecasts and room rates, allowing hoteliers to uncover revenue opportunities efficiently. With significant backing from investors, LodgIQ has made substantial investments in data science to offer a comprehensive solution that serves as a valuable resource for revenue managers in the hospitality industry.

Doppel Farmeceutici

Acquisition in 2015
Doppel operates as a contract development and manufacturing organisation, conducting pharmaceutical research, development, formulation, manufacturing and packaging work for third parties.

PRETTL group

Private Equity Round in 2015
PRETTL Group is a global enterprise headquartered in Pfullingen, Germany, specializing in automotive and electronics solutions. The company operates through various divisions, including PRETTL Electronics and PRETTL SWH, which is a Tier 2 supplier of sensor wire harness solutions specifically for the automotive industry. With a workforce of approximately 5,800 employees across 15 locations in 12 countries, PRETTL serves a diverse customer base that includes Tier 1 automotive suppliers. The sensor wire harness division focuses on the production of high-quality specialty harnesses used in critical automotive applications such as exhaust systems, steering systems, ABS systems, and airbags, thereby playing a vital role in enhancing vehicle safety and performance.

Velvet Energy

Private Equity Round in 2015
Velvet Energy is a privately-held crude oil & natural gas exploration and production company. The Company explores for, develops, acquires and produces crude oil and natural gas in Western Canada. Headquartered in Calgary, Velvet has current production of approximately 14,000 boe per day and a focused land position consisting of 412,000 net acres in West-Central Alberta. From start-up in 2011, Velvet has successfully pursued a counter-cyclical business plan with a primary emphasis towards liquids-rich natural gas and has established a self-funded organic growth plan to over 20,000 boe per day over the next two to three years.

Fluid Delivery Solutions

Acquisition in 2014
Fluid Delivery Solutions is an oil and gas service company headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. FDS is committed to providing highly qualified, trained, and completion-focused personnel to our customers. The company is focused on delivering unsurpassed job quality for water transfer and location containment services to the energy industry. Since January 2011, when operations began in Oakdale, Pennsylvania, FDS has grown to over 200 employees. Privately owned and operated by petroleum engineers, FDS has concentrated on major unconventional shale plays throughout the U.S. The company's tremendous growth can be attributed to management's ability to attract and retain the most experienced and qualified personnel. With our qualified staff, FDS delivers cost effective solutions to the energy sector.

Betty Blue

Private Equity Round in 2013
Betty Blue S.p.A manufactures apparel, bags, shoes, jewelry, and accessories under the brands Elisabetta Franchi and Betty Blue. The company also publishes an online magazine. It offers its products through digital and physical stores. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Granarolo dell'Emilia, Italy.

Composite Software

Series D in 2012
Composite Software, Inc. disrupted the data integration market with a faster, lower cost data integration approach now known as data virtualization.

Talgo

Private Equity Round in 2012
Talgo, S.A. is a prominent Spanish company specializing in the design, manufacture, sale, and maintenance of rolling stock for railway passenger transport, with a particular emphasis on high-speed and intercity trains. Founded in 1942 and headquartered in Madrid, the company has established a strong international presence, operating in markets such as the United States, Russia, Germany, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. Talgo offers a diverse range of products, including locomotives, maintenance equipment, and refurbishment services for rolling stock. The company's commitment to innovation and growth is reflected in its focus on developing high-speed trains and expanding its range of interurban train offerings, as well as enhancing its production capacity to meet global demand.

Euskaltel

Acquisition in 2012
Euskaltel, S.A. is a telecommunications provider based in Spain, primarily serving the northern region of the country. The company offers a wide range of services, including fixed-line and mobile telephony, broadband access, and digital television, catering to residential customers as well as small and medium-sized enterprises, large accounts, and public entities. Euskaltel operates through three main segments: Residential, Business, and Wholesale. The Residential segment focuses on delivering integrated telecommunication services, while the Business division provides tailored solutions for enterprises. The Wholesale segment offers infrastructure leasing and communication services to other operators within the telecommunications sector. Euskaltel's services are supported by its fiber optic network and various mobile operator agreements, enabling it to reach a market of approximately 6 million people. Established in 1995 and headquartered in Derio, Spain, Euskaltel continues to expand its offerings and enhance connectivity for its diverse customer base.

Euskaltel

Private Equity Round in 2012
Euskaltel, S.A. is a telecommunications provider based in Spain, primarily serving the northern region of the country. The company offers a wide range of services, including fixed-line and mobile telephony, broadband access, and digital television, catering to residential customers as well as small and medium-sized enterprises, large accounts, and public entities. Euskaltel operates through three main segments: Residential, Business, and Wholesale. The Residential segment focuses on delivering integrated telecommunication services, while the Business division provides tailored solutions for enterprises. The Wholesale segment offers infrastructure leasing and communication services to other operators within the telecommunications sector. Euskaltel's services are supported by its fiber optic network and various mobile operator agreements, enabling it to reach a market of approximately 6 million people. Established in 1995 and headquartered in Derio, Spain, Euskaltel continues to expand its offerings and enhance connectivity for its diverse customer base.

Nixon

Private Equity Round in 2012
Nixon Inc. manufactures and sells apparel, watches, bags, audio products, and accessories for men and women. It offers tees, sweatshirts and sweaters, shirts, and jackets; and wallets, hats and beanies, and iPhone cases. The company serves athletes, rock stars, retailers, and loyalists. It sells its products online, as well as through dealers in the United States. Nixon Inc. was founded in 1997 and is based in Encinitas, California with additional offices in Europe, Australia, and Asia.

Velvet Energy

Venture Round in 2011
Velvet Energy is a privately-held crude oil & natural gas exploration and production company. The Company explores for, develops, acquires and produces crude oil and natural gas in Western Canada. Headquartered in Calgary, Velvet has current production of approximately 14,000 boe per day and a focused land position consisting of 412,000 net acres in West-Central Alberta. From start-up in 2011, Velvet has successfully pursued a counter-cyclical business plan with a primary emphasis towards liquids-rich natural gas and has established a self-funded organic growth plan to over 20,000 boe per day over the next two to three years.

Gamenet

Acquisition in 2011
Gamenet Group S.p.A. is a prominent player in the gaming and betting industry in Italy, established in 2006 and headquartered in Rome. The company operates through five main segments: Retail Betting, Online Gaming, Amusement With Prize (AWP), Video Lottery Terminal (VLT), and Retail & Street Operations. Gamenet's offerings include a variety of betting options and online games such as poker, casino games, bingo, and horse racing. The company has developed an extensive distribution network, which includes numerous betting rights, VLT licenses, AWP operating permits, and gaming halls, with a portion being directly managed by Gamenet. The firm is particularly noted for its involvement in the slot machine and video lottery sectors.

AOptix Technologies

Venture Round in 2008
AOptix Technologies, Inc. specializes in free space optical communications and iris biometric identification solutions tailored for both government and commercial sectors. The company develops advanced biometric iris recognition systems and high-bandwidth laser communication technologies. Its products serve various applications, including border security, national and regional identification cards, aviation security, and access control for governmental and commercial entities. Additionally, AOptix provides solutions for law enforcement and defense, facilitating network-centric operations across ground and air nodes. In the commercial arena, its innovations support outdoor sporting events, wireless ad-hoc networks, and the transmission of uncompressed high-definition video.