Five Points Capital, established in 1997 and located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is an independent private equity manager focused on the U.S. lower middle market. The firm specializes in direct private equity and credit strategies, addressing the capital needs of growth-oriented private companies. Its investment approach encompasses buyouts, recapitalizations, debt, and co-investment transactions. Five Points Capital has expertise in various sectors, including business services, healthcare, marketing services, distribution, niche manufacturing, and consumer products. The firm's debt financing capabilities include unitranche debt, subordinated debt, and second lien structures, often accompanied by equity co-investment. By fostering long-term relationships with private equity investors, Five Points aims to provide financing certainty and enhance value through a partnership-oriented approach. Additionally, Five Points Capital is a registered investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and became an affiliate of RCP Advisors in April 2020.
Flagship Specialty Partners provides oral and maxillofacial surgical services. The company gives doctors the freedom to focus on patients without having to worry about running the business.
Analytical Technologies Group provides repair, maintenance, and contract services for laboratory research and bioprocess instruments. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Waterford, Connecticut.
Atro Engineered Systems, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Saint Clair, Missouri, specializing in heavy-duty truck parts. Established in 1987, the company designs and produces a range of products, including service parts, steering and suspension components, tools, torque rods, and underhood/cab products, primarily utilizing durable polyurethane materials. These polyurethane parts offer enhanced durability and resistance to oil, grease, salt, and abrasives compared to traditional rubber components, allowing clients to improve performance and productivity. Atro distributes its products through a network of distributors, serving the transportation and trucking industry effectively.
Atro Engineered Systems, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Saint Clair, Missouri, specializing in heavy-duty truck parts. Established in 1987, the company designs and produces a range of products, including service parts, steering and suspension components, tools, torque rods, and underhood/cab products, primarily utilizing durable polyurethane materials. These polyurethane parts offer enhanced durability and resistance to oil, grease, salt, and abrasives compared to traditional rubber components, allowing clients to improve performance and productivity. Atro distributes its products through a network of distributors, serving the transportation and trucking industry effectively.
Specialty Appliances, Inc. manufactures custom orthodontic appliances. It offers products, such as Herbst and X-Bow appliances, expansion/distalizing products, indirect bonding products, metal appliances, Hawley retainers, guardian retainers, fixed retainers, aligners, functionals, splints, and positioners; and iFinisher, an appliance for finishing aligner and braces treatment. The company also offers digital printers for orthodontic fields. Specialty Appliances, Inc. was founded in 1981 and is based in Cumming, Georgia.
TransGo is a specialty manufacturer and designer of automotive transmission valve body parts, established in 1959 and located in El Monte, California. The company focuses on providing body repair kits and specialty components specifically for automatic transmissions. Its products address the technically complex valve bodies, which are essential for nearly every transmission overhaul and repair. By offering these specialized parts, TransGo helps clients prevent recurring complaints and failures associated with automatic transmissions.
OutSolve is a leading provider of outsourced, OFCCP compliant affirmative action plans, audit preparation services and compliance support. OutSolve works to provide accurate, audit-ready AAPs for our clients. Our sole business is affirmative action planning and related Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs, and we will ensure you are prepared in the event you are contacted by the OFCCP.
Five Star Food Service is a leading provider of micro-markets, vending, office coffee, and food services in the United States, operating primarily in Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the company has grown significantly through acquisitions and new business ventures. It employs over 900 individuals who manage more than 500 vending routes, 36 dining facilities, and over 600 micro-markets. Five Star Food Service features a HAACP-certified culinary center that produces high-quality fresh food for its clients. The company offers a range of breakroom solutions, including micro-markets, vending machines, office coffee and tea services, catering, and filtered water options. With a commitment to integrity, quality, and customer satisfaction, Five Star Food Service strives to deliver effective food and beverage solutions tailored to the needs of its clients and their employees. The company maintains strong partnerships with national manufacturers to ensure the provision of familiar, high-quality products across all service categories.
Vektek, Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in workholding devices, pallet fixture accessories, power supplies, and auxiliary equipment. Founded in 1974 and based in Emporia, Kansas, the company offers a diverse range of hydraulic, metric, and pneumatic products, including work supports, clamps, cylinders, safety products, and more. Vektek serves various industries, such as automotive, heavy equipment, and aerospace, distributing its products through representatives in multiple countries, including the United States, China, Canada, and India. The company's focus is on precision workholding and engineering reliable fixture solutions that help customers produce accurate parts efficiently and cost-effectively. Vektek prioritizes customer satisfaction and aims to provide clients with a competitive edge in the global marketplace.
Rainbow Child Care Center provides early education services to more than 10,500 students, with 121 schools and before/after school programs in 12 states in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast U.S.
EarthLink, LLC is a provider of Internet access and related services for households and small businesses across the United States. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company offers a range of services including email, privacy and security products, as well as digital marketing solutions and website design for small businesses. EarthLink serves over 1.5 million residential customers and focuses on delivering reliable and affordable internet connections. The company is currently undergoing reorganization.
Synoptek is a global systems integrator and managed IT services provider, offering comprehensive IT management, and consultancy services to organizations worldwide. The company works in partnership with clients of all sizes from mid-market to Fortune 100; and for over two decades, its focus has been to provide maximum business value to its clients, by enabling them to grow their businesses, manage risk and compliance and increase their competitive position. Synoptek is committed to delivering improved business results and unmatched service to every client, every time. The company was incorporated in 2001 and is based in Irvine, California.
Tropics Mixology
Private Equity Round in 2015
Tropics® Mixology's product portfolio includes all-natural frozen fruit purees and shelf stable drink mixes, as well as high quality bases and premium ingredients used by renowned customers in the preparation of smoothies, culinary applications, alcoholic beverages and craft cocktails. Through rapid growth over the last 10 years, the company became a leading supplier to more than 3,500 restaurants and hospitality institutions in 22 countries worldwide.
Bevolution Group is a prominent manufacturer and distributor of shelf-stable and frozen beverage products for the foodservice industry. The company provides a diverse range of offerings, including juices, sugar-free beverages, sports drinks, iced teas, margaritas, cocktail mixers, and smoothies, catering to various sectors such as restaurants, bars, hotels, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and military facilities. To meet the dynamic demands of the market, Bevolution Group focuses on delivering innovative, high-quality products and customized solutions tailored to specific sensory and delivery requirements. With its headquarters in Chicago and production facilities in multiple locations, including Frostproof, Florida, Huntington Station, New York, and Fullerton, California, Bevolution Group serves a broad customer base across the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
ASPEQ Heating Group LLC designs and manufactures electric heating and thermal management equipment. It offers heating equipment, including space heaters, industrial component heaters, electronic controls, and heating elements. The company also provides bolt heaters, immersion heaters, fluid and air circulation heaters, infrared heaters, hopper heaters, switch gear heaters, tubular and finned element heaters, tubular strip heaters, air duct heaters, die casting heaters, and extrusion press heaters. It serves commercial, industrial, transportation, and marine markets. ASPEQ Heating Group LLC was founded in 2008 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.
AllOver Media, Inc. is a prominent provider of out-of-home advertising solutions in the United States and Canada, established in 2002 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company specializes in reaching the "on-the-go" consumer through innovative advertising strategies, particularly in gas station and convenience store environments. Its offerings include gas pump top advertisements, audio network services for convenience stores, diesel pump toppers, and various eye-catching promotional materials like posters and murals. AllOver Media also employs ambient media tactics, such as truckside and bus wrap advertising, as well as indoor print solutions. The company focuses on high-traffic locations, particularly in densely populated Latino neighborhoods, to maximize visibility and engagement. Additionally, AllOver Media provides franchise opportunities, further expanding its reach within the advertising sector.
Quick Med Claims, LLC is a prominent provider of billing and reimbursement consulting services specifically for emergency medical transportation, catering to both air and ground EMS organizations across the United States. Established in 1991 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company has expanded its presence with additional locations in Kansas City, Missouri; Danville, Pennsylvania; Bel Air, Maryland; Cromwell and Ansonia, Connecticut; and San Antonio, Texas. Quick Med Claims is dedicated to ensuring compliance with all relevant billing and reimbursement regulations while maximizing allowable reimbursements for its clients. By leveraging technology-based services and a commitment to regulatory adherence, the company positions itself as a trusted partner for emergency medical transportation providers seeking to optimize their revenue cycle management.
CURT Group is a manufacturer and distributor based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, specializing in towing systems, truck accessories, and specialty equipment. The company offers a wide range of products, including hitches, automotive accessories, storage carriers, aftermarket mirrors, and front-end protection, all designed for a custom fit across various vehicle types, from passenger cars to commercial trucks. CURT Group emphasizes quality and aesthetics while maintaining competitive pricing, aiming to lead the industry through a commitment to customer satisfaction and the value of its workforce.
Provider of industrial cleaning and maintenance services intended to serve pulp and paper, steel, chemical, plastics, power generation and other process industries. The company offers a wide range of services that include water blasting, vacuuming, chemical cleaning, cryogenic cleaning and pneumatic and hydro-vacuum excavation services, thereby delivering the safest and better quality industrial cleaning services
BrandFX Body Company manufactures and sells composite utility truck bodies. Products include service bodies designed for smaller utility trucks, line bodies designed for medium sized utility trucks as well as toppers and inserts designed primarily for compact utility trucks. These trucks make up the backbone of utility vehicle fleets for industries including cable, telecom, and power distribution. The Company dominates the composite body space and is recognized by its utility customers as the manufacturer of the highest quality body available.
Linkage, Inc. provides leadership development, coaching, and conference services. It offers digital leadership development, in-person leadership development, consulting, and leadership assessments. The company serves automotive, grocery, financial services, business services, energy and utilities, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, retail, technology, and travel and leisure industries. Linkage, Inc. was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts with additional offices internationally.
Marketplace Events is a prominent organizer of consumer home and garden shows in North America, producing 38 events in the United States and 14 in Canada, along with five holiday shows. The company operates in 25 markets and attracts approximately 1.75 million attendees and 15,000 exhibitors annually, complemented by an additional 2 million unique web visitors. With a dedicated team of 150 staff members across 14 offices, Marketplace Events has established some of the most successful and longest-running shows in the industry, including well-known events in cities such as Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Vancouver, Calgary, and Montreal, many of which have been staples in their markets for over 75 years. Additionally, the company has launched a division called Marketing Solutions, offering digital marketing, custom printing, branded content, and sales support to enhance its services for an expanding customer base.
Young Innovations, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of dental supplies and equipment tailored for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants. The company's product offerings include consumable dental products such as preventive items, infection control supplies, and endodontic tools, as well as diagnostic solutions like digital imaging systems and X-ray equipment. Young Innovations also provides service and repair for its products and operates a rental service for specific dental machines. Its diverse portfolio consists of well-recognized brands that address various dental procedures, enhancing the quality and longevity of dental care. The company markets its products through a network of distributors and directly to dental professionals, educational institutions, and military healthcare facilities across multiple regions, including North America and Europe. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Earth City, Missouri, Young Innovations focuses on growth through acquisitions, product enhancements, and operational improvements to better serve clinicians and patients.
Stella Rising is a marketing and media agency that specializes in innovative digital marketing strategies, SEO, and consulting services tailored for high-growth consumer brands and service companies, particularly in the beauty, food, health, and retail sectors. The agency focuses on building strong brands through comprehensive communications planning, media strategy, and digital marketing while leveraging data analytics and traditional advertising methods. Its offerings include magazine advertising, product positioning analysis, marketplace trend reports, and demographic data, which help clients identify new customers and enhance product visibility. Founded as Women's Marketing Inc., the company rebranded to Stella Rising in 2018, emphasizing its commitment to empowering spirited brands.
PAG is a leading provider of products and value-added service to the Worldwide Aerospace Industry. With 10 facilities in 8 locations in the United States, Canada, Australia and Singapore, PAG uses its distinct business units and customer-focused business model to serve aviation customers worldwide. PAG has 21 shops dedicated to Accessories, Avionics, Engine Accessories, Hydraulics, Instruments, Starter Generators and Wheels & Brakes.
Smith–Cooper International is a leading designer, producer, importer and value-added distributor of high quality pipe, valves and fittings to a wide range of customers and end markets. Smith-Cooper International offers over 22,000 SKUs and serves more than 2,500 customers globally. The Company’s diverse industrial maintenance, repair and operations product offering enables it to serve a broad range of end markets including commercial and industrial, energy, chemical and petrochemical refining, and fire protection, among others.
SeraCare Life Sciences, Inc. (SeraCare) serves the global life sciences industry by providing products and services to facilitate the discovery, development and production of human and animal diagnostics and therapeutics. The Company's portfolio includes diagnostic controls, plasma-derived reagents and molecular biomarkers, bio banking and contract research services. It operates two segments: Diagnostic and Biopharmaceutical Products, and BioServices. The Diagnostic & Biopharmaceutical Products segment includes two types of products: controls and panels. The Bio Services segment includes bio banking, sample processing and testing services for research and clinical trials, and contract research services in molecular biology, virology, immunology and biochemistry.
Safety Infrastructure Solutions
Private Equity Round in 2012
Safety Infrastructure Solutions rents and sells infrastructure safety products to a broad group of industrial customers for applications in the highway construction and repair, pipeline construction and repair, and industrial plant infrastructure industries, and for a host of other construction and repair applications throughout the United States. The company's products include safety signage and related products, as well as water abatement systems.
ASL Pharmacy provides people suffering from chronic rhinosinusitis with compounded medications for a simple, customized and focused approach to Topical Sinus Therapy (TST).
The JF Petroleum Group (formerly Jones & Frank) is a provider of turn-key distribution, construction and service solutions to the North American fueling infrastructure industry. The company serves retail fueling stations, commercial and government fleets, and emergency power customers through its network of 30 branch offices, 4 distribution centers and over 1,000 employees located across the United States.
JML Optical Industries, LLC is a privately owned company based in Rochester, New York, specializing in the design, engineering, manufacturing, and testing of custom optical assemblies, components, and systems. Founded in 1972, the company produces a variety of optical products, including multi-element assemblies such as lenses, as well as components like singlets, achromats, mirrors, prisms, beam-splitters, and windows. JML Optical Industries also offers optical coating services. The company serves a diverse range of industries that utilize imaging optics, including defense, medical and biomedical diagnostics, life science research, metrology, and biometric sectors, catering to original equipment manufacturers globally.
Aurora Parts & Accessories, LLC is a distributor of aftermarket and replacement parts for the transportation industry, specifically focusing on semi-trailers. Founded in 2003 and located in Lebanon, Indiana, the company supplies a wide range of products, including body, chassis, electrical, brake, wheel, suspension parts, cargo control items, safety equipment, and fasteners. Aurora Parts & Accessories reaches its customers through a network of independently owned dealerships, distributors, sales representatives, repair shops, parts-only shops, and fleets across North America.
Conisus, LLC is a medical education provider focused on enhancing the care of patients with cancer and blood disorders. The company offers a range of educational programs for healthcare professionals, including live activities, archived webcasts, newsletters, case-based learning, and monographs tailored for oncology and hematology physicians, pharmacists, and nurses. Conisus also specializes in strategic planning and implementation of programs in oncology, supporting services for product pre-launch, launch, and brand extension. Additionally, the company provides healthcare provider communications, including advisory board management, investigator interactions, and customized sales training solutions. Its scientific strategy services encompass education, competitive intelligence, conference coverage, and publication planning aimed at pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients in the hematology and oncology sectors. Established in 2007, Conisus is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Thompson Construction Group are a privately held, progressive company headquartered in South Carolina, serving the Southeast. Their success is built on their commitment to quality. Their businesses range from commercial and industrial construction and maintenance to, industrial cleaning services. They have the experience and track record to make your project successful.
Provider of industrial cleaning and maintenance services intended to serve pulp and paper, steel, chemical, plastics, power generation and other process industries. The company offers a wide range of services that include water blasting, vacuuming, chemical cleaning, cryogenic cleaning and pneumatic and hydro-vacuum excavation services, thereby delivering the safest and better quality industrial cleaning services
Career Step, LLC is an online provider of career-focused training and education, primarily catering to job opportunities in healthcare, administrative services, and technology across the United States. Founded in 1992 and based in Lehi, Utah, the company offers a diverse range of courses including medical coding and billing, medical transcription editing, pharmacy technician training, and various administrative roles. Additionally, Career Step provides specialized certifications such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS), as well as exam preparation for the Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist (RHDS). The organization emphasizes the importance of education in transforming lives and is committed to making learning accessible while enhancing the educational experience for its students. Through its innovative programs, Career Step aims to support career advancement and workforce development in some of the fastest-growing fields.
Ginsey Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor based in Bellmawr, New Jersey, specializing in home furnishings and accessories for pets, juveniles, and adults. Founded in 1952, the company offers a diverse range of products, including toilet seats, floor mats, potty training items, and various bath products such as tub mats and accessories. Its juvenile product line features bathtubs, bath toys, and safety items, while the adult segment includes bathroom accessories and feeding products. Additionally, Ginsey Industries provides pet care items, including grooming and cleaning products. The company serves retailers across North America, delivering a wide array of solution-based home goods under both its own brands and private-label offerings.
Glasscock Company
Private Equity Round in 2007
Glasscock Company provides transportation services of materials including rock, coal, sand, gypsum, ash, recycled metal, and solid waste.
Provider of industrial cleaning and maintenance services intended to serve pulp and paper, steel, chemical, plastics, power generation and other process industries. The company offers a wide range of services that include water blasting, vacuuming, chemical cleaning, cryogenic cleaning and pneumatic and hydro-vacuum excavation services, thereby delivering the safest and better quality industrial cleaning services
Ennis Traffic Safety Solutions and Flint Trading, Inc. merged to become Ennis-Flint, a worldwide leader in the traffic safety and pavement marking industry. By combining the knowledge, experience and expertise of two dynamic market forces into a single company, Ennis-Flint provides the most comprehensive lineup of pavement marking solutions on the market today. Together as one, we provide the best, most reliable and longest-lasting pavement marking and traffic safety solutions anywhere on the globe without losing sight of the fact that our local relationships are what make and keep us strong.
Micell Technologies, Inc., a biomedical device company, develops interventional cardiology systems for vascular drug delivery. It develops MiStent, a drug-eluting stent that allows control of drug release and pharmacokinetics. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.
City Signal Communications
Series C in 2002
City Signal Communications is a provider of flexible metro dark fiber solutions to the communications industry. The company offers solutions and services to carrier hotels, central offices, data centers, and voice and data aggregation centers.
Advanced Disposal brings fresh ideas and solutions to the business of a clean environment. As the fourth largest solid waste company in the U.S., we provide integrated, non-hazardous solid waste collection, recycling and disposal services to residential, commercial, industrial, and construction customers across 16 states and the Bahamas. Our team is dedicated to finding effective, sustainable solutions to preserve the environment for future generations.
Established by Robert G.Tocci in 1983, Aaron Industries Corporation has become a leader in recycled plastic innovation, and is one of the largest resin compounders in the Northeast. Located in Leominster, Massachusetts, they own and operate a 100,000 sq. ft. production facility and maintain a state-of-the art shipping and receiving operation.
Precision Hydraulic Cylinders, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and supplies hydraulic cylinders. The company’s products include hydraulic lift cylinder, hydraulic cylinder design, loader hydraulic cylinders, welded hydraulic cylinders, tie rod hydraulic cylinder, single acting hydraulic cylinder, and double acting hydraulic cylinder. It offers its products for a wide range of applications, including material handling, construction, agricultural, highway vehicles, off-highway vehicles, and aerial work platforms. The company serves the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the mobile equipment markets. Precision Hydraulic Cylinders Inc. was founded in 1997 and is based in Beulaville, North Carolina. It has production facilities in the United States; Cramlington, United Kingdom; and Chennai, India. As of January 31, 2018, Precision Hydraulic Cylinders, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Leggett & Platt, Incorporated.
Cavalier Telephone provides telecommunications services in the mid-Atlantic region. The company provides various services, such as business segment local calling, long distance, private lines, Internet access, multi-use T1, DSL, ISDN, Web hosting, domain name management, virtual private networks, phonom VoIP, phonom IP centrex, ISDN PRI and BRI, frame relay, and gig-Ethernet; and residential segment products, including local calling plans, long distance calling plans, DSL Internet access, dialup Internet access, VoIP voice over broadband, and Web hosting. It also offers solutions, including voice solutions, such as local, long distance, voicemail, smart, ISDN PRI, teleconferencing, international, toll-free, and calling card; Internet and data, including DSL, ISDN PRI, smart, connect, broadband complete, and Web hosting; network solutions, including evaluation, engineering and design, hardware/software, installation and integration, and monitoring and maintenance; enterprise solutions; and reporting and billing. The company was founded in 1992 as LDMI Telecommunications and changed its name to Cavalier Telephone in February 2007. The company is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan. As of December 15, 2006, Cavalier Telephone operates as a subsidiary of Cavalier Telephone, LLC.
Village Tavern is a hospitality company that operates a chain of upscale casual restaurants. The establishment is known for its diverse menu, which features a variety of dishes including steaks, fish, burgers, and pizza. With a focus on providing a quality dining experience, Village Tavern aims to create a welcoming atmosphere for its guests while delivering exceptional food and service.
Cline
Private Equity Round in 1998
Cline is a manufacturer and distributor of industrial manufacturing equipment components.
Triangle Ice is headquartered in Lumberton, North Carolina and operates primarily in North and South Carolina.
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