Friedman Fleischer & Lowe (FFL)

Friedman Fleischer & Lowe (FFL) is a private equity firm founded in 1997, specializing in investments in middle-market companies. The firm leverages its strategic and operational expertise to assist management teams in accelerating growth and enhancing business performance. FFL sources its capital primarily from a diverse range of U.S. and international institutional investors, including pension funds, endowments, foundations, and financial institutions. With over two decades of prudent investment experience, FFL has established a strong track record in private equity, consistently generating attractive returns across various industries and market conditions. The firm focuses on companies with strong growth prospects and appealing returns on capital, typically committing between $50 million and $250 million to individual transactions, with the capacity for larger investments in select situations. FFL is currently deploying capital from a $2 billion fund raised in 2015.

Karen Winterhof

Partner

23 past transactions

Medicus IT

Private Equity Round in 2024
Medicus IT specializes in managed medical IT solutions tailored for the healthcare sector, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and stability. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including managed security, cloud solutions, and disaster recovery, ensuring that healthcare organizations receive reliable technology support. Their innovative "stoplight reviews" are particularly valued by clients, as they facilitate better education and planning for infrastructure changes and upgrades. By providing these integrated services, Medicus IT aims to help healthcare providers operate securely and seamlessly.

Johnson County Clin-Trials

Private Equity Round in 2023
Johnson County Clin-Trials is a provider of clinical research services catering to the needs of pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. The company specializes in conducting Phase I to IV clinical trials, which include both outpatient and inpatient studies involving healthy volunteers and special populations. Johnson County Clin-Trials focuses on patient engagement and maintaining data integrity throughout the research process. By offering these services, the company supports its sponsors in the development and approval of new or improved drugs and vaccines, ultimately facilitating their introduction to the market.

Abacus Group

Private Equity Round in 2022
Abacus Group is an IT solutions firm that specializes in providing managed information technology and infrastructure services tailored for the financial services sector, particularly hedge funds and private equity funds. The company offers a cloud platform that enables investment managers to utilize technology as a service, facilitating seamless management and deployment of IT solutions. Abacus's scalable and highly available IT infrastructure is designed to meet the unique needs of its clients, allowing them to adapt to current and future demands related to customization, storage, cybersecurity, and compliance. This approach ensures that investment managers can efficiently manage their technology while focusing on their core business objectives.

Velocity Global

Series B in 2022
Velocity Global is a provider of global employment solutions that assists companies in onboarding, managing, and compensating talent across over 185 countries. The company specializes in International Professional Employer Organization (PEO) services, global immigration, payroll, recruiting, and consulting, which facilitate efficient entry into new markets. By leveraging its expertise, Velocity Global enables businesses to accelerate their global expansion efforts, often achieving market entry up to 90% faster and reducing associated costs by up to 60%. Its platform streamlines the hiring process, onboarding, benefits management, and contractor compliance, thereby helping enterprises minimize hiring and relocation expenses while enhancing profitability. The company is recognized for its commitment to delivering compliant and flexible solutions that empower companies to pursue their global growth objectives with confidence.

Perlman Clinic

Private Equity Round in 2022
Perlman Clinic is a healthcare provider specializing in urgent care treatment for minor injuries and illnesses. The clinic emphasizes a patient-centered approach, aiming to create a comfortable environment where individuals can rediscover the traditional experience of visiting a doctor's office. Perlman Clinic offers a range of services, including mental health and wellness care, dermatology, women's health, and immunizations. The clinic prioritizes quality over quantity by allowing its providers to spend adequate time with each patient, ensuring they receive the comprehensive care they deserve without the pressure of quotas or productivity-based compensation. This commitment to outstanding care positions Perlman Clinic as a reliable medical home for its patients.

Optomi Professional Services

Private Equity Round in 2021
Optomi Professional Services is a business consulting company. Their three service channels include information technology consulting, team augmentation, and domestic rural outsourcing. They specialize in deploying technology talent in cybersecurity, data modernization, business optimization, cloud and infrastructure, software development, and salesforce.

Velocity Global

Private Equity Round in 2021
Velocity Global is a provider of global employment solutions that assists companies in onboarding, managing, and compensating talent across over 185 countries. The company specializes in International Professional Employer Organization (PEO) services, global immigration, payroll, recruiting, and consulting, which facilitate efficient entry into new markets. By leveraging its expertise, Velocity Global enables businesses to accelerate their global expansion efforts, often achieving market entry up to 90% faster and reducing associated costs by up to 60%. Its platform streamlines the hiring process, onboarding, benefits management, and contractor compliance, thereby helping enterprises minimize hiring and relocation expenses while enhancing profitability. The company is recognized for its commitment to delivering compliant and flexible solutions that empower companies to pursue their global growth objectives with confidence.

US Orthopedic Partners

Venture Round in 2020
US Orthopedic Partners is an integrated orthopedic care platform that provides the full continuum of musculoskeletal treatment for patients. They make a conscious investment in future industry opportunities.

Orthodontic Partners

Private Equity Round in 2019
Orthodontic Partners, LLC, established in 2019 and based in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, specializes in providing comprehensive orthodontic care services across multiple states. The company offers a range of treatment options including braces, aligners, dentofacial orthopedics, and surgical orthodontics to patients of all ages. Orthodontic Partners also supports affiliated orthodontist practices by offering business support services such as marketing, administration, and purchasing. This enables partner orthodontists to focus on patient care while the company's experienced professionals handle administrative tasks, aiming to enhance practice performance and growth.

Alku

Acquisition in 2019
ALKU, LLC is a specialized consulting services firm based in Andover, Massachusetts, with additional offices across multiple states including Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. Founded in 2007, the company focuses on staffing and consulting in key areas such as enterprise resource planning (ERP), healthcare, information technology, life sciences, government programs, and information security. ALKU operates through three distinct divisions: ALKU Technologies, which aids clients with ERP implementations in systems like SAP, PeopleSoft, and Workday; ALKU Quality, which offers FDA remediation, validation, and compliance services; and ALKU Government Solutions, which provides cleared consulting resources to support IT infrastructure for various governmental agencies. By delivering highly skilled consulting resources, ALKU enables clients to enhance their operational efficiency across diverse sectors.

Accordion

Private Equity Round in 2018
Accordion Partners LLC is a financial and technology consulting firm founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in San Francisco, Boston, Charlotte, and Dallas. The company specializes in providing a range of consulting services to private equity clients, covering various aspects of the CFO function across the investment lifecycle. Their offerings include operational and technical accounting, strategic financial planning and analysis, transaction execution, public company readiness, and interim leadership. Accordion also focuses on data and analytics, enabling clients to derive insights from their data for informed decision-making. The firm serves diverse industries, including business services, consumer and retail, energy services, financial services, healthcare, industrials, media, and technology.

Autism Learning Partners

Acquisition in 2017
Autism Learning Partners is a comprehensive service provider focused on the treatment of autism and other developmental disabilities in children. The company employs a holistic approach that emphasizes collaboration among doctors, therapists, schools, and specialists to ensure the best outcomes for each child. It offers a range of services, including applied behavior analysis (ABA), speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and social skills programs. These services are designed to facilitate significant and sustainable improvements in developmental disorders, supporting both children and their families in navigating their unique challenges.

ProService

Private Equity Round in 2017
ProService Hawaii Business Development Corporation specializes in providing comprehensive human resource administration services tailored for businesses in Hawaii. Established in 1997 and headquartered in Honolulu, the company offers a wide range of services including payroll processing, healthcare and dental plans, employee benefits like retirement services and life insurance, as well as workers' compensation and compliance support. ProService also assists with labor and employment law compliance, safety program development, and human resources support such as employee handbooks and online forms. Additional services include employee time tracking, drug testing programs, and background checks. By catering to the needs of small, medium, and large businesses across various industries, including professional services, construction, non-profit, food and beverage, and retail, ProService aims to alleviate the administrative burdens associated with HR functions, allowing clients to better focus on their core operations.

Summit BHC

Private Equity Round in 2017
Summit Behavioral Healthcare, LLC operates a network of behavioral health centers focused on addiction treatment and related services. Founded in 2013 and based in Brentwood, Tennessee, the company has expanded its reach to multiple states, including California, Missouri, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, South Carolina, and Texas. Summit BHC provides a comprehensive range of programs, such as residential chemical dependency treatment, detoxification, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient services. The organization is dedicated to supporting adults and families dealing with addiction to alcohol and other drugs, addressing the underlying stressors contributing to substance use. By offering evidence-based treatment options in a supportive environment, Summit aims to facilitate recovery and promote long-term well-being for its patients.

Bacharach

Acquisition in 2017
Bacharach is a leading company specializing in the design, manufacture, and service of advanced test and measurement instrumentation for the HVAC/R industry. With over a century of experience, Bacharach produces a wide range of products tailored for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Their offerings include instruments for detecting, measuring, and recording combustion gases, refrigerants, and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity. Additionally, the company provides a comprehensive line of refrigerant recovery equipment suitable for various applications, including residential, industrial, and automotive sectors. Through its commitment to safety, efficiency, and environmental protection, Bacharach plays a vital role in enhancing productivity and reducing operational costs in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning industries.

Crisis Prevention Institute

Acquisition in 2016
Crisis Prevention Institute, Inc. is a training organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, that specializes in behavior management and crisis prevention for human service professionals. Established in 1980, the institute offers a range of programs, including nonviolent crisis intervention, dementia care specialist training, and solutions for managing aggressive behavior. Its training programs are designed to equip professionals with effective, noninvasive strategies to safely resolve disruptive or dangerous situations while maintaining therapeutic relationships. The institute has trained over 10 million professionals globally, serving a diverse clientele that includes schools, hospitals, and various service organizations. In addition to training programs, Crisis Prevention Institute provides a variety of resources, such as assessment tools, training supplies, and educational materials, to support the implementation of its methodologies.

Interactive Health

Acquisition in 2015
Interactive Health, Inc. is a provider of health management services headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois. Founded in 1992, the company specializes in comprehensive corporate health management and preventive wellness programs aimed at enhancing employee well-being. Its offerings include biometric screenings, health coaching, personalized health assessments, and data analytics solutions. By utilizing its proprietary ActiveEngine, an algorithm-based clinical intelligence tool, Interactive Health evaluates health risks and assigns tailored goals to participants based on individual health data. The company focuses on proactive health evaluations that allow for immediate intervention with customized action plans for at-risk employees. Interactive Health serves brokers, consultants, and employers, helping them foster a healthier workforce, reduce medical costs, and cultivate a culture of wellness. With over 25 years of experience, the company is recognized for its role in creating healthier workplaces across the United States.

Clarkson Eyecare

Private Equity Round in 2015
Clarkson Eyecare is a provider of comprehensive eye care services aimed at maintaining eye health. The company offers thorough eye exams, including both general and ophthalmological assessments, along with LASIK services. Clarkson Eyecare also boasts St. Louis' largest selection of eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. To optimize operational efficiency, it utilizes a proprietary software platform designed to manage appointment scheduling, insurance verification, billing, and inventory levels. This combination of advanced services and technology positions Clarkson Eyecare as a leader in the eye care industry.

Eyemart Express

Private Equity Round in 2014
Eyemart Express operates as a national optical retailer offering prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, and designer frames through stores across the United States and online. Founded in 1990 and based in Farmers Branch, Texas, it offers a broad selection of private-label and branded frames at competitive prices with same-day service. In addition to eyewear, Eyemart Express provides eye care services, including eye disease management and diagnosis and contact lens fitting, delivering affordable vision solutions.

Icynene

Acquisition in 2014
Icynene Inc., established in Ontario in 1986, specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of high-performance spray foam insulation products. Over the past 25 years, the company has installed over 3 billion board feet of its spray foam insulation in more than 300,000 residential and commercial projects. Icynene's products are designed to insulate and air seal in a single step, making them ideal for hard-to-insulate areas while helping to reduce heating and cooling costs. The company’s insulation solutions have been recognized in numerous prestigious projects, including those associated with the American Lung Association, the Department of Energy, and Yale University. Icynene's commitment to sustainable building practices has also led to its features on various television programs focused on green construction.

Green Bank

Private Equity Round in 2010
Green Bank is a commercial bank headquartered in Houston, Texas, that offers a comprehensive range of banking products and services for both business and personal clients. With branches located in Houston, Dallas, and Austin, the bank primarily serves Texas-based customers. Its offerings include online banking, facility financing, business banking, and various deposit products such as money market accounts and certificates of deposit. Additionally, Green Bank provides loans, personal lines of credit, and treasury management solutions, including earnings credit rates. As a preferred provider in the Texas banking sector, Green Bank is committed to supporting its communities and is recognized as an employer of choice in the region.

JonesTrading

Private Equity Round in 2007
JonesTrading is an investment advisory and placement agent firm based in Westlake Village, California, founded in 2007. The firm specializes in equities, capital markets, investment banking, outsourced trading, and commission management services. Its investment banking division offers a range of services, including initial public offerings, block transactions, preferred offerings, debt offerings, share repurchases, at-the-market offerings, private equity, and venture capital exit services. With a focus on experienced traders, JonesTrading fosters a culture of interdependence and trust, which enhances its trading network and promotes proactive liquidity solutions for clients. This emphasis on collaboration contributes to one of the lowest turnover rates in the securities industry, ensuring stability and expertise in its services across various sectors, including financial services and healthcare.

Wilton Re

Private Equity Round in 2004
Wilton Re is a provider of life insurance and reinsurance services, focused on the acquisition and management of in-force life insurance policies and annuities. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Wilton, Connecticut, the company specializes in developing and underwriting insurance products. Wilton Re assists clients with product development, underwriting, and new business strategies, while also offering risk capital and related services. Its offerings include in-force acquisitions, middle-market products, traditional reinsurance, and longevity risk management, all tailored to meet the needs of the middle market.
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