Grand Crossing Capital
Grand Crossing Capital LLC is a private equity firm based in Chicago that specializes in investing in branded consumer and retail businesses within the United States. Founded in 2014, the firm is family-backed and aims to provide growth capital ranging from $5 million to $25 million in both minority and control investment situations. Grand Crossing was established by a team of experienced private equity professionals and a family that previously built Wilton Brands into a significant consumer products company. The firm’s unique funding structure allows it to support entrepreneurs and executives in developing their businesses without the pressure of short-term investment horizons typical of institutional private equity. Grand Crossing focuses on growth-oriented platforms with distinctive market positioning that generate between $2 million and $10 million in EBITDA.
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3 past transactions
Kona Deep
Series A in 2017
Kona Deep Corporation is a bottled water manufacturer based in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, established in 2006. The company specializes in a unique category of water sourced from deep ocean waters, approximately 3,000 feet below the ocean surface. This water is enriched with naturally occurring electrolytes and minerals due to the cold temperatures, high pressure, and mineral composition found at such depths. Kona Deep's products undergo a desalination process and are bottled at the source without any additives, ensuring a pure and high-quality drinking experience. The company aims to shift perceptions regarding the origins of drinking water while providing consumers with a refreshing product that offers both taste and hydration benefits.
Outlaw Beverages
Private Equity Round in 2016
Outlaw Beverages is a Beverly Hills, California-based company specializing in the production of branded energy drinks. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs Doug Weekes and Lance Collins, Outlaw Beverages offers a range of great-tasting energy drinks that are free of sugar and calories. The drinks are formulated with ingredients such as guarana, taurine, ginseng, and B vitamins, catering particularly to outdoor enthusiasts. Outlaw Beverages primarily distributes its products through convenience stores across the western United States and Mexico, aiming to provide an enjoyable energy boost at a fair price.
Everglades
Acquisition in 2015
Everglades is a prominent manufacturer of premium offshore fishing boats, headquartered in Edgewater, Florida. Founded in 1997 by boating industry veteran Robert J. Dougherty, the company is recognized for its innovative RAMCAP process, which produces one-piece, unsinkable hulls. Everglades specializes in creating boats using a patented closed molded construction method, ensuring durability and safety. Their vessels are equipped with features such as fiberglass hardtops, aluminum powder-coated frames, blue and white LED lights, spreader lights, electronics boxes, and rod holders, all designed to enhance the fishing experience for families. With a strong reputation for quality, performance, and safety, Everglades has garnered numerous industry awards and remains a leader in the boating industry.
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