ICV Partners

ICV Partners, LLC is a private equity firm founded in 1998, with offices in Miami, Florida, and Atlanta, Georgia. The firm specializes in management buyouts, targeting mid-market companies in North America and Puerto Rico. ICV focuses on sectors such as healthcare, food and beverage, consumer goods, commercial services, and industrial manufacturing. It seeks to invest between $5 million and $45 million in companies with annual revenues of $25 million to $300 million and EBITDA ranging from $5 million to $40 million. ICV Partners typically aims to acquire a controlling stake in its portfolio companies, investing a significant portion of equity—between 45 percent and 55 percent of the acquisition value. The firm has a strong emphasis on investing in companies that operate in or hire from inner cities or those owned by ethnic minorities, seeking to drive long-term performance improvements in these businesses.

Paul Ampofo

Associate

Adam Buford

Associate

Qian Elmore

Managing Director

Everett L. Hill

Managing Director

Sheldon Howell

Principal

Jacobo Lacs

Associate

Fernanda Llera

Vice President

Christian Mackey

Associate

Kimberly Maduabum

Associate

Lloyd Metz

Managing Director

Cory D. Mims

Managing Director

Ira Moreland

Managing Director

Marvel Myrtile

Associate

Gregory J. Nolff

CFO

Dike Nwokike

Associate

Jazary Olvera

Associate

Sebastian Paredes

Associate

Sean Penso

Associate

Melvin Piña

Associate

Robert Raglin

Associate

Zeena H. Rao

Managing Director

John Wallace

Managing Director

Jermaine Warren

Principal

Blake West

Associate

Willie Woods Jr.

Co-Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer

18 past transactions

Cherry Tree Dental

Acquisition in 2021
Cherry Tree Dental is a dental practice management company based in Wisconsin that focuses on community-oriented dentistry. It operates a network of dental care centers that deliver a range of dental healthcare services. The company partners with solo practitioners and small dental offices, offering them support while preserving the personal atmosphere of family dental practices. Cherry Tree Dental emphasizes a personalized approach to practice management, prioritizing work/life balance for its staff and providing ongoing education opportunities. This model appeals to dentists looking to transition their practices, established dentists seeking a change, and students interested in a fulfilling career in a family-friendly environment. By taking on the responsibilities of practice ownership, Cherry Tree Dental ensures continuity of care and maintains the reputation of its partnered practices.

Total Access Urgent Care

Acquisition in 2021
Total Access Urgent Care is a hospital health care company located in Ballwin.

Mintz Group

Secondary Market in 2020
Founded in 1994, the Mintz Group has conducted over 10,000 investigations in more than 100 countries. Their global team has the expertise, resources and insight to find and analyze hidden business facts anywhere in the world. They take pride in our untarnished record of maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.
Diversified Restaurant Holdings, Inc. is a restaurant company based in Troy, Michigan, primarily known for owning and operating franchised Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants across the United States. The company specializes in a variety of food products, including fresh bone-in chicken wings, frozen boneless chicken, and a range of sides like hand-cut french fries. As of mid-2019, Diversified Restaurant Holdings operated 64 Buffalo Wild Wings locations in states such as Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Missouri. Additionally, the company owns Bagger Dave's Burger Tavern, which features customizable burgers, salads, and local craft brews, with 20 locations in Michigan and Indiana. The company has plans for further expansion, having secured agreements to develop additional Buffalo Wild Wings locations in the coming years.

JK&T Wings

Private Equity Round in 2019
JK&T Wings is a franchisee of Buffalo Wild Wings. JK&T owns 42 BWW restaurants located primarily in Michigan, with additional locations in Massachusetts and Louisiana.

Horizon Air Freight

Private Equity Round in 2019
Horizon Air Freight, Inc., founded in 1970 and based in Jamaica, New York, specializes in freight forwarding services tailored primarily for the marine industry, international shipping companies, and cruise lines. The company provides a comprehensive range of services, including air, sea, and land freight forwarding, U.S. customs clearance, and domestic forwarding. Additionally, Horizon Air Freight manages and consolidates marine spare parts inventory, arranging for the timely delivery of parts and supplies to customers. With an operational center in Houston, Texas, the company utilizes a global network of agent partners to facilitate efficient shipment processes, ensuring that clients receive their products on time and within budget.

Outpatient Imaging Affiliates

Acquisition in 2018
Outpatient Imaging Affiliates, LLC is a company that specializes in the development and management of outpatient imaging centers across several states, including Alabama, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. Founded in 2000 and based in Franklin, Tennessee, the company collaborates with healthcare providers, such as health systems and radiology groups, to create patient-friendly imaging facilities. Outpatient Imaging Affiliates offers a comprehensive suite of services, including market assessment, project development, acquisition support, and operational management. The company invests equity in partnership projects and provides essential services such as marketing, billing, and information technology. By focusing on quality and efficient operations, Outpatient Imaging Affiliates aims to enhance healthcare delivery while ensuring sustainable growth for its partnerships.

LeadingResponse

Acquisition in 2017
LeadingResponse, a client acquisition specialist with 36 years of experience delivering data-driven solutions to professional services end markets. They are a prospecting engine capable of generating consistently high-quality leads to help grow your business. Their success across a wide range of industry verticals with unique and complex needs gives us the expertise and tools to drive measurable improvement in new client conversion for virtually any business model.

Freightos

Series B in 2017
Freightos Ltd., owns and operates an online freight marketplace. It connects importers and exporters, providing instant comparison, booking, and management of air, ocean, and land shipments from forwarders. Further, the company offers freight software solutions, such as Freightos AcceleRate that offers freight rate management, instant freight quotes, and business intelligence; Enterprise Shipper that offers freight tariff control, real-time landed pricing, routing, and spend analytics; Freightos WebCargo; and Freightos Shipping Calculator which integrates with the e-commerce platform, providing instant international air or ocean pricing for oversized goods and e-commerce. Additionally, the company offers freight shipping tools, including HS Code lookup, an interactive airport and seaport directory; and a freight density calculator. The company caters to forwarders, carriers, enterprise shippers, logistics providers, and e-commerce retailers for automating freight and sales. The company was formerly known as Tradeos Limited and changed its name to Freightos Ltd. in March 2016. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in North Point, Hong Kong with operations in Hong Kong, China, Germany, Israel, and Palestine.

SG360

Funding Round in 2016
Founded in 1956, SG360 offers multichannel marketing solutions and services that range from research and strategy to concept and execution, including direct mail, data analytics, and fulfillment. Headquartered in Wheeling, Ill., the company has annual revenues of $300 million.

Universal Turbine Parts

Acquisition in 2016
Universal Turbine Parts, Inc. is a prominent supplier of turbine engines and components, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Prattville, Alabama. The company operates out of a 50,000 square foot warehouse and a 5,000 square foot sales and administrative facility, employing over 40 professionals dedicated to customer service. Universal Turbine Parts specializes in serviceable PT6 and PW100 engines, catering to maintenance, repair, and overhaul facilities, aircraft fleet operators, and engine parts dealers worldwide. Their inventory includes a variety of engines and hard-to-find parts, with options for outright sales or exchanges. The company also provides aftermarket engine sales, refurbished parts, repair and overhaul management, and parts inspection, ensuring clients receive quality products and services. Universal Turbine Parts is committed to meeting customer needs with integrity and expertise.

SirsiDynix

Acquisition in 2015
SirsiDynix is dedicated to supporting libraries and their communities by enhancing access to library resources that educate and inspire. The company specializes in developing integrated library system tools that facilitate search and discovery, allowing library users to effectively engage with their collections. Their systems enable libraries to manage inventory, track patron borrowing, and handle orders and billing, all while providing a user-friendly interface for patrons. SirsiDynix's commitment goes beyond just software and technical support, emphasizing a genuine service to both libraries and the broader library industry.

OneTouchPoint

Acquisition in 2014
OneTouchPoint specializes in providing comprehensive solutions for print and marketing collateral management. As a single-source provider of marketing execution services, it offers a web-based platform for marketing automation and fulfillment. The company focuses on enhancing brand awareness, improving profit margins, and accelerating time-to-market for its clients. In addition to print services, OneTouchPoint delivers multi-channel communication, marketing, mailing, and fulfillment services, addressing critical marketing and technological needs for businesses.
Stauber Performance Ingredients, Inc. is a distributor of high-quality ingredients tailored for the nutritional, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and pet care industries in the United States. The company's extensive product line includes amino acids, collagen peptides, marine omega-3 concentrates, various protein isolates, and a range of vitamins and minerals. Additionally, Stauber offers specialized services such as milling, granulation, blending, and custom packaging to meet diverse client needs. Founded in 1969 and based in Fullerton, California, Stauber Performance Ingredients was previously known as Stauber Chemical, Inc. and adopted its current name in 1990. As of December 2015, the company operates as a subsidiary of Hawkins, Inc.

Mallet and Company

Private Equity Round in 2010
Headquartered outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mallet is the market-leading North American provider of baking release agents, offering innovative products and capabilitiesto the food industry with a focus on R&D, technical service, and custom formulation and packaging capabilities. The Company provides high-quality, process-critical ingredients that increase ingredient quality and efficacy and lower costs by reducing waste.

PFM Advisors

Acquisition in 2009
PFM Advisors is a financial services firm based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that specializes in investment consulting and wealth management. Founded in 1992, the firm serves a diverse clientele, including corporate funds, endowments, foundations, public pension plans, hospital funds, and Taft-Hartley funds. It offers a range of services, such as managing fixed income and multi-asset portfolios, arbitrage rebate, and escrow structuring. PFM Advisors employs fundamental analysis, utilizing both top-down and bottom-up approaches, to make informed investment decisions primarily within the U.S. equity and fixed income markets. The firm also manages fixed income mutual funds and invests in various securities, including U.S. Treasury and high-grade corporate obligations. Operating as a subsidiary of PFM Investment, LLC, PFM Advisors has expanded its presence with multiple offices across the United States, providing tailored financial solutions to a wide array of institutional clients, including universities, healthcare organizations, and charitable institutions.

Chung's Foods

Acquisition in 2003
Chung's Foods is a manufacturer of frozen food products specializing in Asian flavors. The company produces a variety of gourmet ready-to-eat meals, including egg rolls, spring rolls, samosas, and potstickers. These offerings are made with organic ingredients and feature a range of fillings such as vegetables, chicken, and pork, catering to diverse dietary preferences. Chung's Foods focuses on providing convenient appetizers and snacks that are quick and easy to prepare, making them suitable for various occasions.