McCarthy Capital, established in 1986 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, is a private equity firm that invests in lower mid-market companies across the United States. It focuses on businesses with revenues below $250 million, typically investing between $10 million and $50 million in management buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth capital deals. The firm targets distressed, growth equity, and lower mid-market investments, with a sector focus on business services, including technology-enabled services, financial services, and consumer products. McCarthy Capital differentiates itself by providing not just capital, but also guidance and strategic resources to its portfolio companies, acting as a value-added partner to management teams and founders.
Progressive Dental is a marketing and consulting firm focused on the growth of dental practices by linking patients with clinicians dedicated to high-quality care. Established in 2009 and based in Clearwater, Florida, the company offers a comprehensive range of services, including digital marketing campaigns, website development, training programs, and coaching. By employing strategic marketing techniques, Progressive Dental helps its clients attract high-value dental cases and achieve their specific practice goals. The firm's commitment to creativity and collaboration allows it to provide tailored support to each client, ensuring they can effectively reach and serve patients in need of advanced dental procedures.
Critical Response Group
Venture Round in 2024
Critical Response Group develops a visual communication tool designed to enhance collaborative communication during critical incidents. This tool, known as Collaborative Response Graphics®, integrates a gridded overlay with high-resolution overhead imagery, enabling effective decision-making under stress. It has been validated through thousands of real-world incidents and is deployed across the United States and internationally to protect schools, businesses, hospitals, and other critical infrastructure. By improving response times and facilitating command and control during emergencies, Critical Response Group supports public safety veterans and experts in their efforts to enhance overall safety through the integration of technology and training techniques.
WIT
Series A in 2024
WIT is a digital activation platform that specializes in creating engaging experiences in the sports and entertainment sectors. Founded in 2018 and based in New Jersey, the company offers a mobile application that allows users to create and share video recordings, often through contests that reward participants. WIT collaborates with nearly 100 venues, leagues, and teams across major sports organizations, enhancing marketing efforts and driving revenue through innovative brand partnerships. By capturing first-party data, WIT aims to elevate the user experience and deliver impactful digital solutions.
Workshop
Series A in 2023
Workshop focuses on enhancing internal communications within organizations by providing a platform that facilitates better meeting management and employee engagement. Its tools include shared agendas, collaborative note-taking, and action item tracking, all centralized for user convenience. Additionally, Workshop supports company culture by delivering personalized news feeds, internal newsletters, and effective communication strategies for onboarding new hires and managing operational processes. This integrated approach ensures that internal communications are relevant, engaging, and aligned with the company's brand, ultimately aiming to improve overall employee interaction and productivity.
Aplós
Series A in 2023
Aplós specializes in producing non-alcoholic spirits that are infused with hemp, providing a sophisticated alternative to traditional alcoholic beverages. The company focuses on creating bold and aromatic flavors, offering consumers a unique way to unwind without the negative effects associated with alcohol consumption. Aplós's products are plant-based and functional, containing no calories or sugar, which appeals to health-conscious individuals looking for a natural and refreshing drink option. Through its innovative approach, Aplós aims to redefine social drinking experiences by providing an enticing and mindful alternative to alcohol.
Spreetail
Private Equity Round in 2023
Spreetail is a global ecommerce accelerator that specializes in logistics and channel management for manufacturers. With seven fulfillment centers located across the United States, the company has expanded its operations internationally since 2018. It partners with over 500 brands, assisting them in enhancing their e-commerce sales across various global marketplaces, including Amazon, Target.com, Wayfair, Walmart.com, and eBay. By leveraging advanced technology, analytics, and insights, Spreetail provides efficient logistical support that enables brands to sell their products quickly and effectively in the competitive e-commerce landscape.
zLinq
Venture Round in 2022
zLinq is a strategic communications management company founded in 2018 and based in Denver, Colorado. It offers a communications lifecycle management platform that assists mid-size enterprises in procuring, deploying, optimizing, and managing voice solutions. The platform is designed to enhance application performance and employee efficiency while mitigating risks. It provides users with expert recommendations and engineering support, enabling them to gain visibility into their communications processes and manage implementations effectively. By offering these services at a fixed rate, zLinq aims to streamline communications management for its clients.
LASSO
Series A in 2022
LASSO is a software platform tailored for the events and entertainment industry, specializing in workforce management. It streamlines the management of event staff by integrating various tasks into a cohesive workflow, which includes scheduling, communication, onboarding, time tracking, payroll, travel, and talent sourcing. The platform is designed to facilitate the efficient handling of project-based, mobile talent, allowing event companies to manage their workforce effectively. By offering tools for electronic onboarding, document management, and crew scheduling, LASSO enables users to coordinate their on-demand workforce with ease, enhancing overall operational efficiency in the fast-paced environment of live events.
Caraway
Series A in 2022
Caraway is a New York City-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in manufacturing non-toxic ceramic cookware and bakeware. The company focuses on creating well-designed kitchen products that raise cooking standards while prioritizing safety and health. Caraway's offerings include ceramic cookware, bakeware, and tea kettles, all made without harmful chemicals like polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon), which can leach toxins into food and air. The cookware is designed for easy cleaning and efficient storage, making it accessible for consumers seeking affordable, high-quality kitchenware.
WellnessLiving Systems
Venture Round in 2022
WellnessLiving Systems Inc is a Canadian company founded in 2012, specializing in the design and development of business management software tailored for the health and wellness sector, including spas, salons, fitness centers, and yoga studios. Their comprehensive platform provides features such as real-time appointment scheduling, class management, point of sale capabilities, email marketing, customer review management, and rewards programs. By offering an all-in-one software solution, WellnessLiving aims to streamline operations and enhance customer engagement within the wellness industry. The company is headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario.
Workshop
Seed Round in 2022
Workshop focuses on enhancing internal communications within organizations by providing a platform that facilitates better meeting management and employee engagement. Its tools include shared agendas, collaborative note-taking, and action item tracking, all centralized for user convenience. Additionally, Workshop supports company culture by delivering personalized news feeds, internal newsletters, and effective communication strategies for onboarding new hires and managing operational processes. This integrated approach ensures that internal communications are relevant, engaging, and aligned with the company's brand, ultimately aiming to improve overall employee interaction and productivity.
Kinsta
Private Equity Round in 2022
Kinsta is a provider of Managed WordPress Hosting, serving over 120,000 businesses globally, including notable clients like TripAdvisor, Hootsuite, Calm, and UNICEF. Officially recommended by Google Cloud, Kinsta leverages a Premium Tier network and advanced technology to deliver fast load times and reliable performance. The company operates more than 37 data centers paired with a global CDN network featuring over 260 locations, allowing clients to optimize their site’s proximity to visitors. Kinsta emphasizes security and compliance, utilizing enterprise-level Cloudflare integration and LXD container technology to isolate each site, along with SOC 2 compliance for data safety. Their hosting services include features such as free SSL, automatic daily backups, 99.9% uptime, and built-in performance monitoring tools. Kinsta's support team, composed of expert developers, offers 24/7 assistance with rapid response times. Founded in 2013, Kinsta aims to provide a robust platform that enables developers and businesses to focus on their projects while ensuring seamless web service management.
BUBS Naturals
Private Equity Round in 2022
BUBS Naturals is a health and wellness eCommerce firm with a charitable component, which finally led to a morning coffee meeting between Sean and TJ, who wanted to make a difference, preserve a legacy, and have some fun along the way. With a relentless hunt for the Fountain of Youth, their mission is to exceed customer expectations in all they do, starting with their collagen and MCT oil powder.
Docufree
Private Equity Round in 2022
Docufree is a company that specializes in transforming document management for organizations by digitizing and automating workflows. It offers high-volume document scanning, intelligent document processing, and secure cloud-based access, enabling businesses to replace inefficient manual processes with streamlined digital solutions. By converting paper documents into text-searchable digital formats and managing both inbound and outbound mail, Docufree enhances information accessibility, organization, and actionability. The company focuses on ensuring security and reliability for its clients while facilitating the capture, storage, and management of both paper and digital files online.
Blue Sky eLearn
Private Equity Round in 2022
Blue Sky eLearn is a U.S.-based company founded in 2002 by Philip Forte, specializing in cloud-based learning management systems and virtual event services. The company offers a range of products, including Path LMS, eClinical, eLibrary, and eReg, designed to enhance client engagement with global audiences. Its educational content manager facilitates lecture-based learning, training, and knowledge sharing, allowing users to broadcast messages and monitor audience engagement. Additionally, Blue Sky eLearn provides services such as webinars, webcasts, hybrid meetings, and onsite event capture, enabling clients to deliver online courses and manage virtual events effectively. The company's focus is on maximizing content and fostering deeper interactions between businesses and their audiences.
PetFriendly
Seed Round in 2021
PetFriendly is a pet wellness company focused on delivering safe and effective, vet-quality products for dogs and cats. The company operates on a subscription-based model, providing customized boxes that regularly include EPA-approved flea and tick protection, as well as food treats, directly to pet owners' doorsteps. By offering affordable and convenient access to high-quality pet care products, PetFriendly aims to enhance the health and happiness of pets while ensuring satisfaction for their owners.
Rently
Private Equity Round in 2021
Rently is a Los Angeles-based company that provides a web-based platform designed for property managers, investment managers, and real estate agents. Launched in 2011, Rently offers a self-service showing solution that allows renters and vendors to access properties without the need for in-person supervision. Its software automates the renter check-in process, enabling potential tenants to tour vacant properties instantly and securely. Rently also supplies lockboxes, keyless locks, and full smart-home integrations, which help clients optimize resident access, monitor their units, and reduce utility costs effectively. The platform aims to streamline property management by enhancing convenience and security for both property managers and renters.
Smartlink
Private Equity Round in 2020
Smartlink, LLC is a national staffing and services company founded in 2000 and based in Annapolis, Maryland. It specializes in providing staffing solutions for Fortune 1000 companies in the communications sector, offering contingent staffing, temp-to-hire, and permanent placement across various roles including project and program management, engineering, information technology, and construction. In addition to staffing, Smartlink delivers comprehensive site development services which encompass program and project management, site acquisition, permitting, compliance, and construction management. The company also supports technical needs such as backhaul and microwave services, technical installation, and optimization, as well as the deployment of DAS and small cell technologies.
Bigbelly
Private Equity Round in 2019
BigBelly, Inc. specializes in waste and recycling management solutions, focusing on solar-powered intelligent waste collection systems. The company provides solar compactors, companion recycling bins, and the CLEAN software, which enables real-time monitoring and management of waste collection processes. Additionally, BigBelly offers a comprehensive smart waste and recycling system called Connect, designed to enhance customer engagement and satisfaction. The company supplies various accessories, including ad panels and animal-resistant features, to meet diverse operational needs. Established in 2003 and based in Needham, Massachusetts, BigBelly serves a wide array of clients, including municipalities, educational institutions, and military installations across the United States, Canada, Europe, and beyond. The company has played a pivotal role in implementing public space recycling programs in major cities and is recognized for its innovative approach to waste management on a global scale.
Corkcicle
Private Equity Round in 2019
CORKCICLE is a manufacturer based in Orlando, Florida, specializing in insulated drinkware, barware, coolers, and backpacks. The company focuses on developing and marketing consumer products designed to enhance personal style while promoting environmental sustainability. CORKCICLE's offerings aim to provide customers with convenient solutions for enjoying cool beverages. The brand also incentivizes purchases by offering free shipping on orders over a specified amount and a discount on first orders.
Quantum Workplace
Private Equity Round in 2018
Quantum Workplace, Inc. develops an all-in-one employee engagement software designed to empower managers in shaping workplace culture. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, the company serves over 8,700 organizations. Its software features a comprehensive suite of tools, including employee surveys, goal tracking, feedback management, one-on-one conversations, peer recognition, and exit evaluations. This technology provides team leaders with direct access to employee feedback and personalized real-time insights, enabling them to effectively support their teams. By integrating these functionalities, Quantum Workplace aims to enhance employee retention, foster development, and improve overall team performance.
Alpha Comm Enterprises
Private Equity Round in 2018
Alpha Comm Enterprises, Inc. specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing wireless accessories. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Lawrenceville, Georgia, the company operates on a contract manufacturing model and offers extensive supply chain services. Alpha Comm collaborates with wireless carriers, national retailers, and distributors to create custom wireless accessory solutions that meet specific client needs. Their products are compatible with major device manufacturers and support Bluetooth and other universal technologies, ensuring effective communication. The company is committed to client success, providing services such as custom accessory programs, account support, dedicated account managers, and on-site sales training. With a global operational reach, Alpha Comm Enterprises combines industry expertise with a customer-centric approach to deliver significant benefits to its partners.
Boundless Enterprises
Private Equity Round in 2018
Boundless Enterprises is the parent company of Scooter’s Coffee and Harvest Roasting, two of the largest and fastest growing brands in the specialty coffee business. Using only the very best products in the world, Scooter’s Coffee roasts only the finest coffee beans in the world at its headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. In nearly two decades of business, Scooter's Coffee’s success is simple: stay committed to the original business principles and company core values. Scooter’s Coffee’s pledge to source shade-grown coffee to protect the rainforests reaffirms its commitment to contribute to a “chain of good” at home and abroad. The Scooter's Coffee Brand Promise, often recited to franchisees, customers, and employees is: "Amazing People, Amazing Drinks... Amazingly Fast!”™ It represents the company's business origins from 1998 and reflects a steady commitment to providing an unforgettable experience to loyal and new customers.
Rx Savings Solutions
Series B in 2017
Rx Savings Solutions is a healthcare technology company that focuses on reducing prescription drug costs for individuals and payers. Founded by a pharmacist, the company offers a software platform that analyzes medication claims data using proprietary algorithms to provide personalized recommendations. This enables over 9 million members to make informed decisions about their prescriptions. The platform enhances member engagement and features dedicated pharmacy experts who assist in navigating benefits, providers, and pharmacies. By promoting transparency and education, Rx Savings Solutions aims to help clients optimize their therapies while achieving substantial savings on prescription medications.
365 Retail Markets
Private Equity Round in 2016
Go beyond traditional vending with the widest variety of market self-service conveniences that meet your customer's needs worldwide. You can find our technologies in breakrooms, café's, and everywhere else in between. Our combination of MicroMarket, vending, mobile, touchless, and dining technologies creates a cutting-edge point-of-service platform for any business or location.
Bamboo Rose
Private Equity Round in 2016
Bamboo Rose, Inc. is a digital B2B marketplace that specializes in product and supply chain management for the retail sector. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Gloucester, Massachusetts, with additional offices in major cities worldwide, the company provides a collaborative platform that enhances product innovation and delivery. Bamboo Rose enables retailers and suppliers to streamline the process of discovering, developing, and delivering products through a suite of solutions that includes product lifecycle management, sourcing, global trade management, and logistics. The platform supports over 85 major retailers and 400 brands, connecting them with approximately 35,000 suppliers and 150,000 user members. Through its services, including a mobile application, Bamboo Rose aims to simplify the product creation process, allowing clients to bring products to market more efficiently and profitably. The company was formerly known as TradeStone Software, Inc. and rebranded to Bamboo Rose in January 2016.
SEVEN10
Private Equity Round in 2015
SEVEN10 specializes in developing and marketing file system software that enables organizations to effectively manage their storage environments while mitigating the risks of storage obsolescence. The company's StorFirst products offer native support for various storage technologies, including cloud storage, tape, and disk, along with built-in data migration capabilities. This software is designed to enhance enterprise archive and data protection, ensuring that organizations can store their data securely and intelligently. SEVEN10 has established a strong presence in sectors such as healthcare, finance, and compliance, serving a clientele that includes numerous Fortune 500 companies. Its automated data management tools facilitate seamless data migration and support both on-premise and cloud technologies, empowering clients to analyze, protect, and manage critical corporate data effectively.
United Real Estate Group
Private Equity Round in 2015
United Real Estate Group is a fully integrated network of conventional and auction real estate professionals.
DSCI
Private Equity Round in 2014
DSCI Corporation is an Internet telephony service provider based in Waltham, Massachusetts, serving more than 1,500 businesses throughout New England. The company specializes in voice, data, and Internet services tailored for enterprises and organizations. Its offerings include voice over IP (VoIP), SIP trunking, conferencing services, and a range of Internet services, such as dedicated access and web hosting. DSCI also provides converged voice and data solutions, private network services, and data center services, including collocation and managed services that encompass cybersecurity and traffic management. The firm emphasizes customer care, featuring a 100% network uptime guarantee and round-the-clock technical support. Founded in 2000, DSCI Corporation is a subsidiary of U.S. TelePacific Corp and has operational facilities in New Hampshire.
TriMech
Venture Round in 2014
TriMech Solutions, LLC, established in 1996 and headquartered in Glen Allen, Virginia, specializes in providing mechanical engineering software solutions and related services to clients along the East Coast, from Maine to Florida. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products, including CAD, CAE, PDM, FEA, and CAM software, along with 3D printers and design automation solutions. TriMech's services encompass full-time and temporary staffing, contract design, analysis, and drafting services, rapid prototyping, custom programming, implementation services, and technical support. The company's expertise lies in assisting engineering teams from sketch to manufacturing, with a focus on the entire SOLIDWORKS product portfolio and Stratasys 3D printers. TriMech's large and knowledgeable engineering team ensures world-class technical support, robust training, and consulting services to enhance clients' productivity and performance.
The Remi Group
Private Equity Round in 2012
The Remi Group LLC specializes in equipment maintenance management programs, serving a diverse range of sectors including healthcare, higher education, government, and commercial markets. Founded in 1998 and based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company offers a centralized and cost-effective approach to managing the maintenance of various electronic equipment across industries such as medical, telecommunications, and financial services. By replacing existing manufacturer agreements and consolidating maintenance efforts, The Remi Group aims to reduce clients' costs while improving equipment performance and minimizing downtime. The company provides its services to a wide array of clients, including government entities, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and Fortune 500 companies, and operates regional field offices throughout the United States.
Prospect Brands
Private Equity Round in 2012
Prospect Brands, LLC is a Greensboro, North Carolina-based company that specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of a wide range of apparel and accessories. Through its subsidiaries, which include Crittenden and Company LLC, Duck Head Apparel Company, and Gerbing's Heated Clothing, Prospect Brands produces men's jackets, dress shirts, neckwear, sweaters, trousers, and motorcycling clothing and accessories. The company also designs and manufactures apparel and footwear for men, women, and children. As a platform for branded consumer product companies in the apparel industry, Prospect Brands aims to enhance its portfolio by acquiring additional heated apparel manufacturing firms.
EPG Environmental Planning Group
Private Equity Round in 2012
EPG provides services to clients in the public and private sectors. It is an environmental planning and consulting company. It offers training and education services as well as environmental compliance and monitoring services. For inquiries, email, telephone numbers, and physical addresses are available on their website.
Halfort Medical Solutions
Private Equity Round in 2012
Halfort Medical Solutions was one of the best healthcare staffing companies to be certified by the Joint Commission and has been continuously certified since 2004. Its focus is on meeting the urgent and short-term staffing needs of its clients with highly skilled Allied Health professionals, Nurses and Technologists. A nationwide network of travelers allows Medical Solutions to help its client hospitals continue to provide excellent patient care amidst a Nursing and Allied Health shortage. Medical Solutions has contracts with nearly 1200 client hospitals nationwide and is one of the fastest growing companies in the travel nursing and allied health industry.
SKC Communications
Private Equity Round in 2011
SKC Communications specializes in designing and implementing communication technology solutions that enhance productivity and reduce costs for clients across various sectors, including enterprise, education, healthcare, and government. Established in 1986, the company collaborates with leading manufacturers to provide tailored services in areas such as Unified Communications, videoconferencing, audio/visual integration, and voice over IP solutions. In addition to delivering customized solutions, SKC offers managed services and equipment preparation to support technology collaboration, ensuring that clients effectively engage with their audiences and achieve high levels of customer satisfaction.
Advantor Systems
Private Equity Round in 2010
Advantor Systems Corporation specializes in manufacturing and integrating security technology solutions for a diverse range of clients, including government agencies, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and private companies. Founded in 1965 and based in Orlando, Florida, the company provides a comprehensive suite of services that includes hardware design, software development, system manufacturing, and installation. Its product offerings encompass integrated monitoring systems, access control and intrusion detection systems, visitor management systems, automated gate entry systems, and video surveillance solutions. Advantor is committed to delivering high-security systems tailored to meet the specific mission requirements and budgets of its clients, ensuring effective and reliable security measures across various sectors.
LCS
Private Equity Round in 2010
LCS, headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, has been a prominent provider of senior lifestyle products and services since its establishment in 1971. Specializing in Life Plan Communities, independent living, assisted living, and memory care facilities, LCS focuses on development, operations management, marketing, sales, and strategic planning for senior living communities nationwide. Additionally, LCS offers real estate private equity, insurance, national purchasing consulting services, and in-home care. With a commitment to quality and service, LCS serves a large population of seniors throughout the country.
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