Millpond Equity Partners

Millpond Equity Partners is a private equity firm focused on investing in lower middle market, growth-oriented business services companies. Millpond combines a partnership approach with extensive hands-on operational and investment management experience. Its experienced investment professionals work hand-in-hand with leaders of healthy and growing businesses, providing strategic guidance, resources and support while assisting those companies through their next phase of growth.

Jeremy M. Menkhaus

Vice President

Lawrence I. Shagrin

Partner

Nicholas L. Stommes

VP

Jeffry S. Tobin

Partner

13 past transactions

Financial Aid Services

Private Equity Round in 2021
FAS provides consulting, processing, on-site staffing, and other customized services to assist colleges and universities.

Futuri Media

Private Equity Round in 2019
Futuri Media, LLC, a software company, develops Software-as-a-Service social and mobile audience engagement technology tools to help broadcasters and publishers drive audience and revenue growth. The company offers #engage, an interactive programming tool for radio stations; TopicPulse, a content discovery tool; POST, a content delivery and audio management solution; Futuri Ad Network, a streaming ad sales network which enables broadcasters to monetize their digital content by leveraging its national ad sales resources; Alexa Skills for Radio Stations a digital streaming platform; a mobile application for application development; and a custom digital sales presentation tool. It provides its tools for use by programming, content, and sales teams at television and radio stations in the United States and internationally. Futuri Media, LLC was formerly known as Listener Driven Radio LLC and changed its name to Futuri Media, LLC in January 2015. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Seven Hills, Ohio.

TouchMath

Acquisition in 2018
TouchMath provider of supplemental, multi-sensory mathematics curriculum and manipulative products.

Pharmacy Development Services

Private Equity Round in 2018
Pharmacy Development Services LLC provides business consulting, data analytics, and intelligence solutions to pharmacies in North America. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Lake Worth, Florida.

BrandRep

Acquisition in 2018
Based in Irvine, California, BrandRep is a leading provider of digital marketing solutions for small and medium sized businesses. BrandRep offers SMBs a portfolio of digital marketing services, including Local Search Engine Optimization ("SEO"), Website Creation, Local Directories, Brand Alerts, and Review Generation, which provide businesses with an increasingly important digital presence. With over a decade of experience and as a Google Certified Partner, BrandRep serves a diverse base of more than 18,000 customers in various end-markets, including healthcare, home and maintenance, beauty and salons, construction, and others, across the U.S. and Canada. Since its founding, BrandRep has rapidly grown into the brand of choice for business owners seeking a robust, do-it-for-you portfolio of digital marketing services that help them to grow their business in their local market. For more information, please visit brandrep.com.

Hands-On Labs (HOL)

Acquisition in 2016
Hands-On Labs is an e-learning company providing content consulting and online marketing services.

Science First

Acquisition in 2016
Science First is a manufacturer and provider of educational science products tailored for K-12 schools, colleges, and universities in the United States and Canada. Based in Yulee, Florida, the company offers a diverse range of products, including anatomical models, laboratory equipment, chemistry kits, and various educational kits for biology, chemistry, physics, and earth sciences. Their offerings also include interactive resources like charts, posters, and planetarium equipment designed to enhance classroom learning. By supplying these tools, Science First aims to support educators in effectively integrating science into their lesson plans, thereby enriching the educational experience for students.

Crisis Prevention Institute

Private Equity Round in 2011
Crisis Prevention Institute is a training organization specializing in the safe management of disruptive and assaultive behavior. CPI was established in 1980 for human service professionals to address the need for training in safe, respectful, noninvasive methods. Over 10 million human service professionals around the world have participated in CPI training programs to learn proven strategies for safely resolving situations when confronted by anxious, hostile, or violent behavior, while protecting the therapeutic relationships with those in their care.

Turning

Private Equity Round in 2010
Turning Technologies, LLC specializes in developing audience response systems and data collection solutions for educational institutions and businesses globally. Founded in 2002 and based in Youngstown, Ohio, the company has delivered over 15 million response devices, establishing itself as a leading provider in the sector. Its flagship products include TurningPoint, a desktop application that integrates interactive questions into presentations, and ResponseWare, which allows participants to respond via smartphones, tablets, or computers. The company's offerings also encompass the ExamView Assessment Suite for creating and managing assessments, and the Triton Data Collection System, which combines traditional paper testing with the efficiencies of digital formats. Additionally, Turning Technologies provides mobile interactive whiteboards and a web-based platform for content creation, polling, and assessment management. Following its acquisition of eInstruction in 2013, the company expanded its product range to include innovative classroom instruction systems and professional development solutions, enhancing collaboration and engagement in learning environments.

Eemax

Private Equity Round in 2008
Eemax, Inc. manufactures and supplies tankless water heaters. Its products are used for bath and shower, and houses; airports, commercial building, restaurant, and stadium; manufacturing, oil/gas/chemical, and power; and eye/face drench showers and eyewash. It also offers products online. The company was founded in 1988 and is based in Waterbury, Connecticut. As of December 9, 2015, Eemax, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Rheem Manufacturing Company Inc.

Health & Safety Institute

Private Equity Round in 2006
Health & Safety Institute, Inc. is a comprehensive platform focused on environmental, health, safety, and quality compliance and training. Founded in 1977 and based in Eugene, Oregon, the company provides a wide range of services, including workplace safety training, emergency medical service training, and firefighter safety training. Its offerings encompass chemical and Safety Data Sheet management software, incident tracking, audit management, and hazard identification tools. Additionally, Health & Safety Institute delivers CPR/AED training, certification, and continuing education programs, ensuring that individuals and organizations meet essential training and compliance requirements. Formerly known as American Safety & Health Institute, Inc., the company rebranded in February 2008 to reflect its broader mission in promoting safety and compliance across various sectors.

Air Medical Group Holdings

Private Equity Round in 2004
Air Medical provides emergency transportation services to individuals with critical health issues or injuries who are located too far from hospitals to be transported by ground in a timely manner. Air Medical's subsidiaries transport more than 75,000 critically injured patients each year through a fleet of helicopters and airplanes that operate 24 hours a day and seven days a week. In addition Air Medical provides over 120,000 ground transports on an annual basis.

Woodstream

Private Equity Round in 2003
Woodstream manufactures and markets a diverse range of consumer products. The company claims ownership of over 2000 products going to market as recognizable brands such as Victor, Zareba, Perky Pet, Safer, and more. Woodstream is based in Lititz, Pennsylvania.