Palladium Equity Partners

Palladium Equity Partners is a private equity firm based in New York, founded in 1997. The firm specializes in providing equity capital to lower middle-market companies in the consumer, services, industrials, and healthcare sectors. Palladium Equity Partners aims to support businesses seeking growth, restructuring, or liquidity for shareholders. As a Registered Investment Adviser, the firm is committed to making strategic investments that enhance the value of its portfolio companies.

Chris Allen

Partner

Yue Bonnet

Principal

Leon Brujis

Partner

Caleb Clark

Partner

Louisa Dalton

Principal and Controller

Alexander Funk

Managing Director

Daniel Ilundain

Partner

Gregory Mitchell

Analyst

Nancy Mitchell JD

Chief Administrative Officer and Partner

Giang Nguyen

Vice President

Carlos Reyes

Managing Director and Co-Head of Sustainability

Kevin L. Reymond

CFO

Marcos A. Rodriguez

Founder, CEO and Chairman

Adam Shebitz

Partner

Suzanne Wong

Partner and CFO

41 past transactions

Source Logistics

Acquisition in 2023
Source Logistics is a provider of customized logistics and supply chain management services aimed at assisting both United States and foreign-based companies in expanding their reach to U.S. customers. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including full-service warehousing, order processing, e-commerce fulfillment, marketing fulfillment, digital printing, transportation services, and data supply chain solutions. By catering to diverse sectors such as food, beverage, health, beauty, consumer retail, medical, and manufacturing, Source Logistics enables these industries to effectively serve their clientele and streamline their operations.

Superior Environmental Solutions

Acquisition in 2023
Superior Environmental Solutions is focused on extending services regarding industrial cleaning.

Paragon Integrated Services Group

Venture Round in 2023
Paragon Integrated Services Group is a company that specializes in advanced drilling fluid systems and solids control management services aimed at the environmental and energy sectors. By providing a comprehensive range of drilling fluid, water treatment, and remediation chemicals, Paragon assists U.S. oil and gas operators in reducing their drilling costs while enhancing operational efficiency. Additionally, the company offers dredging services, contributing to its commitment to minimizing environmental impact. Through its innovative solutions, Paragon plays a vital role in supporting the energy industry in achieving cost-effective and environmentally responsible drilling practices.

Southwest Strategies

Private Equity Round in 2022
Southwest Strategies is a public outreach firm that provides public relations and communication services primarily to investor-owned utilities, transportation agencies, real estate developers, and other organizations in both the public and private sectors. The company specializes in a range of services, including crisis management, coalition building, media relations, and multicultural outreach. By employing various outreach strategies, Southwest Strategies aims to help its clients effectively communicate their objectives and manage their public image.

Envoy Global

Private Equity Round in 2021
Envoy Global Inc. is a provider of immigration services focused on assisting businesses with work-based visas, green cards, and various immigration needs. The company offers comprehensive application preparation for a wide range of work visa categories, including H, L-1, E, O, P, B-1, F-1, and TN visas, as well as major green card categories such as EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3. Envoy Global distinguishes itself with its Immigration Management Platform, which serves as a central hub for attorney communication, document organization, and case tracking. The platform automates various processes, offering tools for compliance management and workforce planning, thus facilitating the hiring and management of a global workforce. Envoy Global also provides eligibility assessments, legal consultations, and support for requests for evidence and notices of intent to deny. Founded in 1998 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Envoy Global empowers companies to navigate the complexities of global talent acquisition and employee mobilization effectively.

Health Connect America

Acquisition in 2021
Health Connect America is a provider of mental and behavioral health services, catering to children, families, and adults across multiple states. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including intensive in-home support, outpatient mental health care, substance use disorder treatment, and psychiatric clinical services. With a focus on personalized and innovative treatment, Health Connect America employs specialists and therapists to address the diverse needs of its clients, which include youth and adolescents. Through its diversified suite of behavioral health services, the organization aims to enhance the well-being of individuals and families facing mental health challenges.

Trachte

Acquisition in 2020
Trachte, LLC is a manufacturer specializing in modular prefabricated buildings and large-format enclosures designed to house and protect critical electrical and mechanical systems. Founded in 1919 and based in Oregon, Wisconsin, with an additional facility in Eastanollee, Georgia, Trachte offers a variety of products, including Trachte Rapid Assembly Modular Shelters, which are pre-engineered, all-steel structures. These buildings are customizable and suitable for various applications, including electric utility, renewable energy, communications, and data centers. Trachte’s offerings include preassembled buildings, integrated equipment packages, and specialized structures for challenging sites. The company also provides essential field services such as rigging, unloading, and re-assembling, along with support for warranty issues and spare parts. Trachte serves a diverse clientele, including government, military, hospitals, and industries related to energy and infrastructure.

ALC Schools

Acquisition in 2020
ALC Schools, LLC is a transportation services provider based in San Clemente, California, established in 2018. The company specializes in offering tailored transportation solutions for students, particularly those with special needs, as well as for hard-to-serve trips and out-of-district travel. ALC Schools enhances district transportation programs by utilizing a diverse fleet that includes SUVs, minivans, wheelchair-accessible vans, and sedans. Through its services, the company aims to facilitate multi-district coordination and ensure safe and reliable transportation for students requiring additional support.

Accupac

Acquisition in 2020
Accupac, Inc. is a liquid contract manufacturing company that specializes in the production, filling, and packaging of a variety of consumer and pharmaceutical products. Established in 1974 and headquartered in Mainland, Pennsylvania, with an additional facility in Lakewood, New Jersey, the company focuses on over-the-counter liquids, creams, lotions, ointments, and gels. Its product offerings include toothpaste with striping capabilities, mouthwash, skin care treatments, and topical applications featuring active ingredients like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, as well as specialty products for ingestibles and animal health. Accupac provides integrated manufacturing and packaging services to its clients, facilitating the timely delivery of products to retail markets.

Quirch Foods

Private Equity Round in 2018
Quirch Foods is a food distribution company that supplies a diverse range of fresh and frozen protein and Hispanic food products to large and independent retailers throughout the United States, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Its customer base includes independent and chain supermarkets, foodservice distributors, processors, manufacturers, cruise lines, and restaurants. The company is committed to providing environmentally conscious and sustainable food options, ensuring that its clients can meet customer demands with high-quality ingredients and exceptional service.

Kymera International

Acquisition in 2018
Kymera International, founded in 1876 and headquartered in Piedmont, North Carolina, specializes in the production of aluminum, copper, lead, magnesium, and other metal powders, pastes, ingots, and granules. The company focuses on specialty materials that cater to diverse end markets, including aerospace, chemical, specialty automotive, mining, and general industrial applications. As the only non-ferrous metal powder producer with a global manufacturing presence in the United States, Australia, Europe, and Asia, Kymera International offers a wide range of products in various shapes and particle sizes, from coarse to ultrafine. Its commitment to providing customized solutions enables clients to enhance their operations across metallurgical, chemical, and industrial processes.

Spice World

Private Equity Round in 2018
Spice World, Inc., founded in 1949 and based in Orlando, Florida, specializes in the production and supply of garlic, shallots, ginger, and various specialty spices. The company is recognized as the largest supplier of garlic to supermarkets across the United States, with a commitment to delivering fresh and flavorful products. Spice World operates from its farm in California's San Joaquin Valley and has advanced processing facilities that support its nationwide distribution. The company offers a diverse range of spice products in multiple formats, including fresh, peeled, and minced garlic, catering to the varying needs of its customers throughout all 50 states.

Kar's Nuts

Private Equity Round in 2017
Kar’s Nuts was founded in 1933, in a tiny kitchen in their home across the street from Tiger Stadium in Detroit. Here, Sue Kar roasted and sold peanuts to Tiger fans. The peanuts became so popular that a manufacturing plant was soon built to distribute peanuts to retailers throughout Metro Detroit. The company was sold to the Nicolay family in the 1960’s, and continues today as a family-run business. Still based in Michigan, Kar’s Nuts now roasts and packages nuts and trail mixes carried by convenience stores, grocery chains and club stores throughout America.

Second Nature Brands

Private Equity Round in 2017
Second Nature Brands specializes in creating premium snacks and treats that promote healthier lifestyles. The company focuses on product development, thoughtful ingredient sourcing, and innovative business practices to offer a range of better-for-you options. Its brand portfolio includes Kar’s Nuts®, Second Nature Snacks®, and Sanders Chocolates®, which feature a variety of trail mixes, nut snacks, and chocolate confections made without preservatives, artificial ingredients, or additives. Kar’s Nuts® and Second Nature Snacks® rank among the best-selling trail mix brands in the United States, including the popular Kar’s Sweet ‘n Salty mix. Second Nature Brands has established a robust distribution network across the country and is expanding its direct-to-consumer eCommerce presence, catering to the growing demand for healthier food options.

CircusTrix

Venture Round in 2017
CircusTrix creates and operates the world’s most awesome trampoline parks. With over 70 facilities across the globe (U.S., Asia, U.K., and Germany), CircusTrix is the largest developer and operator of trampoline parks in the world. CircusTrix prides itself on being the leading innovator in the aerial sports industry. Some of our unique inventions include our famous Aerial Ninja Obstacle Course, the Foam Pit Slackline, and our newly released SuperTramp. The CircusTrix Team includes the most experienced, talented and well-trained Operators in the Trampoline Park Industry; and we employ “game-changing” systems for social media marketing and park safety. Headquartered in Provo, Utah; CircusTrix was founded by award-winning entrepreneur Case Lawrence in 2011.

Del Real Foods

Venture Round in 2016
Del Real Foods, founded in 2002 by the Cardenas Family, specializes in the production of authentic heat-and-serve Hispanic cuisine. Rooted in traditional family recipes, the company offers a diverse range of products, including value-added proteins such as Carnitas and Barbacoa, as well as rice and bean dishes, tamales, and salsas. Committed to quality, Del Real Foods utilizes natural ingredients without preservatives and employs small-batch production methods that reflect traditional cooking techniques. Its products are conveniently packaged and available in the refrigerated section, catering to various channels including retail, foodservice, and wholesale distributors. Del Real Foods aims to deliver authentic flavors and high-quality meals to customers seeking convenient dining options.

Capital Contractors

Venture Round in 2016
We provide our customers anywhere in the United States and Canada with the highest quality, outsourced commercial cleaning and facility management utilizing the most experienced, well-trained employees and service partners, and employing modern, best-in-class cleaning practices with a special focus on green, environmentally sustainable and maximal disinfecting technologies.

Fora Financial

Private Equity Round in 2015
Fora Financial, LLC specializes in providing working capital solutions for small and medium-sized businesses seeking financial support for growth and sustainability. Established in 2008 and based in New York, the company offers a range of funding options, including merchant funding, small business loans, and equipment loans tailored to various industries such as manufacturing, medical, retail, transportation, and construction. Fora Financial employs a consultative approach to understand the unique needs of each client, ensuring that financing options are customized and transparent. By focusing on enhancing access to capital for underserved business owners, the company aims to stimulate both short-term and long-term growth for its clients. Formerly known as Paramount Merchant Funding LLC, Fora Financial rebranded in July 2013 to better reflect its mission and services.

GoodWest Industries

Private Equity Round in 2015
GoodWest is one of the leading providers of foodservice dispensing solutions. The Company's products are shelf-stable, 100% natural and require no refrigeration until opening. These products are dispensed through high end dispensing equipment manufactured by the Company at its Warminster, PA headquarters.

TransForce

Acquisition in 2015
Established in 1991, TransForce is the nation’s leading specialty staffing firm devoted exclusively to the transportation industry. We provide commercial truck drivers to motor carriers through our nationwide offices. TransForce understands Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and knows how to recruit, screen and retain the best drivers. Safety is a shared commitment among our drivers, our customers and ourselves. We take great pride in our drivers’ record of safe driving as reflected in our very low DOT reportable accident rate.

Raben

Private Equity Round in 2014
Raben Tire offers new and retreaded tires as well as automotive services to retail, commercial and wholesale customers.

Pronto Insurance

Private Equity Round in 2014
Pronto Insurance is an insurance and financial service provider based in South Texas, established in 1997. The company specializes in nonstandard auto insurance, particularly targeting the Hispanic market. Pronto Insurance offers a range of services, including sales, underwriting, and claims administration, primarily through its extensive distribution network of owned agencies, franchise agents, independent agents, and a direct-to-consumer eCommerce platform. The company has a strong presence across Texas, with agencies located in the Rio Grande Valley, Laredo, Corpus Christi, San Antonio, and Houston, and has expanded its services to California and Florida. Pronto Insurance is dedicated to delivering high-value insurance products at competitive prices, supported by superior claims handling and a commitment to excellent customer service.

Q’Max Solutions

Acquisition in 2014
Q’Max Solutions Inc. is an independent, privately-owned oilfield services company that has grown from five original partners, located in Western Canada in 1993, to a multi-national company serving the oil and gas industry today. The vision of the original founding partners was to provide drilling fluids product and technical services with a focus on value. They called it “growth partnering”, and it meant that Q’Max intended to work as a partner, focused on helping customers’ achieve success in their projects at lowest total cost. Most other business models of the day were based on a customer-vendor relationship which tended to be adversarial due to the pursuit of lowest perceived cost. The approach has been successful. Today, Q’Max employs almost 1,400 people within 9 countries, each country represents a fully equipped and self-sufficient independent business unit. Each business unit enjoys a significant amount of autonomy, which allows for rapid responses to business and customer needs, while enjoying the advantages of accessing the technical, logistical, purchasing, financial and operational expertise of the company, as a whole. What really makes the company successful is the application of experience, knowledge, technologies, research and product development to help our customers achieve their goals, through the people who work throughout the Q’Max organization. The culture of the company encourages and rewards innovative thinking and customer focus. This attitude helps us to attain our objectives including being viewed as the supplier of choice, and the employer of choice, for our industry. Our objective is to be the “Go To” company. Our mission is to make a difference in the drilling process.

Regional Management

Post in 2013
Regional Management is a diversified consumer finance company that specializes in providing installment loan products to individuals with limited access to credit from traditional financial institutions. The company offers a range of loan products designed to meet various financial needs, structured with fixed rates and terms, along with fully amortizing equal monthly payments. Borrowers can repay these loans at any time without incurring penalties. In addition to its core offerings of small and large installment loans, Regional Management also provides optional payment and collateral protection insurance. The company's primary source of revenue is derived from interest and fee income on outstanding loans, positioning it to cater to a market segment often overlooked by conventional lenders.

Hy Cite Enterprises

Private Equity Round in 2013
Hy Cite Enterprises, LLC is a manufacturing company based in Madison, Wisconsin, specializing in the design and production of a wide range of household products. Founded in 1959, the company offers high-quality cookware systems, air purification and water filtration systems, vacuum cleaning systems, juice extraction systems, dinnerware, cutlery, and other related items. Its products are distributed and marketed through a network of authorized independent distributors across the United States, Mexico, Canada, and other countries in Latin America, ensuring a broad reach in the direct selling market.

ABRA Auto Body & Glass

Private Equity Round in 2011
At ABRA, we are committed to achieving our goal of being number one in customer service satisfaction. We offer convenient locations, flexible hours, direct insurance billing, 24/7 towing service, 24 hour customer service and temporary transportation services. For all auto repair, detailing, paintless dent removal, auto glass service needs contact your local ABRA collision repair center today.

Teasdale Foods

Acquisition in 2011
Teasdale Foods, Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of a diverse range of food products, specializing in Hispanic and Latino-inspired offerings. Based in Atwater, California, the company produces various items including beans, hominy, salsas, sauces, tortillas, taco shells, flatbreads, and seasonings. Teasdale Foods serves multiple distribution channels, including retail, food service, wholesale, and international markets, providing both private label and branded products. The company's product line encompasses conventional, organic, and refried beans in various forms, including canned, dry packed, and bulk options. With a commitment to quality, Teasdale Foods sources ingredients based on growing regions and conducts rigorous testing to ensure product excellence. The company's manufacturing facilities are strategically located near major bean-growing states, allowing for efficient production and distribution. Teasdale Foods is recognized for its brands, which include Teasdale®, Casa Fiesta®, and Mexene®, among others.

Jordan Health

Acquisition in 2010
Jordan Health offers adolescent health, behavioral health, medical and dental care to patients.

DolEx

Acquisition in 2009
DolEx® provides consumers with Fast, Secure and Reliable Money Transfer Services as well as other financial and communication solutions. Connecting Families in the U.S. and across the globe.

Capital Contractors

Acquisition in 2009
We provide our customers anywhere in the United States and Canada with the highest quality, outsourced commercial cleaning and facility management utilizing the most experienced, well-trained employees and service partners, and employing modern, best-in-class cleaning practices with a special focus on green, environmentally sustainable and maximal disinfecting technologies.

Cannella Response Television

Private Equity Round in 2009
Cannella Response Television is an industry pioneer, Cannella’s Founder, Frank Cannella, helped launch the long-form DRTV industry by introducing the concept of 30 minute advertising campaigns in the early 1980’s. Frank seized the opportunity to create a new advertising form that has propelled the rapid growth and acceptance of what we now know today as the infomercial. Throughout its history, Cannella Response Television has led the DRTV market by continuously innovating to meet the needs of marketers in an increasingly complex media environment. Cannella provides their clients with the media they need to drive sales and leads, and to support internet and retail traffic driving nearly a billion dollars’ worth of sales through direct to consumer and retail sales channels annually.

Cannella Media

Private Equity Round in 2009
Cannella Media is a television media company located in Burlington, Wisconsin, specializing in cross-channel media planning, buying, and campaign management. With over $5 billion in purchased video advertising, the company focuses on building brands through accountable advertising that connects clients directly with their target audiences via video, digital, and audio platforms. Cannella Media leverages extensive proprietary marketplace data to maximize return on investment and reduce customer acquisition costs for direct-to-consumer brands. Their offerings include sophisticated ad platforms with precise targeting capabilities, access to a comprehensive audio landscape, and bespoke campaign development solutions. Additionally, the company emphasizes data science and analytics, ensuring accountability and data-driven strategies are integral to their operations. Creative production services are also provided, crafting engaging video content that drives audience action.

American Gilsonite Company

Acquisition in 2008
American Gilsonite Company is a mining and processing firm based in Bonanza, Utah, specializing in the extraction and supply of Gilsonite, a naturally occurring hydrocarbon resin known as uintaite. The company provides various products, including Gilsonite cementing grade for primary cementing operations in drilling, as well as oil-based and water-based products designed to seal permeable formations during drilling. Its offerings serve multiple applications, such as performance additives in oil and gas drilling, and as components in high-performance inks, anticorrosive paints, underbody coatings, and asphalt-impregnated fiberboards. Additionally, Gilsonite functions as a binder modifier for hot mix pavements and pavement sealers. American Gilsonite Company markets its products primarily through distributors to sectors including oil and gas, construction, and industrial markets. Founded in 1886, the company was originally known as Barber Asphalt Company until its name change in 1948.

DailyMe

Private Equity Round in 2007
DailyMe is a technology company based in Florida that focuses on dynamic personalization for digital media and e-commerce. Its primary offering, Newstogram, analyzes user interactions with digital content to extract valuable insights, which are then used to deliver tailored content, advertisements, and commerce opportunities. By leveraging advanced predictive models and matching functions, DailyMe creates personalized products such as content modules, newsletters, mobile applications, and advertising banners. The company's services enable partners to enhance user engagement and optimize monetization strategies through highly targeted recommendations. Additionally, DailyMe provides a personalized news curation platform, allowing subscribers to select their preferred news topics and sources for delivery on various devices, ensuring a customized news experience.

Castro Cheese

Acquisition in 2007
Castro Cheese is a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of queso fresco and other varieties of Hispanic cheeses and creams under the “La Vaquita” brand name. The company sells its products to retailers, distributors and wholesale customers.

Starfire Systems

Venture Round in 2007
Starfire Systems Inc. specializes in engineering advanced materials for ceramic components, focusing on Polymer-to-Ceramic technology. The company produces a range of ceramic forming polymers, including silicon carbide and silicon oxycarbide products, as well as thermosetting polymers suitable for applications in electronics, flame-resistant composites, and environmental barrier coatings. Additionally, Starfire offers molding compounds for high-temperature and corrosive environments, along with specialty silanes and fine chemicals. Their innovative materials are designed for diverse sectors such as aerospace, armor, friction materials, electronics, industrial applications, military, and nuclear markets. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Glenville, New York, Starfire Systems also maintains distribution offices in Israel, Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan. As of late 2020, it operates as a subsidiary of CertaSite.

Sahale Snacks

Venture Round in 2007
Sahale Snacks, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in producing natural gourmet snacks, primarily focusing on a diverse range of nut blends and fruit mixes. Founded in 2003, the company offers an assortment of products including glazed nuts, seasoned nuts, fruit and nut trail mixes, coconut snacks, and flavored almonds, cashews, and peanuts. Sahale Snacks distributes its products through a variety of retail channels, including natural food stores, supermarket chains, gourmet and specialty shops, cafes, outdoor and recreation stores, health clubs, and hotels. This wide availability allows Sahale Snacks to cater to a broad customer base in both the United States and international markets.

ProAmerica Bank

Private Equity Round in 2006
At PROAMÉRICA BANK we understand that climbing the world of business is difficult. We provide the steps.

Taco Bueno Restaurants

Acquisition in 2005
Taco Bueno Restaurants, L.P. is a restaurant chain based in Farmers Branch, Texas, specializing in Mexican cuisine. Founded in 1967, the company offers a diverse menu that includes burritos, tacos, muchacos, nachos, platters, soups, salads, and desserts, emphasizing the use of fresh ingredients and authentic recipes. Taco Bueno also provides services such as catering and online ordering, along with franchising opportunities. The chain operates locations across several states, including Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Missouri, and Arkansas. In November 2018, Taco Bueno Restaurants, L.P. filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, marking a significant moment in its corporate history.

Wise Foods

Acquisition in 2000
Wise Foods is a snack manufacturer and retailer specializing in a diverse range of salty snack products. The company produces and sells an extensive line of items, including potato chips, popcorn, pork rinds, tortilla chips, and salsa. Its products are primarily distributed through retail food and convenience outlets along the east coast of the United States, catering to a wide consumer base seeking convenient and flavorful snack options.
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