RLJ Equity Partners

RLJ Equity Partners, LLC, established in 2006, is a private equity firm based in Bethesda, Maryland, with additional offices in Dallas, Texas. The firm specializes in middle market investments, focusing on traditional buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth capital infusions. RLJ Equity Partners typically invests between $15 million and $30 million in companies with enterprise values between $50 million and $250 million, operating profits exceeding $7 million, and operating margins above 10 percent. The firm targets sectors such as aerospace, defense, automotive, transportation, consumer retail, general industrial, media, telecommunication, and business services. RLJ Equity Partners collaborates with strategic partners for larger transactions and does not have a minimum size requirement for add-on acquisitions. The firm aims to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing in profitable and growing businesses led by strong management teams.

Jeron Davis

Vice President, Private Equity Investor

Jerron B. Harewood

CFO

Nigel Howard

Partner

Jerry L. Johnson

Partner

Rufus Rivers

Partner

Kelvin Walker

Managing Director

14 past transactions

Ogle School

Acquisition in 2021
Ogle School is a prominent operator of cosmetology schools based in Dallas, Texas, with additional locations throughout Arlington, Hurst, Fort Worth, North Dallas, San Antonio, Denton, and Houston. Established in 1963, the school offers comprehensive cosmetology and esthetics programs tailored for both full-time and part-time students. Ogle School emphasizes student-centered training in a salon-modeled environment, preparing students for successful careers in the beauty industry. The institution provides a range of supportive services to its graduates, including career counseling, assistance with job searches, resume and interview training, and help with housing and transportation needs. Additionally, Ogle School offers financial aid options to eligible individuals, ensuring access to quality education for aspiring beauty professionals.

Growershouse-com

Private Equity Round in 2021
Growers House is a hydroponic supplies and equipment web store. We sell ballasts, lights, LED grow lights, Grow Tents, and everything a garden needs.

Olson Brothers Pro-Vac

Acquisition in 2019
Olson Brothers Pro-Vac, LLC, established in 2002 and headquartered in Puyallup, Washington, is a comprehensive environmental and infrastructure services company operating primarily in the Pacific Northwest states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. The company, doing business as Clean Service Co., specializes in environmental services such as emergency spill response, waste management, and compliance assistance; residential and commercial drain cleaning services including plumbing repair and video pipe inspection; septic pumping services like grease trap cleaning and maintenance; sewer and storm drain cleaning services encompassing line jetting, root cutting, and hydro-excavation; and additional specialty services such as industrial vacuum cleaning and CCTV inspection. Serving both large and small customers across various industries, Olson Brothers Pro-Vac aims to provide essential support for infrastructure, municipal, and environmental markets through its diverse range of services.

Crossfuze

Acquisition in 2018
Crossfuze LLC is a specialized provider of software implementation, integration, and consulting services, focusing primarily on ServiceNow solutions. Established in 2000 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York, the company has expanded its presence globally with locations in major cities across the United States, Ireland, the United Kingdom, the Philippines, Canada, and Australia. Crossfuze offers a comprehensive range of services, including implementation, custom application development, remote administration, and integration, as well as turnkey solutions for various business needs such as incident management, problem resolution, and service catalog management. With a track record of over 1,200 successful projects, Crossfuze is recognized for its customer satisfaction and expertise, positioning itself as a leading partner for organizations looking to achieve digital transformation through ServiceNow.

Heal

Series C in 2018
Heal is a healthcare provider focused on delivering value-based, in-home primary care primarily to seniors on Medicare and select Medicare Advantage plans. The company emphasizes the importance of patient comfort by offering services in the familiar environment of patients' homes. Board-certified doctors and nurse practitioners at Heal dedicate ample time to each patient, fostering strong relationships and ensuring thorough, unrushed care. Heal addresses a wide range of healthcare needs, from preventive services like flu shots and annual physicals to the management of chronic conditions and treatment of common illnesses. Additionally, the company provides telemedicine options and remote health monitoring, facilitating easy access to care when needed. Patients can schedule appointments conveniently through phone support, with availability seven days a week, including weekends and holidays.

Native Maine Produce & Specialty Foods

Acquisition in 2017
Native Maine Produce & Specialty Foods, LLC, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Westbrook, Maine, is the largest independent fresh foodservice distributor in the state. The company serves over 1,500 customers across New England, providing access to a diverse range of local, regional, and specialty food products. With a selection of over 3,000 high-quality produce items and 450 branded products, Native Maine assists its customers in managing food costs while maintaining product quality. The company's extensive offerings cater to the needs of various food service establishments, making it a vital player in the regional food distribution market.

Phase One Consulting Group

Acquisition in 2015
Phase One Consulting Group, Inc. is a consulting firm based in Alexandria, Virginia, established in 1997, that specializes in providing a comprehensive range of IT solutions and consulting services. The company focuses on IT strategy, organizational transformation, business analysis, and cybersecurity, aiming to enhance efficiency and help federal clients achieve their specific missions. Phase One offers a variety of services, including strategic planning, solution design, agile development, infrastructure management, and risk management. Its expertise extends to secure cloud solutions that support federal agencies across diverse sectors, such as finance, healthcare, and homeland security. As a subsidiary of Accenture Federal Services LLC, Phase One is committed to delivering effective and innovative technology solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of its clients.

MarketCast

Acquisition in 2014
MarketCast is a provider of marketing research and data analytics services tailored for the entertainment industry, including studios, entertainment platforms, sports organizations, and lifestyle brands. The company specializes in research-based consulting, offering testing and benchmarking services that aid entertainment marketers and researchers in strategic decision-making. MarketCast's solutions encompass a range of areas, such as advertising, branding, and entertainment content, and are enhanced by a combination of research analytics and big data science. Through its comprehensive suite of services, the company delivers insights that support clients in making informed business decisions and optimizing their marketing strategies.

EnviroVac

Acquisition in 2014
EnviroVac, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Savannah, Georgia, provides a comprehensive range of industrial cleaning and environmental services across the Southeastern United States. The company specializes in hydro-blasting, vacuum services, pneumatic hydro evacuation, and dust remediation, as well as chemical cleaning solutions for various industrial applications, including package boilers and turbines. EnviroVac also offers hazardous waste cleanup and transportation, alongside environmental services such as emergency response and facility decommissioning. In addition, the company provides digital inspection services, including boroscoping and thermal imaging, and nuclear services that encompass technical support, operational assistance, and radiological decontamination. With a strong presence in multiple states, including Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina, EnviroVac serves diverse industries such as pulp and paper, chemical, steel, oil and gas, and power.

Naylor Association Solutions

Acquisition in 2013
Naylor, LLC specializes in providing print and online media, as well as event management solutions tailored for the association sector in North America. The company offers a range of customized marketing communications, including magazines, member directories, online buyers' guides, eNewsletters, and event promotion materials. Naylor delivers comprehensive services designed to enhance the image and bolster non-dues revenue for over 500 associations across 85 industries in the United States and Canada. By focusing on both print and digital media, as well as events, Naylor helps professional and trade associations improve their revenue generation and engage more effectively with their members.

RLJ Thompson Trucking

Acquisition in 2013
RLJ Thompson Trucking is a regional trucking company based in Concord, Virginia, specializing in the transportation of bulk materials and waste. The company serves a diverse clientele, including industrial recyclers, aggregates companies, waste collection and disposal services, agricultural producers, cement manufacturers, and construction firms. RLJ Thompson provides a variety of services, including waste hauling, bulk materials handling, and rental of roll-off and spot trailers. Its operations extend primarily throughout Virginia and northern North Carolina, where it transports a wide range of commodities such as aggregates, scrap metal, non-hazardous waste, salt, and snow. The company is well-positioned to meet the logistical needs of both industrial and municipal customers in its service areas.

LAI International

Acquisition in 2012
LAI International is a prominent contract manufacturer that specializes in producing precision-engineered parts, components, and subassemblies for a variety of industries, including aerospace, defense, medical, and power generation. The company provides a range of fabrication and machining services, such as CNC milling and turning, electric discharge machining, water jet cutting, die cutting, and various welding techniques. Their advanced technology and engineering solutions are essential for creating components used in critical applications like airframes, aircraft engines, defense systems, and medical devices. By focusing on high-quality manufacturing, LAI International serves original equipment manufacturers and plays a vital role in supporting mission-critical projects across multiple sectors.

Media Source

Acquisition in 2011
Media Source,Inc. bringing together some of the most respected brands and best minds in the world of children's, young adult, and adult media to serve the library community. Media Source can help librarian for publications and services to fine tune and streamline your collection development efforts, or are a supplier to the library market in search of an innovative and flexible partner.

Fleischmann’s Vinegar

Acquisition in 2010
Fleischmann's Vinegar is an all-natural specialty ingredients company serving a range of markets and end-use applications, including: food and beverage ingredients, antimicrobials, bio-herbicides and cleaning products across the food, beverage, agricultural, industrial and wholesale markets. The company offers a broad portfolio of products that serve to embed the company as a critical component of its customers' end products. Fleischmann's Vinegar is the world's largest manufacturer and marketer of food-grade industrial vinegar. The company has 112 employees and operates seven manufacturing facilities located in Alabama, California, Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, New York and Washington. The company also utilizes four distribution warehouses located in Oregon, California, Texas and Quebec, Canada.
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