Star Seed
Acquisition in 2019
Star Seed, Inc. is a producer and distributor of a diverse range of seed products, primarily serving conservation and agricultural applications. Founded in 1920 and based in Osborne, Kansas, the company offers a variety of seeds including native grasses, wildflowers, food plot mixtures, brassicas, cover crops, and forage options. Additionally, Star Seed provides seeds for lawn grass, hard red winter wheat, sweet corn, alfalfa, clovers, legumes, and grains such as oats, barley, rye, and triticale. The company's focus on both conservation products, aimed at restoration and reclamation efforts, and farm products, which include cleaned and delivered seeds for agricultural crops, positions it as a comprehensive source for seed solutions.
Chairmans Foods
Acquisition in 2017
Chairmans Foods is a manufacturer and custom solutions provider specializing in fresh refrigerated and frozen food products. The company offers a range of services including food manufacturing, co-packing, and white labeling, catering specifically to the needs of food warehouses, grocery stores, restaurants, and retail businesses. Chairmans Foods produces gourmet chicken salads and food kits for prepared meals and side dishes, allowing clients to outsource recipes and enhance their operational capacity and efficiency. Through its tailored offerings, the company supports clients in delivering high-quality food products to their customers.
Virtual Software Systems
Seed Round in 2015
Virtual Software Systems, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, founded in 2014. The company specializes in providing a software platform designed to protect data and applications operating in public, private, and hybrid cloud environments, as well as on bare metal and embedded systems. Virtual Software Systems focuses on enhancing the reliability and security of enterprise applications and data through a unique system-level approach that mitigates vulnerabilities to attacks. The firm's technology aims to improve resilience, reliability, availability, and safety for mission-critical applications, while also offering a logical upgrade path for existing systems. By adapting to various hardware, software, and cybersecurity platforms, Virtual Software Systems creates additional barriers against failures and cyber threats, ultimately enhancing productivity and differentiating products in the market.
Lakeview Farms
Acquisition in 2015
Lakeview Farms, LLC is a producer and distributor of refrigerated food products based in Delphos, Ohio. Founded in 1988, the company specializes in a diverse range of offerings, including dips, desserts, and specialty items. Its product lineup features various dessert options such as puddings, gelatins, and parfaits, along with a selection of dips like vegetable and seafood varieties. Additionally, Lakeview Farms provides specialty products that include sour creams, grits, seafood salad, cocktail sauces, and crema. The company focuses on delivering a wide selection of fresh, convenient, and unique products to meet the needs of its customers and consumers.
Fab-Tech
Acquisition in 2012
Fab-Tech, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Colchester, Vermont, specializing in corrosive fume exhaust systems. Founded in 1987, the company offers a range of products including PermaShield Pipe, a stainless steel duct system coated with a hybrid fluoropolymer for enhanced corrosion resistance. Fab-Tech's product lineup also features airflow control devices, dampers, blast gates, high-pressure pipes, clamp systems, and various fittings and accessories. The company is particularly noted for its innovative solutions tailored for the semiconductor industry, ensuring safe and reliable exhaust systems for both new constructions and facility renovations. With a focus on efficiency, Fab-Tech provides installation and maintenance services, allowing for timely delivery and ease of installation.