Skyline Global Partners

Skyline Global Partners LLC is a private equity firm located in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2010. The firm specializes in buyouts and growth equity investments, primarily targeting lower middle market companies in the United States and Canada. Skyline focuses on sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, business services, software, consumer products, food and beverage, and agriculture. The firm typically invests between $10 million and $100 million but is flexible in increasing its investment in companies that demonstrate significant growth potential, particularly those with revenues ranging from $10 million to $100 million and EBITDA between $2 million and $15 million. Skyline Global Partners prefers to acquire either controlling or minority stakes in its portfolio companies, investing from its own capital.

Ross Christianson

Co-Founder and Partner

Christopher Freeburg

Co-Founder and Partner

5 past transactions

Exacto

Venture Round in 2024
Exacto is a private label manufacturer specializing in the production of multi-line chemicals for agricultural, turf, ornamental, and industrial vegetation management. The company provides advanced product solutions designed to empower applicators, growers, and resource managers, fostering operational success and sustainability. Their extensive product range includes basal oils, compatibility agents, defoamers, lake and pond dyes, marking foams, oil-based activators, scent masking agents, soil wetters, surfactants, tank cleaners, and water conditioners. Exacto's focus is on optimizing the interaction between water, soil, and chemicals to promote healthy croplands and vibrant landscapes while minimizing the use of natural resources. Additionally, the company offers customer support through email and phone contact to assist clients in their operational needs.

Growers Edge

Series B in 2023
Growers Edge, established in 2017 and based in Johnston, Iowa, specializes in developing data-driven financial technology solutions for the agricultural industry. The company's core business involves creating customized, risk, and crop management solutions for farmers, agricultural retailers, and agencies. Growers Edge achieves this by offering a software and analytics platform, cash flow lending for inputs and ag technologies, and innovative risk management solutions that leverage crop management plans. By utilizing data science, public and private datasets, and deep learning algorithms, Growers Edge empowers farmers to adopt new technologies, increase profitability, and bridge financial gaps in the agricultural sector.

Soli Organic

Venture Round in 2021
Soli Organic is an indoor farming startup that specializes in providing fresh organic culinary herbs to grocery stores, ensuring a year-round supply for consumers. The company's offerings include a variety of herbs such as basil, rosemary, lime leaves, chives, and arugula, all cultivated as living plants with fresh-cut leaves. Soli Organic focuses on delivering healthy and flavorful products that promote local consumption and enhance culinary experiences. By growing these herbs regionally, the company aims to make fresh organic options accessible to millions, thereby contributing to a more flavorful and sustainable food culture.

Growers Edge

Series B in 2020
Growers Edge, established in 2017 and based in Johnston, Iowa, specializes in developing data-driven financial technology solutions for the agricultural industry. The company's core business involves creating customized, risk, and crop management solutions for farmers, agricultural retailers, and agencies. Growers Edge achieves this by offering a software and analytics platform, cash flow lending for inputs and ag technologies, and innovative risk management solutions that leverage crop management plans. By utilizing data science, public and private datasets, and deep learning algorithms, Growers Edge empowers farmers to adopt new technologies, increase profitability, and bridge financial gaps in the agricultural sector.
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