St. Cloud Capital

St. Cloud Capital is a private investment firm based in Los Angeles, California, established in 2001. The firm specializes in providing growth capital to lower middle market companies, managing over $200 million in committed capital. St. Cloud typically invests between $5 million and $15 million per transaction in both private and public companies, targeting those with revenues ranging from $10 million to $100 million across a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, business services, logistics, consumer goods, financial services, and healthcare. The firm seeks to invest in well-managed, undervalued companies that possess successful products, proven technologies, or occupy unique market niches, utilizing a combination of debt and equity securities to support acquisitions, recapitalizations, buyouts, and organic growth.

Chris Collar

Associate

Sheila Emami

Vice President

Robert Lautz

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Jeremy May

Principal

Matthew Smith

Managing Director

28 past transactions

BPSOLUTIONS

Private Equity Round in 2025
BPSOLUTIONS, founded in 2001, specializes in providing information technology platforms and managed services to a diverse range of sectors, including finance, transportation, logistics, retail, healthcare, and government. The company focuses on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of its clients' information facilities, thereby increasing their competitiveness. Through its IT consulting services, BPSOLUTIONS leverages data analytics and artificial intelligence to streamline business processes, assisting small, medium-sized, and large organizations, as well as nonprofit entities, in achieving their operational goals.

Superior Huntingdon Composites

Venture Round in 2024
Superior Huntingdon Composites specializes in the manufacturing of fiberglass and reinforcement products tailored for various industries, including construction, transportation, infrastructure, and marine applications. The company provides a range of solutions, such as glass-reinforced continuous filament matting, conductive roving, surfacing veils, and conformant reinforcements. These materials are designed to enhance durability, strength, and electrical conductivity, making them suitable for a variety of demanding environments.

Atomica

Series C in 2022
Atomica Corporation specializes in the development and manufacturing of Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS), addressing significant challenges across various sectors, including cloud computing, autonomous vehicles, cell therapy, molecular diagnostics, genomics, 5G, and the Internet of Things (IoT). As the largest MEMS foundry in the United States, Atomica operates from a 130,000 square foot facility in Santa Barbara, California, which includes a state-of-the-art cleanroom. The company employs a collaborative approach, partnering with innovative firms to deliver advanced MEMS solutions, ranging from optics and sensors to microfluidic biochips. Atomica's capabilities support diverse applications, such as thermal imaging systems, optical benches, genomic sequencing chips, and cell sorters. The company is ISO 9001 certified and ITAR registered, reflecting its commitment to quality and regulatory compliance.

Sentinel Offender Services

Private Equity Round in 2022
Sentinel Offender Services, LLC specializes in case management and offender management solutions for courts, sheriff departments, probation and parole departments, and various law enforcement agencies across the United States. Founded in 1992 and based in Irvine, California, the company offers a range of innovative solutions, including Voice Patrol for location verification, RF Patrol for electronic monitoring, and VoiceTrak for GPS and voice-based tracking. Additionally, Sentinel provides web-based monitoring software, comprehensive case management tools, and various alcohol monitoring devices such as SCRAMx. The company's services also encompass substance abuse testing, domestic violence monitoring, and tools designed for financial compliance, all aimed at assisting law enforcement and community corrections agencies in making informed decisions through accurate and timely information.

LASH CO

Private Equity Round in 2020
LASH CO is a lash extension company that specializes in cosmetics, personal care, and beauty. The company is based in Houston, Texas.

Morrow Sodali

Private Equity Round in 2020
Morrow Sodali Global LLC is an independent consultancy that specializes in corporate governance, shareholder services, proxy solicitation, and capital markets transactions. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York, the firm provides comprehensive advisory services to corporate boards and management teams regarding shareholder engagement and communication strategies. Its offerings include ownership data research, strategic ownership analysis, pre-meeting data collection, vote solicitation campaigns, and post-meeting evaluations. Morrow Sodali also advises on complex issues such as mergers and acquisitions, hostile takeovers, and corporate governance assessments, while assisting with annual and extraordinary shareholder meetings and contested campaigns. With additional offices in major cities across Europe and partnerships in key global markets, Morrow Sodali operates as a subsidiary of FlexInvest Securities, Inc., positioning itself as a leader in facilitating effective shareholder relations and capital market transactions.

AMP Smart

Private Equity Round in 2020
AMP Smart is a home automation and security company that focuses on delivering advanced technology solutions for residential customers throughout the United States. The company specializes in the installation and maintenance of a variety of products, including medical alert bracelets, outdoor Wi-Fi cameras, smart video doorbells, smart locks, and smoke detectors. In addition to these offerings, AMP Smart provides comprehensive home security, automation, and solar services, all designed to enhance the safety and convenience of its clients' homes and properties. Through its innovative solutions, AMP Smart aims to provide peace of mind to homeowners.

Advanced One Legal

Private Equity Round in 2019
Advanced One Legal is a provider of court reporting, video services, and trial technology.

Orangetheory Fitness

Private Equity Round in 2019
Orangetheory® Fitness (www.orangetheoryfitness.com) is a science-based, one-of-a-kind, group personal training workout broken into intervals of cardiovascular and strength training. Backed by the science of excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC), Orangetheory's heart-rate-monitored workouts are designed to get participants within the target-training zone of 84-to-91 percent of their heart rate, which stimulates metabolism and increases energy. Led by highly skilled coaches, each workout incorporates endurance, strength and power elements through a variety of exercises using treadmills, rowing machines, TRX® suspension training and free weights. The end result is more energy, visible toning and the "Orange Effect" – Orangetheory's afterburn - where participants keep burning calories for up to 36 hours post-workout for an average of 500+ total calories burned. Endorsed by three-time United States Olympian Lolo Jones and Super Bowl Champion Justin Tucker, Orangetheory Fitness recently unveiled its engaging Keep Burning marketing campaign. The company was ranked #415 in Inc. magazine's Inc. 500 ranking of the fastest growing private companies and #255 in Entrepreneur's 2016 Franchise 500® list of the top franchises.

Autura

Venture Round in 2019
Autura specializes in towing management and logistics solutions that enhance communication between towing companies and local law enforcement. The company offers a computerized platform that provides real-time notifications for tow requests, ensuring all parties are informed about the status of towing operations. By leveraging modern technology and effective management practices, Autura streamlines communications, reduces the volume of incoming calls, and automates intelligent dispatching. Additionally, municipal users benefit from comprehensive reporting capabilities that offer insight into various aspects of towing operations, allowing for efficient oversight and management.

JibJab Bros Studios

Private Equity Round in 2019
JibJab creates content and tools that help people be funny in their digital lives. From its flagship JibJab Ecards, Music Videos, and GIFs, to its new JibJab Camera app, the company has been pioneering new forms of digital fun since its founding by two brothers in a Brooklyn garage in 1999. Now based in Los Angeles, California, the studio is home to world-class artists, technologists and business people working hard in pursuit of their mission to make "billions of people happy."

Apple Montessori Schools

Venture Round in 2018
Apple Montessori Schools nurture the “whole child.”

BigRentz

Series A in 2018
BigRentz, Inc. operates an online marketplace for construction and heavy equipment rentals, connecting contractors with a network of over 6,000 suppliers across more than 14,000 locations in the United States. Founded in 2012 and based in Irvine, California, the platform offers a variety of equipment for rent, including boom lifts, scissor lifts, forklifts, earthmoving machinery, and HVAC equipment. BigRentz provides three main services: an on-demand rental marketplace, BigRentz+ for managed vendor consolidation, and SiteStack for comprehensive vendor management. The platform enhances the rental experience through real-time pricing and online booking, while AI-driven analytics optimize logistics and pricing, significantly reducing costs, particularly in hauling. By streamlining equipment procurement, BigRentz supports efficiency and cost control for businesses engaged in construction, maintenance, and industrial projects.

Pipeworks

Venture Round in 2018
Pipeworks is a video game development company based in Eugene, Oregon, founded in 1999 by Dan White. The company specializes in the full development, co-development, and live operations of a diverse range of games, including multiplayer titles and streamer-centric party games. Additionally, Pipeworks creates radical AI-driven simulations and artful action games across various genres. Through its offerings, the company aims to enhance digital entertainment experiences and facilitate social connections among users.

Planet Fitness

Post in 2017
Founded in 1992 in Dover, N.H., Planet Fitness (NYSE: PLNT) is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States by number of members and locations. With more than 1,000 locations in 47 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, and the Dominican Republic, Planet Fitness' mission is to enhance people's lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®. More than 90% of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent business men and women.

Burke Williams

Debt Financing in 2017
Burke Williams Spa operates a chain of day spas that aim to enhance the well-being of their customers through a range of services. These include massage therapy, facials, manicures, pedicures, and various baths, as well as chiropractic and wetroom treatments. Additionally, the spa provides an assortment of skin care products, such as massage oils, hand creams, organic oils, massage lotions, face masks, vitamin serums, and hair care serums. Burke Williams Spa focuses on delivering customized spa services designed to improve the lives of its clients at competitive rates.

Apposite Technologies

Venture Round in 2016
Apposite Technologies, Inc. specializes in network simulation products, providing solutions that focus on wide-area network (WAN) acceleration. The company develops network emulation appliances and software designed for application developers, government and military organizations, as well as telecommunications carriers. Its products, including Linktropy and Netropy, simulate various network conditions such as bandwidth, delay, loss, and congestion. This enables users to test application performance in laboratory settings under diverse real-world scenarios, ensuring robust and reliable network performance. Apposite Technologies is recognized as a leader in enterprise-class network simulation solutions.

Renters Warehouse

Private Equity Round in 2016
Renters Warehouse is a comprehensive marketplace and property management services platform focused on the single-family rental (SFR) market. It caters to both individual homeowners and real estate investors by providing a full-service solution for the investment and ownership of single-family rental properties. The company features a proprietary online marketplace along with dedicated brokerage teams, streamlining the process of managing and investing in SFR properties. By addressing the needs of a diverse clientele, Renters Warehouse plays a significant role in the fragmented SFR market, facilitating easier access and management for property owners and investors alike.

Life Spine

Private Equity Round in 2016
Life Spine is focused on providing innovative solutions to address spinal pathology from the occiput to the sacrum. The company's comprehensive product portfolio that centers around fusion and minimally invasive surgeries is driven by patient and surgeon needs. Life Spine is dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients by increasing procedural efficiency and efficacy through innovative design, uncompromising quality standards and the most technologically advanced manufacturing platforms.

STAT Health

Series A in 2016
STAT Health, founded in 2005 by Dr. Paolo Coppola and Dr. Marc Salzberg, operates walk-in medical centers that cater to both urgent and routine healthcare needs. With a focus on providing timely and cost-effective medical care, STAT Health has grown to include twelve locations and has served over one million patients. The centers are designed to offer immediate access to healthcare in a friendly and comfortable environment, serving as an alternative to traditional hospital emergency rooms and medical clinics. Through its commitment to personalized care, STAT Health continues to meet the needs of the community effectively.

Bravo Sports

Venture Round in 2015
Bravo Sports, headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, California, is a global leader in the recreational and sporting goods markets. With offices, factories and warehouses in the United States, Italy, Thailand and China, the Company’s operations truly span the globe. Since 1965, Bravo Sports has provided the highest quality and most innovative products to sports and outdoor enthusiasts worldwide. With a stable of market-leading brands including Pulse™, Darkstar ™, Tony Hawk™, Birdhouse™, Blind™, Kryptonics™, XGames™, Blacktop 360™, Quik Shade™, Moto Shade™, Airzone™, and Hyper™ to go along with industry-leading licenses with outstanding partners like Nickelodeon, Mattel, Lucasfilm, Disney/Pixar, and Cartoon Network, Bravo Sports consistently seeks to exceed the expectations of its consumers and customers alike. At Bravo Sports, the goal is simple – create the best products for the best value in the world.

BigRentz

Debt Financing in 2015
BigRentz, Inc. operates an online marketplace for construction and heavy equipment rentals, connecting contractors with a network of over 6,000 suppliers across more than 14,000 locations in the United States. Founded in 2012 and based in Irvine, California, the platform offers a variety of equipment for rent, including boom lifts, scissor lifts, forklifts, earthmoving machinery, and HVAC equipment. BigRentz provides three main services: an on-demand rental marketplace, BigRentz+ for managed vendor consolidation, and SiteStack for comprehensive vendor management. The platform enhances the rental experience through real-time pricing and online booking, while AI-driven analytics optimize logistics and pricing, significantly reducing costs, particularly in hauling. By streamlining equipment procurement, BigRentz supports efficiency and cost control for businesses engaged in construction, maintenance, and industrial projects.

Compact Power, Inc.

Venture Round in 2009
Compact Power, Inc. specializes in the rental and management of construction and landscape equipment across the United States and Canada. The company offers a wide range of machinery, including trenchers, mini-excavators, skid steers, aerial equipment, and various landscaping tools. Additionally, it provides equipment life-cycle management services tailored for small business owners as well as large retail and manufacturing companies. Compact Power also sells used equipment and distributes parts, ensuring comprehensive support for its clients. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, Compact Power operates rental centers in multiple locations, serving both short-term and long-term rental needs.

Intuitive

Post in 2003
Intuitive is a developer of robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery techniques and tools. They provide the instrumentation, disposable accessories, and warranty services for the system.
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