Thesis Capital Partners
Debt Financing in 2025
Thesis Capital Partners is a Houston-based private equity firm established in 2017. The firm focuses on investing in self-funded acquisition entrepreneurs and provides training and support to emerging self-funded searchers. Thesis Capital aims to cultivate long-term investments primarily in family-owned businesses, ensuring alignment with their investment criteria. By marrying capital provision with operational expertise, the firm fosters sustainable growth in its portfolio companies.
Birkel Electric
Acquisition in 2024
Birkel Electric, based in St. Louis, specializes in comprehensive electrical contracting services for commercial, industrial, and manufacturing clients. The company offers a wide range of services, including engineering and design, electrical construction, critical facilities management, maintenance, advanced systems and technologies, and renewable energy solutions such as electric vehicles and solar power.
JOOR
Venture Round in 2023
JOOR operates a digital wholesale platform that connects fashion brands and retailers worldwide. The system replaces manual ordering with automated B2B order management, payment processing, and virtual showrooms, enabling faster transactions and reduced errors. It supplies data analytics to help users track performance, cut costs, and enhance customer experience. Through a curated network of global partners, the platform supports brands and buyers in building strategic relationships and scaling operations across markets.
Pool Service Partners
Venture Round in 2023
Pool Service Partners is a financial aggregator focused on acquiring pool service, repair, and maintenance companies, primarily in the Northeast United States. The company provides acquired businesses with financial support, marketing expertise, and technological innovations, all while maintaining their original brand identities and customer relationships. This approach aims to help these companies reach their full potential through strategic guidance and enhanced operational capabilities.
Rohrer Aesthetics
Private Equity Round in 2022
Rohrer Aesthetics is a manufacturer of medical devices designed for the aesthetic sector, catering to physician practices and medical spas throughout the United States. The company specializes in creating versatile, portable, and affordable energy-based aesthetic systems that integrate multiple gold standard wavelengths and modalities into single platforms. By providing innovative solutions, Rohrer Aesthetics aims to meet the diverse needs of aesthetic practices, enhancing their ability to deliver effective treatments.
Playa Bowls
Private Equity Round in 2021
Playa Bowls is a chain of acai shops focused on providing healthy superfruit bowls and related products to communities. The company offers a diverse menu that includes acai bowls, pitaya bowls, chia pudding bowls, smoothies, juices, oatmeal, soup, and coffee. Playa Bowls emphasizes sustainability by using plant-based utensils and implementing recycling solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce waste. Additionally, the materials utilized in their stores are primarily sourced from reclaimed or refurbished resources, reflecting the company's commitment to environmental responsibility.
Catalogue
Private Equity Round in 2021
Catalogue operates a network of brands aimed at enhancing consumer experiences across daily life. The portfolio includes restaurants, bookstores, and cafes, all designed to deliver exceptional everyday experiences for customers through cohesive concepts and a focus on engaging, lasting impressions.
Wastebuilt Environmental Solutions
Private Equity Round in 2021
Wastebuilt Environmental Solutions, based in Bolingbrook, Illinois, specializes in providing OEM and aftermarket parts, equipment, and repair services for the waste handling industry. The company caters to refuse industry operators and fleet managers across the United States, operating 11 locations in states including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, and Wisconsin. Wastebuilt offers a comprehensive range of products, including replacement cylinders, hydraulic systems, hoses, fittings, and filters, positioning itself as a one-stop shop for all waste-handling equipment parts needs.
The Escape Game
Private Equity Round in 2020
The Escape Game, LLC specializes in designing and operating immersive escape games. The company creates interactive entertainment experiences that blend storytelling, puzzle-solving, and teamwork, set within intricately designed multi-room environments. Customers, ranging from individuals and groups to corporate clients, are tasked with solving progressive puzzles that demand awareness, logic, physical tasks, and teamwork to achieve a mission, fostering a sense of camaraderie and shared accomplishment. With locations across multiple states, the company was established in 2014 and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
Team Waste
Private Equity Round in 2018
Team Waste USA is a provider of comprehensive waste management solutions, catering primarily to business clients and municipalities. They offer services such as roll-off dumpster rentals for construction waste, front-load dumpsters for regular trash collection, and commercial trash compactors. Their offerings extend to non-hazardous recycling services, including paper, glass, metal, and food waste. Additionally, they provide education on waste management and recycling practices for communities and individuals.
Convene LLC is a company that specializes in designing and servicing workspaces, meeting areas, and event venues. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, it operates a network of co-working office spaces that cater to businesses and organizations. Convene offers a comprehensive suite of services, including conference rooms, event spaces, and dining options, supported by advanced technology for in-house production. The company combines elements of design, technology, and hospitality to create inspiring environments for collaboration and productivity. By providing end-to-end conference and collaboration services, Convene enables startups and established businesses to access well-equipped co-working spaces seamlessly.