Tecum Capital

Tecum Capital is a private equity firm based in Wexford/Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founded in 2006. It specializes in the lower middle market, providing equity and subordinated debt (mezzanine) to U.S. companies, with options for majority or minority positions and for acquisition financing, recapitalizations, and growth capital. The firm targets sectors including business services, capital equipment, consumer-oriented products, food and beverage, healthcare services, industrial and precision manufacturing, transportation and logistics, and value-added distribution. Typical investments range from 3 to 20 million in equity or mezzanine per deal, in companies with enterprise value of about 10 to 50 million, revenue 8 to 100 million, and EBITDA 2 to 15 million (EBITDA margins over 10%). It pursues strategic add-ons, management buyouts, and leveraged buyouts, with investment horizons of up to seven years. Geographically, it focuses on the United States, notably the Midwest and Pennsylvania, including Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia, and Mississippi.

David Bonvenuto

Director

David Bonvenuto

Director

Zac Forsyth

Associate

Ian Frazier

Vice President

Stephen Gurgovits Jr.

Co-Founder, Managing Partner and Investment Committee. Member

Matthew Harnett

Co-Founding Partner

Carter Henderson

Associate

Carter Henderson

Associate

Dominic Noel

Associate

Paul J. Oris

Vice President

Husnain Safdar

Senior Vice President

Leslie Skolnekovich

CFO

Tyson Smith

Co-Founder, Partner and Investment Committee Member

Justin Uhlenbrock

Senior Analyst

Justin Uhlenbrock

Associate

Ian Frazier

Senior Vice President

19 past transactions

Marcy Laboratories

Private Equity Round in 2025
Marcy Laboratories is a fragrance manufacturing company specializing in contract services. It offers blending, filling, packaging, and component sourcing for fragrance brands and specialty retailers.

Kadon Precision Machining

Private Equity Round in 2024
Kadon Precision Machining is a reliable contract manufacturer, specializing in precision machining for diverse industries such as aerospace, agriculture, and automotive. They offer a range of services including Swiss machining, multi-axis machining, CNC machining, and specialized manufacturing systems. The company is committed to delivering high-quality parts on time and within budget, supporting clients from initial concept to final product. Additionally, they provide manufacturing consolidation services to enhance clients' profitability and operational efficiency.

Shake Smart

Venture Round in 2024
Shake Smart is a company that operates food and beverage establishments primarily on university campuses, specializing in smoothies, juices, shakes, bowls, cold brew, and oatmeal. Committed to promoting healthier lifestyles, Shake Smart provides nutrition products and information to educate consumers about their dietary choices. The company enhances customer service through the use of technology, including mobile ordering options. In addition to serving customers directly, Shake Smart also offers licensing opportunities, catering services, and job opportunities, thereby contributing to the wellness and nutrition landscape on campuses.

CM Industries

Private Equity Round in 2024
CM Industries is a manufacturer specializing in welding products. Their portfolio includes MIG welding guns, robotic welding torches, and related accessories such as smoke extractors, fume extractor guns, and replacement parts. They cater to diverse industries including transportation, oil and gas, construction, agriculture, and general fabrication, providing cost-effective solutions to meet clients' welding needs.

Milestone Partners

Debt Financing in 2023
Founded in 1995, Milestone Partners is a private equity firm based in Radnor, Pennsylvania. It specializes in recapitalization and buyouts of lower middle market businesses across various sectors, including financial services, manufacturing, technology, consumer products, and healthcare.

Milestone Partners

Private Equity Round in 2023
Founded in 1995, Milestone Partners is a private equity firm based in Radnor, Pennsylvania. It specializes in recapitalization and buyouts of lower middle market businesses across various sectors, including financial services, manufacturing, technology, consumer products, and healthcare.

Hainesport Transportation Group

Private Equity Round in 2023
Hainesport Transportation Group is a vertically integrated waste logistics company specializing in cradle-to-grave disposal solutions for construction and demolition waste. It offers roll-off trucking, collection services, transfer stations, short rail services, and rail-served landfills to manage waste efficiently.

The Lewis Group

Private Equity Round in 2023
The Lewis Group is a diversified business-to-business company offering comprehensive environmental services. It specializes in emergency response, industrial maintenance, site remediation, waste management, and disposal services, enabling clients to access tailored environmental solutions.

Pittsburgh Brewing

Acquisition in 2023
Pittsburgh Brewing Company, founded in 1844 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a producer and distributor of a variety of beers, including flavored options such as mango. Formerly known as Frauenheim and Vilsack Company, it adopted its current name in February 1889. The company specializes in brewing high-quality beer and lagers under various brand names, catering to customers through wholesalers throughout the United States. In addition to its beverage offerings, Pittsburgh Brewing Company also sells branded merchandise, including clothing and accessories, online. As of January 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of Red Eye “61” LLC.

Gautier Steel

Private Equity Round in 2023
Founded in 1998, Gautier Steel specializes in producing hot rolled carbon and alloy flats, squares, and special sections. Serving diverse industries such as construction and manufacturing, the company operates three bar mills and offers metallurgical testing, straightening capabilities, and custom packaging options.

Arrow Waste

Venture Round in 2022
Arrow Waste is a company specializing in the provision of dumpster rental services. It caters to a diverse range of clients, including residents, general contractors, roofers, and construction companies. Arrow Waste offers roll-off container waste hauling services, providing both residential and commercial dumpster units for rent.

TopDown

Private Equity Round in 2022
TopDown is a manufacturer and designer of aftermarket products for the automotive industry, specializing in a range of offerings that includes ready-to-install interior kits, convertible tops, boot covers, leather hides, carpeting, headliners, and various accessories. The company is dedicated to delivering high-quality product designs and excellent service levels, ensuring that clients receive tailor-made solutions that meet their specific needs. By combining competitive pricing with a commitment to quality, TopDown aims to support the diverse requirements of the automotive sector.

Prodose

Private Equity Round in 2021
Spirit Pharmaceuticals, founded in 2003 and based in Ronkonkoma, New York, specializes in the development, manufacture, and distribution of over-the-counter (OTC) products across various dosage forms. The company focuses on private label pharmaceutical products designed to meet the needs of both consumers and businesses. Its extensive product range includes hand sanitizers and a variety of tablets aimed at addressing pain relief, digestive issues, allergies, and cold and flu symptoms. By providing reliable OTC solutions, Spirit Pharmaceuticals supports clients in the healthcare industry.

F&S Tool

Private Equity Round in 2020
F&S Tool, Inc. is a manufacturer and designer of high-output precision tooling, primarily serving the medical and packaging markets. Founded in 1983 and based in Erie, Pennsylvania, the company specializes in hot runner injection molding applications, offering services such as part design, mold design, and virtual molding simulation analysis for cycle optimization. F&S Tool is known for producing efficient injection and compression molds that are capable of high-cavity applications, targeting production volumes of 2-6 million cycles per year. Additionally, the company offers production intent prototype molds, cavity stack construction, and integration of molding cells, including certification for post-molding automation. Their expertise extends to the production of cube and stack molds for pharmaceutical poptop containers, ensuring that clients achieve optimal performance from their molding processes.

Midwest Equipment Sales

Private Equity Round in 2020
Midwest Equipment Sales, LLC is a distributor based in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in compact equipment parts, accessories, and outdoor power equipment. Founded in 2007, the company offers a wide range of products, including rubber tracks for compact track loaders, mini excavators, and pavers, as well as various tires for skid steers, backhoes, telehandlers, and wheel loaders. Additionally, Midwest Equipment Sales provides undercarriage parts, such as sprockets, idlers, and rollers for mini excavators and track loaders. The company also supplies air filtration products, filters, replacement parts, and portable power generators with accessories. Midwest Equipment Sales serves construction equipment manufacturers through dealer networks and online platforms, ensuring a comprehensive reach in the industry.

Converged Security Solutions

Private Equity Round in 2018
Founded in 2018 through a merger of Evolver and eVigilant, Converged Security Solutions specializes in comprehensive managed security services. The company addresses modern cyber and physical security challenges for federal, state, local, and commercial clients, offering integrated solutions that include on-premise risk quantification and physical security systems.

White’s Holdings

Private Equity Round in 2015
White’s Holdings, LLC is comprised of White’s Equipment Rental, Crossfire Production Services, and White’s Welding. All three units are commonly owned and operated. White’s Equipment Rental and Crossfire Production Services rent drilling equipment and provide related services in the Marcellus and Utica shales. White’s Welding provides oilfield welding services in oil producing regions across the U.S.

Innovative Concepts In Entertainment

Acquisition in 2008
Innovative Concepts in Entertainment is an entertainment company specializing in the manufacture of coin-operated amusement sports and skill redemption games. The company caters to a diverse clientele that includes family entertainment centers, amusement parks, arcades, bars, and restaurants. By leveraging a distributor network, Innovative Concepts in Entertainment effectively delivers its products to various venues, enhancing the recreational experience for patrons and contributing to the entertainment industry's growth.
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