Trimaran Capital Partners is a private equity investment firm founded in 1998 and based in New York, New York. The firm specializes in leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, project financing, and growth capital investments, focusing on middle market companies. Trimaran Capital Partners primarily invests in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, telecommunications, technology, consumer products and services, financial services, and manufacturing. The firm typically makes equity or equity-oriented investments ranging from $25 million to $100 million, often taking a controlling or joint controlling stake in its portfolio companies. Trimaran Capital Partners has a preference for investments in the United States and European developed markets. Additionally, the firm engages in follow-on investments and manages various types of funds, including those focused on private debt and equity securities.
Co-Founder, Managing Partner and Manager of Trimaran Fund II
Mark Dalton
Managing Director
Dean Kehler
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Andrea Kellett
Managing Director and CFO
Paul Kovich
Managing Director
Michael Maselli
Managing Director
9 past transactions
Graphene Frontiers
Series B in 2014
Graphene Frontiers specializes in the production and transfer of chemical vapor deposition (CVD) graphene films, focusing on applications in transparent conductors and ultra-high barrier films for thin, flexible electronics, such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs). The company’s innovative atmospheric pressure growth and transfer methods address significant challenges in production and device longevity, particularly the need for high-performance, cost-effective transparent conductors and compatible barrier films for roll-to-roll manufacturing processes. By enabling device manufacturers to replace multiple layers with a single nanometer-scale thin film, Graphene Frontiers facilitates the cost-effective production of next-generation organic electronics, providing clients with superior technology and enhanced efficiency in graphene manufacturing.
Optimata
Venture Round in 2008
Optimata is a privately held bio-pharmaceutical company focused on streamlining the drug development process. The company employs an innovative solution called Optimata Virtual Patient, which utilizes biomathematics-based predictive software. This technology enhances the navigation of drug development by integrating high-level multi-scale modeling with rational analysis of treatment mechanisms and efficacy. By leveraging data from extensive databases, Optimata aims to improve patient therapy outcomes and facilitate better treatment decisions for malignant diseases. Through its advancements, the company seeks to reduce the time and costs associated with bringing effective therapies to market.
Standard Steel
Acquisition in 2006
Standard Steel, LLC is a manufacturer of forged steel wheels and axles, primarily serving the freight railcar, locomotive, and passenger railcar markets. The company provides a diverse range of products, including wide flange contour wheels for freight cars and narrow flange contour wheels for diesel locomotives, as well as roller bearing freight car axles. Its clientele includes Class I railroads, freight railcar builders, maintenance shops, locomotive builders, and regional transit authorities across North America. Established in 1795 and based in Burnham, Pennsylvania, Standard Steel operates as a subsidiary of Nippon Steel Corporation. The company was formerly known as Freedom Forge Corporation before rebranding in 2002.
El Pollo Loco Holdings
Acquisition in 2005
El Pollo Loco, Inc. is a fast-casual restaurant chain based in Costa Mesa, California, specializing in flame-grilled, citrus-marinated chicken. Founded in 1975, the company operates approximately 480 locations across the United States, primarily in states like California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Utah, and Louisiana. El Pollo Loco is known for its commitment to using freshly prepared ingredients and providing a unique dining atmosphere, which has helped it gain popularity as a local brand, particularly in California. The restaurant chain features drive-thru services and offers a menu with various low-priced options. Poultry represents a significant portion of the company's food costs, and El Pollo Loco manages price risks by sourcing from multiple suppliers and utilizing supply contracts that adapt to market conditions.
Charlie Brown’s
Acquisition in 2005
Charlie Brown’s provide great food, exceptional value and friendly service.
Fortunoff
Venture Round in 2004
Fortunoff was a New York-based retailer of home, jewelry and furniture stores.
Fortunoff
Acquisition in 2004
Fortunoff was a New York-based retailer of home, jewelry and furniture stores.
Norcraft Companies
Acquisition in 2003
Norcraft Companies is a prominent manufacturer in the kitchen and bath cabinetry sector, operating in the United States and Canada. Established in 2013, the company features a diverse portfolio across four divisions. The Mid Continent Cabinetry division provides stock and semi-custom framed cabinetry, with over 200 door styles and approximately 4,800 door and finish combinations, including the Signature Series and Pro Series. The StarMark Cabinetry division offers a wider selection, boasting over 550 door styles and more than 850,000 combinations, along with custom-color options, comprising brands such as StarMark, Fieldstone, and Brookwood. Additionally, Norcraft includes UltraCraft, which focuses on stock and semi-custom cabinetry. By emphasizing quality and variety, Norcraft Companies has positioned itself as a leader in the industry.
CityNet Telecommunications
Series B in 2001
CityNet is a broadband infrastructure company that builds carrier-class last-mile fiber optic networks. The company uses a revolutionary but proven in-sewer deployment method to build its networks in cities across the U.S. and internationally. As a wholesale carrier’s carrier, CityNet provides telecom carriers and network service provider customers with all-optical high-speed connections directly into commercial and residential multi-tenant buildings, thereby Bridging the Last-Mile DivideSM that exists for these carrier customers and, ultimately, end-users of broadband services.
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