Trimaran Capital Partners

Trimaran Capital Partners, established in 1998, is a New York-based private equity firm. It specializes in middle market investments, focusing on leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth financing. The firm targets controlling or majority stakes in companies across various sectors, including utilities, telecom, technology, financial services, and consumer goods, primarily in the United States and Europe. Trimaran typically invests between $25 million and $100 million per transaction.

Jay Bloom JD

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 development of graphene-based technologies, focusing on the roll-to-roll manufacturing of chemical vapor deposition (CVD) graphene films. The company’s innovative atmospheric pressure growth and novel transfer methods address critical challenges in the production of transparent conductors and ultra-high barrier films, essential for thin, flexible electronics such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic photovoltaic (OPV) devices. By enabling the replacement of multiple conductive and encapsulating layers with a single nanometer-scale thin film, Graphene Frontiers facilitates cost-effective manufacturing processes for next-generation organic electronics. Their proprietary technology not only enhances production efficiency but also improves the quality and performance of graphene materials at a commercial scale, providing clients with advanced solutions tailored to their needs.

Optimata

Venture Round in 2008
Optimata is a privately held bio-pharmaceutical company focused on expediting the drug development process, which is often lengthy and expensive. The company has developed Optimata Virtual Patient, an advanced predictive software based on biomathematics. This innovative solution enhances the navigation of drug development by employing high-level multi-scale modeling that integrates a rational analysis of treatment mechanisms and efficacy. By utilizing information from extensive databases, Optimata aims to improve patient therapy outcomes, enabling healthcare providers to make informed treatment decisions in the management of malignant diseases.

Standard Steel

Acquisition in 2006
Standard Steel, LLC is a manufacturer of forged steel wheels and axles, specializing in products for freight railcars, locomotives, and passenger railcars. The company provides a diverse range of offerings, including wide and narrow flange contour wheels tailored for freight cars and diesel locomotives, as well as roller bearing freight car axles. Standard Steel serves a variety of clients in North America, including Class I railroads, freight railcar builders, maintenance shops, locomotive builders, and regional transit authorities. Founded in 1795 and based in Burnham, Pennsylvania, the company was formerly known as Freedom Forge Corporation until its name change in 2002. Standard Steel operates as a subsidiary of Nippon Steel Corporation.

El Pollo Loco Holdings

Acquisition in 2005
El Pollo Loco, Inc. is a prominent quick-service restaurant company headquartered in Costa Mesa, California. Founded in 1975, it specializes in the development, franchising, licensing, and operation of restaurants primarily in the United States. As of early 2019, El Pollo Loco operated around 480 locations, both company-owned and franchised, across states such as Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, Utah, and Louisiana. The chain is renowned for its flame-grilled, citrus-marinated chicken, complemented by fresh ingredients and a welcoming dining atmosphere, making it a local favorite in many communities. The company emphasizes its commitment to quality and authenticity, ensuring that its menu reflects fresh, prepared food. In its operations, El Pollo Loco effectively manages commodity price risks, particularly in poultry, which constitutes a significant portion of its food costs, by utilizing multiple suppliers and varying supply contracts.

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 industry, specializing in high-quality cabinetry for both residential and commercial markets in the United States and Canada. Incorporated in 2013, the company operates through four distinct divisions. The Mid Continent Cabinetry division provides a wide selection of stock and semi-custom framed cabinetry, featuring over 200 door styles and approximately 4,800 combinations of doors and finishes, with offerings such as the Signature Series and Pro Series. The StarMark Cabinetry division boasts more than 550 door styles and over 850,000 combinations, including customizable color options, with its product lines encompassing StarMark, Fieldstone, and Brookwood. Additionally, UltraCraft focuses on producing stock and semi-custom cabinetry. With its diverse portfolio, Norcraft Companies is recognized for its commitment to quality and innovation in cabinetry solutions.

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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