Author: Brittany Gach

Promotions Reflect Gridiron’s Continued Growth and Strong Culture NEW CANAAN, CT, January 27, 2025 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital” or “Gridiron”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is excited to announce the several well-deserved promotions by strong team performers including: Ryan Gardner and Aaron Stoppelmann to Principal, Nate […]

Getting Better Every Day: Investment in New Companies, Exited Platform Companies, Returned Investor Capital, and Enhanced Team Capabilities NEW CANAAN, CT, February 4, 2025 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital” or “Gridiron”), had a successful 2024 and continued to invest in our team and our capabilities to be even better in 2025 and beyond. This […]

Leaf Home Elevates Interim CEO & Appoints Industry Veteran to Execute Next Phase of Growth NEW CANAAN, December 3, 2024 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm dedicated to partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, Leaf Home™, a leading technology-enabled direct-to-consumer provider of home […]

Acquisition Will Further VSG’s Leadership in the At-Height Safety and Adjacent Industrial End Markets NEW CANAAN, CT, November 4, 2024 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital” or “Gridiron”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is proud to announce that its portfolio Company Vertical Supply Group (“VSG” or the “Company”), […]

Investment Underscores Strong Conviction in Business Services Within Outsourced Pharmaceutical Services Thematic Area of ExpertiseTM  NEW CANAAN, CT, October 31, 2024 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital” or “Gridiron”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, announces an investment in Health Monitor Network (“Health Monitor” or the “Company”). Health Monitor […]

Inc. Magazine names Gridiron Capital to its 2024 list of Founder-Friendly Investors NEW CANAAN, CT, October 29, 2024 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, today announced it has been named to Inc. Magazine’s 2024 List of Founder-Friendly Investors. Inc. recognizes investors that believe in backing […]

Gridiron Focuses on New Hires to Support Firm Growth NEW CANAAN, CT, October 24, 2024 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce the following Investment and Accounting & Finance team additions: Caroline Sizer as Vice President of Portfolio Analytics, Paul […]

GSM Exit Showcases Value-Added Partnership Within Consumer Products & Services Sector NEW CANAAN, CT, October 1, 2024 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that the sale of Good Sportsman Marketing Outdoors (“GSM,” “GSM Outdoors,” or the “Company”) to Platinum […]

McInerney’s and Cohen’s Experiences Implementing Key Growth Initiatives Will Offer Significant Value to Gridiron’s Portfolio Partnerships NEW CANAAN, CT, September 12, 2024 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that Tom McInerney and Jason Cohen have joined the team as […]

Foundation Wellness Exit Highlights Gridiron’s Healthy Living Thematic Area of Expertise  NEW CANAAN, CT, September 4, 2024 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce the sale of Foundation Wellness (the “Company”) to Bansk Group. Headquartered in Wadsworth, Ohio, Foundation Wellness […]