Category: Gridiron
Gridiron Capital-Backed Vertical Supply Group Enters the U.K. Market Through Two Strategic Partnerships
Arborist Equipment Suppliers, Honey Brothers and TreeKit, are now under the VSG umbrella NEW CANAAN, CT, October 25, 2022 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce one of its portfolio companies, Vertical Supply Group (“VSG”), recently acquired two respected U.K. arborist […]
Gridiron Grows Associate Team with Alumni and New Talent
NEW CANAAN, CT, October 11, 2022 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to welcome Ryan Gardner back to the firm as a Senior Associate. In addition, Gridiron adds to its team Eric Albright and Virginia “Jinx” Charman. Mr. Gardner was previously an […]
Gridiron Capital Promotes Hank Barrett & Kirk Wawrzyniak to Senior Associate
NEW CANAAN, CT, September 27, 2022 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that Hank Barrett and Kirk Wawrzyniak have been promoted to Senior Associate. Mr. Barrett originally joined Gridiron Capital in 2019 as an Associate. He focuses on new […]
Gridiron Capital Partners with M&D Distributors
Investment Positions Company for Accelerated Growth and Expansion in Highly Fragmented Diesel Engine Aftermarket Parts Industry NEW CANAAN, CT, September 1, 2022 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, today announced an investment in Magneto & Diesel Holdings, LLC (“M&D” or the “Company”), a […]
Gridiron Capital Announces Class Valuation’s Acquisition of Appraisal Tek (ATek)
NEW CANAAN, CT, August 9, 2022 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that one of its portfolio companies, Class Valuation, recently acquired Appraisal Tek (ATek), a leading nationwide appraisal management company with an extensive footprint in the Western region […]
Gridiron Capital Completes Investment in Vistage Worldwide, Inc.
Partnership Positions Company for Accelerated Growth and Expansion Worldwide NEW CANAAN, CT, July 14, 2022 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, today announced that it has completed its investment in Vistage Worldwide, Inc. (“Vistage” or “the Company”), the world’s largest CEO coaching and […]
Gridiron Capital Expands its Team of Operating Partners With the Addition of Barry Dark
NEW CANAAN, CT, June 28, 2022 – Gridiron Capital, LLC, an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that Barry Dark has joined the team as an Operating Partner and CEO in Residence. As Gridiron’s newest Operating Partner, Barry’s extensive experience with tech-enabled business services companies will […]
Vistage Partners with Gridiron Capital to Accelerate Growth and Expansion Worldwide
Peer advisory firm seeks to build upon 65 years of helping CEOs make better decisions SAN DIEGO & NEW CANAAN, Conn. – June 8, 2022 – Vistage Worldwide, Inc. (“Vistage” or “the Company”), the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize businesses (SMB), today announced that its management team […]
Gridiron Capital Continues to Build Digital Acceleration Capabilities and Direct to Consumer Expertise
NEW CANAAN, CT, May 24, 2022 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, continues building capabilities with the addition of Daria Lupinacci as an Operating Partner focused on Digital Acceleration. Gridiron Capital continues to invest in its Direct to Consumer (“DTC”) capabilities in technology, […]
Gridiron Capital Invests in Vertical Supply Group
Partnership Positions Company for Continued Growth and Leadership in the Fall Protection and Protective Equipment Sector NEW CANAAN, CT, April 12, 2022 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, today announced an investment in Vertical Supply Group (“VSG” or the “Company”), a trusted supplier […]