A Message of Unity and Respect

Dear Gridiron Employees and Extended Team, Gridiron Capital renounces racism, hate, and prejudice in any form. We are saddened by the recent events of racism and loss of human life – they cannot be tolerated. Racism and inequality, an absence of respect for one another, and the denial of justice are all centuries old and […]
Gridiron Capital Completes Sale of Dent Wizard to Dealer Tire

New Canaan, CT, February 6, 2020 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron”), a leading investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce the completion of the previously announced sale of Dent Wizard (the “Company”), the largest national provider of automotive reconditioning services and vehicle protection products, to Dealer Tire, […]
Gridiron Capital Expands Business Development Capabilities

NEW CANAAN, CT, December, 3, 2019 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), a leading investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce it has promoted Sean Kelley to Managing Director, Business Development and added and promoted Ty Black to Associate as part of the Business Development Team. Mr. […]
Gridiron Partners with Housatonic Habitat for Humanity to Build Homes for Veterans

DANBURY, CT, November 11, 2019 – Gridiron Capital is partnering with Housatonic Habitat for Humanity, the local housing nonprofit, to build homes for Veterans and their families. According to Housatonic Habitat for Humanity’s Executive Director Fran Normann, “We are pleased to announce a new collaboration with Gridiron Capital of New Canaan who will act as the […]
Gridiron Capital Continues to Build on Information and Process Technology, Digital, Data and AI Capabilities

NEW CANAAN, CT, November 7, 2019 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), a leading investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that Jeff Steinhorn has joined the firm’s team as an Operating Partner. Gridiron Capital continues to invest in its capabilities in information and process technology, digital […]
Gridiron Capital Named A Top Private Equity Firm For Entrepreneurs

Gridiron Capital, LLC is pleased to announce that the firm has been named to Inc.’s inaugural list of top founder-friendly private equity firms. Tom Burger, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Gridiron, commented, “We are honored by Inc. Magazine’s recognition. Gridiron is a different kind of investment firm. As former founders, members of our own family […]
Gridiron Capital Partners With Colibri Group

New Canaan, CT, May 2, 2019 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”) is pleased to announce an investment in Colibri Group (“Colibri” or the “Company”), a leading national provider of online learning solutions for licensed professionals operating in regulated end markets. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Colibri Group operates a family of brands dedicated to […]
Gridiron Capital Announces Partnership with Jacent Strategic Merchandising

New Canaan, CT, April 25, 2019 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”) is pleased to announce an investment in Jacent Strategic Merchandising (“Jacent” or the “Company”), the leading supplier and service provider of impulse merchandising solutions to the grocery, mass, drug and e-commerce retail channels. Headquartered in Huntington Valley, PA, Jacent was formed in 2016 […]
Gridiron Capital Partners With Remington Products Company

New Canaan, CT, April 22, 2019 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”) is pleased to announce an investment in Remington Products Company (“Remington Products” or the “Company”). Remington Products is a leading specialty designer and manufacturer of branded and private label orthotic solutions, including foot beds/insoles, foot care products, orthopedic braces, sports supports and safety/ergonomic products. […]
Gridiron Capital Completes Sale of QSI Facilities

New Canaan, CT, January 3, 2019 — Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), a private investment firm, is pleased to announce the completion of the previously announced sale of Quality Solutions, Inc. (“QSI” or the “Company”), a leading asset light facilities management provider, to Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK), a leading global real estate services firm. The […]