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Gridiron Portfolio Company, Leaf Home™, Appoints Rocco Mango as Chief Executive Officer and Rex Tibbens as Executive Chairman of the Board
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 […]
Gridiron Capital Portfolio Company Vertical Supply Group Acquires UK-Based Tacklestore ltd.
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”), […]
Gridiron Capital Partners with Health Monitor Network
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 […]
Gridiron Capital Recognized as a Top Founder-Friendly Investor
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 Capital Expands Its Team with New Talent
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 […]
Gridiron Capital Completes Sale of GSM Outdoors
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 […]
Gridiron Capital Enhances Operating Partner Resources with the Addition of Tom McInerney and Jason Cohen
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 […]
Gridiron Capital Sells Foundation Wellness
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 […]
Gridiron Capital Expands Firm Resources with the Addition of Marcus Meyer
Gridiron Hires New Managing Director, Capital Markets NEW CANAAN, CT, August 20, 2024 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to welcome Marcus Meyer to the firm as Managing Director, Capital Markets. With this hire, Gridiron continues to invest in building out […]
Gridiron Capital Agrees to Sell GSM Outdoors
GSM Exit Highlights Gridiron’s Active Lifestyle and Outdoor Enthusiast Thematic NEW CANAAN, CT, July 23, 2024 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce the signing of a definitive agreement to sell its controlling interest in Good Sportsman Marketing Outdoors (“GSM,” […]