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Gridiron Capital Portfolio Company Leaf Home Appoints Jon Bostock Chief Executive Officer
A leader with a strong track record of success at hypergrowth companies, Bostock has served as Leaf Home CEO on an interim basis since August 2022 NEW CANAAN, CT, MARCH 21, 2023 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, today announced that its portfolio […]
Gridiron Capital Portfolio Company Erie Home Appoints Jenilee Common as Chief Executive Officer
Common’s Proven P&L Leadership and Roofing Expertise Will Amplify Erie’s Continued Momentum New Canaan, CT, March 14, 2023 – Gridiron Capital portfolio company Erie Home, a leading direct-to-consumer home solutions platform focused on providing residential re-roofing solutions in North America, today announced that it has appointed Jenilee Common as Chief Executive Officer. Erie Home’s Founder […]
Gridiron Capital Partners with Legacy Service Partners
Investment Positions Company for Accelerated Growth and Expansion in Highly Fragmented Residential Services Market NEW CANAAN, CT, January 18, 2023 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, today announced a growth investment in Legacy Service Partners, LLC (“Legacy” or the “Company”), a leading provider […]
Gridiron Capital Completes Partnership with Esquire Deposition Solutions
Partnership Positions Company for Continued Geographic and Service Line Expansion NEW CANAAN, CT, January 5, 2023 – 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 Esquire Deposition Solutions (“Esquire” or the “Company”), a leading national provider of […]
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 […]
The Bob Woodruff Foundation and Gridiron Capital Partner to Support Service Members, Veterans, and their Families
Gridiron invests in Stand Up for Heroes event and Veterans on Wall Street initiative NEW CANAAN, CT, October 18, 2022—The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) is proud to announce Gridiron Capital’s investment in BWF’s 16th annual Stand Up for Heroes (SUFH) event and the Veterans On Wall Street (VOWS) initiative. Gridiron’s partnership and financial support of […]
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 […]