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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 Celebrates the Contributions of Women Leaders
NEW CANAAN, CT, June 16, 2020 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), a leading investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to honor the contributions of women who embody Gridiron’s culture of Winning TogetherTM. For six consecutive weeks, across multiple social media platforms, Gridiron has highlighted and celebrated women leaders […]
Gridiron Capital Continues to Build Operational Expertise
NEW CANAAN, CT, May 5, 2020 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), a leading investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, continues building operational capabilities and has hired Tracy Streckenbach as an Operating Partner. As Gridiron’s newest Operating Partner, Ms. Streckenbach will be a resource to Gridiron Portfolio Company teams and to […]
Sustainability Leader, Royal Paper, Boosts Capacity with Additional Investment
NEW CANAAN, CT, April 30, 2020 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), a leading investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that Royal Paper has invested in a new Gambini-supplied Flex 700 Swing rewinder line. The Flex 700 will soon be installed and running at Royal Paper’s Arizona-based […]
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’s Kallie Hapgood named to 2020 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A
The interview below is written by Mary Kathleen Flynn, Editor-in-Chief, Mergers & Acquisitions How are you advancing the state of women? In 2019, Gridiron increased the number of female employees by 50 percent and promoted 30 percent of females already at the firm. We have also established a Women’s Initiative to encourage female entrepreneurs and […]
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 Announces New Team Member
NEW CANAAN, CT, November 21, 2019 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), a leading investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that Nick Weido has joined the firm as senior associate. In this role, Mr. Weido will focus on new investment opportunities, due diligence, and value creation […]