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New Canaan, CT, December 13, 2018 — Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”) continues to invest in its capabilities in digital marketing, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to boost its portfolio companies’ capabilities. Gridiron Capital is pleased to announce the addition of John Nives as Operating Partner. Mr. Nives brings additional expertise in Digital, Predictive Analytics, […]

New Canaan, CT, November 29, 2018 — Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), a private investment firm, is pleased to announce Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK), a leading global real estate services firm, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Quality Solutions, Inc. (“QSI” or the “Company”), a leading asset light facilities management provider. The acquisition of […]

New Canaan, CT, November 6, 2018 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”) is pleased to announce an investment in Royal Paper (or the “Company”), a private label consumer packaged goods company providing a broad range of tissue products to blue chip customers both in the At-Home and Away-from-Home markets. Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, Royal Paper […]

NEW CANAAN, CT, August 21, 2018 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”) is pleased to announce Mario R. Masrieh has rejoined the firm as a Vice President after earning his M.B.A. from Columbia Business School. Mr. Masrieh previously worked at Gridiron Capital as an Associate from 2014 to 2016 before pursuing his M.B.A.  Mr. Masrieh has […]

NEW CANAAN, CT, August 2, 2018  – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), a leading private investment company, is pleased to announce that John Warner has joined the firm as Managing Director.  In this role, Mr. Warner will source and evaluate potential investment opportunities, perform due diligence, and participate in the structuring, negotiation, financing, and closing of […]

Miami Lakes, FL & New Canaan, CT, July 18, 2018 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”) has acquired a controlling interest in The Service Companies, Inc. (“The Service Companies”), the nation’s premier provider of managed services, food & beverage staffing, and specialty cleaning services for the hospitality and gaming industries. The Service Companies’ management team will […]

NEW CANAAN, CT, April 30, 2018 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), a private investment firm, is pleased to announce the sale of Motion Recruitment Partners LLC (“MRP” or the “Company”), a leading provider of global recruitment solutions.  Headquartered in Boston, with services spanning 47 countries, Motion Recruitment is a leader in the talent acquisition industry. […]

NEW CANAAN, CT, April 12, 2018 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”) has been selected as the 2018 Best Middle Market Buyout Fund by Private Equity Wire. Gridiron Capital was voted winner of the Best Middle Market Buyout Fund category by the Private Equity Wire readership, in the 2018 Private Equity Wire Global Awards. Thomas A. […]

NEW CANAAN, CT, March 8, 2018 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), a private investment firm, is pleased to announce the sale of Engage2Excel (“E2E”), a leading provider of employee recognition, sales incentives, talent acquisition and consumer loyalty solutions and services. Headquartered in Statesville, North Carolina, E2E’s solutions focus on attracting, retaining, and engaging both employees […]