2025 In Review
At Gridiron, our commitment to partnering with exceptional talent and outstanding companies remains at the core of our mission. This year marked an important milestone as we celebrated Gridiron’s 20th anniversary, a reflection of two decades of partnership, growth, and value creation. Alongside this milestone, we achieved significant momentum by closing new platforms and accretive add-ons, celebrating well-earned promotions, welcoming new team members, and earning recognition for the dedication that has brought us to this point.
2025 By The Numbers
Our success this year would not be possible without the hard work of our portfolio companies, the unwavering support of our Limited Partners, and the dedication of the Gridiron team.
Platform Investments
This year marks an exciting period of growth as we expanded our portfolio through both new investments and strategic acquisitions. Each investment reflects our ongoing focus on partnering with high-quality businesses that feature strong leadership, differentiated market positions, and compelling long-term growth potential.
Greenix
In July 2025, Gridiron invested in Greenix, one of the largest pest control companies in the United States. Greenix and Gridiron’s collaboration harnesses the team’s combined strengths, merging Gridiron’s residential services expertise with Greenix’s strong track record. Gridiron believes this partnership sets the foundation for transformative success driven by a shared growth mindset.
ABC Legal
In August 2025, Gridiron acquired ABC Legal, a leading national provider of service of process and court filing solutions. Gridiron and ABC Legal’s strategic partnership combines ABC Legal’s innovative industry leadership with Gridiron’s sector expertise and resources and aims to drive accelerated growth through effective network models.
Leaf Home
In September 2025, Leaf Home acquired Erie Home, combining two of the foremost leaders in the direct-to-consumer home solutions sector. The combination of these two organizations expands Leaf’s position as the largest DTC residential services and products provider across North America and adds significantly expanded capabilities and offerings for homeowners.
Exit
In September 2025, Gridiron IV realized significant distributions with the exit of Erie Home. This milestone reflects the hard work, growth, and strategic expansion driven by the leadership and employees throughout our partnership. Going forward, the combination of Leaf Home and Erie Home, two businesses with strong industrial logic, similar business models, and like-minded cultures, will enhance the platform’s service capabilities and solidify its market leadership in the home solutions sector.
Gridiron Capital and Stella Point Capital completed the strategic merger of our respective portfolio companies, Travel Nurse Across America (TNAA) and TotalMed. This combination brings together two leading healthcare staffing and MSP platforms with highly complementary capabilities, expertise, and resources. By uniting these teams, the combined organization is well positioned to deliver an expanded and more comprehensive offering for both healthcare professionals and clients, while continuing to build on the strengths that have made each business a trusted partner in the industry.
Add-Ons
A Class Valuation Portfolio Company
A Colibri Group Portfolio Company
A GarageCo Portfolio Company
A GarageCo Portfolio Company
A Class Valuation Portfolio Company
A Vistage Worldwide Portfolio Company
A GarageCo Portfolio Company
Awards and
Recognition
This year’s awards and recognition are a testament to the relentless pursuit of excellence by our team and partners, and we are grateful for the exceptional contributions that have made these achievements possible.
Gridiron has been ranked the #1 Mid-Market Buyout firm on the 2024 HEC Paris–Dow Jones Performance Ranking, marking the fourth consecutive year the firm has been recognized among the top two globally. The distinction reflects consistent performance across multiple fund vintages and our long-standing focus on partnership-driven value creation.
Gridiron has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of its 2025 Founder-Friendly Investors. An honor that highlights firms known for partnering closely with founders and management teams. This marks the fifth time Gridiron has received this recognition, reinforcing our long-standing commitment to supporting founder-led businesses.
BluWave named Gridiron as a 2025 Top Private Equity Innovator, recognizing firms that lead the industry in proactive due diligence, transformative value creation, and modern private equity operations. Selected among the top 2% of firms evaluated, the award reflects our long-standing commitment to innovation, integrity, and building lasting partnerships.
Gridiron has been named one of the Top 50 Private Equity Firms for Executives by PrivateEquityCXO and Falcon Partners. This recognition underscores our commitment to aligned governance, strong executive partnerships, and supporting management teams as a core driver of long-term value creation.
Team
Highlights
“As we reflect on 20 years in business, we want to honor the people behind the progress: the Gridiron team. Each and every member of our team shows up daily with integrity, drive, and care. That’s what makes the difference. We’re proud of what we’ve built together and even more excited about what’s ahead.”
– Kevin Jackson, Managing Partner
New Team Members
Promotions
“Our team is our greatest asset, and we place immense value on fostering internal growth. We strive to prioritize the development of our team members, knowing that a culture of continuous learning not only elevates individual performance but also strengthens the success of the entire Gridiron team.”
– Tom Burger, Co-Founder and Managing Partner
20 Years
of Gridiron
Looking
Forward
As we look forward to 2026, we are excited to continue building on the strong foundation built this past year. Our focus remains on fostering innovation, driving growth, creating value across our investments, and Winning Together. With a strategic vision, a commitment to excellence, and a readiness to roll up our sleeves, we’re prepared to embrace the opportunities and challenges of the year ahead.
