Gridiron Capital

Gridiron Capital, LLC, established in 2004 and headquartered in New Canaan, Connecticut, is a private equity firm specializing in middle market investments. It focuses on growth capital, buyouts, corporate divestitures, and industry consolidation, with a preference for family-owned companies and niche manufacturing, business services, and specialty consumer product businesses. Gridiron Capital typically invests in companies with enterprise values between $75 million and $575 million, and operating incomes between $5 million and $30 million, seeking majority and controlling stakes. The firm's investment focus is primarily in the United States and Canada, with a secondary focus on Europe and Asia.