Norwest Equity Partners (NEP)

Since 1961, Norwest Equity Partners (NEP) creates opportunities, jobs, and value by investing in and building industry leading companies. Our respectful, collaborative approach sets us apart from other capital sources. We invest nationally from offices in Minneapolis and West Palm Beach with a focus on middle-market companies across of variety of sectors including business and consumer services, consumer products, and industrials.

Brian Allingham

Partner and COO

Tony Armand

Partner

Adam Eveloff

Managing Director

Mike Gerend

Operating Partner

Tim Kuehl

Partner

Sundip Murthy

Partner

Todd Solow

Partner

Jason Sondell

Principal

Jason Tanker

Principal

Mark Thom

Operating Partner

116 past transactions

MDC Interior Solutions

Acquisition in 2024
MDC Interior Solutions, LLC specializes in supplying commercial wall designs and coatings, offering a diverse range of products that enhance interior spaces. The company provides decorative wall coverings, wall protection, architectural panels, digital imaging solutions, acoustic treatments, and specialty paints. Its product lineup includes vinyl, textiles, decorative panels, and digitally printed surfaces, catering to various sectors such as hospitality, healthcare, education, government, and retail. MDC Interior Solutions operates from its base in Glendale Heights, Illinois, with additional sales offices in Atlanta, Dallas, New York, and Los Angeles. The company prioritizes sustainability while meeting the aesthetic and functional needs of the commercial design industry through a robust distribution network and sales representatives.

United Sports Brands

Acquisition in 2023
United Sports Brands is a global leader in sports performance and protective products designed to help athletes perform at their personal best. Brands within the company's impressive portfolio include Shock Doctor, the #1 global leader in mouthguards; McDavid, a brand at the top of the recommended lists of pro athletes, sports medicine professionals and athletic trainers for more than 30 years; Cutters, the innovative leader in the athletic glove market and high performance glove grip technology; and, XO Athletic, a premium, game-changing developer of athletic cups and sports protection.

QTI Fibers

Acquisition in 2022
QTI Fibers is a designer and vertically integrated manufacturer of engineered polymer products and coatings.

Coretelligent

Acquisition in 2021
Coretelligent is a provider of managed information technology (IT), cybersecurity, and private cloud services aimed at various industries, including communications, education, financial services, life sciences, retail, and technology. The company focuses on delivering comprehensive IT solutions that help organizations enhance their operational efficiency and support their growth objectives. Coretelligent offers strategic technology planning tailored to each client's needs, ensuring that their technology platforms align with both current and future business requirements. This approach allows clients to reduce their total cost of ownership while preparing them for upcoming challenges and opportunities in the evolving technological landscape.

recteq

Private Equity Round in 2021
Recteq is a company that specializes in designing, marketing, and directly selling premium pellet grills and related outdoor cooking products. Their product line includes grills, sauces, merchandise, replacement parts, and wood pellets, all aimed at enhancing the outdoor cooking experience. Recteq's grills are equipped with temperature control features, allowing users to cook, roast, and grill with precision. By focusing on high-quality products and accessories for the outdoor food sector, Recteq caters to both casual cooks and serious barbecue enthusiasts.

ARTERIORS Home

Private Equity Round in 2019
ARTERIORS offers furniture, wall decorations, and accessories, including flush mounts, table lamps, floor lamps, task lighting, outdoor lighting, essential lighting, pipes and chains, mirrors, outlets, dining chairs, upholstered seating, and accent chairs.

Apostrophe

Seed Round in 2018
Apostrophe, Inc. is a fintech company headquartered in Denver, Colorado, that specializes in providing a healthcare savings platform for self-insured employers. Founded in 2016, Apostrophe negotiates competitive rates for medical services and pays providers directly, enabling significant cost savings that are then passed on to its clients. The company's intelligent health benefits platform is designed to deliver effective benefits at lower costs, offering a plug-and-play health plan that can be easily adopted by self-insured employers of various sizes. Apostrophe primarily serves self-insured employers in rural Colorado and other regions, ensuring that its members receive the necessary support alongside their savings.

Institute for Integrative Nutrition

Private Equity Round in 2018
The Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN), founded in 1992, is a global leader in health coach education, having trained over 100,000 students and graduates. Its primary offering is the Health Coach Training Program, a comprehensive year-long online course that explores diverse nutrition and wellness topics, including over 100 dietary theories, bio-individuality, and emotional eating. Students can access the curriculum through the IIN Learning Center app, allowing for flexible learning on various devices. The program not only focuses on nutrition but also equips students with essential skills in marketing, business development, coaching, and public speaking. IIN has established partnerships with several colleges and universities, enabling graduates to earn up to 40 college credits applicable towards higher education degrees. Additionally, IIN provides advanced courses for graduates seeking to deepen their expertise in specific areas such as gut health and emotional eating psychology. The institute is led by founder Joshua Rosenthal and features guest lectures from prominent figures in wellness and holistic health. IIN is accredited by the New York State Education Department and maintains an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Wahoo Fitness

Private Equity Round in 2018
Wahoo Fitness harnesses the power of your iPhone to transform the way you rid

Avtex Solutions

Acquisition in 2018
Avtex Solutions is an application and systems integrator that specializes in designing, developing, deploying, and supporting enterprise communication and collaboration technologies. The company focuses on optimizing client interactions with customers, employees, partners, and prospects through solutions like IP telephony, networking, contact centers, and messaging. As a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner and Interactive Intelligence Platinum Elite Partner, Avtex stands out as a fully integrated interaction solution provider, offering expertise in areas such as CRM, custom applications, and unified communications. With a strong presence across the United States and in six countries, Avtex serves over 1,200 clients, including organizations in the public sector, healthcare, and financial industries. The company aims to facilitate meaningful connections while helping clients reduce operational costs and transition from physical to digital communication platforms.

Ramsey Industries

Private Equity Round in 2017
Ramsey Industries, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of service cranes, winches, and planetary gear drives. The company's product offerings include work-ready trucks, service cranes, truck bodies, and spare parts, as well as hydraulic and electric winches, hoists, capstans, and various accessories. These products cater to a wide range of applications in industries such as towing and recovery, utility, oil and gas, mining, forestry, military, and mobile fleet services. With a focus on safety and reliability, Ramsey Industries serves its clients through a global network of dealers. Founded in 1944 and based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the company operates a manufacturing, sales, and service facility in Olathe, Kansas, and has evolved from its original name, Ramsey Brothers Tool & Die. Its subsidiary brands, including Auto Crane and Eskridge, further expand its reach in the industrial market.

Bailiwick Services

Private Equity Round in 2017
Bailiwick is a managed IT service provider that focuses on integrating and implementing complex, large-scale IT projects. The company offers technology integration services across various sectors, including logistics, financial services, hospitality, retail, and manufacturing. Its offerings encompass the design, management, configuration, cabling, and installation of electrical systems, ensuring that businesses receive customized installation solutions tailored to their specific information technology requirements. Through its expertise, Bailiwick aims to enhance operational efficiency and support clients in navigating their technological challenges.

West Star Aviation

Private Equity Round in 2016
West Star Aviation, Inc. is a provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for the business aviation industry. Founded in 1952 and based in Grand Junction, Colorado, the company specializes in a variety of offerings including airframe and engine repair, major modifications, avionics installation and repair, interior refurbishment, and paint services. In addition to technical maintenance, West Star Aviation offers fuel and ramp services such as engine preheat, hangar storage, and gourmet catering. The company also provides complete Fixed Base Operator (FBO) services for transient aircraft at its facilities in East Alton, Illinois, Aspen, Colorado, and Chattanooga, Tennessee. Formerly known as Monarch Aviation, West Star Aviation has established itself as a comprehensive solution for the diverse needs of its clients in the aviation sector.

Marco

Private Equity Round in 2015
Marco was founded in 1973 and serves over 25,000 customers nationally. Marco provides copiers/printers, business IT services, managed services, hosted/cloud services, carrier services, phone systems, document management and audio/video systems

Christy Sports

Private Equity Round in 2015
Our company is committed to outstanding customer service, far beyond the customer's expectations; and to providing the best products, and the most knowledgeable staff in order to promote lasting customer loyalty and trust. In 1999, Christy Sports LLC recognized the developing marketplace on the Internet. Today christysports.com leads the way with the most advanced online rental reservations system called Smart Rentals. Enthusiasts can enjoy the same top gear and knowledgeable sales staff as they have enjoyed in our stores for more than a generation. We know what were talking about because we use the products we sell. Most importantly we would not sell you a product that we would not use ourselves. Christysports.com is located in beautiful Lakewood, Colorado. With ten world class resort under 90 minutes away we get plenty of days to use the products we sell. If the Christy Crew isn't assisting you over our toll free customer service number, they're probably out skiing, snowboarding or mountain biking on our local mountains. You'll find that our competitors are dreaming of skiing or mountain biking in Seattle or New York City. We live our business and look forward to helping you live your dreams today. In 1958, two skiers decided they loved the sport so much, they would open up a ski shop on West Colfax Ave. Back in those days, Ed and Gale Crist spent their weekends rounding up their customers in a yellow bus to head for the ski slopes. Today, Christy Sports remains a company of skiers and riders who love to play. In the early 70's, we followed our hearts and opened stores at Copper Mountain and Vail. Being closer to the mountains meant we could be closer to the sport. The rest is pretty much history. Christy Sports now has over 40 locations throughout the Rocky Mountains. As a result, most of our employees are serious skiers and snowboarders who have a genuine desire to serve our customers. After so many years in the ski business we know that there's no such thing as the "best equipment." There's only the equipment that's best for you. Choosing the right gear requires a great deal of experience and a great selection of product. At Christy Sports, you'll find both. As serious skiers and riders, we take your complete satisfaction personally. That's why you won't find a thing in our stores that we haven't put to the test ourselves. Don't you think skiers ought to be in the ski business' Come see what a difference it makes. Christy Sports LLC is currently the largest specialty ski and snowboard retailer and snowsport service specialist in the Rocky Mountain region. The key here is we are specialists in a very exciting and challenging industry. Skiing, snowboarding, snow-shoeing, mountain biking, and outdoor furniture are our areas of specialty in the outdoor sports industry. We are not, nor do we want to be, a retailer of all sporting goods. We are proud of our specialty recognition with quality products and knowledgeable service at convenient locations.

Welocalize

Private Equity Round in 2015
Welocalize provides next-generation translation supply chain management that delivers market-ready, translated content when and where you demand and at a higher output, a faster pace and an affordable price. We support organizations throughout the entire global content lifecycle, from authoring and product development, translation and quality assurance, to complete business process outsourcing and market validation. Welocalize is redefining the way translation services are managed and delivered in our industry. By replacing the task-oriented, client-vendor model with an integrated partnership that lasts throughout the translation supply chain, Welocalize provides clients with flexible, unique translation solutions that are predictable, scalable, and measurable, and result in increased global sales of their products and services. Welocalize was founded in 1997, and is a privately-held, venture-backed company. We have over 400 employees in 9 offices located in the UK, USA, Ireland, Germany, China and Japan. Our clients include 8 of the world's top 10 software and hardware companies.

Old Hickory Smokehouse

Private Equity Round in 2015
OHS manufactures and distributes a variety of product lines including, but not limited to smoked meats, deli meats, fresh&frozen sandwiches/ sliders, breakfast sandwiches, hand-held baked products, meal kit solutions as well as a variety of energy drinks. Many of the product lines that OHS currently produce are a result of partnerships with their customers and suppliers in order to solve a problem and meet a demanding need. Product Development: Whether it's their brand, co-branding, private label, foodservice or some other concept; OHS practices a parallel and multi-dimentional process. They love to work as part of a team. Idea generation is parallel processed with quality, taste, customer demand, design activities, and market research & analysis to accelerate the go-to market strategy. By following this unique approach, development activities marry the above elements with sales & marketing elements such as branding, packaging, distribution, costing and product attributes along each step of the process. Custom Small Batch Cooking: Their proprietary small batch smokers (krakens) are custom designed by Wayne J. Wolf and Myron Mixon. The krakens are humidity controlled allowing us to keep moisture throughout the cook cycle. This low & slow process begins with the highest grade of hand-selected meats. In preparation each individual cut of meat is hand rubbed and marinated with the freshest ground spices, herbs and fruit juices. They take great care in the authenticity of their cycle that each meat has its own cycle with some taking up to 18 hours for perception so that your experience brings back memories of great gathering with families and friends. Their production capacity is for 20+ Million pounds of cooked meat annually.

Eyebobs

Private Equity Round in 2015
Eyebobs, LLC is an eyewear company founded in 2001 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a brick-and-mortar location in Orlando, Florida. The company specializes in manufacturing and selling a variety of eyewear and accessories for both men and women, including reading glasses, sunglasses, bifocals, and various frame styles. Eyebobs aims to bridge the gap between inexpensive readers and high-end designer frames, offering stylish and affordable options that cater to the fashion-conscious. The product range also features a selection of accessories such as cleaning kits, cases, and display trays. Eyebobs sells its products through its online platform, as well as retail stores and wholesalers in the United States and internationally. The brand is known for its distinctive style and humor, appealing to individuals who embrace their uniqueness and seek fashionable solutions for their eyewear needs.

The Edge Fitness Clubs

Private Equity Round in 2014
The Edge Fitness Clubs Inc. operates a chain of fitness centers, providing a wide range of services to its members since its founding in 1987. Based in Fairfield, Connecticut, the company features various fitness classes, including strength training, cardio, yoga, and kickboxing, alongside personal training options. In addition to traditional fitness offerings, The Edge Fitness Clubs enhance the member experience with amenities such as cinema, café, tanning services, and childcare centers. The company has established multiple locations throughout Connecticut, including Derby, Fairfield, Greenwich, and Norwalk, aiming to deliver an energetic and supportive environment that encourages members to achieve their fitness goals.

Movati Athletic

Private Equity Round in 2014
They've always believed that a health club should be a place that makes people feel better, not just after their workout, but from the moment they walk in the door. Their mission at Movati Athletic is to consistently deliver an experience that makes their members feel welcome, feel comfortable and feel healthy. That means no false promises or unrealistic expectations. They work hard to identify achievable health and fitness goals for every member and to create a realistic, personalized plan that will get them there. Movati Athletic is passionately committed to maximizing your well-being – at an affordable price.

Uintah Engineering & Land Surveying

Private Equity Round in 2014
Uintah Engineering & Land Surveying (UELS), established in 1964, is the largest provider of land surveying and civil engineering services in the Intermountain West, primarily serving the oil and gas industry. With a workforce of over 150 employees, UELS specializes in the design and layout of well locations, roads, pipelines, evaporation ponds, and compressor sites, along with all related facilities. The company produces essential documents such as field maps, access permits, and floodplain studies, ensuring compliance and accuracy in project execution. UELS also offers permitting, drafting, and geographic information system (GIS) services, enhancing its ability to meet diverse client needs in various sectors, including industrial, commercial, and residential markets. Boasting nearly five decades of proprietary data and experience across several states, UELS is committed to delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions in land surveying and engineering.

Apothecary Products

Private Equity Round in 2014
Apothecary Products, LLC is a leading innovator, manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of consumer healthcare products and pharmacy supplies. Apothecary Products offers our customers both over-the-counter consumer products and behind-the-counter pharmacy supplies, spanning across three categories, including pharmacy supply, medication management, and home healthcare. Led by our medication compliance line of products, Apothecary Products is a category innovator offering both branded and private label solutions to our customers who include independent and national retail pharmacies, food, club and mass retailers, and distributors and wholesalers worldwide. Apothecary Products LLC, a Limited Liability Company registered in the State of Delaware.

Focal Point Data Risk

Private Equity Round in 2014
Focal Point Data Risk, LLC is a risk management firm based in Tampa, Florida, specializing in cybersecurity, identity governance, access management, data privacy, analytics, internal audit, and training services. The company serves a diverse clientele, including retail, healthcare, financial services, technology, manufacturing, government organizations, and educational institutions across North America. Focal Point offers a comprehensive suite of services, such as penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, PCI compliance, IT risk assessments, disaster recovery planning, and data privacy solutions like HIPAA compliance and vendor risk management. Additionally, the firm provides analytics services and internal audit support, including co-sourcing and fraud auditing. Founded in 2005 and previously known as Sunera LLC, Focal Point Data Risk operates offices throughout the United States and Canada and is a subsidiary of Cyber Risk Management, LLC.

Bowtech

Private Equity Round in 2013
A new generation of bows was born. In the line-up that first year was the Black Knight. Marketed as "the fastest bows in the world," the Black Knight took the Archery Trade Association show by storm, challenging the competition to shoot their bows through a chronograph next to BowTech's Black Knight. That first model year, sales were 10 times more than anticipated.

Trilliant Food & Nutrition

Private Equity Round in 2013
Trilliant was founded in Madison, Wisconsin in 1979 and was originally named Victor Allen’s® Coffee – a “micro-roaster” renowned for its high-quality, small batch coffees. Over the next 20 years, the company steadily grew – gaining a reputation for distinctive brands and customizable products. In 2003, a new, state-of-the-art facility was built and the corporate headquarters was moved to Little Chute, Wisconsin. The company changed its name to Trilliant Food & Nutrition in 2013.

Minnesota Rubber & Plastics

Private Equity Round in 2012
Minnesota Rubber & Plastics is a developer and manufacturer of custom-molded rubber and thermoplastic components and assemblies, serving various global markets including medical, water, and industrial sectors. The company specializes in material compound development, engineering design, and manufacturing processes that include custom molded rubber, liquid silicone rubber (LSR) injection molding, over-molded solutions, and inflatable seals and gaskets. Additionally, they provide product development services that encompass engineering design, prototyping, and final production, offering clients enhanced access to materials science expertise and an integrated design-build-prototype-test workflow. This comprehensive approach fosters innovation and accelerates the product development cycle.

Stanton Carpet

Private Equity Round in 2012
Stanton Carpet Corporation, founded in 1980 by Sy Cohen and based in Woodbury, New York, is a prominent manufacturer and importer of decorative carpets and custom rugs. The company specializes in a diverse range of flooring products, including wool tufted textures, flat-weaves, thick Berbers, and synthetic and natural fiber options. Stanton Carpet serves both residential and commercial markets, supplying its products through over 5,000 retail partners across the United States and Canada. The company's offerings include high-quality, designer-driven patterns and styles under its main brand, as well as divisions such as Royal Dutch Carpets and Antrim Carpet. Stanton is recognized for its innovative designs and specialty collections, which include the Pacific Heights and Sterling Collections, reflecting its commitment to style and value in the decorative flooring market. Additionally, Stanton operates a distribution and fabrication center in Calhoun, Georgia, to support its extensive product range and customer base.

GoHealth

Private Equity Round in 2012
GoHealth is a prominent health insurance marketplace in America, specializing in health insurance brokerage and Medicare plans for individuals and businesses. The company aims to improve access to healthcare by simplifying the enrollment process, which can often be confusing for consumers. Utilizing advanced technology and data science, GoHealth's platform employs machine-learning algorithms to effectively match customers with the health insurance plans and carriers that best meet their specific needs. Since its establishment, GoHealth has successfully enrolled millions of individuals in Medicare and individual and family plans, demonstrating its commitment to facilitating better healthcare access across the country.

Pentec Health

Private Equity Round in 2012
Pentec Health, Inc. is a provider of specialty infusion services based in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, with additional offices in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania, and Mansfield, Massachusetts. The company specializes in delivering compounded, sterile medications and in-home therapies for patients requiring care outside of a hospital setting. It offers intradialytic parenteral nutrition (IDPN) and intraperitoneal nutrition (IPN) for malnourished dialysis patients, as well as customized medications for individuals with implanted intrathecal pumps, addressing severe spasticity and chronic pain. Pentec Health also provides preparation and clinical management of drug therapies, skilled nursing support, reimbursement services, and care coordination for patients with both acute and chronic conditions. Its services encompass pain management, spasticity management, intravenous preparations, and sterile prescription compounding tailored to meet each patient's specific needs. Founded in 1983, Pentec Health has established itself as a leader in its field, previously known as Pentech Infusions before rebranding in 2006.

Sevage Sports Corporation

Private Equity Round in 2012
Savage Sports Corporation is one of the world’s premier providers of outdoor sportsman products. Driven by technological leadership, product innovation and consumer focus, Savage designs, manufactures and markets a broad range of rifles, shotguns, archery, and range systems primarily used for hunting, competitive and recreational target shooting.

Actagro

Private Equity Round in 2012
Actagro, LLC is a manufacturer and marketer of plant nutrient products aimed at the agriculture industry, specializing in environmentally sustainable soil and plant health technology solutions. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Fresno, California, with additional facilities in Arkansas and Biola, Actagro offers a diverse range of products including primary nutrients, fertilizers, fungicides, plant stimulants, and micronutrients. Their unique Actagro Organic Acids technology enhances nutrient efficiency and promotes sustainable agricultural practices. This technology is derived from natural sources, particularly leonardite, and is designed to improve plant uptake while reducing environmental impact. Actagro's solutions include soil amendments, nutrient management options, and organic products, all aimed at enhancing soil health and crop yields. The company distributes its products primarily across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia, supporting growers in achieving higher yields and better quality through innovative and sustainable practices.

Momentum Group

Private Equity Round in 2011
Momentum Group is specialized in designing creative, innovative textile solutions for commercial interiors. It is committed to creating design solutions tailored toward the evolving needs of the contract textile market. Momentum Group's brands include Momentum Textiles, LoomSource, and Textus. It was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Irvine, California.

Spie SA

Private Equity Round in 2011
Spie is a firm that focuses on performance solutions for businesses.

Surgical Information Systems

Private Equity Round in 2010
Surgical Information Systems, LLC specializes in software solutions tailored for the surgical environment within the healthcare industry. The company offers a range of products including the SIS perioperative system for scheduling and documentation, SIS Anesthesia for anesthesia information management, and SIS Analytics for actionable intelligence to enhance operational efficiency. Other solutions include SIS Com for patient tracking, SIS OR View for real-time access to critical patient data, and SIS Trax for tissue tracking and inventory management. Additionally, SIS provides tools for charge capture and remote access to surgery schedules, along with reporting and materials management services. Founded in 1996 and based in Alpharetta, Georgia, SIS aims to improve patient safety, financial performance, and overall quality of care for surgical providers by integrating its solutions seamlessly with hospital systems.

Skinit

Private Equity Round in 2010
Skinit, Inc. is a leading provider of personalized products for electronic devices, specializing in the manufacture and distribution of customized skins and cases. The company enables consumers to create uniquely designed covers for devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and gaming consoles through advanced online ordering and customization tools. Utilizing high-quality materials, including 3M products, Skinit delivers a wide range of personalized designs that cater to individual preferences. Additionally, Skinit offers business-to-business solutions, providing On-Demand Personalization Platforms that can serve as complete turn-key or stand-alone software and service options. Their commitment to quality and customization positions Skinit as a prominent player in the electronic accessories market.

Gopher Resource

Private Equity Round in 2010
Gopher Resource has been a national environmental solutions provider for nearly 70 years, protecting the earth and preserving natural resources. Their purpose is the safe and efficient recycling of lead-based batteries throughout North America using sustainable practices and advanced technology. Gopher Resource is devoted to advancing safe, sustainable lead battery recycling. They’re proud of the recognition they’ve received for achieving high standards of environmental sustainability, safety, continuous improvement and product and service excellence. To supply quality products and services to their customers through environmentally safe recycling. To be recognized as a leader in implementing innovative process improvements. To enable all employees to realize personal and professional development through company-wide involvement, teamwork, open communications and training within a safe working environment.

Amcom Software

Private Equity Round in 2010
Amcom Software specializes in communication solutions designed for organizations that require efficient and reliable management of mission-critical communications. The company develops enterprise software systems tailored for various sectors, including healthcare, hospitality, government, corporate, and higher education. Its offerings encompass call center services that include PC-based attendant consoles, web communications, call center recording and quality management, call accounting and reporting, and speech recognition. Additionally, Amcom provides solutions for emergency management, wireless messaging middleware, and paging infrastructure, catering to the needs of thousands of leading organizations that prioritize speed, accuracy, and productivity in their communications.

Univar

Private Equity Round in 2010
Univar is one of the world's leading distributors of industrial and specialty chemicals. Univar represents over 2,500 chemical producers and provides its customer base, made up of 80,000 customers, with a full portfolio of products. Univar operates a network of 300 distribution facilities throughout North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, and Latin America, with additional sales offices located in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. In 2011, Univar reported sales of $9.7 billion.

Shock Doctor Sports

Private Equity Round in 2008
Shock Doctor Sports is a consumer goods company that specializes in providing sports equipment. It manufacture, distribute, and sell sports protection equipment that helps athletes to lessen or prevent them from getting a fatal injury on sports. The company was founded in 1992 and headquartered in Fountain Valley, California.

Pangaea Asset Management

Private Equity Round in 2008
Pangaea Asset Management, established in 2007 by a team of experienced leveraged finance professionals from Antares Capital Corporation and Antares Asset Management, specializes in financial and investment services. The firm focuses on managing middle-market collateralized loan obligations, credit opportunity funds, and various debt vehicles. With a strong background in the leveraged loan and structured credit markets, the Pangaea team has a proven track record of successfully overseeing investments across diverse industries and market conditions. Their extensive experience enables them to navigate complex financial landscapes effectively.

POET

Private Equity Round in 2008
POET, LLC is a prominent producer of ethanol and various bio-refined products, including corn-based and cellulosic ethanol, as well as feed solutions, asphalt rejuvenators, and captured carbon. Established in 1986 and headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the company was previously known as Broin Companies, LLC until it adopted the name POET, LLC in March 2007. By harnessing the resources of the American Heartland, POET focuses on generating clean, renewable energy, significantly reducing reliance on imported oil and contributing to the U.S. economy. Through innovation and dedication, POET continues to advance the biofuel sector and promote sustainable energy solutions.

DCM Services

Private Equity Round in 2007
DCM Services, LLC specializes in deceased account recovery services across various sectors, including credit card, healthcare, auto leasing, retail, telecommunications, and utilities in the United States. Founded in 1999 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company focuses exclusively on deceased and probate solutions, establishing itself as a leader in this niche. DCM Services offers a range of services, such as Survivor Recovery Services, which provide deceased collection solutions, and the DOD Finder, which cross-references date of death information from the Social Security Administration. Additionally, it provides insurance claim processing and disputed estate claim resolution services, along with a Probate Finder Solution that organizes probate-filing information. By concentrating on estate recoveries, DCM Services aims to protect client brands, enhance recovery rates, and minimize unnecessary contact with survivors, ensuring a respectful and efficient approach to account collections.

Wealth Enhancement Group

Private Equity Round in 2007
Wealth Enhancement Group is a financial services firm that provides customized financial planning and investment management solutions. The company focuses on assisting clients, particularly high net-worth individuals and mass affluent clients, in navigating the complexities of their financial lives. By offering comprehensive services that include investment management, tax strategies, insurance, and estate planning, Wealth Enhancement Group aims to simplify the management of multiple financial relationships. The firm emphasizes the importance of behavioral finance to help clients make informed decisions, ultimately reducing their stress and enhancing their confidence in financial matters.

Waddington North America

Private Equity Round in 2007
Waddington North America specializes in the design and manufacture of premium single-serve products for the foodservice industry. Headquartered in Covington, Kentucky, the company operates six manufacturing facilities across the United States and Canada. WNA provides a wide range of disposable tableware, including dinnerware, drinkware, serving ware, take-out containers, and cutlery, catering to restaurants, caterers, and consumers. The company's commitment to quality and customer service distinguishes its extensive line of plastic foodservice disposables, which are tailored to meet the needs of various segments within the foodservice sector.

Neff Corp.

Post in 2007
Neff Rental provides construction companies, golf course developers, industrial plants, the oil industry, and governments with reliable and quality construction equipment that is delivered on time where it is needed. With more than 1,000 employees operating from branches coast to coast, Neff Rental is ranked by Rental Equipment Register (RER) magazine as one of the nation's largest equipment rental companies. Neff's tens of thousands of customers rent John Deere, Case, JCB, JLG, Bobcat, Komatsu, Kobelco, Multiquip, Genie, IHI and other leading brands of equipment and tools. You can rely on our reputation for providing reliable on-site service and delivering quality construction equipment rental when you need it.

Mitchell International

Private Equity Round in 2007
Mitchell International, Inc. was recently named as the No. 1 Software Company in San Diego, based on the number of full-time employees, which is now approaching the 2,000 milestone. Mitchell continues to grow its workforce opportunities within San Diego as well as other great cities including Irvine, Toronto, San Francisco, Rochester, Coppell, Evansville, and Albuquerque. The company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including outstanding career growth opportunities and has been recognized as one of the Fastest Growing Companies in San Diego.

Production Services Associates

Private Equity Round in 2006
Production Services Associates is a premier closed loop card manufacturer and provider of holistic card marketing solutions.

InnoWare Plastic

Private Equity Round in 2006
InnoWare Plastic, Inc. was acquired by Solo Cup Co. InnoWare Plastic, Inc. manufactures plastic and paper disposable products for the foodservice and retail industries. It offers elegant black bases, crystal clear lids, vented and anti-fog lids, secure stacking and nesting, leak guard air-tight seals, and folds and drapes. InnoWare Plastic, Inc. was formerly known as Duni Corporation.

Lindstrom

Private Equity Round in 2006
Lindstrom Group specializes in the manufacture and distribution of metric fasteners, offering a wide range of products including screws, bolts, nuts, washers, and various specialized fasteners. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Blaine, Minnesota, the company operates additional locations in Greer, South Carolina; Beacon, New York; and Elgin, Illinois. Lindstrom Metric, LLC serves as a master distributor, focusing on providing hard-to-find sizes and finishes to meet customer needs efficiently. The company markets its products primarily through a network of distributors, ensuring that clients across multiple states, including Illinois, South Carolina, Texas, New York, and even extending to Toronto, receive timely and customized solutions.

Airpax

Private Equity Round in 2006
Airpax Corporation is a privately held company with headquarters in Cambridge, MD and facilities in Frederick, MD; Oviedo, FL; Brownsville, TX; White Bear Lake, MN; Matamoros, Mexico; Shanghai, China; and Sakado, Japan. Airpax Corporation consists of four operating units: Airpax Power Protection Products, Airpax Sensors and Control Systems, Airpax Dimensions; and Nihon Airpax. The Airpax product line includes hydraulic-magnetic and thermal circuit breakers, power inverters, semiconductor fuses, thermostats, temperature and speed sensors and E-Plex, a multiplexed monitoring and control system. A world leader in the markets it serves, Airpax is committed to making continuous improvement in every product and service it offers, and to providing world-class customer service.

Rosetta Stone

Private Equity Round in 2006
Rosetta Stone Inc. is a provider of technology-based language learning solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of products that includes web-based software subscriptions, online services, mobile applications, and audio practice tools. With a focus on interactive learning, the company caters to a diverse clientele that includes individuals, educational institutions, government agencies, and corporations, offering courses in 30 languages. Rosetta Stone operates through three segments: Literacy, E&E Language, and Consumer Language. In addition to language courses, the company provides administrative tools for monitoring performance and tracking learner progress, as well as professional services such as curriculum development and live tutoring. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Rosetta Stone sells its offerings through various channels, including its own websites, app stores, and third-party distributors. The company is a subsidiary of Cambium Learning Group, Inc.

Hawaii Superferry

Private Equity Round in 2005
Hawaii Superferry will bring the first state-of-the-art, high-speed ferry service for both passengers and vehicles to the State of Hawaii. This ferry service will help change the state's inter-island life and commerce and make inter-island traveling more affordable and convenient for families, tourists, and people who work on neighboring islands.

butlerNetworks

Venture Round in 2005
butlerNetworks is a a wholly-owned subsidiary of GlobalConnect A/S and the American venture company Norwest Equity Partners Inc. (NEP), is Denmark's first fixed wireless access operator to make wireless broadband services a reality for its customers by using proven, next-generation technologies. Based in Copenhagen, butlerNetworks markets its fixed wireless services to businesses through telecom carriers, Internet service suppliers, hosting companies and IT enterprise organizations.

POET

Private Equity Round in 2005
POET, LLC is a prominent producer of ethanol and various bio-refined products, including corn-based and cellulosic ethanol, as well as feed solutions, asphalt rejuvenators, and captured carbon. Established in 1986 and headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the company was previously known as Broin Companies, LLC until it adopted the name POET, LLC in March 2007. By harnessing the resources of the American Heartland, POET focuses on generating clean, renewable energy, significantly reducing reliance on imported oil and contributing to the U.S. economy. Through innovation and dedication, POET continues to advance the biofuel sector and promote sustainable energy solutions.

Becker Underwood

Private Equity Round in 2004
Becker Underwood is a leading company in the development and commercialization of seed-applied biological products aimed at enhancing agricultural yields. With over 30 years of experience, the company excels in transforming innovative research and development into market-ready solutions. Becker Underwood focuses on creating value for farmers through products that improve seed performance, reflecting a commitment to meet the increasing global demand for food, fiber, and feed due to population growth and changing dietary preferences. The company manufactures a range of specialty colorants and biological seed treatment technologies, catering to various agricultural needs, including turf management and pest control. By leveraging strong relationships with seed and crop protection companies, distributors, and growers, Becker Underwood continues to experience consistent growth while addressing the challenges posed by limited arable land and rising commodity prices.

Airpax

Private Equity Round in 2004
Airpax Corporation is a privately held company with headquarters in Cambridge, MD and facilities in Frederick, MD; Oviedo, FL; Brownsville, TX; White Bear Lake, MN; Matamoros, Mexico; Shanghai, China; and Sakado, Japan. Airpax Corporation consists of four operating units: Airpax Power Protection Products, Airpax Sensors and Control Systems, Airpax Dimensions; and Nihon Airpax. The Airpax product line includes hydraulic-magnetic and thermal circuit breakers, power inverters, semiconductor fuses, thermostats, temperature and speed sensors and E-Plex, a multiplexed monitoring and control system. A world leader in the markets it serves, Airpax is committed to making continuous improvement in every product and service it offers, and to providing world-class customer service.

Longwood Industries

Private Equity Round in 2004
Longwood Industries, Inc. designs and manufactures elastomeric and composite products. Its products and technologies are used to serve the automotive, food processing, industrial, oilfield, plumbing, electrical, medical, consumer and pump markets. The firm's products includes airbrake diaphragms, seals, bladders, couplings, custom molded products, extruded products, sheet stock, coated fabrics and composite materials. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Greensboro, NC.

Paladin Brands

Private Equity Round in 2003
Paladin Brands is a productive and powerful attachment tools.They are producers of coupler systems and attachment tools for heavy and light equipment with applications in the construction, agriculture, demolition, recycling, landscaping, aviation, and utility end-markets.

CVI Melles Griot

Private Equity Round in 2003
Founded in 1972, CVI Melles Griot is a global leader in the design and manufacture of products that enable the practical application of light. CVI offers a full spectrum of design and manufacturing expertise and maintains an industry unique ‘build your own’ catalog that allows customers the flexibility to customize optical components to their specific application.

Imperial Supplies

Acquisition in 2003
Imperial Supplies LLC is a national distributor of maintenance and repair products, established in 1958. The company operates through a network of regional distribution centers across the United States, ensuring efficient service to its customers. Imperial Supplies specializes in a wide range of products, including fasteners, hardware, shop supplies, rivets, electrical components, lighting fixtures, fittings, air brake products, hydraulic hoses and ends, cutting tools, welding supplies, safety equipment, and chemicals. By focusing on quality and a diverse product offering, Imperial Supplies aims to meet the various needs of its clientele in the maintenance sector.

Primary Energy Holdings

Private Equity Round in 2003
Onsite heat and power projects for industrial hosts.

Roundy's

Private Equity Round in 2003
Roundy’s is a grocer in the Midwest with nearly $4.0 billion in sales and more than 25,000 employees. Founded in Milwaukee in 1872, Roundy’s operates 147 retail grocery stores and 97 pharmacies under the Pick ’n Save, Copps, Metro Market and Mariano’s retail banners in Wisconsin and Illinois. Roundy’s is committed to helping the communities its stores serve through the Roundy’s Foundation. Chartered in 2003, the Roundy’s Foundation mission is to support organizations working to relieve hunger and helping families in crisis due to domestic abuse, neglect and other at-risk situations.

butlerNetworks

Venture Round in 2002
butlerNetworks is a a wholly-owned subsidiary of GlobalConnect A/S and the American venture company Norwest Equity Partners Inc. (NEP), is Denmark's first fixed wireless access operator to make wireless broadband services a reality for its customers by using proven, next-generation technologies. Based in Copenhagen, butlerNetworks markets its fixed wireless services to businesses through telecom carriers, Internet service suppliers, hosting companies and IT enterprise organizations.

Roundy's

Private Equity Round in 2002
Roundy’s is a grocer in the Midwest with nearly $4.0 billion in sales and more than 25,000 employees. Founded in Milwaukee in 1872, Roundy’s operates 147 retail grocery stores and 97 pharmacies under the Pick ’n Save, Copps, Metro Market and Mariano’s retail banners in Wisconsin and Illinois. Roundy’s is committed to helping the communities its stores serve through the Roundy’s Foundation. Chartered in 2003, the Roundy’s Foundation mission is to support organizations working to relieve hunger and helping families in crisis due to domestic abuse, neglect and other at-risk situations.

Tandus Centiva

Private Equity Round in 2001
Tandus Centiva’s unique line of Powerbond, modular, broadloom, woven and LVT flooring products offer a true fit-for-purpose approach to enhance spaces for learning, working, healing and living. With industry-leading product design, unrivaled service and a commitment to environmental and social stewardship, Tandus Centiva provides the ultimate flooring experience for our customers.

Carson Industries

Private Equity Round in 2000
Headquartered in Glendora, California, Carson offers a complete portfolio of grade-level enclosures that protect and secure municipal water, irrigation, telecommunications, electrical and other utility equipment and infrastructures. Since its inception in 1969, Carson has become the most recognized, premium brand in its markets based on a long history of high quality, well engineered products that are unmatched in terms of strength and durability.

Life Time

Private Equity Round in 2000
Life time Fitness Inc. is today a globally recognized fitness company that defines a new path forward. Where health, knowledge and relationships are valued. energy is channeled for good. And where purpose drives daily lives.always exploring new ideas that improve not only body and mind

Triad Broadcasting Company

Private Equity Round in 2000
Triad Broadcasting is a leading regional radio broadcaster with more than 30 radio stations serving more than half a dozen small and mid-sized markets across the country. Its stations offer a variety of programming formats, including music, news, sports, and talk radio. The company's portfolio operates mostly in local clusters, allowing Triad Broadcasting to cut costs by combining certain business functions between those stations. Started by CEO David Benjamin in 1999, the company is backed by such investors as Norwest Equity Partners, Shamrock Capital Investors, and Bank of America Capital Investors.

Agiliti

Series B in 2000
Agiliti provides world-class IT infrastructure and applications over the Internet. They offer flexible solutions built around your needs, with the expertise and vision to help grow your business in the direction you want Their IT services to take it. Managed applications, 24 x 7 server uptime, and end-to-end accountability for your systems – we’ll focus on your IT so that you can focus on your business. Flexibility, accountability, and vision, … the Agiliti answer to your IT challenges.

Warn Industries

Private Equity Round in 2000
Warn Industries specializes in the design, manufacture, and marketing of off-road equipment and accessories aimed at enhancing the performance of four-wheel-drive vehicles, ATVs, and utility vehicles. Their product range includes winches, hoists, mounting systems, bumpers, body armor, plow systems, and 4WD hubs, catering to both consumer and industrial markets. The company's Industrial Division focuses on electric and hydraulic winches and hoists tailored for commercial and industrial applications. Warn serves three primary markets: the consumer aftermarket, industrial/commercial sectors, and original equipment manufacturers. With a presence in over 65 countries, Warn Industries is recognized as a leading brand in vehicle performance enhancement.

PeopleNet

Private Equity Round in 2000
PeopleNet is a provider of onboard computing and wireless mobile carrier fleet communications systems to trucking companies, primarily in North America. Its systems are designed to improve communications between truck drivers and dispatchers, increase driver safety, reduce fuel usage, and increase efficiency in carrier back office processes. PeopleNet applications address the needs of long-haul carrier fleets in four areas: Route Management applications enable dispatchers to know the locations of all trucks at all times, provide GPS navigation for drivers, and enable dispatchers to more precisely predict delivery times. Safety, Security and Compliance applications provide automatic fuel tax calculation and reporting, eDriver Logs to document compliance with safety regulations, in-cab training for drivers to make downtime more productive, remote vehicle shutdown in case of theft, and applications to reduce accidents such as lane departure notification and speed monitoring. Vehicle management applications monitor engine performance to reduce fuel consumption and assure proper maintenance, and monitor tire pressure to increase fuel efficiency and safety. Supply chain communications applications track delivery times and automate bills of lading, delivery and receipts to reduce billing cycle time. PeopleNet's system consists of in-cab computers and peripheral devices such as scanners; a back end data center; web-based fleet management software; and a multi-network dual-mode wireless-satellite communications system which assures constant communications between trucks and dispatch centers virtually anywhere in North America.

butlerNetworks

Private Equity Round in 2000
butlerNetworks is a a wholly-owned subsidiary of GlobalConnect A/S and the American venture company Norwest Equity Partners Inc. (NEP), is Denmark's first fixed wireless access operator to make wireless broadband services a reality for its customers by using proven, next-generation technologies. Based in Copenhagen, butlerNetworks markets its fixed wireless services to businesses through telecom carriers, Internet service suppliers, hosting companies and IT enterprise organizations.

Commercial Vehicle Group

Private Equity Round in 2000
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. designs and manufactures cab related products; in the cab and on the cab to complete cab systems. Key products include Cab Structures, Controls and Switching, Interior and Exterior Trim, Mirror Systems, Seating, Wire Harnesses and Wiper Systems. CVG serves OEM and Aftermarket vehicle customers around the world in the agricultural, bus, construction, heavy truck, industrial, marine, military, municipal, recreation and specialty vehicle segments. CVG was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in New Albany, Ohio.

Penda Corporation

Private Equity Round in 2000
Penda is the nation's largest manufacturer and marketer of pick-up truck bedliners, serving both the original equipment and automotive aftermarkets. Penda also manufactures a full-line of truck accessories including soft and hard tonneau covers, step boards, tie-downs, and bedmats. Penda's subsidiaries, Penda Glasstite, Inc. and Tri-Glas Corporation manufacture premium fiberglass truck caps, running boards and hard tonneau covers.

Douglas Furniture of California

Private Equity Round in 2000
Douglas Furniture of California LLC manufactures and markets furniture. The firm manufactures home furnishings such as recliners, chairs, castered sets, metal dining, and sectionals. The company was founded by Samuel A. Cohen and Libby Cohen on March 14, 2000 and is headquartered in Redondo Beach, CA.

Highland Manufacturing Company

Private Equity Round in 2000
For more than 20 years, Highland has earned a reputation as a premier builder of high-quality, manufactured and modular homes. It's a reputation built on innovative ideas, superior construction and a commitment to satisfied customers. More unique features. More home styles and personalized floor plans. More home for the money. Quality-conscious homebuyers looking for exceptional value, look to Highland.

Advanced Telecom Group

Private Equity Round in 1999
Advanced Telecom Group is a telecommunications service provider based in Washington. The company offers services related to telephone and voice mail systems installations, service, and repair. It also offers voice, data, fiber, and video cabling services.

Aurafin

Private Equity Round in 1999
Aurafin was founded in 1982 by jewelry industry veteran Michael H. Gusky. After several years of growing the business on his own, Gusky ultimately partnered with private equity firm NEP in 1999, by selling 50% of the equity of Aurafin. Headquartered in Tamarac, Florida, the Company has since grown to become one of the largest suppliers of 10kt and 14kt gold and gemstone jewelry, with customers including all of the major retailers in the United States and more than 3,500 independent jewelry stores across North America.

Triad Broadcasting Company

Private Equity Round in 1999
Triad Broadcasting is a leading regional radio broadcaster with more than 30 radio stations serving more than half a dozen small and mid-sized markets across the country. Its stations offer a variety of programming formats, including music, news, sports, and talk radio. The company's portfolio operates mostly in local clusters, allowing Triad Broadcasting to cut costs by combining certain business functions between those stations. Started by CEO David Benjamin in 1999, the company is backed by such investors as Norwest Equity Partners, Shamrock Capital Investors, and Bank of America Capital Investors.

Performance Logistics

Private Equity Round in 1999
Performance Logistics is a provider of third-party logistics services headquartered in Mississauga, Canada. As the parent company of Performance Transportation Services, Inc. (PTS), it oversees a nationwide automobile transportation business with several subsidiaries, including E. and L. Transport Company LLC, Hadley Auto Transport, and Transportation Releasing, LLC. E&L primarily serves the north central United States, while Hadley focuses on the western region. PTS employs approximately 1,200 staff members across 15 terminals, delivering efficient supply chain management solutions tailored to meet the needs of its clients.

Diveo Broadband Networks

Private Equity Round in 1998
Diveo Broadband Networks specializes in broadband and data center solutions tailored for corporate clients. The company provides a range of services, including Internet access, data links, dedicated and shared hosting, and colocation. Its offerings extend to managed and professional services for enterprises and Internet-centric businesses. Additionally, Diveo Broadband Networks delivers various Internet services such as IP virtual private networks, email and webmail services, along with consulting and security solutions. The company also facilitates access services, providing circuits in clear channel or frame relay, local and long-haul connectivity solutions, and managed virtual private networks.

Weldon Owen Publishing, Inc.

Private Equity Round in 1998
Weldon Owen Publishing is an online blog about food, drinks, lifestyles and more.

Norwesco

Private Equity Round in 1998
Norwesco, Inc. is North America's leading manufacturer of proprietary rotationally molded polyethylene tanks for agricultural, water, closed-top industrial and below ground septic and cistern applications. Norwesco was founded in 1939 in St. Paul, Minnesota under the name of Northwest Plastics, Inc. The name was changed in 1973 and at that time Norwesco was ranked as one of the oldest and largest plastic processors in the United States. Norwesco had been a publicly traded company until January 1988 when Norwesco, Inc. was acquired and taken private by its management and private equity investors. In 2008 they were acquired by Olympus Partners and became part of Tank Holding Company along with tank manufacturer Snyder Industries. Their current financial partner is Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. Over the years they have significantly expanded their geographic presence through the addition of facilities throughout the United States and Canada. They currently operate 14 plants and are the third largest rotational molder in North America. Norwesco's rotational molding of tanks began in 1980 with a single plant in St. Bonifacius, Minnesota. Now, that plant is the headquarters for thirteen additional manufacturing facilities across the U.S. and Canada. Norwesco is the world's largest supplier of rotationally molded tanks and Plastics News has ranked us as one of the top ten rotational molders in North America!

Pelican Products

Private Equity Round in 1998
Pelican Products, Inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer of protective cases, temperature-controlled packaging solutions, and portable lighting systems. Established in 1976 and headquartered in Torrance, California, the company serves professionals in demanding industries such as defense, law enforcement, aerospace, and entertainment, as well as outdoor enthusiasts. Pelican's extensive product lineup includes rugged cases for laptops and cameras, coolers, drinkware, and advanced lighting systems, all engineered to endure extreme conditions. With a global presence in 12 countries, Pelican operates 22 offices and five manufacturing facilities, ensuring that their high-performance products are accessible to a wide range of customers through a network of dealers and online platforms.

InSTEP

Private Equity Round in 1998
InSTEP is a child strollers and trailers

Dr Leonard's Healthcare

Private Equity Round in 1998
Since 1980, Dr Leonard's Healthcare Corp. has been the leading direct mail marketer of affordable health and personal care products including: dietary supplements, arthritis & pain relievers, and support & mobility aids. Over the years, They have expanded Their product selection to also include apparel, footwear and As Seen On TV items to better serve Their vast customer base. In 2001, Dr Leonard's Healthcare Corp. launched www.DrLeonards.com. Since its inception, the site has evolved to become a premiere shopping destination for customers looking for quality products and unprecedented savings.

Do+Able Products

Private Equity Round in 1997
Do+Able Products manufactures and supplies storage products for the home improvement industry.

Command Tooling Systems

Private Equity Round in 1997
Command Tooling Systems specializes in the design and manufacture of precision CNC toolholding products, catering to a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, defense, and medical equipment. Their product offerings encompass toolholders, custom solutions, modular boring systems, retention knobs, collets, tool presetters, and various storage solutions such as carts, shelving, and racks. By leveraging advanced technologies and a global network, the company continuously develops innovative tooling options to meet the diverse needs of its clients, from basic job shops to high-precision applications.

Guitar Center

Private Equity Round in 1996
Guitar Center, Inc. operates a chain of guitar and amplifier stores. It offers electric, acoustic, acoustic-electric, classical/nylon, and bass guitar gear, as well as amplifiers, effects, microphones, guitar preamps, direct boxes, wireless systems, specialized guitar recording gear, keyboards, drums and percussion, DJ and lighting, mixers, packages, speakers, stage monitors, power amps, subwoofers, music instruction books, instruction videos, guitar tabs, instructional software, accessories, cables, cases, gig bags and covers, and drum and percussion accessories. Guitar Center, Inc. was formerly known as The Vox Center and it changed its name in January 1969. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Westlake Village, California. As of October 9, 2007, Guitar Center, Inc. was taken private.

Life Time

Private Equity Round in 1996
Life time Fitness Inc. is today a globally recognized fitness company that defines a new path forward. Where health, knowledge and relationships are valued. energy is channeled for good. And where purpose drives daily lives.always exploring new ideas that improve not only body and mind

Seasonal Specialties

Private Equity Round in 1996
Seasonal Specialties® lights and greengoods customer service website. Inside you will find information and FAQ's regarding light sets, and artificial trees, wreaths and garlands. Click on "Lights" if you have a question regarding a light set, window decoration, or lighted lawn decoration, and "Greengoods" if you have a question regarding a tree, wreath or garland (lit or unlit). Please note that theses are the general categories and you will be able to get more specific information on the following pages. Also, you will be able to navigate between the two categories on the following pages.

Eclipsys

Private Equity Round in 1996
Eclipsys operates as a healthcare information technology company in North America, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. It provides integrated clinical, revenue cycle, and performance management software, as well as professional services that assist healthcare organizations and physicians to enhance their clinical, financial, and operational processes. The company’s software enables physicians, nurses, and other clinicians to coordinate care through a shared electronic medical record, place orders, access, and share information about patients. Its software also facilitates patient admissions, scheduling, invoicing, inventory control, and cost accounting, as well as supports clinical and financial planning and analysis. In addition, Eclipsys provides various services related to its software that include software and hardware maintenance; professional services consisting of implementation, integration, training, and consultation; remote hosting of its software; outsourcing; network services; third-party healthcare information technology applications; and the sale of computer hardware. Eclipsys markets its software to healthcare providers of various sizes and specialties including community hospitals, multi-entity healthcare systems, academic medical centers, outpatient clinics, physician practices, and other healthcare organizations through its direct sales force. It has a strategic alliance agreement with Microsoft Corporation. Founded in 1995, Eclipsys is based in Atlanta, Georgia. As of August 24, 2010, Eclipsys was acquired by Allscripts Healthcare Solutions.

Streamfeeder

Private Equity Round in 1996
Streamfeeder product line provides automation solutions to the commercial printing, contract packaging.

Verio

Private Equity Round in 1996
Verio is the leader in providing online business solutions to SMBs worldwide. Distributed through its global network of viaVerio channel partners, Verio's solutions provide hosting, applications and managed services that enable SMBs to drive online success. Verio is a subsidiary of NTT Communications, one of the largest companies in the world and supports its operations with their highly reliable and scalable Global IP Network providing customers and partners with access to business solutions in more than 200 countries. In January 2009, Verio was named "Best Web Hosting Company 2008" by HostReview.com. For more information, visit: www.verio.com.

Peterson’s

Private Equity Round in 1996
Peterson’s is an educational services company that is dedicated to furthering education through high school, from culinary school to medical school. They offer students help to discover, prepare, and fund their education.

USI Holding

Private Equity Round in 1995
USI is a leader in insurance brokerage and consulting. With more than 4,000 dedicated, experienced and innovative professionals in more than 140 offices across the United States, they have a team of professionals nearby ready to serve you. USI Insurance Services leverages the USI ONE Advantage to deliver risk management and benefit solutions with bottom-line financial impact.

Telex Communications

Private Equity Round in 1995
Telex is a manufacturer and marketer of audio and communication products and systems for commercial, professional, and industrial customers. It also offers products for professional audio and advanced communication technologies. They provide professional communication products, including digital matrix intercoms used by broadcasters to control production communications, intercoms, headsets, and wireless.
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