| Date | Title | Description |
| 16.02.2025 | Gridiron Capital’s 2024 Year In Review | Getting Better Every Day: Investment in New Companies, Exited Platform Companies, Returned Investor Capital, and Enhanced Team Capabilities
NEW CANAAN, CT, February 4, 2025 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital” or “Gridiron”), had a s... |
| 16.02.2025 | Gridiron Capital Kick-starts its 20th Anniversary Year with Promotions | Promotions Reflect Gridiron’s Continued Growth and Strong Culture
NEW CANAAN, CT, January 27, 2025 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital” or “Gridiron”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and manage... |
| 23.12.2024 | Gridiron Capital Expands Its Team with New Talent | Gridiron Focuses on New Hires to Support Firm Growth
NEW CANAAN, CT, October 24, 2024 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to a... |
| 23.12.2024 | Gridiron Portfolio Company, Leaf Home™, Appoints Rocco Mango as Chief Executive Officer and Rex Tibbens as Executive Chairman of the Board | Leaf Home Elevates Interim CEO & Appoints Industry Veteran to Execute Next Phase of Growth
NEW CANAAN, December 3, 2024 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm dedicated to partnering with founders, entrepreneur... |
| 23.12.2024 | Gridiron Capital Recognized as a Top Founder-Friendly Investor | Inc. Magazine names Gridiron Capital to its 2024 list of Founder-Friendly Investors
NEW CANAAN, CT, October 29, 2024 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and ma... |
| 23.12.2024 | Gridiron Capital Portfolio Company Vertical Supply Group Acquires UK-Based Tacklestore ltd. | Acquisition Will Further VSG’s Leadership in the At-Height Safety and Adjacent Industrial End Markets
NEW CANAAN, CT, November 4, 2024 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital” or “Gridiron”), an investment firm focused on partnering with... |
| 23.12.2024 | Gridiron Capital Partners with Health Monitor Network | Investment Underscores Strong Conviction in Business Services Within Outsourced Pharmaceutical Services Thematic Area of ExpertiseTM
NEW CANAAN, CT, October 31, 2024 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital” or “Gridiron”), an investment ... |
| 03.10.2024 | Gridiron Capital Completes Sale of GSM Outdoors | GSM Exit Showcases Value-Added Partnership Within Consumer Products & Services Sector
NEW CANAAN, CT, October 1, 2024 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, a... |
| 14.09.2024 | Gridiron Capital Agrees to Sell GSM Outdoors | GSM Exit Highlights Gridiron’s Active Lifestyle and Outdoor Enthusiast Thematic
NEW CANAAN, CT, July 23, 2024 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and managemen... |
| 14.09.2024 | Gridiron Capital Promotes Hank Barrett to Vice President | Gridiron Continues to Build its Team and Capabilities by Recognizing Outstanding Performance and Cultural Leadership
NEW CANAAN, CT, May 2, 2024 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital” or “Gridiron”), an investment firm focused on partn... |
| 14.09.2024 | Gridiron Capital Sells Foundation Wellness | Foundation Wellness Exit Highlights Gridiron’s Healthy Living Thematic Area of Expertise
NEW CANAAN, CT, September 4, 2024 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, ... |
| 14.09.2024 | Gridiron Capital Enhances Operating Partner Resources with the Addition of Tom McInerney and Jason Cohen | McInerney’s and Cohen’s Experiences Implementing Key Growth Initiatives Will Offer Significant Value to Gridiron’s Portfolio Partnerships
NEW CANAAN, CT, September 12, 2024 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm fo... |
| 14.09.2024 | Gridiron Capital-Backed Vertical Supply Group Acquires Yates Gear, Leaders in Fall Protection | The Acquisition Will Further VSG’s Leadership in Work at Height Industries
NEW CANAAN, CT, June 5, 2024 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management team... |
| 14.09.2024 | Gridiron Capital Announces Fourth Partnership in GarageCo, Cedar Park Overhead Doors | GarageCo Expands its Family of Family BrandsTM to the Southwest with Cedar Park Overhead Doors
NEW CANAAN, CT, May 16, 2024 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital” or “Gridiron”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, ... |
| 14.09.2024 | Gridiron Capital-Backed GSM Outdoors Acquired Dobyns Rods | GSM Outdoors Continues Expansion in Fishing
NEW CANAAN, CT, May 23, 2024 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that ... |
| 14.09.2024 | Gridiron Capital Completes Fifth Partnership in GarageCo, Quality Overhead Door | GarageCo Partners with Quality Overhead Door to Expand Presence in Midwest
NEW CANAAN, CT, July 22, 2024 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital” or “Gridiron”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and ... |
| 14.09.2024 | Gridiron Capital Expands Firm Resources with the Addition of Marcus Meyer | Gridiron Hires New Managing Director, Capital Markets
NEW CANAAN, CT, August 20, 2024 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to w... |
| 23.04.2024 | Gridiron Capital Promotes Nate Krause and Spencer Oakes to Accounting Manager and Welcomes New Associate, Pranav Maganti | Gridiron Continues to Recognize Internal Success and Hire New Associate Talent
NEW CANAAN, CT, April 23, 2024 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital” or “Gridiron”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs,... |
| 19.04.2024 | Gridiron Capital Promotes Kirk Wawrzyniak to Vice President | Gridiron Recognizes Outstanding Performance and Cultural Leadership
NEW CANAAN, CT, April 9, 2024 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital” or “Gridiron”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and managem... |
| 08.03.2024 | Gridiron Capital Announces GarageCo, A Family of Family Brands™ | Gridiron Launches Residential and Commercial Garage Door Services Platform
NEW CANAAN, CT, March 6, 2024 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital” or “Gridiron”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and ... |
| 24.02.2024 | Gridiron Capital is Recognized with 2024 Top PE Innovator Award | BluWave’s Third Annual Awards Program Recognizes Gridiron Capital Amongst the Top 2 Percent of North America’s Most Innovative Private Equity Firms
NEW CANAAN, CT, February 21, 2024 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investmen... |
| 14.02.2024 | Gridiron Capital Promotes Lauren Amos to Vice President | Gridiron Continues to Build its Team and Capabilities
NEW CANAAN, CT, February 13, 2024 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital” or “Gridiron”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams,... |
| 08.02.2024 | Gridiron Capital Portfolio Company Leaf Home™ Adds Finance Executive Tiffany Mason to Board | Executive With Proven Track Record Brings Key Industry Expertise to Board
NEW CANAAN, CT, February 5, 2024 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management t... |
| 30.01.2024 | Gridiron Capital Portfolio Company Leaf Home™ Appoints Scarlett O’Sullivan as Chief Financial Officer | Experienced Public Company CFO Joins Gridiron Portfolio Company Leaf Home™
NEW CANAAN, CT, January 29, 2024 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital” or “Gridiron”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, a... |
| 10.01.2024 | Gridiron Capital Promotes Andrew Kahn and Nick Weido to Principal | Gridiron Continues to Develop Its Team, Building on Its Winning Together Culture |
| 24.11.2023 | Gridiron Capital Promotes Chris King, Doug Rosenstein & Brad Skaf to Managing Director | Gridiron Continues to Develop Its Team and Expand Capabilities as It Elevates Team Members |
| 24.11.2023 | Gridiron-Backed Colibri Group Acquires TRC Healthcare | Further Enhances Industry-Leading Healthcare Learning Solutions |
| 27.10.2023 | Gridiron Capital Closes Fifth Fund Above Target at $2.1 Billion | Gridiron Continues to Invest in its Team, Processes, Technology, and Capabilities to Drive the Firm’s Strategy and Be The Partner of Choice for Business Owners and Management Teams |
| 27.10.2023 | Gridiron Capital Continues to Expand Investment Team | Gridiron Hires New Associate Talent Focused on Investment Opportunities and Value Creation Across the Portfolio |
| 27.10.2023 | Gridiron Capital Adds New Team Members to Enhance Digital Capabilities | New Roles Will Strengthen Gridiron’s Data Analytics and DTC Marketing Expertise |
| 27.10.2023 | Gridiron Capital Promotes Brynn Jackel to Senior Associate | Gridiron Recognizes Outstanding Performance and Cultural Leadership |
| 15.06.2023 | Gridiron Capital Adds Investment Professionals | Gridiron Advances Growth Initiative with New Investment Professionals |
| 26.05.2023 | Gridiron Capital Portfolio Company The Service Companies Appoints Brian Coyne as Chief Executive Officer | Military Leader and Strategic Operational Expert, Coyne Will Promote Accelerated Growth in an Elevated Role |
| 17.05.2023 | Gridiron Capital Expands Team with New Talent | Gridiron Continues to Prioritize Growing Internal Capabilities to Support Future Success |
| 11.05.2023 | Gridiron Capital Announces the Acquisition of CURREX by Foundation Wellness | CURREX Partnership Adds Immediate Scale While Providing Complementary Channel Mix and Product Portfolio to Accelerate Growth Internationally |
| 09.05.2023 | Gridiron Capital Expands Operating Partner Capabilities with the Addition of Mars Shah | Shah’s Diverse Operational Expertise Will Bring Valuable Talent and Resources to Gridiron’s Portfolio Partnerships |
| 02.05.2023 | Gridiron Capital Announces Legacy Service Partners’ Investment in Two Strategic Residential Services Companies | Partnerships with John Henry’s Plumbing, Heating & Air and Buehler Air Conditioning Will Expand Legacy’s National Footprint |
| 19.04.2023 | Gridiron Capital Promotes Ryan Gardner to Vice President and Jason Atwell to Tax Director | Gridiron Elevates Internal Talent to Recognize Outstanding Performance |
| 13.04.2023 | Gridiron Capital Enhances Centers of Excellence with the Addition of Sean Crane as Operating Partner | Crane’s Operational Expertise and Leadership Will Bolster Gridiron’s Success in Creating High-Performance Teams Across the Portfolio |
| 05.04.2023 | Leaf Home™ Welcomes Accomplished Human Resources Executive Ernest Marshall to its Board of Directors | Mr. Marshall’s Deep Experience with all Facets of Talent Development and Human Resources Will Enhance Culture and Capabilities |
| 22.03.2023 | Gridiron Capital Portfolio Company Leaf Home Appoints Jon Bostock Chief Executive Officer | A leader with a strong track record of success at hypergrowth companies, Bostock has served as Leaf Home CEO on an interim basis since August 2022 |
| 15.03.2023 | Gridiron Capital Portfolio Company Erie Home Appoints Jenilee Common as Chief Executive Officer | Common’s Proven P&L Leadership and Roofing Expertise Will Amplify Erie’s Continued Momentum |
| 19.01.2023 | Gridiron Capital Partners with Legacy Service Partners | Investment Positions Company for Accelerated Growth and Expansion in Highly Fragmented Residential Services Market |
| 06.01.2023 | Gridiron Capital Completes Partnership with Esquire Deposition Solutions | Partnership Positions Company for Continued Geographic and Service Line Expansion |
| 26.10.2022 | Gridiron Capital-Backed Vertical Supply Group Enters the U.K. Market Through Two Strategic Partnerships | Arborist Equipment Suppliers, Honey Brothers and TreeKit, are now under the VSG umbrella |
| 19.10.2022 | The Bob Woodruff Foundation and Gridiron Capital Partner to Support Service Members, Veterans, and their Families | Gridiron invests in Stand Up for Heroes event and Veterans on Wall Street initiative |
| 12.10.2022 | Gridiron Grows Associate Team with Alumni and New Talent | |
| 28.09.2022 | Gridiron Capital Promotes Hank Barrett & Kirk Wawrzyniak to Senior Associate | NEW CANAAN, CT, September 27, 2022 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that Hank Barrett and Kirk Wawrzyniak have ... |
| 13.01.2022 | Gridiron Capital Promotes Will Hausberg and Scott Harrison to Senior Managing Director | |
| 18.08.2021 | Gridiron-Backed AML RightSource Acquires QuantaVerse | Leading tech-enabled anti-financial crime firm expands its offerings with addition of the industry’s most comprehensive financial crime identification and investigation platform |
| 30.07.2021 | Gridiron Capital Completes Sale of Rough Country | New Canaan, CT, July 29, 2021 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs and management teams, today announced it has completed the sale of Rough Country (the “Company”) to TS... |
| - | Gridiron Capital Continues to Build DTC, Innovation and Marketing Expertise with the Addition of Jon Bostock | NEW CANAAN, CT, July 1, 2021– Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, continues building executive capabilities with the hire of Jon Bostock wh... |
| - | Gridiron Capital-Backed GSM Outdoors Acquires Bill Lewis Outdoors | The partnership represents GSM Outdoors’ continued expansion into the fishing segment with the addition of a second iconic brand |
| - | Gridiron Capital Announces Class Valuation’s Acquisition of Metro-West and Valuation Link | NEW CANAAN, CT, January 28, 2022 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams is pleased to announce that one of its portfolio companies, Class Val... |
| - | Gridiron Capital Invests in Vertical Supply Group | Partnership Positions Company for Continued Growth and Leadership in the Fall Protection and Protective Equipment Sector |
| - | Gridiron Capital Promotes Andrew Kahn to Vice President and Dan Steber to Controller, Management Company | NEW CANAAN, CT, July 13, 2021 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that Andrew Kahn has been promoted to Vice Presi... |
| - | Gridiron Capital Completes Investment in Vistage Worldwide, Inc. | Partnership Positions Company for Accelerated Growth and Expansion Worldwide |
| - | Gridiron Capital Announces Class Valuation’s Acquisition of DataMaster® | NEW CANAAN, CT, September 22, 2021 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that one of its portfolio companies, Class ... |
| - | Leaf Home™ Adds Global Marketing Executive Monique Bonner to Board | Bonner’s marketing technology background will further support the company’s growth |
| - | AML RightSource Expands into Corporate Compliance Technology with Acquisition of Blue Umbrella | NEW CANAAN, CT, July 8, 2021 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that AML RightSource (“AMLRS” or “The Company”), ... |
| - | Gridiron Capital Bolsters Centers of Excellence with the Addition of Alison Watts | NEW CANAAN, CT, July 21, 2022 – Gridiron Capital, LLC, an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that Alison Watts has joined as Gridiron’s latest Operating Partner. ... |
| - | Gridiron Capital Promotes Aaron Stoppelmann to Vice President | NEW CANAAN, CT, July 28, 2022 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that Aaron Stoppelmann has been promoted to Vice... |
| - | Gridiron Capital Announces Class Valuation’s Acquisition of Synergy Appraisal Services | NEW CANAAN, CT, July 20, 2021 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that Class Valuation (the “Company”) has acquire... |
| - | Gridiron Capital-Backed Foundation Wellness Acquires Doctor Hoy’s Natural Pain Relief | NEW CANAAN, CT, February 8, 2022 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, Foundation Wellnes... |
| - | AML RightSource Further Expands Global Scale and Tech-Enabled Product Offerings Through Acquisition of Passcon GmbH | NEW CANAAN, CT, March 29, 2021 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that AML RightSource (“AMLRS” or “The Company”)... |
| - | Gridiron Capital Announces Class Valuation’s Acquisition of Pendo Management, LLC | NEW CANAAN, CT, September 8, 2021 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that one of its portfolio companies, Class V... |
| - | Gridiron Capital Announces AML RightSource’s Expansion of Capabilities and Global Footprint Through Acquisition of Arachnys Information Services | NEW CANAAN, CT, March 9, 2021 –Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that AML RightSource (“AMLRS” or “The Company”) h... |
| - | Gridiron-Backed Colibri Group Announces Strategic Acquisition of Becker Professional Education and OnCourse Learning | Further Enhances Industry-Leading Learning Solutions Portfolio |
| - | Gridiron Capital Completes Sale of Legility | New Canaan, CT, December 15, 2021 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, today announced it has completed the sale of Legility (the “Company”) to Co... |
| - | Vistage Partners with Gridiron Capital to Accelerate Growth and Expansion Worldwide | Peer advisory firm seeks to build upon 65 years of helping CEOs make better decisions |
| - | Gridiron Capital’s Portfolio Company Leaf Home™ Expands Product Offering with the Acquisition of Tundraland Home Improvement | NEW CANAAN, CT, March 4, 2022 –Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce their portfolio company, Leaf Home™ is expanding ... |
| - | Gridiron Capital Partners with Class Valuation | Positions Leading Nationwide Appraisal Management Company to Drive Innovation, Enhance Market Leadership in Residential Valuation Services |
| - | Gridiron Capital Continues to Build Digital Acceleration Capabilities and Direct to Consumer Expertise | NEW CANAAN, CT, May 24, 2022 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, continues building capabilities with the addition of Daria Lupinacci as ... |
| - | Gridiron Capital Partners with M&D Distributors | Investment Positions Company for Accelerated Growth and Expansion in Highly Fragmented Diesel Engine Aftermarket Parts Industry |
| - | Gridiron-Backed Colibri Group to Acquire Becker Professional Education and OnCourse Learning | Further Enhances Industry-Leading Learning Solutions Portfolio |
| - | Gridiron Capital-Backed GSM Outdoors Acquires Plano Synergy’s Hunting and Archery Brands from Pure Fishing | NEW CANAAN, CT, April 20, 2021 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, Good Sportsman Mark... |
| - | Gridiron Capital Recognized as a Top Founder-Friendly Investor | Inc. Magazine names Gridiron Capital in its 2021 list of Founder-Friendly Investors |
| - | Gridiron Capital Announces Class Valuation’s Acquisition of SouthEastern Evaluation | NEW CANAAN, CT, June 8, 2021 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that Class Valuation (the “Company”) has acquired... |
| - | Gridiron Capital Completes Sale of Essential Cabinetry Group | New Canaan, CT, December 7, 2021 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, today announced it has completed the sale of Essential Cabinetry Group (“Ess... |
| - | Gridiron-Backed Colibri Group Announces Strategic Acquisition of TeachNow, Inc. | NEW CANAAN, CT, DECEMBER 14, 2021 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, Colibri Group (“... |
| - | Gridiron Capital Expands its Team of Operating Partners With the Addition of Barry Dark | NEW CANAAN, CT, June 28, 2022 – Gridiron Capital, LLC, an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that Barry Dark has joined the team as an Operating Partner and CEO i... |
| - | Gridiron Capital-Backed GSM Outdoors Acquires Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits | The acquisition represents GSM Outdoors’ first step into the fishing segment with an iconic brand |
| - | Gridiron Capital Announces Class Valuation’s Acquisition of Appraisal Tek (ATek) | NEW CANAAN, CT, August 9, 2022 – Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron Capital”), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that one of its portfolio companies, Class Valu... |
| - | Gridiron Capital Invests in Erie | Partnership Positions Company for Continued Growth in the Attractive Direct-To-Consumer Residential Re-Roofing Sector |
| - | Colibri Group Announces Leadership Expansion | Jeff James Appointed Chief Executive Officer Effective April 26, 2021 |
| - | Leaf Home™ Appoints Jeffrey Housenbold President and Chief Executive Officer | Experienced, Visionary Operator to Drive Continued Innovation and Growth, Position Company as One-Stop Home Improvement Platform |
