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SmartSights Acquires Sage Clarity

September 16, 2024

Software

SmartSights, a Capstreet-backed provider of operational intelligence software, has acquired Chicago-based Sage Clarity, a maker of manufacturing activity data and analytics applications. The add-on deal (terms not disclosed) will integrate Sage Clarity's real-time machine and operational analytics into the SmartSights platform to expand detection, issue management and root-cause analysis capabilities for manufacturers.

Blue Sage Capital Invests in Clean Scapes Landscaping

July 10, 2025

Environmental Services

Austin-based private equity firm Blue Sage Capital has completed an investment in Clean Scapes Enterprises, a commercial landscaping company headquartered in Austin, Texas. The partnership, with Crescent Capital Group serving as the financing partner, will support Clean Scapes' expansion across Texas and beyond while working alongside the company's leadership team to scale operations.

Closed Loop Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Sage Sustainable Electronics

November 1, 2023

IT Services

Closed Loop Partners, via its Closed Loop Leadership Fund, has acquired a majority stake in Sage Sustainable Electronics, a Columbus, Ohio–based IT asset disposition (ITAD) provider. The investment will provide Sage with capital and access to Closed Loop's circular-economy ecosystem to accelerate growth, expand reuse-and-recovery services, and strengthen its position in North America.

Blue Sage Capital Invests in Geo-Solutions, Inc.

November 14, 2023

Industrial Services

Austin-based private equity firm Blue Sage Capital has completed a majority investment/recapitalization in Geo-Solutions, Inc., a New Kensington, Pennsylvania geotechnical and environmental remediation services provider. Blue Sage will partner with Geo-Solutions' management to expand geographic footprint, extend service lines, pursue strategic acquisitions and reinvest in the business.

Blue Sage Capital Invests in American Alloy

April 2, 2024

Manufacturing

Austin-based private equity firm Blue Sage Capital completed an investment in American Alloy, a Spokane, Washington-based metal component and sub-assembly manufacturer. Blue Sage will partner with management (COO Brett Stevens was named CEO) to support organic growth and pursue M&A to expand American Alloy’s presence across packaging, food & beverage, industrial automation, mining and other industrial end markets.

All-State Industries (Blue Sage-backed) Acquires Allied Plastics

January 11, 2022

Manufacturing

An affiliate of All-State Industries, backed by private equity firm Blue Sage Capital, has acquired Allied Plastics, a Twin Lakes, Wisconsin-based thermoformed plastics manufacturer. The acquisition expands All-State's thermoforming and extrusion capabilities and increases the platform's scale across agriculture, heavy equipment OEM, consumer products, and packaging end markets.