MSouth Equity Partners Acquires Nth Degree from Gladstone Investment Corporation

Shamrock Capital Acquires Nth Degree

September 16, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

Shamrock Capital has acquired Nth Degree, a Duluth, Georgia–based provider of exhibit management and experiential event services, in a transaction that resulted in Gladstone Investment Corporation and Capitala Group selling their remaining equity positions. The investment will be used to scale Nth Degree's services platform across live events, trade shows and experiential marketing while the company continues to operate under its existing leadership.

MSouth Equity Partners Acquires Fern Exposition Services

June 27, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

MSouth Equity Partners has acquired Fern Exposition Services and will combine the business with Nth Degree, an existing MSouth portfolio company, to expand its footprint in the in-person event and experiential marketing industry. Gladstone Investment Corporation provided senior secured debt and an equity investment to support the transaction; financial terms were not disclosed.

Nth Degree Acquires Lancaster Management Services and Quantum Exposition

August 4, 2025

Marketing & Advertising

Nth Degree has acquired Lancaster Management Services and Quantum Exposition to expand its installation, labor, and permanent-install capabilities and strengthen coast-to-coast coverage. The acquisitions add Midwest footprint and specialized trade-show and retail installation expertise, integrating both businesses into Nth Degree’s nationwide event management platform.

MSouth Equity Partners Acquires Catalyst

March 4, 2019

Manufacturing

MSouth Equity Partners, an Atlanta-based private equity firm, has completed the acquisition of Catalyst, a contract manufacturer of dietary and nutrition supplements headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. MSouth partnered with Catalyst's co-founders to support the company's next phase of growth and expand its capabilities in custom formulation, flavoring and contract manufacturing for sports nutrition, herbal and vitamin brands.

MSouth Equity Partners Acquires Summit Spine & Joint Centers

June 2, 2021

Healthcare Services

Atlanta-based private equity firm MSouth Equity Partners completed the acquisition of Summit Spine & Joint Centers, a Lawrenceville, Georgia operator of ambulatory surgery centers and pain management clinics. The transaction was executed in partnership with Summit's management team and existing sponsor Fulcrum Equity Partners, with financing provided by Audax Private Debt to support MSouth's investment and growth plans across the Southeast.

Gryphon Investors Acquires Southern HVAC from MSouth, Forms NAEHS Holding Company

October 4, 2021

HVAC & Mechanical

Gryphon Investors has acquired a majority interest in Southern HVAC from MSouth Equity Partners and placed the business alongside Right Time under a new holding company, North American Essential Home Services (NAEHS). Southern HVAC, based in Orlando, Florida, operates 15 brands across the Southeastern and Midwestern U.S. and Texas with over 650 employees; the incumbent management team will remain and retain a meaningful equity stake. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.