Bertram Capital Invests in Lectric eBikes

Verlinvest Invests in Pedego Electric Bikes

January 6, 2022

Consumer Products

Verlinvest has made a growth investment in Pedego, the largest electric bike retail network in North America, to support branding, innovation, store expansion and inventory growth. Terms were not disclosed; Roth Capital Partners served as Pedego's financial advisor on the transaction.

GEF Capital Partners Provides Growth Capital to MURF Electric Bikes

January 25, 2023

Consumer Products

GEF Capital Partners has made a growth capital investment in MURF Electric Bikes to support the Southern California e-bike brand’s planned national retail expansion, new storefront, and product innovation. GP Bullhound acted as exclusive financial advisor to MURF on the transaction.

Bertram Capital Invests in MSE Supplies

September 25, 2024

Industrial Services

Bertram Capital has made an investment in MSE Supplies, a Tucson-based supplier of advanced materials, laboratory equipment, lab supplies and analytical services. Bertram plans to leverage its in-house technology team, Bertram Labs, to accelerate MSE's growth and digital capabilities; terms were not disclosed.

Bertram Capital Invests in Left Lane Auto

December 16, 2025

Automotive

Bertram Capital has made an investment in Left Lane Auto, a Champaign, Illinois–headquartered tire retail and automotive-service platform operating more than 75 locations across 18 states. Terms were not disclosed; Bertram will partner with Left Lane’s management to accelerate growth, invest in technology through Bertram Labs, and support continued acquisitions to build a national platform.

Bertram Capital Acquires BearCom from LKCM Headwater Investments

July 10, 2018

Telecommunications

Bertram Capital partnered with BearCom's executive management team to acquire Garland, Texas-based BearCom from LKCM Headwater Investments. The private equity firm positioned the deal as a new platform investment to support a buy-and-build strategy, accelerate organic growth and enhance capabilities via Bertram Labs; BearCom operates dozens of branches across North America and serves thousands of commercial, industrial and government customers.

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert Acquires Majority Stake in Canyon Bicycles

December 15, 2020

Consumer Products

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (GBL) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Canyon Bicycles GmbH, with minority investor TSG Consumer Partners fully exiting. Founder Roman Arnold will remain as Chairman of the Advisory Board and reinvest alongside GBL, while Tony Fadell (via Future Shape) will co-invest to support product and service growth as Canyon pursues expansion in e-bikes and international markets.