Fort Point Capital Acquires NewBold Corporation

Fort Point Capital Invests in Nova

July 21, 2022

Cloud & SaaS

Boston-based private equity firm Fort Point Capital has made a platform investment in Nova (formerly Polar), a Toronto-based provider of creative automation software for digital advertising. The investment will support Nova’s product evolution and commercial expansion while the company remains led by founder and CEO Kunal Gupta and senior management.

Fort Point Capital and Brookside Mezzanine Partners Recapitalize Barrington Media Group

March 3, 2020

Marketing & Advertising

Boston-based private equity firm Fort Point Capital completed a recapitalization of Barrington Media Group (BMG), a Shelton, Connecticut–based technology-enabled marketing services business, in partnership with the company’s management team. Brookside Mezzanine Partners provided subordinated debt and a co-investment to facilitate the transaction, while Bell Bank provided debt financing; BMG will continue to be led by founder and CEO Peter Stavisky.

Twin Point Capital Acquires Controlling Interest in Frontpoint Security

October 9, 2020

Professional Services

Twin Point Capital LLC has purchased a controlling interest in Frontpoint Security, a U.S.-based provider of DIY home security and smart home technology. The private investment will provide Frontpoint with capital and strategic guidance to support technological innovation, service reliability and customer experience enhancements; terms were not disclosed.

Shore Points Capital Acquires Newport Systems Inc.

July 23, 2020

Software

Shore Points Capital, a New York–based private equity firm, has acquired Newport Systems Inc., a Wall, New Jersey–headquartered provider of software and mobile technologies for the intermodal transportation industry. Robert Morton, formerly Executive Vice President, was promoted to President and joined the company's board as Shore Points said it will support Newport's continued growth and product development.

Fort Point Capital Recapitalizes ROX360

January 10, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

Boston-based private equity firm Fort Point Capital has recapitalized ROX360, a tech-enabled marketing platform that provides logistics/fulfillment and customer retention services to vacation rental managers. The co-founders retained a large minority stake and management will continue to lead the business as Fort Point supports national expansion; debt financing was provided by Abacus Finance Group and Siguler Guff & Company.

Franklin BSP Realty Trust Acquires NewPoint Holdings JV L.L.C.

July 1, 2025

Financial Services

Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (FBRT) has closed its acquisition of NewPoint Holdings JV L.L.C. (NewPoint) for $425 million. The deal expands FBRT's multifamily and agency lending capabilities, adding NewPoint's commercial real estate lending platform to FBRT's debt origination and servicing business.