Carlson Private Capital Partners and Yukon Partners Invest in Lakeshirts / Blue 84

Carlson Private Capital Partners' Lakeshirts/Blue84 Acquires Zephyr Headwear

August 31, 2020

Consumer Products

Carlson Private Capital Partners completed its first add-on acquisition for platform Lakeshirts/Blue84 with the purchase of Zephyr Headwear, a Loveland, Colorado-based collegiate headwear manufacturer. The deal expands the Lakeshirts/Blue84 platform’s headwear capabilities and strengthens its position in the collegiate and licensed headwear market; financial terms and the seller were not disclosed.

Carlson Private Capital Partners Adds Elite Fan Shop and Yesterdays Sportswear to Lakeshirts/Blue84 Platform

November 30, 2020

E-Commerce

Carlson Private Capital Partners (CPC) completed two add-on transactions for its Lakeshirts/Blue84 platform: acquisition of certain assets of Elite Fan Shop (from Top of the World) and an investment in Yesterdays Sportswear. The deals expand Lakeshirts/Blue84’s e-commerce presence and add custom screen-printing and embroidery capabilities focused on resort, surf and wine-industry end markets.

Lakeshirts/Blue84 Acquires Coastal Classics

November 17, 2022

Consumer Products

Lakeshirts/Blue84 acquired California-based Coastal Classics to expand its art and product offerings and incorporate the Coastal Classics line into its Yesterdays division. The deal brings a resort-apparel line known for California coastal imagery under Lakeshirts' portfolio to broaden its resort and beach-life product assortment.

Lakeshirts Acquires Aksels

May 1, 2023

Consumer Products

Lakeshirts has acquired Aksels, a Colorado-based resort apparel and accessory maker known for socks, hats and tees. Lakeshirts will operate Aksels as a standalone brand within its growing portfolio to expand its resort and souvenir apparel offerings.

Carlson Private Capital Partners Invests in Pattern

July 24, 2020

E-Commerce

Carlson Private Capital Partners led an investment in Pattern, a global ecommerce marketplace platform founded by Melanie Alder and David Wright, with co-investments from KSV Global, Ainge Advisory, and Duchossois Capital Management. The growth capital injection is intended to support Pattern’s expansion and its data-driven marketplace services that help brands grow profitability across marketplaces like Amazon, Walmart, eBay and international channels.

Merit Capital Partners and Fulton Capital Invest in Carl's Place

March 4, 2025

Manufacturing

Merit Capital Partners and Fulton Capital partnered with Carl Markestad to provide equity (and subordinated debt from Merit) in Carl’s Place, a Milton, Wisconsin-based manufacturer and distributor of customizable golf simulator packages. The investment funds are intended to support growth and scale the company’s manufacturing and distribution of simulator enclosures, mats, screens and related products for residential and commercial customers.