Gridiron Capital Acquires Vistage Worldwide from Providence Equity

Gridiron Capital Acquires Vertical Supply Group from Platte River Equity

April 12, 2022

Manufacturing

Gridiron Capital has acquired Vertical Supply Group (VSG), a Greensboro, North Carolina-based manufacturer, distributor, and direct e-commerce retailer of arborist tools, ropes, rescue and fall protection equipment, from Platte River Equity. Platte River will retain an ongoing stake in the business while Gridiron will partner with VSG management to support growth and pursue acquisition opportunities to expand the company's branded product portfolio and market reach. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Gridiron Capital Leads Majority Recapitalization of Health Monitor Network

November 5, 2024

Healthcare Services

Gridiron Capital led a majority recapitalization of Health Monitor Network, with existing investor WestView Capital Partners receiving liquidity while remaining a material shareholder. Health Monitor CEO David Paragamian and the management team are reinvesting and will continue to lead the company as Gridiron supports accelerated growth across channels and new products; financial terms were not disclosed.

Vistage Acquires Smart Business Network

October 22, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Vistage Worldwide, Inc. has acquired Smart Business Network (SBN), a Cleveland-based media and events company known for its Smart Business publications and Dealmakers conference series. The acquisition expands Vistage's content and events capabilities to better support CEOs and business owners navigating transactions; SBN co-founder Fred Koury will remain to guide the transition as Lee Koury becomes Managing Director.

Vista Equity Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Gainsight

November 30, 2020

Cloud & SaaS

Vista Equity Partners has signed an agreement to take a majority investment in Gainsight, the Customer Success software company. The partnership is intended to accelerate Gainsight's product expansion, customer growth and geographic footprint while scaling the Customer Success category.

Circumference Group, TPO and Stephens Capital Partners Acquire Majority Stake in Visionary Integration Professionals (VIP)

October 9, 2024

IT Services

Circumference Group, in partnership with The Pritzker Organization and Stephens Capital Partners, has acquired a majority stake in Visionary Integration Professionals (VIP), a digital transformation and systems integration consultancy. VIP founder and CEO Jonna Ward will remain in place as the firm looks to scale capabilities and expand services across public-sector and commercial clients with support from the new investors.

Gridiron Capital Acquires Colibri Group from Quad-C Management

May 1, 2019

Education

Gridiron Capital has acquired Colibri Group, a St. Louis–headquartered provider of online learning solutions for licensed professionals, from Quad-C Management. Terms were not disclosed; Gridiron said it will support Colibri’s growth across existing markets (healthcare, real estate, financial services) and expand into additional regulated professions.