Camp Lake Capital and GKS Capital Recapitalize LaserGifts

Lakelet Capital Acquires GenTech Scientific

September 30, 2020

Industrial Services

Buffalo-based private equity firm Lakelet Capital has completed an investment to support the buyout of GenTech Scientific, a refurbisher, reseller, and servicer of analytical laboratory instrumentation based in Arcade, New York. The investment provides growth capital to enhance operations, extend geographic reach, and expand solution offerings; Lakelet also installed Michael Lippa as CEO and worked with GenTech founder Clair Bragg on the transition.

KLH Capital Recapitalizes Undisclosed Precision Tank & Cylinder Manufacturer

September 8, 2021

Manufacturing

KLH Capital completed a recapitalization of a Midwest-based precision tank and cylinder manufacturer in September 2021. Generational Equity advised the seller; the investment will provide growth capital and support succession planning while the company continues to serve top-tier OEM customers across consumer, defense and industrial end markets.

L2 Capital Partners Recapitalizes YakAttack

December 8, 2021

Consumer Products

L2 Capital Partners recapitalized YakAttack, a vertically integrated designer and U.S. manufacturer of kayak fishing accessories headquartered in Farmville, Virginia. Salem Investment Partners and Oxer Capital provided debt financing and co-invested; terms were not disclosed. L2 said it will partner with founder Luther Cifers and management to expand product development, sales channels and distribution.

Kirtland Capital Partners Recapitalizes Chamber Media

September 9, 2021

Marketing & Advertising

Kirtland Capital Partners completed a recapitalization of Chamber Media, a Utah-based full-service creative agency specializing in social media video advertising. XLCS Partners advised Chamber Media and the transaction involved a partnership with founders Travis Chambers and Stefan van de Graaff to provide liquidity and support the company's growth.

KLH Capital Recapitalizes Insulations, Inc.

August 1, 2020

Industrial Services

KLH Capital has completed a recapitalization of Insulations, Inc., partnering with founder and CEO David Branton and the company’s management team. Headquartered in New Orleans with 1,100+ employees and branches across the Gulf Coast, Insulations is an industrial contractor providing insulation, fireproofing, heat tracing, painting/coating, refractory, scaffolding and abatement services to LNG, refining, chemical, power and other industrial customers.

Summit Park and Digital Fuel Capital Lead Recapitalization of Ledge Lounger

November 10, 2021

Consumer Products

Summit Park led a majority recapitalization of Ledge Lounger Inc., the in-pool and outdoor furniture D2C brand, in partnership with Digital Fuel Capital and the Ledge management team. The transaction provides partial liquidity to the founder and capital to accelerate growth, digital marketing capabilities and product innovation across D2C and B2B channels.