Gauge Capital Recapitalizes RIP-IT

Gauge-backed RIP-IT Acquires Tachikara USA

January 30, 2024

Consumer Products

RIP-IT, a Gauge Capital–backed sports equipment brand focused on female athletes, has acquired Tachikara USA, a long-standing volleyball equipment maker, effective January 3. The deal expands RIP-IT’s volleyball product portfolio and leverages Tachikara’s legacy in volleyball balls and equipment to accelerate growth in the volleyball market.

Gauge Capital Recapitalizes irth Solutions

May 31, 2019

Cloud & SaaS

Gauge Capital has made a strategic recapitalization investment in irth Solutions, partnering with the company’s owners and management to support growth. irth, a Columbus, Ohio–based provider of UtiliSphere 811 ticket management and field service management SaaS for the energy, utilities and telecom sectors, will use the investment to accelerate market penetration, expand into new verticals and develop additional FSM capabilities.

Gauge Capital Recapitalizes NINJIO

July 19, 2021

Cybersecurity

Gauge Capital has partnered with the owners and management of NINJIO, LLC to recapitalize the cybersecurity awareness training provider. The investment will support NINJIO's growth and product capabilities, with Gauge partners Tom McKelvey and Sam Smith joining NINJIO's board.

Gauge Capital Recapitalizes Schlesinger Global

July 18, 2019

Marketing & Advertising

Gauge Capital has partnered with the owners and management of Schlesinger Global, LLC to recapitalize the market research firm. The investment will support Schlesinger's growth, expansion of capabilities, innovation and talent acquisition while Gauge partners join the company's board.

Gauge Capital Recapitalizes Exigo

March 21, 2022

Cloud & SaaS

Gauge Capital has partnered with the founders and management of Exigo in a recapitalization of the Dallas-based PaaS provider. The investment will fund product development, sales and marketing, and international expansion; Gauge partners have also joined Exigo’s board.

Gauge Capital Recapitalizes Reliable Medical

January 5, 2026

Healthcare Services

Gauge Capital has partnered with Reliable Medical's management to provide growth capital and complete a recapitalization, acquiring the Nashville-based provider of Complex Rehabilitation Technology (CRT) from prior sponsor Seven Hills Capital. The investment will support Reliable Medical's expansion of clinical capabilities, geographic footprint, and continued focus on high-touch post-delivery services for patients with severe mobility impairments.