Altacrest Capital Acquires Controlling Interest in Big Dot of Happiness

Altacrest Capital Recapitalizes Big Blanket Co

July 27, 2021

E-Commerce

Dallas-based private equity firm Altacrest Capital recapitalized Big Blanket Co, a Springfield, Missouri–based direct-to-consumer seller of oversized premium blankets. Source Capital and Venturi Private Wealth participated with debt and equity support (CrossFirst Bank provided a credit facility), and Big Blanket Co's founder and management remain substantial shareholders as the business pursues expanded product and eCommerce growth.

Altamont Capital Partners Invests in Big Top Manufacturing

February 29, 2024

Building Products

Altamont Capital Partners has entered an investment partnership with Big Top Manufacturing to support the company's growth and expansion of its tension fabric shelter operations. As part of the transaction, Vann Parrott was named CEO while former CEO Jeff Merschman will remain on the board and both will retain significant ownership.

L Catterton Acquires Majority Stake in Beauty Industry Group

August 11, 2021

Consumer Products

L Catterton has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Beauty Industry Group (BIG), a Salt Lake City–based platform of hair extension brands. Existing shareholders — including HGGC, CEO Derrick Porter, and the management team — will reinvest and retain a meaningful minority stake as L Catterton partners with BIG to accelerate brand building, DTC expansion and international growth.

Dotdash (IAC) Acquires Meredith Holdings Corp.

December 1, 2021

Media & Entertainment

IAC's Dotdash completed its acquisition of Meredith Holdings Corp. in an all-cash transaction at $42.18 per share, creating Dotdash Meredith — the largest digital and print publisher in the United States. The combined company, headquartered in New York City and led by CEO Neil Vogel, unites Meredith's iconic magazine brands and first-party data with Dotdash's digital and e-commerce capabilities to scale advertising and digital revenue.

Altamont Capital Partners Invests in Mini Melts USA

January 9, 2024

Food & Beverage

Altamont Capital Partners has made a growth capital investment in Mini Melts USA, partnering with founder and CEO Dan Kilcoyne, who remains a major investor and will continue to lead the company. The funding will support expansion of Mini Melts' distribution footprint and manufacturing capabilities as the frozen-novelty brand scales nationally.

Ethos Capital Acquires Majority Control of Donuts Inc.

March 31, 2021

Telecommunications

Ethos Capital has completed an investment to acquire a controlling interest in Donuts Inc. from Abry Partners. The deal brings Ethos (with strategic partners The Baupost Group and Neuberger Berman) in control of the domain registry operator, which is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and manages roughly 25 million domains with ~300 employees.