Praesidian Capital Exits Ocean State Innovations

Praesidian Capital Announces Exit of E-commerce Distribution Business

August 6, 2025

E-Commerce

Praesidian Capital announced the successful exit of its tech-enabled e-commerce consumer products distribution business. The firm did not disclose the buyer, target company name, or transaction financials in the announcement and said it was pleased to realize the investment and thanked the management team.

Ocean State Innovations Acquires ColorWorks

January 7, 2020

Manufacturing

Ocean State Innovations (a Brand & Oppenheimer Company) has acquired ColorWorks, a textile dyeing and finishing company based in Elizabethton, Tennessee. The acquisition adds commission dyeing and finishing capabilities to OSI's existing textile solutions platform and is supported by investor Praesidian Capital.

Praesidian Capital Acquires Leading Testing Business

August 26, 2021

Industrial Services

Praesidian Capital, a New York–based private equity firm, acquired a controlling interest in a leading materials/testing services business that serves energy, aerospace & defense, laboratory, steel & pipe and other industrial markets. Praesidian said it will partner with management to scale the business organically and through strategic acquisitions to expand capabilities and market share.

Praesidian Capital Makes Strategic Equity Investment in Reel Power International

December 28, 2023

Manufacturing

Praesidian Capital, a private equity firm based in Oklahoma City, announced a strategic equity investment in Reel Power International, a manufacturer of capital equipment for material handling and control serving industrial, marine, and energy markets. The investment is intended to support Reel Power's growth initiatives and product development while partnering with management to expand the business.

Praesidian Capital Makes Follow-On Equity Investment in Round 2, LLC

November 10, 2025

Consumer Products

Praesidian Capital completed a strategic follow-on equity investment in Round 2, LLC, a South Bend, Indiana-based designer and manufacturer of collectible models, die-cast vehicles and hobby products. The additional capital will support product development, supply-chain capabilities, digital engagement and expanded distribution — including international growth — building on Praesidian’s original 2021 investment.

Praesidian Capital Acquires Undisclosed Southwestern E‑commerce Distributor

April 12, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

Praesidian Capital acquired a controlling interest in a leading e‑commerce distribution business located in the Southwestern United States. Spirit Bank of Tulsa provided financing for the transaction and Ice Miller LLP served as legal counsel to Praesidian; the firm said the deal expands its e‑commerce activity and footprint in the Southwest.