Altacrest Capital Recapitalizes Big Blanket Co

Altacrest Capital Acquires Controlling Interest in Big Dot of Happiness

October 7, 2020

Consumer Products

Altacrest Capital LLC, a Dallas-based private equity firm focused on eCommerce consumer brands, has acquired a controlling interest in Big Dot of Happiness, a Menomonie, Wisconsin-based designer party supplies and lifestyle products company. The transaction was financed in partnership with Route 2 Capital Partners, Venturi Private Wealth, co-owners Sherri and Scott Yukel and other equity investors, with CrossFirst Bank providing a credit facility.

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.

Cortec Group Growth Recapitalizes Little Sleepies

December 10, 2021

Consumer Products

Cortec Group, via an affiliated investment group led by Cortec Fund VII, completed a growth recapitalization of Little Sleepies, LLC on October 29, 2021. The minority/growth investment will partner with founder and CEO Maradith Frenkel to accelerate brand awareness, expand product categories, and scale digital marketing and supply chain capabilities.

Hadley Capital Recapitalizes Equustock (Guardian Horse Bedding)

January 15, 2020

Manufacturing

Hadley Capital has acquired and recapitalized Equustock, the maker of Guardian Horse Bedding horse bedding shavings and pellets, in partnership with founders Claire and Jon Brant. The investment will support expansion of Equustock's production capacity and market reach while building on the Guardian brand.

Comvest Private Equity Recapitalizes Bland Landscaping

December 11, 2024

Environmental Services

Comvest Private Equity has completed a recapitalization of Bland Landscaping, a regional commercial landscaping services provider headquartered in Apex, North Carolina. Prospect Partners has exited its investment; Bland will continue to be led by CEO Kurt Bland and CFO/COO Matt Bland as Comvest supports further organic and acquisitive growth.

Cortec Group Recapitalizes Aspen Medical Products

June 10, 2019

Medical Devices

New York-based private equity firm Cortec Group, via its affiliate Cortec Fund VI, recapitalized Irvine-headquartered Aspen Medical Products on June 10, 2019. The transaction provides Aspen with capital and financing to support product expansion, international growth, infrastructure development and potential acquisitions; terms were not disclosed.