Toll Brothers Acquires StoryBook Homes

New Home Co. Acquires Hamilton Thomas Homes

November 29, 2023

Construction

New Home Co., an Irvine-based homebuilder backed by Apollo-managed funds, has acquired Hamilton Thomas Homes to enter the Texas market. The deal brings roughly 2,000 lots (about 12 planned communities) in Houston and Austin and retains founders John Bohnen and Jennifer Keller to lead New Home Co.'s newly formed Texas region.

Storyteller Overland Acquires TAXA Outdoors

April 11, 2024

Manufacturing

Storyteller Overland has acquired TAXA Outdoors, combining Storyteller's Class B RV and expedition vehicle capabilities with TAXA's lightweight, design-forward towable camping habitats. The transaction closed alongside a significant investment from L Catterton, RX3 Growth Partners, Wheelhouse and Virentes; Neil Grimmer will become CEO of TAXA and Chief Strategy Officer of Storyteller Overland.

Storyteller Overland Acquires GoCamp

November 10, 2021

Transportation

Storyteller Overland, a Birmingham, Alabama-based Class B RV manufacturer, has acquired GoCamp, a Portland-based peer-to-peer camper van rental service. The acquisition will enable GoCamp to expand nationally and give Storyteller a factory-endorsed rental channel for its MODE vans while preserving GoCamp's personalized rental model and leadership.

D.R. Horton Acquires Braselton Homes' Homebuilding Operations

October 19, 2020

Construction

D.R. Horton, Inc. acquired the homebuilding operations of Braselton Homes in Corpus Christi, Texas, purchasing lots, homes-in-inventory and an active sales backlog for approximately $23 million in cash. The transaction includes ~95 lots, 90 homes in inventory, 125 homes in sales backlog and control of ~840 lots via purchase contracts; Braselton will operate as a separate division within D.R. Horton as the buyer expands its Texas footprint.

Lennar Acquires Executive Construction Homes

April 7, 2022

Construction

Lennar Corporation has purchased Executive Construction Homes, LLC, acquiring the company's work-in-progress, finished lots, and land pipeline of more than 3,300 lots to expand its presence in the Columbia, South Carolina market. JTW Advisors served as sell-side advisor; Executive Construction Homes' founder Eddie Yandle and his family will remain involved and continue selling finished lots to Lennar through related-party land development companies.

Great Hill Partners Acquires Storyblocks

June 25, 2020

Media & Entertainment

Boston-based private equity firm Great Hill Partners has agreed to acquire Storyblocks, a subscription-based stock media company headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. The investment will provide capital to expand Storyblocks' library, add creative tools, and accelerate product capabilities to support growing demand for affordable, high-quality video and digital content.