DCA Partners Makes Minority Growth Investment in Smash Park Entertainment Group

Centre Partners Makes Growth Investment in Disruptive Products (Arcade1UP)

November 19, 2020

Consumer Products

Centre Partners Management LLC has made a growth investment in Disruptive Products, Inc., the parent of Tastemakers, LLC and creator of the Arcade1UP line of retro at‑home arcade machines. The capital is intended to support Disruptive Products’ continued product innovation, retail and online distribution expansion, and overall growth initiatives.

DCA Partners Makes Growth Equity Majority Investment in The Maloney Group

March 14, 2022

Construction

DCA Partners, a Roseville-based private equity firm, has made a majority growth-equity investment in The Maloney Group, a Stockton-based demolition and remediation contractor. The Maloney Group's founders will remain in place as the company uses DCA's capital to expand across Northern California and pursue opportunities tied to federal infrastructure spending.

Bain Capital Private Equity Acquires Majority Stake in Mash Holdings

November 15, 2022

Retail

Bain Capital Private Equity agreed to acquire a majority stake in Tokyo-based Mash Holdings, the operator of fashion and lifestyle brands including gelato pique, SNIDEL and FRAY I.D. The firm said it will partner with Mash's management to strengthen the company's business foundation and accelerate medium- to long-term growth across its fashion, beauty and food brands.

Court Square Makes Strategic Growth Investment in Five Star Parks & Attractions

March 16, 2023

Restaurants & Hospitality

Court Square Capital Partners has made a strategic capital (growth) investment in Five Star Parks & Attractions to support the company's expansion and optimization of its family entertainment center portfolio. Terms were not disclosed; existing shareholders Fruition Partners, Taubman Capital, and management will remain significant minority investors.

H.I.G. Capital Affiliate Acquires Family Entertainment Group

July 21, 2022

Restaurants & Hospitality

H.I.G. Capital, through one of its affiliates, has completed the acquisition of Family Entertainment Group Holdings, LLC. The Itasca, Illinois–based company operates nearly 60 family entertainment locations and provides turnkey outsourced arcade and facility management services; H.I.G. will partner with founder George Smith and the existing management team to accelerate growth and expand the company's market presence.

Shamrock Capital Makes Minority Growth Investment in Boardwalk Pictures

February 15, 2023

Media & Entertainment

Shamrock Capital has made a minority growth investment in Boardwalk Pictures to provide capital and strategic support for the producer’s expansion of its team and project slate. The Los Angeles-based investor will partner with Boardwalk to accelerate growth across genres, formats and distribution channels while the company retains operational independence.