Gathr Outdoors Acquires WaterPORT

Gathr Outdoors Acquires Cascadia Vehicle Tents

January 24, 2022

Consumer Products

Gathr Outdoors, a portfolio company of Centre Partners, has acquired Cascadia Vehicle Tents (CVT), a Bend, Oregon–based maker of rooftop vehicle tents, awnings and car-camping equipment. Terms were not disclosed; CVT co-founder Bobby Culpepper will remain as president and report into Gathr Outdoors' Camp segment leadership.

The Riverside Company Invests in TOOLPORT

September 6, 2019

E-Commerce

The Riverside Company has invested in TOOLPORT, a Norderstedt, Germany-based leading online provider of professional tents and spare parts, to support an international growth strategy. TOOLPORT will partner with Riverside and founder Stephan Weiß to expand the company's international presence and scale its e-commerce and distribution capabilities.

Toolport (Riverside-backed) Acquires GFP

March 9, 2022

E-Commerce

Riverside’s portfolio company Toolport has acquired GFP, a specialized online provider of greenhouses, raised garden beds and related products in the DACH region. The deal is an add-on to Toolport’s pan‑European e‑commerce platform intended to expand product categories, increase addressable market and accelerate international growth.

Kent Outdoors (Seawall Capital) Acquires BOTE from Prairie Capital VI

January 20, 2022

Consumer Products

Kent Outdoors, the Seawall Capital-backed outdoor platform (formerly Kent Watersports), acquired BOTE from Prairie Capital VI as an add-on to expand its portfolio of outdoor consumer brands. The deal, announced alongside Kent's rebrand and the acquisition of Kona Bicycles, follows Prairie Capital's multi-year partnership that helped BOTE grow significantly during its hold period.

Boathouse Capital Completes Growth Investment in Ontraport

November 13, 2023

Cloud & SaaS

Boathouse Capital has completed a growth investment in Ontraport, a Santa Barbara–based CRM and marketing automation SaaS provider. The partnership with Ontraport co-founder and CEO Landon Ray will provide capital to expand the company’s sales and product development efforts.

OneWater Marine Acquires Garden State Yacht Sales

April 11, 2024

Retail

OneWater Marine Inc. signed a definitive agreement to acquire the net assets of Garden State Yacht Sales, a full-service marina and boat dealer in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey. The acquisition — for minimal capital outlay — expands OneWater's presence in the Mid-Atlantic U.S. and bolsters its new and pre-owned boat sales, finance, parts and service capabilities; Garden State generated approximately $14.0 million in sales in 2023.