Granite Creek Capital and Clover Capital Invest in Big Easy Blends

Granite Creek Capital Partners Acquires NYP Corp.

November 14, 2023

Manufacturing

Granite Creek Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private investment firm, has acquired NYP, LLC (d/b/a NYP Corp.), a value-added packaging manufacturer and distributor headquartered in Elizabeth, New Jersey. As part of the transaction Robert Dahl was named CEO and Granite Creek partners joined NYP's board; sellers included long-time owner-operators Christopher and Jerry LaBelle. Granite Creek said it will support product diversification, expansion, and continued growth at the company.

Granite Creek Capital Partners and Equivu Capital Invest in Odyssey Aviation U.S.

September 13, 2022

Transportation

Chicago-based private equity firm Granite Creek Capital Partners has made an investment in Odyssey Aviation U.S., a fixed-base operator (FBO) headquartered in Bonita Springs, Florida. The transaction supports a broader recapitalization in which Equivu Capital (the investment arm of CEO Salvatore Calvino) becomes the majority shareholder; proceeds will fund growth, strengthen operations, and support geographic expansion of Odyssey's FBO network.

Granite Creek Capital Partners Invests in Pinstripes, Inc.

May 31, 2023

Restaurants & Hospitality

Granite Creek Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private investment firm, has made a growth investment in Pinstripes, Inc., an operator of dining and entertainment venues combining bowling, bocce, and Italian-American cuisine. The capital will be used to finance Pinstripes' expansion—the company operates 13 venues with six additional locations under construction across multiple states.

Granite Creek and Equivu Acquire Majority Stake in C&C Manufacturing

September 24, 2021

Manufacturing

Chicago-based Granite Creek Capital Partners partnered with Equivu Capital (the investment arm of Salvatore Calvino) to acquire a majority stake in C&C Manufacturing (formerly Al-jon Manufacturing). Equivu's Salvatore Calvino was named CEO and the investment will provide working capital to grow the company's workforce, expand parts and services, and capitalize on demand across scrap recycling, waste management, and airport maintenance markets.

Granite Creek Invests in Global Animal Products to Support Management Buyout

November 21, 2024

Agriculture

Chicago-based private equity firm Granite Creek Capital Partners has invested in Global Animal Products (GAP) to support a management buyout and recapitalize the Amarillo, Texas-based feed-additives manufacturer. Founder Ken Ridenour will step back and retain a minority stake, while CEO Ben Tarr and the management team will continue to run the business with strategic support from Granite Creek and Operating Partner Mike Ray to scale product development, expand facilities, and pursue international growth.

Granite Creek Capital Partners Invests in CP Direct

February 17, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

Granite Creek Capital Partners led an investment in CP Direct Holdings, L.L.C., a Lanham, Maryland-based direct mail printing services provider, with co-investments from Everside Capital Partners and senior financing provided by Cadence Bank. Granite Creek partners joined CP Direct's board as the firm said the investment will support expansion of the company's direct mail and corporate communications capabilities and accelerate growth.