B12 Capital Partners Acquires Diamond Coach

Spell Capital Partners Acquires Diamond Graphics

January 10, 2022

Packaging

Spell Capital Partners, a Minneapolis-based private equity firm, has acquired Diamond Graphics, a Ramsey, Minnesota-based gift card and plastic card manufacturer. Spell Capital said it will partner with Diamond's management and employees to grow the business and pursue further investment opportunities.

Allied Industrial Partners Invests in Celebrity Coaches

March 21, 2024

Transportation

Allied Industrial Partners has made a strategic growth investment in Celebrity Coaches, a Nashville-area provider of luxury motorcoach design, fabrication and leasing for the live events and entertainment sector. Founder Jeff Michael and key management will remain owners as Allied provides capital to scale operations, expand service offerings and build a platform focused on entertainment infrastructure services.

Dreamliner Luxury Coaches Acquires Hemphill Brothers Coach Company

November 8, 2023

Transportation

Dreamliner Luxury Coaches, a Nashville-based provider of upscale tour and executive coaches, has acquired Hemphill Brothers Coach Company, nearly tripling Dreamliner’s fleet to 190 vehicles. The acquisition makes Dreamliner the largest entertainer coach company and expands its ability to service over 50% of large arena and stadium tours across the United States and Canada.

Graycliff Partners Invests in Diamond Chemical Company

July 26, 2024

Manufacturing

Graycliff Partners has made an investment in Diamond Chemical Company, a family-owned manufacturer of industrial and institutional cleaning and sanitation chemicals headquartered in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Graycliff will partner with Diamond's management to pursue growth through new products, geographies and end markets while allowing the existing team to continue operating the business.

Blue Compass RV Acquires Coach-Net

February 8, 2023

Transportation

Blue Compass RV has acquired Coach-Net, a provider of 24/7/365 RV roadside and technical assistance. Coach-Net will continue to operate as a separate business under President David Ostlund as Blue Compass invests to expand member benefits and support its dealer network.

Charlesbank Capital Partners Acquires EverDriven Technologies From Palladium Equity Partners

March 5, 2024

Transportation

Charlesbank Capital Partners, a Boston-based middle-market private investment firm, has acquired EverDriven Technologies, an alternative student transportation platform, from affiliates of Palladium Equity Partners. EverDriven—which serves nearly 700 school districts across 29 states and transports ~28,000 students annually—will partner with Charlesbank to invest in its routing technology, safety programs and nationwide expansion plans. Terms were not disclosed.