TZP Group Leads Majority Recapitalization of Head Rush Technologies

Pike Street Capital Invests in Head Rush Technologies

May 28, 2019

Manufacturing

Pike Street Capital has made a major investment in Head Rush Technologies, a Boulder-based maker of climbing and adventure recreation equipment best known for its TRUBLUE auto belay. The investment will support Head Rush's product roadmap, expand sales channels, and accelerate the company’s global footprint.

Head Rush Technologies Acquires QuickJump Europe

May 19, 2022

Manufacturing

Head Rush Technologies, a Pike Street-backed manufacturer of climbing and adventure equipment based in Louisville, Colorado, has acquired QuickJump Europe and established Head Rush Europe to expand its European footprint and provide local distribution, logistics, and service support. QuickJump Europe, based in Annecy, France, will be rebranded as Head Rush Europe and retain longtime local leaders to manage sales and service operations.

TZP Group Leads Recapitalization of Force Management

July 12, 2021

Professional Services

TZP Group’s TZP Small Cap Partners II has led a recapitalization of Force Management, partnering with the company's management team and existing investor Driehaus Private Equity, who will retain a meaningful stake. Force Management, a Charlotte-based provider of sales force training, sales effectiveness consulting and learning management software, will work with TZP to accelerate growth and expand its offerings.

TZP Group and Nuveen Lead Recapitalization of America's Thrift Stores

February 15, 2022

Retail

TZP Group led a majority recapitalization of America's Thrift Stores, partnering with Nuveen Global Impact Fund and the company's existing management team to support growth. The investment will fund expansion of retail and e-commerce operations, growth of the donation network, and further the company's role in the circular economy.

TZP Group Acquires Majority Stake in Itzy Ritzy

April 22, 2021

Consumer Products

TZP Group led a recapitalization of Quintessential Tots, LLC d/b/a Itzy Ritzy, taking a majority stake to support product development and accelerate growth while co-founders Kelly Meyer Douglas and Brian Douglas remain significant shareholders. TZP will provide strategic and financial resources to expand Itzy Ritzy's omni-channel juvenile products business across retail and direct-to-consumer channels.

TZP Group Invests in True Lacrosse to Launch True Sports Group

October 7, 2025

Education

TZP Group completed a strategic investment in True Lacrosse to launch True Sports Group, a national youth sports platform headquartered in Illinois. The investment will support True Sports' expansion of youth travel teams, tournaments, camps and clinics and enable organic growth and add-on acquisitions while partnering with co-founders Jake Deane and Mike Gabel.