Montlake Capital and Cascadia Private Capital Invest in SWS Equipment

LaSalle Capital Invests in Cascade Coffee

October 1, 2024

Food & Beverage

LaSalle Capital has completed an investment in Cascade Coffee, a contract roaster, grinder, flavorer and packager headquartered in Everett, Washington. The private equity firm will partner with CEO John Gilbert to expand Cascade's capabilities and national presence; Cascade was previously owned by Westward Partners.

Brookside Capital Partners and Mason Wells Provide Growth Capital to SWAT Environmental

October 16, 2024

Environmental Services

Brookside Capital Partners has invested in SWAT Environmental, partnering with Mason Wells to provide subordinated debt to accelerate the company's growth and market expansion. SWAT Environmental, founded in 1988, is the largest radon mitigation services firm in the United States and serves customers across more than 30 states.

Westward Partners Acquires Cascade Coffee, Inc.

August 4, 2020

Food & Beverage

Westward Partners, together with Cascade Coffee management, has acquired Cascade Coffee, Inc., a specialty coffee roasting and contract packaging company based in Everett, Washington. Cascadia Capital served as exclusive financial advisor to Cascade on the transaction; the deal positions Westward to invest in contract manufacturing capabilities and expanded retail-focused production amid rising at-home coffee demand.

Westward Partners Acquires OSW Equipment & Repair

December 21, 2016

Manufacturing

Seattle-based private equity firm Westward Partners LLC has acquired OSW Equipment & Repair, a Snohomish, Washington manufacturer and repairer of Class 8 dump truck bodies and truck body assemblies. The investment will provide OSW with capital and operating expertise to expand manufacturing capacity and pursue growth into new markets across the West Coast.

Seaside Equity Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Cascade Healthcare Services

December 14, 2021

Healthcare Services

Seaside Equity Partners completed a majority recapitalization of Cascade Healthcare Services in December 2021, acquiring the company from majority owner Evolution Capital Partners. Cascade, headquartered in Seattle, is a technology-enabled provider of certification training and continuing education to healthcare professionals across the Western U.S.; Seaside plans to invest in the platform's technology and pursue complementary service and content acquisitions to drive growth.

Crescendo Capital Partners Acquires Montbleau & Associates; Montbleau Acquires Northwest Woodworks

May 1, 2023

Building Products

Crescendo Capital Partners has acquired Montbleau & Associates and is backing Montbleau’s subsequent acquisition of Northwest Woodworks, combining two architectural millwork firms to accelerate national expansion. The transaction was supported with senior debt from First Merchants Bank and junior debt/equity co-investments from Callodine Strategic Credit and Muzinich & Co.; sellers retain equity and continue in leadership roles.