Alaris Equity Partners Makes US$59.5M Investment in The Shipyard

American Industrial Partners Acquires AquaShip AS and Intership AS and Combines Them into Global Aqua Services Platform

December 18, 2023

Transportation

American Industrial Partners (AIP) has become the majority and controlling shareholder of Norway-based AquaShip AS and Intership AS and will merge the two companies into a single global aquaculture service vessel operator. Talweg Capital co-invested in the combined company; Alchemy sold its stake in Intership. The combined business will operate a fleet of 39 vessels with nearly 700 employees and serve salmon farmers across Norway, Scotland, Ireland, Chile, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

The Shipyard Acquires Fahlgren Mortine

May 14, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

The Shipyard has acquired Fahlgren Mortine, a national integrated communications and public relations agency, creating a combined independent platform with expanded PR, media buying and data capabilities. The deal preserves Fahlgren Mortine's brand and leadership, follows a prior minority investment in The Shipyard from Alaris Equity Partners, and brings the combined company to approximately $350 million in billings and roughly 400 professionals across 10 offices.

The Shipyard Acquires TinyWins

May 29, 2025

Marketing & Advertising

The Shipyard has acquired TinyWins, a global digital feelings studio, to expand its digital, creative, and AI-powered capabilities. TinyWins' founders and leadership will join The Shipyard, and the agency will assume full ownership of TinyWins' team across the U.S. and international markets.

Shipfusion Raises $40M Growth Equity from Kayne Partners

April 13, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

Shipfusion, a Chicago-based eCommerce fulfillment and order management platform, secured a $40.0 million growth equity investment from Kayne Partners (the growth private equity group of Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors) to accelerate growth, expand strategic warehouse locations, and enhance its proprietary technology. As part of the financing, Leon Chen of Kayne Partners will join Shipfusion’s board to support the company’s continued expansion across North America and product development.

Concentric Equity Partners Makes Strategic Investment in The Boat House Group

July 6, 2023

Retail

Concentric Equity Partners, the direct investing arm of Financial Investments Corporation, has completed a strategic investment partnership with The Boat House Group to support the dealer’s acquisition-driven growth and operational expansion. The capital and strategic support will help TBHG pursue acquisitions, increase operational efficiency, and expand its multi-store boat dealership and marine services footprint across the Midwest and Florida.

Rig Up Acquires Shipyard Staffing from Succession Capital Partners

January 20, 2020

Staffing & HR

Rig Up, a venture-backed skill-trade staffing and technology company, acquired Shipyard Staffing from Succession Capital Partners. Shipyard Staffing, headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia with offices in San Diego, will serve as Rig Up’s national marine platform to expand into the maritime construction and ship repair markets.