Summit Park Leads Majority Recapitalization of Artifact Uprising

Summit Park and Digital Fuel Capital Lead Recapitalization of Ledge Lounger

November 10, 2021

Consumer Products

Summit Park led a majority recapitalization of Ledge Lounger Inc., the in-pool and outdoor furniture D2C brand, in partnership with Digital Fuel Capital and the Ledge management team. The transaction provides partial liquidity to the founder and capital to accelerate growth, digital marketing capabilities and product innovation across D2C and B2B channels.

Summit Park Recapitalizes Fast Growing Trees

February 8, 2018

E-Commerce

Charlotte-based private equity firm Summit Park completed a recapitalization of Fast Growing Trees, LLC, a Fort Mill, South Carolina–based direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer of trees and shrubs. The transaction will support the company’s growth initiatives—including supplier expansion and digital marketing optimization—while providing partial liquidity and capital to accelerate expansion.

Summit Park Leads Majority Recapitalization of DX Electric

October 6, 2025

Industrial Services

Summit Park has led a majority recapitalization of DX Electric, a Grapevine, Texas-based distributor of electrical c-parts that supplies OEMs across industrial, data center and energy end markets. PennantPark provided debt financing; Stephens Inc. served as financial advisor to DX and McGuireWoods LLP acted as legal counsel to Summit Park. Summit Park intends to support organic growth and expand DX's service capabilities, product offering and geographic footprint, including through acquisitions.

Summit Park Recapitalizes Thrust Flight

September 12, 2024

Education

Summit Park has recapitalized Thrust Flight in partnership with Founder and CEO Patrick Arnzen, management, and aviation-focused investor AltitudeX Aviation. The recapitalization (Summit Park's fifth platform investment in Fund IV) provides capital to support Thrust's growth and geographic expansion of its Zero Time to Airline program across Texas; Fidus Capital provided debt financing.

Summit Park Leads Majority Recapitalization of United Structural Systems (and Titan Products)

February 9, 2023

Construction

Summit Park has led a majority recapitalization of United Structural Systems (USS), a Nashville-based provider of foundation repair, crawlspace repair, and basement waterproofing services; the transaction also includes USS sister company Titan Products, a manufacturer and distributor of foundation repair products. Summit Park will partner with USS management to accelerate growth and expand the company's geographic footprint organically and via acquisitions while providing liquidity to existing owners.

Summit Park Completes Majority Recapitalization of Curion

August 26, 2022

Data & Analytics

Summit Park has completed a majority recapitalization of Curion Holdings, LLC, a Chicago-based provider of product testing and consumer quantitative and qualitative insights. Stellus Capital Management provided senior debt financing and an equity co-investment to support the transaction; Summit Park said it will partner with Curion's management to expand the platform and grow the company's data-driven insights capabilities.