Bully Pulpit International Acquires Propper Daley

Broad Sky Partners Makes Major Investment in Bully Pulpit Interactive

April 27, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

Broad Sky Partners has made a significant investment in Bully Pulpit Interactive (BPI), partnering with management to fund growth, technology development, and potential future acquisitions. Svoboda Capital Partners, BPI's previous lead sponsor, will remain as an investor while Broad Sky will support expansion of services, markets, and the employee base.

Bully Pulpit International Acquires Agado Communications

May 1, 2025

Marketing & Advertising

Bully Pulpit International (BPI) has acquired sports-focused strategic communications and consulting firm Agado Communications, effective May 1. Agado founder Mark Jones joins BPI as MD of sports to lead the agency's sports transformation business and bring client relationships into BPI’s portfolio.

Propagate Content Acquires Parker Management

May 12, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Propagate Content has acquired Parker Management, bringing the 85+ creator roster and founder-led team into Propagate’s talent and content platform. The acquisition expands Propagate’s influencer marketing, digital creator representation, and brand partnership capabilities while Parker Management will continue to operate under its existing brand as a division of Propagate.

Pritzker Private Capital Invests in Lawley

October 23, 2023

Financial Services

Pritzker Private Capital has completed a minority investment in Lawley, an independent insurance broker and employee benefits firm headquartered in Buffalo, New York. The investment will support Lawley's expansion into new markets, scaling of service offerings and potential strategic acquisitions; Lawley's current owners and management (including Bill Lawley, Jr., Chris Ross and Michael Lawley) will remain majority owners and continue to lead the business.

WD Capital Holdings Acquires BPI Information Systems

February 13, 2021

IT Services

WD Capital Holdings, a search fund founded by Ross Butler, has acquired BPI Information Systems, a Cleveland-area IT managed services provider. The transaction, facilitated by IT ExchangeNet, represents a founder succession as BPI president Gary Ellis handed over control after 35 years building the business.

Manna Pro Products Acquires Bullymake

December 30, 2020

E-Commerce

Manna Pro Products, a St. Louis-based manufacturer and marketer of pet care and nutrition owned by investment vehicles managed by The Carlyle Group, has acquired Bullymake, a direct-to-consumer subscription box for heavy-chewing dogs. The acquisition expands Manna Pro’s direct-to-consumer and omnichannel presence, adding Bullymake’s roughly 1 million annual boxes and subscription capabilities to its portfolio.