Granite Creek Capital Partners Acquires NYP Corp.

Granite Creek Capital Partners Invests in CP Direct

February 17, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

Granite Creek Capital Partners led an investment in CP Direct Holdings, L.L.C., a Lanham, Maryland-based direct mail printing services provider, with co-investments from Everside Capital Partners and senior financing provided by Cadence Bank. Granite Creek partners joined CP Direct's board as the firm said the investment will support expansion of the company's direct mail and corporate communications capabilities and accelerate growth.

Granite Creek Capital and Clover Capital Invest in Big Easy Blends

May 18, 2021

Food & Beverage

Chicago-based Granite Creek Capital Partners and Evanston-based Clover Capital Partners announced a growth investment in New Orleans-based Big Easy Blends, a manufacturer of single-serve pouched frozen beverages and novelties. The capital will be used to expand production capacity, broaden sales and marketing efforts, and support product development and facility expansion.

Granite Creek Capital Partners Invests in Pinstripes, Inc.

May 31, 2023

Restaurants & Hospitality

Granite Creek Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private investment firm, has made a growth investment in Pinstripes, Inc., an operator of dining and entertainment venues combining bowling, bocce, and Italian-American cuisine. The capital will be used to finance Pinstripes' expansion—the company operates 13 venues with six additional locations under construction across multiple states.

Granite Creek Invests in Global Animal Products to Support Management Buyout

November 21, 2024

Agriculture

Chicago-based private equity firm Granite Creek Capital Partners has invested in Global Animal Products (GAP) to support a management buyout and recapitalize the Amarillo, Texas-based feed-additives manufacturer. Founder Ken Ridenour will step back and retain a minority stake, while CEO Ben Tarr and the management team will continue to run the business with strategic support from Granite Creek and Operating Partner Mike Ray to scale product development, expand facilities, and pursue international growth.

Granite Creek and Equivu Acquire Majority Stake in C&C Manufacturing

September 24, 2021

Manufacturing

Chicago-based Granite Creek Capital Partners partnered with Equivu Capital (the investment arm of Salvatore Calvino) to acquire a majority stake in C&C Manufacturing (formerly Al-jon Manufacturing). Equivu's Salvatore Calvino was named CEO and the investment will provide working capital to grow the company's workforce, expand parts and services, and capitalize on demand across scrap recycling, waste management, and airport maintenance markets.

Granite Creek Backs Management Buyout of Seedbox Solution

December 11, 2024

Packaging

Granite Creek Capital Partners provided growth capital to support a management-led buyout of Seedbox Solution, with co-investments from Everside Capital Partners and Hidden River Strategic Capital. The financing positions Seedbox to expand its seed-box wash/repair and rental services, accelerate 'smart box' technology deployment, and the firm named Peter Lehman and Jim Zimmer to the company's board.