Tenex Capital Management Invests in Gold Medal Pools

Gold Medal Pools Acquires Champion Pool Service and Foley Pools Service & Maintenance Division

September 14, 2023

Construction

Gold Medal Pools, based in Lewisville, Texas, acquired Champion Pool Service and the Service & Maintenance division of Foley Pools to expand its service footprint in North Texas. These deals are part of Gold Medal Pools' acquisition-led roll-up strategy (its 21st company) to scale maintenance and service capabilities across the Sunbelt.

Tenex Capital Management Invests in Black Diamond Networks

December 9, 2021

Staffing & HR

Tenex Capital Management completed an investment in Black Diamond Networks, a specialized professional staffing firm focused on life sciences and engineering/technology talent. Northstar Capital provided junior capital (debt and an equity co-investment) to help finance the transaction, which was effective November 30, 2021.

Gold Medal Pools Acquires A+ Reliable Pool Service

November 30, 2021

Construction

Gold Medal Pools, a Frisco-based pool builder and contractor, has acquired A+ Reliable Pool Service (owned by Bob and Rena Bauer) to expand its pool service and maintenance business across the Dallas–Fort Worth area. The acquisition significantly increases Gold Medal Pools' weekly maintenance customer base and supports the company's growth strategy in surrounding DFW suburbs.

Tenex Capital Management Invests in Big Bolt LLC

August 9, 2019

Manufacturing

Tenex Capital Management closed an investment in Big Bolt LLC, an ISO‑certified specialty fastener manufacturer headquartered in Bloomingdale, Illinois. Tenex said it will partner with Big Bolt's management to expand the company's operations, brand and market opportunities across aerospace, transportation, construction and other industrial end markets.

Tenex Capital Management Invests in Rick's Custom Fencing & Decking

July 18, 2025

Construction

Tenex Capital Management has made a growth investment in Rick's Custom Fencing & Decking, a Hillsboro, Oregon-based residential fencing and decking installer that operates five branches across Oregon and Washington. The founder, Rick Stanley, will retain a significant ownership stake and move to the board as Tenex provides capital and operational support to pursue national expansion.

Tenex Capital Management Invests in Network Coverage

September 28, 2022

IT Services

Tenex Capital Management completed a majority investment in Network Coverage, a cloud-first managed services provider headquartered in Danvers, Massachusetts. The transaction closed on September 28, 2022, and Tenex will partner with Network Coverage's management to scale the company's cloud and managed IT services for mid-market enterprise customers.