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Sentinel Capital Partners Acquires SmartSign

September 8, 2022

E-Commerce

Sentinel Capital Partners has acquired SmartSign, an e-commerce leader in customizable signs, labels, and tags headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. Sentinel partnered with SmartSign's management team and incumbent investor Norwest (Norwest Venture Partners) to support SmartSign's continued organic and acquisitive growth; terms were not disclosed.

Canyon Equities Acquires FastSigns Grand Rapids

May 1, 2024

Building Products

Canyon Equities, the Custer family holding company, has acquired FastSigns Grand Rapids, a custom signage and visual communications provider founded in 2005. The acquisition, driven in part by owner Mike Gilpin's decision to pursue teaching, will see leadership transition with Shawn Fiske joining as general manager and the business integrated into Canyon Equities' portfolio.

Facility Solutions Group Acquires Capital Architectural Signs

November 7, 2022

Manufacturing

Facility Solutions Group (FSG) has acquired Capital Architectural Signs (CAS), an Austin-based sign fabricator and installer with over 25 years of experience. FSG will integrate CAS's staff, equipment, and services into its existing Signs division to bring interior wayfinding and ADA sign manufacturing capabilities in-house and offer full interior and exterior sign packages to clients.

Gemspring Capital Invests in Sigga Technologies

January 5, 2021

Software

Gemspring Capital, a Westport-based private equity firm, has completed a strategic investment in Sigga Technologies, an Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software provider headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas. The investment will support Sigga's geographic expansion and new product development to accelerate growth in asset-intensive end markets.

Clearlake Capital Acquires Springs Window Fashions from AEA and BCI

October 6, 2021

Building Products

Clearlake Capital Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Springs Window Fashions from affiliates of AEA Investors and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI). Springs, a Middleton, Wisconsin-based manufacturer of branded custom window coverings and awnings with over 9,000 employees, will serve as a Clearlake platform to accelerate growth through organic initiatives and M&A.

Avista Capital Partners Acquires WellSpring Consumer Healthcare

August 23, 2022

Consumer Products

Avista Capital Partners completed the acquisition of WellSpring Consumer Healthcare from Audax Private Equity. WellSpring, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, is a developer and marketer of over-the-counter and personal care brands (including Bactine, Bonine, Emetrol and Glaxal Base); Avista plans to support growth through product innovation, distribution expansion and strategic acquisitions.