House of Outdoors (Rise Run Capital) Acquires DUX Waterfowl

Weinberg Capital Group Acquires Drake Waterfowl Systems; Northstar Capital Provides Financing

September 22, 2021

Consumer Products

Weinberg Capital Group has acquired Drake Waterfowl Systems, a branded outdoor apparel company for hunters and anglers. Northstar Capital provided subordinated debt and an equity co-investment to help finance the transaction alongside Weinberg. The deal positions Drake for growth as a consumer outdoor-apparel platform under Weinberg's ownership.

Weinberg Capital Group Acquires Drake Waterfowl Systems

September 20, 2021

Consumer Products

Weinberg Capital Group, a Cleveland-based family office, has acquired Drake Waterfowl Systems, a Mississippi-based maker of hunting, fishing and casual outdoor apparel. WCG said it will partner with Drake's management to grow the business and is actively seeking add-on acquisitions to expand the Drake platform across retail and direct-to-consumer channels.

L Catterton Acquires TAXA Outdoors; RX3 Growth Partners Invests Alongside

March 8, 2022

Consumer Products

The Growth Fund of L Catterton has acquired TAXA Outdoors, a Houston-based maker of lightweight mobile habitats for outdoor adventure. RX3 Growth Partners is investing alongside L Catterton to help TAXA broaden distribution and expand its product offerings; terms were not disclosed.

Kent Outdoors (Seawall Capital) Acquires BOTE from Prairie Capital VI

January 20, 2022

Consumer Products

Kent Outdoors, the Seawall Capital-backed outdoor platform (formerly Kent Watersports), acquired BOTE from Prairie Capital VI as an add-on to expand its portfolio of outdoor consumer brands. The deal, announced alongside Kent's rebrand and the acquisition of Kona Bicycles, follows Prairie Capital's multi-year partnership that helped BOTE grow significantly during its hold period.

Continuum Ventures Acquires Majority Stake in Action Water Sports

March 13, 2023

Retail

Continuum Ventures, the investment arm of the Doug and Maria DeVos family, has acquired a majority stake in Action Water Sports, a four-location premium boat dealership headquartered in Hudsonville, Michigan. Founder Jerry Brouwer will remain as a partner and president as Continuum integrates Action into its growing marine platform to expand its dealer, service, and marina footprint.

Northeast Contracting Company (NECC) Acquires Ducks Roofing

August 7, 2025

Construction

Northeast Contracting Company (NECC) has acquired Ducks Roofing, a Portsmouth, Virginia-based commercial roofing contractor that serves healthcare, government, and commercial facilities. The deal is the first add-on for NECC’s high-performance roofing platform following an equity investment from RCap Equity Partners, and expands NECC’s presence in the Tidewater region while strengthening its healthcare-facing capabilities.