Calidant Capital Invests in The Five Star Institute

The Jordan Company Invests in Five Star Holding

March 30, 2022

Packaging

The Jordan Company has agreed to invest in Five Star Holding, a Houston-based integrated flexible packaging manufacturer, taking a minority position alongside the company’s current owners. The growth capital partnership will support Five Star’s expansion and sustainability initiatives, including its PCR recycling and bio-film development capabilities.

Calidant Capital Enters Partnership with Arcadia Roofing

April 25, 2017

Construction

Dallas-based private equity firm Calidant Capital announced a strategic partnership with Arcadia Roofing Company, LLC on March 23, 2017, providing equity, credit facilities (via Texas Capital Bank), and operational support to accelerate Arcadia's growth. Calidant's equity partners on the deal included several high-net-worth family offices and individuals led by Cordatus Capital.

Freeman Spogli & Company Acquires Majority Interest in Five Star Food Service

March 28, 2019

Food & Beverage

Freeman Spogli & Company acquired a majority interest in Five Star Food Service, Inc., partnering with Five Star management and other investors. The private equity investment will support Five Star’s growth strategy across the Southeast — including organic expansion and add-on acquisitions — while financing was provided by Ares Capital Corporation and Varagon Capital Partners.

Court Square Makes Strategic Growth Investment in Five Star Parks & Attractions

March 16, 2023

Restaurants & Hospitality

Court Square Capital Partners has made a strategic capital (growth) investment in Five Star Parks & Attractions to support the company's expansion and optimization of its family entertainment center portfolio. Terms were not disclosed; existing shareholders Fruition Partners, Taubman Capital, and management will remain significant minority investors.

Mumtalakat Acquires Stake in BlueFive Capital

August 7, 2025

Financial Services

Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company has acquired a strategic minority stake in BlueFive Capital, a global investment platform, with financial terms undisclosed. The investment follows BlueFive's closing of its Founding Shareholders Circle and provides long-term institutional backing to support the firm's international expansion and growth initiatives.

Trivest Partners Acquires Stake in Star Shuttle

May 30, 2024

Transportation

Trivest Partners has partnered with and acquired a stake in Star Shuttle, a San Antonio-based motorcoach and bus operator founded and run by the Walker family. Trivest will provide capital and operational resources to help Star Shuttle accelerate growth and scale its passenger transportation services across Texas while the Walker family remains in leadership roles.