Freeman Spogli & Co. Invests in Brooklinen

Summit Partners Invests $50M Growth Equity in Brooklinen

March 3, 2020

E-Commerce

Summit Partners has made a $50 million growth equity investment in Brooklinen to support the DTC home brand’s omni-channel expansion, deepen customer touchpoints and accelerate domestic and international growth. Brooklinen, founded and headquartered in Brooklyn by Rich and Vicki Fulop, will continue to be led by its founders; Citibank acted as an advisor to Brooklinen on the transaction.

Freeman Spogli & Company Acquires Majority Interest in Kamps Pallets, Inc.

January 14, 2020

Logistics & Distribution

Freeman Spogli & Company has acquired a majority interest in Kamps Pallets, Inc., a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based pallet management services provider. Founder and CEO Bernie Kamps remains a significant shareholder and will continue to lead the company; financial terms were not disclosed and debt financing was provided by Oaktree Capital Management, Adams Street Partners and Comerica.

Topspin Consumer Partners Invests in Coop Home Goods

August 17, 2021

Consumer Products

Topspin Consumer Partners, a Mamaroneck, NY-based private equity firm, has made a growth investment in Coop Home Goods, a digitally-native designer and marketer of adjustable memory-foam pillows and sleep accessories. Founders Jin and Kevin Chon will remain in place to run the business, and the transaction was financed with debt facilities provided by Star Mountain Capital and BHI (Bank Hapoalim U.S. division).

Freeman Spogli and LightBay Capital Partner with Management to Acquire Infinity Home Services

January 9, 2023

Construction

Freeman Spogli & Co. and LightBay Capital, alongside Infinity management, have acquired Infinity Home Services from North Branch Capital, with North Branch remaining a significant shareholder. The recapitalization will support Infinity’s acquisitive growth strategy, expanding its platform capabilities and accelerating organic and add-on expansion across multiple U.S. regions. The transaction closed December 28, 2022.

Freeman Spogli Partners with NearU Services in Recapitalization

August 17, 2022

HVAC & Mechanical

Freeman Spogli & Co. has partnered with NearU Services, a Charlotte-based home services platform, in a recapitalization to support NearU's next phase of growth. NearU's founder Ashish Achlerkar and existing investor SkyKnight Capital will remain significant shareholders as the company pursues geographic expansion, strategic acquisitions, and investments in team, training, and technology.

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.