Pummerin Investments Takes Minority Stake in Aspen Manufacturing

Capital A Acquires Majority Stake in Pimm Solutions

March 9, 2023

E-Commerce

Capital A has become the new majority shareholder in Pimm Solutions, a Dutch e-commerce scale-up and market leader in employee gifting. The existing management team (Rick van Nispen and Joost van Kalmthout) will continue to lead the company as Capital A provides capital, network and expertise to accelerate growth and international expansion.

Minimizer (backed by Capital Partners) Acquires Premier Manufacturing Company

January 21, 2020

Manufacturing

Minimizer, a manufacturer and distributor of heavy‑duty truck aftermarket accessories, acquired Premier Manufacturing Company of Tualatin, Oregon in January 2020. The transaction — executed with backing from private equity firm Capital Partners — is an add‑on to Minimizer's business intended to expand product lines, manufacturing capabilities, and geographic reach; former owner Paul Grycko remains invested and joins the management board.

Audax Private Equity Acquires Aspen Surgical Business Unit from Hillrom

July 10, 2019

Medical Devices

Audax Private Equity has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Aspen Surgical, a Hillrom business unit that manufactures branded and private-label single-use surgical consumables. Aspen Surgical is headquartered in Caledonia, Michigan with operations in Caledonia and Las Piedras, Puerto Rico, and employs approximately 500 people; the transaction is a divestiture of the surgical consumables business from Hillrom to Audax.

HC Private Investments Acquires Majority Stake in Epicurean Butter Company

September 4, 2019

Food & Beverage

Chicago-based HC Private Investments has entered a strategic partnership and taken a majority stake in Epicurean Butter Company, a Colorado-based maker of flavored finishing butters. Founders Janey and John Hubschman remain in senior leadership roles and retain a significant minority stake; HCPI will provide capital to support sales growth and investments in manufacturing capabilities. Terms were not disclosed.

Inspirit Equity Acquires Majority Stake in Sizemore, Inc.

January 24, 2026

Industrial Services

Los Angeles-based private investment firm Inspirit Equity has acquired a majority stake in Sizemore, Inc., a facility management services provider headquartered in Augusta, Georgia. The partnership positions Sizemore for accelerated growth through investment in operations, geographic expansion across North America, and both organic and acquisitive growth; financial terms were not disclosed.

Tejas Investments Makes Strategic Investment in Phoenix Electric, Inc.

January 3, 2017

Construction

Tejas Investments provided a strategic growth investment in Phoenix Electric, Inc., a Hutto, Texas-based multi-family electrical contractor. The transaction closed on January 3, 2017 with Focus Strategies Merchant Banking serving as exclusive advisor; the capital will support Phoenix Electric's continued service and growth across Texas.