Ancor Capital Partners and Merit Capital Partners Invest in DISPLAYIT Inc.

Gemspring Capital Affiliate Acquires Majority Stake in Rapid Displays

July 11, 2019

Manufacturing

An affiliate of Gemspring Capital has acquired a majority interest in Rapid Displays, Inc., a Chicago-based provider of custom point-of-purchase displays, fixtures and related services. Rapid operates more than 1 million square feet of manufacturing and distribution space, employs over 500 people, and will partner with Gemspring to support growth and expand capabilities serving retailers and consumer brands.

Kinzie Capital Partners Acquires Colony Display LLC

November 19, 2019

Manufacturing

Chicago-based private equity firm Kinzie Capital Partners has acquired Colony Display LLC, a designer, manufacturer and installer of customized retail, home improvement and hospitality fixtures headquartered in Elgin, Illinois. The transaction was completed in partnership with the company's founders and management; Colony will continue to be led by CEO Chuck Zich as Kinzie provides operational and technological support to drive the company's next phase of growth.

Ancor Capital Partners Invests in CEAR, LLC

April 2, 2025

Environmental Services

Ancor Capital Partners, a Dallas‑area private investment firm, announced an investment in CEAR, LLC, a Mather, California–based electronics recycling and IT asset disposition (ITAD) provider. The undisclosed transaction will support CEAR’s service expansion, innovation and scaling as Ancor expands its sustainability and environmental services platform.

Circle Graphics (H.I.G. Capital) Acquires Majority Stake in Anthem Displays

January 7, 2021

Manufacturing

Circle Graphics, a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital, acquired a majority ownership stake in Anthem Displays, a U.S.-based manufacturer of LED digital signage. The deal expands Circle's product offerings into digital signage and strengthens its out-of-home (OOH) visual solutions capabilities while Prismaflex International retains a minority stake.

Ancor Capital Partners Invests in Mid-West Textile

May 9, 2022

Environmental Services

Ancor Capital Partners has entered a partnership with Mid-West Textile, a leading textile recycling, grading and resale business headquartered in El Paso, Texas. The transaction closed April 20, 2022 (terms undisclosed); Ironwood Capital provided subordinated debt financing and co-invested equity to support the deal. Mid-West plans to vertically integrate its supply chain by acquiring collection operations and expanding sales channels to scale its grading and export business.

iCapital to Acquire Mirador

April 2, 2024

Financial Services

iCapital and Mirador announced a definitive agreement under which iCapital will acquire Mirador. The acquisition is intended to expand iCapital’s data management and financial reporting capabilities for wealth management, family office, endowment, and foundation clients.