Blacktusk Outdoors Acquires Lucky Strike Bait Works

Blackford Capital Acquires LTD Online Stores, Inc.

December 5, 2023

Retail

Blackford Capital, a lower middle market private equity firm, acquired LTD Online Stores, Inc., a San Diego-based patio furniture e-commerce business, wholesale distributor and retail showroom operator. The deal is the third add-on to Blackford's Patio Portfolio (joining Artificial Turf Supply and Starfire Direct) and is intended to expand the platform's high-end furniture offerings and diversify distribution channels.

Bowlero Corp. Acquires Lucky Strike Entertainment (14 Centers)

May 31, 2023

Restaurants & Hospitality

Bowlero Corp. agreed to acquire substantially all assets of Lucky Strike Entertainment, LLC, adding 14 upscale Lucky Strike bowling centers across nine U.S. states in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $90 million. The acquisition expands Bowlero’s national footprint and launches the company into several major U.S. cities, increasing its portfolio of bowling and entertainment locations.

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.

Catch Co. Acquires Recur Outdoors

September 3, 2021

E-Commerce

Catch Co., the subscription- and ecommerce-focused fishing brand operator behind Mystery Tackle Box and Karl's Bait & Tackle, has acquired Boston-based Recur Outdoors (including its Postfly brand). The terms were not disclosed; Catch Co. said the deal expands its fly-fishing offerings and complements its recently scaled retail distribution following a $38 million Series B.

Wellspring Capital Acquires Lucky Strike Entertainment

April 4, 2019

Restaurants & Hospitality

Wellspring Capital Management has closed the acquisition of Lucky Strike Entertainment, LLC, an operator of upscale entertainment venues with 21 locations across the United States. Wellspring — a New York-based private equity firm — said it will partner with Lucky Strike founders to accelerate growth and expand the brand’s footprint; financial terms were not disclosed.

American Outdoor Brands Acquires Bubba Blade Assets from Fish Tales

July 12, 2017

Consumer Products

American Outdoor Brands Corporation (through its accessories business, Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.) agreed to acquire substantially all of the assets of Fish Tales, LLC, including the Bubba Blade premium knife brand. The deal will be funded with cash on hand, is expected to close in summer 2017, and AOBC will transition the Bubba Blade business to its Columbia, Missouri facility to integrate into its accessories segment.