Bluejay Capital Partners Acquires The Assembly Authority

Bluejay Capital Partners Acquires Best Warehousing & Transportation

January 5, 2023

Logistics & Distribution

Bluejay Capital Partners has completed its acquisition of Best Warehousing & Transportation Inc., a third-party logistics provider based in Atlanta with 30 locations across 15 states. The transaction was financed with participation from Argosy Private Equity, Southfield Mezzanine, Spring Capital Partners and Key Bank; BWT's CEO Winston McDonald Jr. retains a sizable ownership stake.

ASM Global Acquires Majority Stake in Anthony James Partners

January 18, 2022

Professional Services

ASM Global has acquired a controlling interest in Anthony James Partners (AJP), an AV consultant and owner’s representative that specializes in large-scale audiovisual systems for stadiums, arenas, convention centers and campuses. The acquisition is intended to bolster ASM Global’s technology capabilities—covering digital signage, LED displays, broadcast production, audio/lighting and integration services—across its global venue portfolio.

Bluejay Capital Partners Acquires Pacific West

December 22, 2021

Transportation

Bluejay Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of Pacific West, LLC, a Salt Lake City–based niche rail and industrial services firm. The transaction was financed with unitranche debt and an equity co-investment from Southfield Mezzanine; terms were not disclosed and Pacific West COO Dustin Hall retains a meaningful ownership stake. Bluejay intends to expand Pacific West's service offerings and geographic reach across the western United States.

Advent International Leads Growth Investment in Assembly, Valuation Tops $1B

September 21, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

Advent International led a strategic growth investment in Assembly, with participation from prior investor PSG, pushing Assembly's valuation above $1 billion. The capital will fund product and capability expansion, platform integrations, further M&A, and the hire of 200+ employees to scale the e-commerce SaaS and data platform.

Advanced Vehicle Assemblies Acquires Global Automotive Systems

April 27, 2021

Automotive

Advanced Vehicle Assemblies, LLC (an affiliate of Lynn Tilton) acquired substantially all assets of Global Automotive Systems, LLC on April 27, 2021. The deal transfers GAS’s engineering and complex structural metal-assembly capabilities into AVA to strengthen AVA’s manufacturing footprint and support future organic growth and acquisitions.

Kohlberg & Company Acquires Majority Stake in Parts Authority

October 1, 2020

Logistics & Distribution

Kohlberg & Company signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Parts Authority. Parts Authority's existing management team, led by CEO Randy Buller, will continue to lead the business and remain significant owners, and The Jordan Company will retain a significant ownership position; financial terms were not disclosed. Headquartered in Lake Success, New York, Parts Authority operates more than 200 locations across the U.S., distributes nearly 500,000 SKUs, and serves independent installers, national fleets, jobbers and e-tailers.