Carmelina Capital Partners Invests in Magswitch Technology

The Nearshore Company Acquires Carmi Companies; Main Street Capital Invests $27.2M

November 19, 2025

Logistics & Distribution

Main Street Capital Corporation invested $27.2 million (first-lien senior secured term debt plus a minority equity stake) in The Nearshore Company to support TNC’s acquisition of the Carmi Companies. The combination brings together TNC’s Mexico-based turnkey manufacturing and warehousing services with Carmi’s transportation, logistics and customs clearance capabilities to create an end-to-end cross-border operations platform.

Carmelina Capital Partners Invests in KVP International

July 11, 2024

Veterinary

Los Angeles-based private investment firm Carmelina Capital Partners has completed a growth investment in KVP International, a McKinney, Texas–headquartered manufacturer and supplier of veterinary and small-animal wellness products. KVP's CEO Ken Bowman will remain in place as the company pursues product innovation, capacity expansion and add-on acquisitions supported by Carmelina's capital and partnership.

Panther Equity Group and Corbel Capital Partners Invest in Switchbox, Inc.

November 16, 2023

IT Services

Panther Equity Group, alongside Corbel Capital Partners, has completed an investment in Switchbox, Inc., a Columbus, Ohio-based software development and digital IT transformation firm. Founder and CEO Joel Stephens remains a co-owner and will continue to lead the company as the investors provide growth capital and operational support to expand Switchbox's service offerings.

Ampersand Capital Partners Invests in Magritek

March 18, 2021

Medical Devices

Ampersand Capital Partners made a minority growth investment in Magritek, a New Zealand-based maker of benchtop and portable NMR instruments. The investment will support Magritek's product expansion and market growth (including flow chemistry and bioprocess monitoring) while leveraging Ampersand's healthcare-focused private equity expertise.

Copley Equity Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Magna IV Engineering

March 10, 2021

Engineering Services

Copley Equity Partners made a majority investment in Magna IV Engineering, a power and automation solutions provider founded in Edmonton, Canada, to support the company’s growth and enable strategic acquisitions. The deal increases ownership by Magna IV’s management team and positions the business for expanded organic growth and M&A activity.

Industrial Magnetics Acquires Walker Magnetics

February 18, 2021

Manufacturing

Industrial Magnetics, Inc. has acquired Walker Magnetics. The deal expands Industrial Magnetics' permanent, electromagnetic and electro-permanent magnetic product portfolio and strengthens its presence in the workholding, lifting and material‑handling markets while preserving the Walker Magnetics brand and legacy.