Gemspring Capital Acquires Creative Labs

Gemspring Capital Invests in Residence

June 12, 2025

Marketing & Advertising

Gemspring Capital Management, through its Gemspring Growth Solutions I fund, has made a strategic growth investment in Residence, a Los Angeles–based global network of creative agencies and platforms. The minority, non-control capital infusion will support Residence’s scaling plans, accelerated M&A, and expansion of its AI-driven creative capabilities across global markets.

Lynx Equity Acquires Creative Surfaces, Inc.

October 2, 2023

Manufacturing

Toronto-based private equity firm Lynx Equity Limited has acquired Creative Surfaces, Inc., a Sioux Falls, South Dakota manufacturer, distributor and installer of commercial casework, countertops, cabinetry and signage. Founder and CEO Jud Pins (former owner) sold the business and will remain in management; terms were not disclosed. Creative Surfaces has approximately 123 employees and $40 million in annual sales, and Lynx intends to leverage its existing sister companies to provide operational support and pursue synergies, including entry into the gaming market.

Gemspring Capital Acquires ClearCompany

September 20, 2023

Cloud & SaaS

Gemspring Capital Management (through an affiliate) has acquired a majority interest in ClearCompany Holdings, Inc., a provider of talent management / human capital management (HCM) software. Financial terms were not disclosed; Gemspring said it will partner with ClearCompany's management to expand the customer base, enhance product offerings, and accelerate growth.

Gemspring Capital Acquires Bradford Soap International

July 12, 2023

Consumer Products

Gemspring Capital Management (through an affiliate) has acquired Bradford Soap International, a long-established developer and manufacturer of beauty and personal care products. Gemspring said it will partner with Bradford's management to broaden capabilities and product offerings and use the company as a platform to accelerate growth; financial terms were not disclosed.

Gemspring Capital Invests in Sigga Technologies

January 5, 2021

Software

Gemspring Capital, a Westport-based private equity firm, has completed a strategic investment in Sigga Technologies, an Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software provider headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas. The investment will support Sigga's geographic expansion and new product development to accelerate growth in asset-intensive end markets.

Gemspring Capital and Everberg Capital Invest in Crafty Apes

November 7, 2019

Media & Entertainment

Gemspring Capital (with participation from Everberg Capital) completed an investment in Crafty Apes, a full-service visual effects and post-production company with studios in Los Angeles, Atlanta and New York. The transaction is intended to support geographic expansion, team investment and continued growth serving film, television/streaming and commercial production clients.