Granite Creek Capital Partners and Equivu Capital Invest in Odyssey Aviation U.S.

Tallvine Partners Acquires Odyssey Aviation U.S. from Granite Creek and Equivu Capital

January 30, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

Tallvine Partners has acquired Odyssey Aviation U.S., a fixed-base operator (FBO) with locations in Kissimmee, FL; Ypsilanti (Willow Run), MI; and St. Simons Island, GA, from Granite Creek Capital Partners and majority owner Equivu Capital. The transaction represents a sale/exit of the PE-backed portfolio company to an infrastructure-focused middle‑market investor.

Odyssey Aviation U.S. Acquires Golden Isles Aviation

March 2, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

Odyssey Aviation U.S. has acquired Golden Isles Aviation, the Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) serving McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport (SSI) in St. Simons Island, Georgia. The acquisition expands Odyssey's FBO network and was financed by private investment firms Granite Creek Capital Partners and Everside Capital; Golden Isles' CEO Larry Wade will join Odyssey as a partner and board member.

Granite Creek and Equivu Acquire Majority Stake in C&C Manufacturing

September 24, 2021

Manufacturing

Chicago-based Granite Creek Capital Partners partnered with Equivu Capital (the investment arm of Salvatore Calvino) to acquire a majority stake in C&C Manufacturing (formerly Al-jon Manufacturing). Equivu's Salvatore Calvino was named CEO and the investment will provide working capital to grow the company's workforce, expand parts and services, and capitalize on demand across scrap recycling, waste management, and airport maintenance markets.

ONE Bow River Invests in Odyssey Space Research

December 2, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

ONE Bow River National Defense Fund made a strategic growth investment in Odyssey Space Research, a provider of spaceflight software and engineering services. The investment will support Odyssey's growth with government and commercial customers, and fund expansion into new mission areas and continued development of proprietary tools and software.

Igneo Infrastructure Partners Acquires Infinity Aviation Group

June 11, 2025

Transportation

Igneo Infrastructure Partners, a global infrastructure investment manager, has acquired Infinity Aviation Group, a fixed‑base operator (FBO) platform headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, including on‑airport assets at Boire Field (KASH). Transaction terms were not disclosed; Igneo named Steven Levesque CEO of Infinity Aviation and said it will invest to grow and develop general aviation infrastructure across North America as part of its dedicated North American strategy.

Granite Creek Capital and Clover Capital Invest in Big Easy Blends

May 18, 2021

Food & Beverage

Chicago-based Granite Creek Capital Partners and Evanston-based Clover Capital Partners announced a growth investment in New Orleans-based Big Easy Blends, a manufacturer of single-serve pouched frozen beverages and novelties. The capital will be used to expand production capacity, broaden sales and marketing efforts, and support product development and facility expansion.