Praesidian Capital Acquires Controlling Interest in Round 2

Round 2 Acquires Lionel, LLC to Form Lionel Brands Group

March 12, 2026

Consumer Products

Round 2, a collectibles platform backed by Praesidian Capital, acquired Lionel, LLC, creating the Lionel Brands Group to bring the companies’ fan-first hobby brands under one umbrella. The combined organization plans to invest in product development and storytelling, expand licensing partnerships, and grow distribution across hobby and collector channels.

Praesidian Capital Makes Follow-On Equity Investment in Round 2, LLC

November 10, 2025

Consumer Products

Praesidian Capital completed a strategic follow-on equity investment in Round 2, LLC, a South Bend, Indiana-based designer and manufacturer of collectible models, die-cast vehicles and hobby products. The additional capital will support product development, supply-chain capabilities, digital engagement and expanded distribution — including international growth — building on Praesidian’s original 2021 investment.

Praesidian Capital Invests in Action Target Inc.

December 5, 2023

Manufacturing

Praesidian Capital made a strategic equity investment in Action Target Inc., a Provo, Utah–based provider of shooting range solutions and services. The investment (Praesidian previously provided debt financing in 2016) will support Action Target’s aggressive growth strategy and expansion into new markets, while Praesidian brings private equity resources and industry experience.

Praesidian Capital Acquires Undisclosed Southwestern E‑commerce Distributor

April 12, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

Praesidian Capital acquired a controlling interest in a leading e‑commerce distribution business located in the Southwestern United States. Spirit Bank of Tulsa provided financing for the transaction and Ice Miller LLP served as legal counsel to Praesidian; the firm said the deal expands its e‑commerce activity and footprint in the Southwest.

Round 2 (Praesidian Capital Portfolio) Acquires Big Country Toys

January 4, 2022

Consumer Products

Round 2, a collectibles platform backed by Praesidian Capital, has acquired Big Country Toys, an Arkansas-based designer, manufacturer and retailer of farm, ranch and rodeo toys and collectibles. The add-on expands Round 2's product offering into a new vertical and opens additional growth channels to mass merchants and hobby customers.

Praesidian Capital Acquires Leading Testing Business

August 26, 2021

Industrial Services

Praesidian Capital, a New York–based private equity firm, acquired a controlling interest in a leading materials/testing services business that serves energy, aerospace & defense, laboratory, steel & pipe and other industrial markets. Praesidian said it will partner with management to scale the business organically and through strategic acquisitions to expand capabilities and market share.