Carlson Private Capital Partners' Lakeshirts/Blue84 Acquires Zephyr Headwear

Carlson Private Capital Partners and Yukon Partners Invest in Lakeshirts / Blue 84

December 23, 2019

Consumer Products

Carlson Private Capital Partners made a significant investment to take a long-term position in founder-owned Lakeshirts / Blue 84, a designer, manufacturer and distributor of customized apparel headquartered in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Yukon Partners provided mezzanine financing in support of the transaction to back Carlson's platform investment and the company's next phase of growth.

Carlson Private Capital Partners Adds Elite Fan Shop and Yesterdays Sportswear to Lakeshirts/Blue84 Platform

November 30, 2020

E-Commerce

Carlson Private Capital Partners (CPC) completed two add-on transactions for its Lakeshirts/Blue84 platform: acquisition of certain assets of Elite Fan Shop (from Top of the World) and an investment in Yesterdays Sportswear. The deals expand Lakeshirts/Blue84’s e-commerce presence and add custom screen-printing and embroidery capabilities focused on resort, surf and wine-industry end markets.

Lakeshirts/Blue84 Acquires Coastal Classics

November 17, 2022

Consumer Products

Lakeshirts/Blue84 acquired California-based Coastal Classics to expand its art and product offerings and incorporate the Coastal Classics line into its Yesterdays division. The deal brings a resort-apparel line known for California coastal imagery under Lakeshirts' portfolio to broaden its resort and beach-life product assortment.

Lakeshirts Acquires Aksels

May 1, 2023

Consumer Products

Lakeshirts has acquired Aksels, a Colorado-based resort apparel and accessory maker known for socks, hats and tees. Lakeshirts will operate Aksels as a standalone brand within its growing portfolio to expand its resort and souvenir apparel offerings.

TZP Group Leads Majority Recapitalization of Head Rush Technologies

January 17, 2024

Manufacturing

TZP Group has led a majority recapitalization of Head Rush Technologies, partnering with management and existing shareholders; Pike Street Capital completed the sale of its stake. Head Rush, headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, is a global manufacturer of climbing and adventure-safety equipment (notably the TRUBLUE auto belay) and will partner with TZP to fund new product introductions, international expansion and entry into new end markets.

Carlson Private Capital Partners Invests in Pattern

July 24, 2020

E-Commerce

Carlson Private Capital Partners led an investment in Pattern, a global ecommerce marketplace platform founded by Melanie Alder and David Wright, with co-investments from KSV Global, Ainge Advisory, and Duchossois Capital Management. The growth capital injection is intended to support Pattern’s expansion and its data-driven marketplace services that help brands grow profitability across marketplaces like Amazon, Walmart, eBay and international channels.