Round 2 Acquires Lionel, LLC to Form Lionel Brands Group

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.

Round Hill Music Acquires Linus Entertainment

August 22, 2023

Media & Entertainment

Round Hill Music LP has acquired Canada-based independent music company Linus Entertainment, buying its recording and publishing catalogs (including Borealis, Stony Plain, True North and others) and distribution arm Independent Digital Licensing Agency (IDLA). The acquisition adds over 3,000 songs and 20,000 master recordings to Round Hill's portfolio as part of its strategy to invest in and grow iconic music assets.

Round Room Live Management and Manhattan West Complete Buyout of Hasbro Subsidiary Stake

October 21, 2022

Media & Entertainment

Founders Stephen Shaw and Jonathan Linden completed a management buyout of Round Room Live’s lead investor (a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc.), with backing from Los Angeles-based investment firm Manhattan West. The transaction returns control to Round Room’s management and provides a strategic partnership with Manhattan West to support global growth of the company’s touring shows and immersive exhibitions.

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.

Lion Electric Completes Business Combination with Northern Genesis Acquisition Corp.

May 6, 2021

Automotive

Lion Electric completed a business combination with special purpose acquisition company Northern Genesis Acquisition Corp., resulting in approximately US$490 million of net proceeds (including a concurrent PIPE). As a result of the transaction Lion began trading on the NYSE and TSX under the ticker LEV; the proceeds will be used to finance U.S. manufacturing expansion, develop battery systems and repay outstanding debt. Lion's founder and CEO Marc Bédard will continue to lead the company, and Northern Genesis directors Ian Robertson and Chris Jarratt joined the board.

Praesidian Capital Acquires Controlling Interest in Round 2

January 25, 2021

Consumer Products

Praesidian Capital acquired a controlling interest in Round 2, a South Bend, Indiana-based collectibles company that designs and produces model kits, diecast models, slot cars and other hobby products. Praesidian said it will support Round 2's growth both organically and through acquisitions as part of its newly launched private equity strategy.