Exaltare Capital Management Acquires Uni K Wax
June 6, 2023
Exaltare Capital Management, a Boston-based private equity firm, acquired UKW Holding Company (Uni K Wax), a franchisor and operator of waxing studios headquartered in Aventura, Florida. Capitala Group provided debt and equity financing for the transaction; Heather Elrod joined as Executive Chair and founder Noemi Grupenmager remains a significant shareholder as the company pursues franchise system expansion.
- Buyers
- Exaltare Capital Management, LLC, Capitala Group
- Targets
- UKW Holding Company (Uni K Wax)
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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