Mangrove Equity Partners Invests in Vintage Air, LLC

LFM Capital Acquires Vintage Air from Mangrove Equity Partners

December 22, 2025

Automotive

LFM Capital has acquired Vintage Air, a San Antonio-based designer and manufacturer of aftermarket air‑conditioning systems for classic and late‑model cars and trucks, from Mangrove Equity Partners. Mangrove credited operational improvements, D2C expansion and an earlier add‑on (AC Solutions) for strengthening Vintage Air prior to the sale; LFM Capital will add Vintage Air as a platform investment to expand its niche manufacturing portfolio.

LFM Capital Acquires Vintage Air; Northstar Capital Provides Debt and Co‑Investment

October 16, 2025

Automotive

LFM Capital has acquired Vintage Air, a San Antonio‑based manufacturer of performance aftermarket automotive HVAC systems, making the company a new LFM portfolio company. Northstar Capital provided debt financing and an equity co‑investment to support LFM’s acquisition and future growth initiatives.

Mangrove Equity Partners Invests in Griffin Gear

November 18, 2024

Industrial Services

Mangrove Equity Partners has made an investment in Griffin Gear, a South Carolina-based provider of industrial gearbox repair, rebuild services and aftermarket replacement gears. Griffin's senior management will remain in place as Mangrove looks to grow the business and pursue additional acquisitions in the gear manufacturing and gearbox repair sector.

Mangrove Equity Partners Acquires Atlas Greenhouse

December 7, 2022

Manufacturing

Mangrove Equity Partners, a Tampa-based lower middle-market private equity firm, has acquired Atlas Greenhouse, an Alapaha, Georgia-based manufacturer and distributor of commercial greenhouses and related accessories. Heritage Capital Group served as Atlas's exclusive financial advisor; Mangrove said it will partner with Atlas president Mark Davis to professionalize operations and support the company's next phase of growth.

Mangrove Equity Partners Invests in Undisclosed Municipal and Commercial Waste Hauler

May 21, 2021

Environmental Services

Mangrove Equity Partners completed an investment to acquire and consolidate two separately‑owned municipal and commercial solid waste hauling businesses, partnering with an independent sponsor and an industry veteran. The transaction was closed on a rapid timeline during the pandemic and is intended to build scale via consolidation in a highly fragmented waste-hauling segment.

Mangrove Equity Partners Invests in A&R Sealcoating, Inc.

September 6, 2024

Construction

Mangrove Equity Partners has made a minority/growth investment in A&R Sealcoating, Inc., a Southeast Michigan provider of pavement repair and maintenance services. Founder Rocky Ricelli remains a significant owner and will continue to lead the business as Mangrove supports growth, organizational buildout and pursuit of add-on acquisitions.