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BRS & Co

New York, New York, United States

Highly experienced lower middle-market private equity firm making $10–25 million equity investments in consumer companies at inflection points for growth, with particular experience in consumer products & services, multi-unit specialty retail, fitness, restaurants, food and nutrition, and specialty distribution.

Focus Areas
Lower middle-market private equity buyouts, Consumer products & services, Specialty distribution
Website
brs.com

Tracked deals

8

8 tracked deals across 2019-2024.

Recent pace

0

0 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Buyout

3 buyout · 3 growth capital · 2 addon

BRS & Co Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 5 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 5 years for BRS & Co. 3 2019 1 2020 2 2021 1 2022 1 2024

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • Buyer
    Daisy Manufacturing Company, BRS & Co.
    Target
    Crosman Corporation
    Seller
    Compass Diversified (CODI), Velocity Outdoor, Inc.
    Type
    Addon

    Daisy Manufacturing Company, a portfolio company of private equity firm BRS & Co., has acquired Crosman Corporation, the air gun division of Velocity Outdoor (owned by Compass Diversified). The deal is an add-on acquisition for Daisy; terms were not disclosed and proceeds to the seller will be used for debt repayment and general corporate purposes.

  • Buyer
    BRS & Co., Rosser Capital Partners, Doug Thompson
    Target
    Tumble 22 Holdings, LLC
    Seller
    Guy + Larry Restaurants, Guy Villavaso, Larry Foles

    BRS & Co. and Rosser Capital Partners, together with former Texas Roadhouse COO Doug Thompson, have acquired Tumble 22 Holdings, LLC, a Texas-based, bar-centric hot chicken restaurant concept with five locations. Founders Guy Villavaso and Larry Foles (Guy + Larry Restaurants) will retain an ownership stake, and the new partners plan to provide capital and operating expertise to accelerate geographic expansion and growth.

  • Buyer
    BRS & Co.
    Target
    Tolemar, LLC
    Industry
    Automotive
    Type
    Buyout

    BRS & Co., a New York-based private equity firm, has acquired Tolemar, LLC, a Huntington Beach, California-based manufacturer and supplier of branded and private-label accessories for UTVs, ATVs and motorcycles. The investment positions Tolemar to expand its product and distribution reach across direct-to-distributor and direct-to-consumer channels under brands including Trinity Racing, LA Choppers and Baron Custom Accessories.

  • Buyer
    BRS & Co.
    Target
    Shearwater Research Inc.
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    British Columbia, Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    New York-based private equity firm BRS & Co. has acquired majority control of Shearwater Research Inc., a Richmond, British Columbia–headquartered designer and manufacturer of dive computers and rebreather electronics. BRS said it will partner with founders Bruce and Lynn Partridge and Shearwater's senior management to expand the company's reach and accelerate product development and distribution globally.

  • Buyer
    Simpson Performance Products, BRS & Co.
    Target
    Clearwater Lights
    Seller
    Glenn Stasky
    Type
    Addon

    Simpson Performance Products, a portfolio company of private equity firm BRS & Co., has acquired Clearwater Lights from founder Glenn Stasky. Clearwater, a Rancho Cordova, California-based designer and assembler of auxiliary LED lights for motorsport applications, will continue to be led by Mr. Stasky, and the acquisition expands Simpson's motorsport safety and lighting product offering as an add-on to its portfolio.

  • Buyer
    BRS & Co., Rosser Capital Partners
    Target
    2nd Ave LLC, GreenDrop (affiliate)
    Industry
    Retail
    Type
    Buyout

    New York-based private equity firm BRS & Co. and Greenwich, Connecticut-based Rosser Capital Partners acquired 2nd Ave LLC and its affiliates, a contemporary thrift store operator with 10 locations across the Mid‑Atlantic and Northeast. The business operates under the 2nd Ave Value Store and Village Thrift Store brands and includes affiliate GreenDrop, a national licensed charitable fundraiser; Golub Capital provided financing and Cascadia Capital served as financial advisor.

  • Buyer
    BRS & Co.
    Target
    Canada Pooch Ltd.
    Location
    Ontario, Canada

    New York-based private equity firm BRS & Co. has made an investment in Canada Pooch Ltd., a Toronto-based designer and manufacturer of premium pet apparel and accessories. The deal terms were not disclosed; BRS said the partnership will support expansion and penetration of the Canada Pooch brand through retail and online channels.

  • Buyer
    BRS & Co.
    Target
    Organika Health Products Inc.
    Location
    British Columbia, Canada

    New York-based private equity firm BRS & Co. has made an investment in Organika Health Products Inc., a Vancouver-based Canadian manufacturer of nutritional supplements. Financial terms were not disclosed; the investment is intended to support Organika's next stage of growth and product expansion in fast-growing supplement categories.

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