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Capital For Business

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Capital For Business (“CFB”) is a national private investment firm focused on providing capital to middle-market businesses with proven management teams and strong growth potential. Over its history, it has invested in more than 100 companies across consumer, commercial, distribution, manufacturing, and service markets, providing all levels of junior capital.

Focus Areas
Private investment / SBIC / junior capital, Middle-market financing
Website
cfb.com

Tracked deals

23

23 tracked deals across 2014-2024.

Recent pace

0

0 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Buyout

12 buyout · 5 addon · 5 growth capital

Capital For Business Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 7 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 7 years for Capital For Business. 1 2017 1 2018 2 2020 9 2021 3 2022 3 2023 1 2024

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

Showing the 12 most recent of 23 tracked deals for Capital For Business.

  • Buyer
    Patriot Capital, Independent Bankers Capital Funds, Capital For Business, Konza Valley Capital, Jeff Reitz
    Target
    Central States Bus Sales, Inc.
    Industry
    Transportation

    Patriot Capital led a debt and equity co-investment to support a majority recapitalization of Central States Bus Sales, Inc. The transaction included co-investors Independent Bankers Capital Funds, Capital For Business, Konza Valley Capital and CSBS President & CEO Jeff Reitz, and provides capital to support the dealer’s long-term growth and geographic expansion across its multi-state territory.

  • Buyer
    Paladin Holdings LLC, Makai Capital Partners, Capital For Business, Inc., Konza Valley Capital, Inc.
    Target
    Texize, Inc.
    Seller
    Steve Gilliam
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Addon

    Paladin Holdings LLC, a portfolio company backed by Makai Capital Partners (with equity from Capital For Business, Inc. and Konza Valley Capital, Inc.), has acquired Texize, Inc., a Greenville, South Carolina-based manufacturer of industrial and commercial cleaning products. The deal is an add-on to Paladin's industrial products portfolio intended to strengthen product offerings and increase production capacity across Texize's regional customer base.

  • Buyer
    Makai Capital Partners, Capital For Business, Inc., Konza Valley Capital, Inc., Paladin Holdings, LLC
    Target
    New Life Chemical & Equipment, Inc.
    Seller
    Ron Rountree
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Addon

    Makai Capital Partners, together with Capital For Business, Inc. and Konza Valley Capital, has acquired New Life Chemical & Equipment, Inc. of Greenville, South Carolina. The transaction is the first add-on to Makai's specialty chemical manufacturing platform, Paladin Holdings, and includes subordinated debt and equity from CFB and Konza while management remains with the company.

  • Buyer
    Capital For Business, Inc., Holleway Capital Partners, VSI management team
    Target
    Vehicle Security Innovators, LLC
    Industry
    Manufacturing

    Capital For Business, Inc. (CFB) completed an investment in Vehicle Security Innovators, LLC (VSI), a Green Bay, Wisconsin-based lockset and vehicle security products manufacturer. Affiliates of CFB, Holleway Capital Partners and the VSI management team provided subordinated debt and equity to complete the transaction; VSI’s management, office and production teams will remain in place as the company pursues its next stage of growth.

  • Buyer
    Capital For Business, Inc. (CFB), Independent Bankers Capital Fund (IBCF), Joseph Adorjan family, Dan McKeague
    Target
    Kupferle, LLC
    Seller
    Dan McKeague
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Capital For Business, Inc. (CFB), together with affiliates Independent Bankers Capital Fund (IBCF) and the Joseph Adorjan family, completed an investment in Kupferle, LLC, a St. Louis-based manufacturer of water hydrants, sampling stations and monitoring/flushing solutions. Founder Dan McKeague partnered with the investor group, remains involved as a board member and investor, and Michael Adorjan has joined Kupferle as CEO as the group looks to pursue organic growth and potential add-on acquisitions.

  • Buyer
    Capital For Business, Inc. (CFB), Independent Bankers Capital Fund (IBCF)
    Target
    Innvoke, LLC
    Seller
    David Kovacs
    Type
    Buyout

    Capital For Business (CFB), a St. Louis-based SBIC private investment firm, completed a control investment in Innvoke, LLC, a Cranbury, New Jersey-based marketing and commercial printing company. Affiliates of CFB and Independent Bankers Capital Fund (IBCF) provided subordinated debt and equity; founder David Kovacs moved to a board role and co-investor status while Jay Ziegler joined as President. The investment is intended to support growth and build out a nationwide commercial printing services provider.

  • Buyer
    Capital For Business, Inc. (CFB), Aldine Capital Partners, The Mendota Group, Northcreek Mezzanine
    Target
    The Jor-Mac Company, LLC
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Capital For Business, Inc. (CFB) completed an investment in The Jor‑Mac Company, LLC, with subordinated debt and equity participation from Aldine Capital Partners, The Mendota Group, and Northcreek Mezzanine. Jor‑Mac, based in Lomira, Wisconsin, is a manufacturer of metal fabrications and electromechanical assemblies serving OEMs in HVAC, industrial automation, and grid infrastructure; the investors plan to support organic growth, capability expansion, and strategic follow‑on acquisitions.

  • Buyer
    Capital For Business, Inc., Konza Valley Capital, Inc.
    Target
    A&A Machine & Fabrication, LLC
    Seller
    Charles L. Hutchins, C. Alan Hutchins, David E. Vasichko
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Capital For Business, Inc. (CFB) and Konza Valley Capital, Inc. (KVCI) have completed an acquisition/investment in A&A Machine & Fabrication, LLC, a La Marque, Texas-based manufacturer of high-pressure tubular reactors, coolers and related fabrication and service solutions for the petrochemical and plastics industries. The founders/owners will remain involved in the business while transitioning management over time; the transaction is intended to support A&A's growth, global expansion and employee continuity.

  • Buyer
    Capital For Business, Inc. (CFB), Millstone Capital Advisors, LLC, Konza Valley Capital, Inc.
    Target
    Patterson Mold and Tool, LLC
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    St. Louis-based private investment firm Capital For Business, Inc. (CFB) completed an investment in Patterson Mold and Tool, LLC, a St. Charles, Missouri-based designer and manufacturer of complex die-casting tooling and precision machined components. Affiliates Millstone Capital Advisors and Konza Valley Capital provided subordinated debt and equity; Patterson's management and production teams will remain as the company pursues growth and capability investments.

  • Buyer
    Capital For Business, Inc., Konza Valley Capital Inc., The Mendota Group
    Target
    Fiberdome Products, LLC
    Industry
    Manufacturing

    Capital For Business, Inc. completed a subordinated note and equity investment in Fiberdome Products, LLC alongside Konza Valley Capital Inc. and The Mendota Group. Fiberdome is a U.S.-based manufacturer of engineered fiberglass products serving OEMs in defense, fueling, construction, agriculture and recreational vehicle markets; the investment is intended to support the company’s next phase of growth and evolution.

  • Buyer
    Capital For Business, Inc. (CFB), Konza Valley Capital, Inc., Advanced Industries, LLC management team
    Target
    Advanced Industries, LLC

    Capital For Business, Inc. (CFB) completed an investment in Advanced Industries, LLC, a Missouri-based manufacturer and Department of Defense contractor. CFB provided subordinated debt and equity alongside Konza Valley Capital, Inc. and the Advanced Industries management team to support the company’s manufacturing capabilities and growth.

  • Buyer
    Holleway Capital Partners, Capital For Business, Inc. (CFB), Michael Traff, Brian Traff
    Target
    T-TEK Material Handling
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    St. Louis-based private equity firm Holleway Capital Partners has acquired T-TEK Material Handling, a Montgomery, Alabama manufacturer of high-speed palletizing, depalletizing and conveying systems. The transaction was completed with subordinated debt and equity provided by Capital For Business (CFB), and T-TEK management (Michael and Brian Traff) rolled/retained ownership and will remain with the company.

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