Private Equity Firm Financial Services

Castle Harlan

New York, New York, United States

Middle-market private equity firm founded in 1987. Participates in multiple private equity funds and invests in controlling interests across a wide range of industries primarily in North America, with some international activity.

Focus Areas
Private equity, Mid-market buyouts

Tracked deals

4

4 tracked deals across 2019-2025.

Recent pace

0

0 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Addon

2 addon · 2 buyout

Castle Harlan Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 4 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 4 years for Castle Harlan. 1 2019 1 2020 1 2024 1 2025

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • Buyer
    Baja Aqua-Farms, Castle Harlan
    Target
    Baja Marine Foods
    Industry
    Food & Beverage
    Location
    Baja California, Mexico
    Type
    Addon

    Baja Aqua-Farms, a portfolio company of New York-based private equity firm Castle Harlan, has acquired Baja Marine Foods, a fishing and seafood processing company headquartered in Baja California, Mexico. The deal expands Baja Aqua-Farms' vertically integrated seafood platform and adds marine-ingredient capabilities (fishmeal and fish oil) while enhancing supply-chain traceability.

  • Buyer
    Castle Harlan, Equity consortium (led by Castle Harlan, unnamed investors)
    Target
    Alumni Educational Solutions
    Seller
    Ironbridge Equity Partners, Management of Alumni Educational Solutions
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    Ontario, Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    Ironbridge Equity Partners and management have sold Alumni Educational Solutions to an equity consortium led by Castle Harlan; financial terms were not disclosed. Alumni is a manufacturer and distributor of educational furniture operating facilities in Canada, the United States and China, and Ironbridge supported the company's U.S. sales expansion, management succession and go-to-market enhancements during its hold.

  • Buyer
    Colyar Technology Solutions, Castle Harlan, Inc.
    Target
    Dynamic Internet Solutions (DIS)
    Industry
    Software
    Type
    Addon

    Colyar Technology Solutions, a Castle Harlan portfolio company, has acquired Dynamic Internet Solutions (DIS), a 20-year provider of software for U.S. Department of Agriculture Child Nutrition and Food Distribution programs. DIS's founder, Steve Brooks, will join Colyar's leadership and the business will transition to Colyar's Scottsdale, Arizona headquarters to expand product offerings and service levels for school nutrition customers.

  • Buyer
    Castle Harlan, Inc., Branford Castle Partners L.P.
    Target
    Sunless, Inc.
    Seller
    Funds controlled by The Riverside Company, Certain current and former management
    Type
    Buyout

    Castle Harlan, Inc. and Branford Castle Partners have acquired Sunless, Inc., the global maker of spray tanning booths, solutions and handheld equipment (brands include MysticTan, VersaSpa and Norvell). The sellers included funds controlled by The Riverside Company and certain current and former management; the deal closed August 13, 2019 and terms were not disclosed. Sunless is headquartered in Macedonia, Ohio and is the industry leader in spray tanning booths and solutions installed across salons, fitness clubs and retail channels.

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