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Gainline Capital Partners

Stamford, Connecticut, United States

Gainline Capital Partners is a private equity firm investing in U.S. based middle-market companies, partnering with management teams to drive sustainable growth and long-term value creation.

Focus Areas
Private equity, Middle-market investing

Tracked deals

14

14 tracked deals across 2019-2026.

Recent pace

1

1 tracked deal announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Addon

7 addon · 4 buyout · 3 growth capital

Gainline Capital Partners Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 7 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 7 years for Gainline Capital Partners. 1 2019 3 2020 2 2021 1 2022 1 2023 5 2025 ~1 est. 1 2026
Actual Full-year estimate

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

Showing the 12 most recent of 14 tracked deals for Gainline Capital Partners.

  • Buyer
    M&M International, Gainline Capital Partners
    Target
    KC Tech
    Industry
    Medical Devices
    Type
    Addon

    Gainline Capital Partners’ portfolio company, M&M International, acquired KC Tech. The companies produce complementary precision-engineered stainless-steel tubing for the medical device market, and the deal expands M&M’s manufacturing capabilities and broadens its product portfolio, particularly with larger-diameter tubing. Financial terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Gainline Capital Partners
    Target
    ANA Global
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Gainline Capital Partners has invested in ANA Global, a San Diego–headquartered manufacturer of precision plastic injection-molded and metal-stamped components with substantial manufacturing operations in Mexico. The investment brings a new executive leadership team (CEO Richard Warren, CFO Rafael Beverido, COO Homero Escandón) as founder MD Hoque retires to a Board Advisor role; Gainline says it will support capacity, automation, and growth initiatives to capitalize on nearshoring trends.

  • Buyer
    Galaxy Universal, Gainline Capital Partners, Batra Group
    Target
    Reebok (global product creation, sourcing and U.S. footwear operations)
    Seller
    Authentic Brands Group
    Type
    Addon

    Galaxy Universal, a Gainline Capital Partners portfolio company, has acquired Reebok's global product creation, sourcing and U.S. footwear operations and will lead Reebok's U.S. footwear wholesale, retail and e‑commerce channels. Galaxy and the Batra Group have also formed a joint venture, GB Brands Europe Limited, to oversee Reebok operations across Europe and the U.K.; Authentic Brands Group remains owner of Reebok's global IP.

  • Buyer
    WellStat, Gainline Capital Partners
    Target
    Iknaia Limited
    Location
    England, United Kingdom
    Type
    Addon

    WellStat, a U.S.-based PropTech portfolio company of Gainline Capital Partners, has acquired UK-based Iknaia Limited and its Airscan product portfolio. The deal expands WellStat's air quality monitoring capabilities and global footprint to better serve markets including commercial real estate, healthcare, government and education; terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Gainline Capital Partners
    Target
    M&M International
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Gainline Capital Partners has acquired M&M International, a South Plainfield, New Jersey-based manufacturer of precision-engineered small-diameter stainless-steel tubing serving the medical device and other high-precision end markets. Gainline named Jeff Robertson CEO and plans to support accelerated organic growth, expand product capabilities (including a new 17-7 stainless offering) and pursue strategic add-on acquisitions.

  • Buyer
    Gainline Capital Partners
    Target
    IMS Technology Services, LLC

    Gainline Capital Partners, a Stamford-based private equity firm, announced a partnership investment in IMS Technology Services, a Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania audiovisual event staging, systems integration and managed services provider. The investment will support IMS's growth plans to expand offerings and geographic footprint while maintaining company culture and customer service.

  • Buyer
    Gainline Capital Partners
    Target
    Flagship Power
    Seller
    Utility Rescue Holdings, Inc.
    Industry
    Utilities
    Type
    Buyout

    Gainline Capital Partners has purchased a majority interest in Flagship Power, a Texas-based retail electricity provider founded by Utility Rescue Holdings. Utility Rescue remains a significant shareholder and Flagship’s management team will stay in place as Gainline supports growth and the launch of new services such as "Flagship PLUS."

  • Buyer
    Core Health & Fitness LLC, Gainline Capital Partners LP
    Target
    Jacobs Ladder
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Addon

    Core Health & Fitness, a portfolio company of Gainline Capital Partners, has acquired Jacobs Ladder, a manufacturer of ladder-climbing fitness equipment. The acquisition will provide Jacobs Ladder with funding and Core’s distribution and scale to accelerate growth in high-intensity fitness markets.

  • Buyer
    Galaxy Universal LLC, Gainline Capital Partners, KKR & Co. Inc.
    Target
    And1, Avia, Gaiam, SPRI
    Seller
    Sequential Brands Group, Inc.
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Addon

    Galaxy Universal, a portfolio company of Gainline Capital Partners, agreed to acquire the And1, Avia, Gaiam and SPRI brands from Sequential Brands Group for approximately $330 million. The deal (expected to close by mid-November 2021) is financed with debt led by KKR, which will also participate as a co-investor, and continues Galaxy's strategy of vertically integrating active, athletic and wellness brands onto its platform.

  • Buyer
    Gainline Capital Partners
    Target
    Atlantic Energy
    Industry
    Energy

    Gainline Capital Partners has made a growth investment in Atlantic Energy, a Deerfield Beach, Florida-based electricity and natural gas retailer that bundles value-added, tech-enabled products to help customers reduce consumption. The financing provides Atlantic with its first institutional capital to accelerate growth; industry veteran Deryl Brown joined as Executive Chairman as part of the transaction.

  • Buyer
    Source Advisors, Gainline Capital Partners
    Target
    Intrepid Advisors
    Industry
    Accounting & Tax
    Type
    Addon

    Source Advisors, supported by equity partner Gainline Capital Partners, has acquired Intrepid Advisors to expand its nationwide footprint and technical leadership in R&D tax credit and specialized tax incentive consulting. The deal strengthens Source Advisors' service offering for manufacturing, technology companies, and CPA firm partners by adding Intrepid's engineering-driven R&D tax credit expertise.

  • Buyer
    Gainline Capital Partners
    Target
    SourceHOV Tax
    Seller
    Exela Technologies, Inc.
    Industry
    Accounting & Tax
    Type
    Buyout

    Gainline Capital Partners has acquired SourceHOV Tax in a carve-out transaction from Exela Technologies. SourceHOV Tax, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a provider of tax incentive solutions to accounting firms and middle-market companies and will remain led by its current management team as it pursues standalone growth with Gainline's support.

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