Private Equity Firm Other

SBJ Capital

Walnut Creek, California, United States

SBJ Capital is a private investment firm with more than $700 million of capital under management, focused on investing in founder- and family-owned consumer and services companies. SBJ provides strategic advice and a partnership-oriented approach to support entrepreneurs, owners and management teams.

Focus Areas
Consumer, Consumer services, Healthcare services
Website
sbjcap.com

Tracked deals

8

8 tracked deals across 2020-2024.

Recent pace

0

0 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Addon

3 addon · 2 buyout · 2 growth capital

SBJ Capital Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 4 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 4 years for SBJ Capital. 1 2020 2 2022 3 2023 2 2024

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • Buyer
    Sydnic, LLC, SBJ Capital
    Target
    Precision Garage Door Service (Raleigh, NC franchise), Precision Garage Door Service (Fayetteville, NC franchise), Precision Garage Door Service (Virginia Beach, VA franchise), Precision Garage Door Service (Richmond, VA franchise)
    Seller
    Tim and Lynn Yeager, Scott and Shauna Kale
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Addon

    Sydnic, a portfolio company of SBJ Capital, has acquired four Precision Garage Door Service franchise territories — Raleigh and Fayetteville, North Carolina (from Tim and Lynn Yeager) and Virginia Beach and Richmond, Virginia (from Scott and Shauna Kale). The sellers reinvested a portion of their ownership into Sydnic and the deal expands Sydnic’s footprint to 14 markets as it pursues additional Neighborly-brand franchise acquisitions.

  • Buyer
    Sight360, SBJ Capital
    Target
    Florida Eye Specialists & Cataract Institute
    Type
    Addon

    Sight360 has combined with Florida Eye Specialists & Cataract Institute (FESCI), a 10-location integrated ophthalmology and optometry practice with 33 physicians, expanding Sight360’s footprint across Greater Tampa Bay. The deal grows Sight360 to 29 locations and more than 50 doctors; FESCI founder Dr. Gregory Henderson will continue practicing and join Sight360’s board. Sight360 is a portfolio company of SBJ Capital.

  • Buyer
    SBJ Capital
    Target
    Sydnic, LLC
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    SBJ Capital, a San Francisco Bay Area private investment firm, has acquired Sydnic, LLC, a leading franchisee of Precision Garage Door Service (a Neighborly brand). Sydnic operates 10 franchise locations across North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Virginia; founder Doug Kale will serve as Chairman and SBJ plans to grow Sydnic into a multi-brand residential services platform with debt financing provided by Tree Line Capital Partners.

  • Buyer
    Sight360, SBJ Capital
    Target
    The Eye Center
    Type
    Addon

    Sight360, a Florida-based integrated vision care provider and portfolio company of SBJ Capital, acquired The Eye Center, an ophthalmology practice in Spring Hill, Florida, effective May 1, 2023. The acquisition expands Sight360's footprint in West/Central Florida and adds surgical ophthalmology capabilities and local patient volume to its network.

  • Buyer
    SBJ Capital, Graycliff Partners
    Target
    Rishi Tea & Botanicals
    Industry
    Food & Beverage
    Type
    Buyout

    SBJ Capital completed an acquisition investment in Rishi Tea & Botanicals to accelerate the specialty tea brand’s growth and expand its channels and product capabilities. Graycliff Partners provided a unitranche debt facility and made a minority equity investment in support of the transaction; Rishi’s existing management team, including founder and CEO Josh Kaiser, remains in place.

  • Buyer
    SBJ Capital
    Target
    Rb Wine Associates, LLC (Rack & Riddle)
    Industry
    Food & Beverage

    SBJ Capital, a private equity firm, completed a minority investment in Rb Wine Associates, LLC (Rack & Riddle). Founders Rebecca Faust and Bruce Lundquist retain significant ownership and will continue as co-CEOs; the investment will provide capital and industry expertise to support Rack & Riddle's growth in sparkling wine and private-label production.

  • Buyer
    SBJ Capital
    Target
    Ally Pediatric Therapy

    SBJ Capital completed an investment in Ally Pediatric Therapy, a Chandler, Arizona-based pediatric therapy provider focused on autism (ABA) and speech-language services. Edgemont Partners served as Ally’s exclusive financial advisor; terms were not disclosed. SBJ intends to leverage its multi-site consumer and healthcare services experience to scale the platform and expand Ally’s regional footprint.

  • Buyer
    Spanos Barber Jesse & Co. (SBJ Capital)
    Target
    The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley, LLC
    Seller
    Tracy Hayward, Medhane Kidane, Michele Lex, Mark Smith
    Industry
    Food & Beverage

    Spanos Barber Jesse & Co. (SBJ) completed a minority investment in The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley, with founder Tracy Hayward and key senior executives retaining significant ownership and remaining in their roles. The partnership will provide capital and strategic support to accelerate the company's growth in the foodservice and specialty ingredients markets.

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