Gridiron has the right culture to help companies grow
Gridiron offers unique operational advantages to its portfolio companies. As former operators, we understand what it means to run a business on a day-to-day basis, and we actively engage to support management teams; we do not invest from behind a computer screen. We have a true commitment to our partner companies and have the resources and experience to help them grow to the next level through innovation, creativity and discipline. We place a strong emphasis on integrity and build relationships based on trust and understanding.
“As a veteran CEO of four successful private equity transactions, I’ve experienced the benefit of aligning with strong partners at the principal ownership level. Even in an environment as unique as the market we serve, the benefit of collaborating with partners that bring experience from many other areas has been key to our growth and success. Gridiron provided the resources and personality to help us build on our history of steady growth and profitability, and I have really appreciated the working relationship and mutual respect shared between our team and Gridiron. They are great listeners and helped take our business beyond what we ever expected it could be.”
–Kevin McKenzie, Chairman and retired CEO of McKenzie Sports Products