News
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May 2013
Gridiron Capital Announces Investment in Tokyo Joe’s
Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron”) is pleased to announce an investment in Tokyo, Inc. (“Tokyo Joe’s”). Based in Denver, CO, and founded in 1996, Tokyo Joe’s is a fast casual modern Asian restaurant chain that serves fresh made-to-order rice and noodle bowls, sushi and salads.
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February 2013
Gridiron Capital Announces Two Promotions
Gridiron Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the promotions of Kevin M. Jackson to Managing Director and William Hausberg to Vice President.
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October 2012
Gridiron Capital Announces the Acquisition of Hinda, Inc.
TharpeRobbins Company, Inc. (“TharpeRobbins”), a portfolio company of Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of Hinda, Inc. (“Hinda”). Based in Chicago, IL, Hinda is an industry leading provider of incentive programs used to reward customer loyalty, encourage top sales performance, influence employee behavior and motivate company dealers and distributors.
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October 2012
Gridiron Capital Announces Acquisition of Performance Health and Wellness
Gridiron Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the acquisition of Performance Health and Wellness Holdings, Inc. (“Performance Health” or “the Company”), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of branded rehabilitation and wellness products sold into a variety of U.S. clinical markets, leading national retailers, and in over sixty countries through a multi-national network of distribution partners.
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August 2012
Gridiron Capital Reaches $425 Million Cap On Second Fund
Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron”), a middle market private equity firm, has announced the successful closing of its second fund, Gridiron Capital Fund II, LP (“GCF II”) with $425 million in total capital commitments.
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July 2012
Gridiron Capital Adds Operating Partners Harlow and Peterson to the Team
Gridiron Capital, LLC, a New Canaan, Connecticut based middle market private equity firm, announced today the addition of Patrick Harlow and Jeffrey Peterson as Operating Partners. Both Mr. Harlow and Mr. Peterson bring a wealth of operating experience to help support portfolio management teams and have successful track records in previous work with the Gridiron team.
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May 2012
Gridiron Capital Announces Launch of New Website & Logo
Gridiron Capital announced the launch of its redesigned corporate website. The new website reflects the Company’s experience and leadership in the private equity middle-market and illustrates Gridiron’s mission of building businesses and creating value. The new logo is a reflection of the company’s continued growth and success.
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March 2012
Gridiron Capital Announces the Sale of McKenzie Sports Products, LLC
Gridiron Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the sale of McKenzie Sports Products, LLC (“McKenzie” or “the Company”) a leading designer, manufacturer and provider of taxidermy forms and supplies used to create trophies harvested by hunters and fisherman.
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February 2012
Gridiron Capital Announces Investment in QSI
Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron”), in partnership with QSI’s founder and existing management team, announced the acquisition of Quality Solutions, Inc. (“QSI”).
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January 2012
Gridiron Capital Announces the Acquisition of Nex-Tech Aerospace
Today HM Dunn Company, Inc. (“HM Dunn”), a portfolio company of Gridiron Capital, LLC (“Gridiron”), announced the acquisition of the machining division of Nex-Tech Aerospace (“Nex-Tech”). Nex-Tech will operate as a division of HM Dunn. Nex-Tech’s CEO, Thomas Gibbons, will be the CEO of the combined entity, and partner with HM Dunn’s President, Scott Pierce, to lead the combined Company.
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