Gridiron Capital

50 Pine Street
New Canaan, CT 6840

Website: gridironcapital.com

Firm Size

  • Assets Under Management (AUM):$9.5 Billion
  • Number of Funds:28
  • Employees:43
  • Firm Type:Private Equity
  • Focus Areas: Manufacturing
    Services
    Consumer


Description

Gridiron Capital, LLC is a private equity firm located in New Canaan, CT. The firm primarily focuses on investing in middle-market companies operating in a range of industries such as manufacturing, business services, and consumer products. Gridiron Capital aims to partner with management teams to help grow and expand their businesses through strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and market expansion. The firm typically invests in businesses with revenues between $25 million and $500 million. With a team of experienced professionals, Gridiron Capital leverages its industry knowledge, network, and resources to provide financial support, expertise, and guidance to its portfolio companies.

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Nov 27, 2023: NEUBERGER BERMAN CAPITAL SOLUTIONS LEADS ACQUISITION OF MINORITY STAKE IN COLIBRI GROUP
Neuberger Berman, a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager, announced that funds advised by Neuberger Berman have acquired a minority stake in Colibri Group ("Colibri" or "the Company"). Neuberger Berman joins existing investor Gridiron Capital, a leading private equity firm based in New Canaan, CT , which will retain a majority stake in Colibri.

Nov 07, 2023: Gridiron Capital Announces Strategic Investment by RidgeLake Partners
Gridiron Capital ("Gridiron" or the "firm"), a middle market investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, with approximately $9.9 billion of assets under management, is pleased to announce that RidgeLake Partners ("RidgeLake") has made a passive, minority investment in the firm. RidgeLake, a strategic partnership between OA Private Capital and Apogem Capital, is a dedicated platform focused on acquiring non-control equity interests in middle market private equity firms.

Oct 18, 2023: Gridiron Capital Closes Fifth Fund Above Target at $2.1 Billion
Gridiron Capital, LLC ("Gridiron Capital" or the "firm"), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce the closing of Gridiron Capital Fund V and its affiliated funds ("Gridiron V") at $2.1 billion , which exceeded its target of $1.8 billion and represents an increase in fund size of 56% over the prior fund, Gridiron IV. Gridiron V is the largest flagship fund in the firm's history, with a broad base of distinguished returning and new investors, including pension funds, insurance companies, family offices, endowments, and foundations located across the U.S., Europe , Asia , and the Middle East .

Apr 04, 2023: Leaf Home™ Welcomes Accomplished Human Resources Executive Ernest Marshall to its Board of Directors
 Gridiron Capital, LLC ("Gridiron Capital"), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to announce that Ernest Marshall will join the board of Leaf Home ™ , ("Leaf Home") a leading technology-enabled provider of home solutions. Mr. Marshall brings more than 22 years of global human resources experience. He is currently the EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer at Eaton Corporation PLC (NYSE: ETN), a leading Fortune 500 multinational intelligent power management company.