Top 10 Distributors Wholesale Capital Raises and Investors in the U.S. – January 1st – 31st, 2026
Several interesting transactions closed in the Distributors Wholesale sector over last month. If you would like more info on these deals or would like to discuss the capital raising market for your company, please contact me.
PE Growth/Expansion
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- KSC Foods, food products that serves retailers, food service operators, and manufacturers, received an amount of development capital from Indigo Capital.
- Cricket Ink, sports apparel and merchandise for cricket players, teams and fans, received an amount of development capital from Vangal.
Buyout/LBO
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- Jack Jolly & Son, golf equipment and accessories that serves golf courses, pro shops, retailers, and golf industry professionals, was acquired by GT Golf Supplies, via its financial sponsors Kinzie Capital Partners and NorthCoast Mezzanine, through an LBO.
- Seltrol, factory automation components and control technologies that serves industrial customers, was acquired by Tavoron, via its financial sponsors Fusion Capital Partners and Monroe Capital, through an LBO.
- C and S Supply, water flow and firefighting equipment that serves volunteer and rural fire services, was acquired by Weis Fire & Safety Equipment, via its financial sponsors B12 Capital Partners and Holleway Capital Partners, through an LBO.
- Ruhof, an enzymatic detergent that cleans surgical instruments, was acquired by Aspen Surgical Products, via its financial sponsors Linden and Audax Private Equity, through an LBO.
Merger/Acquisition
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- Justice Tire Distributors, automotive tires catering to both individual customers and businesses, was acquired by Black’s Tire & Auto Service.
- CESCO Beverage, beverage dispensing and technical equipment for hospitality and foodservice sectors, was acquired by Helget Gas.
- AXIS Corrugated Container, packaging products for businesses in North Carolina and the surrounding areas that offers custom corrugated boxes, such as brown box packaging, corrugated packaging, and specialty boxes, along with additional services, including graphics and printing, vendor-managed inventory, and just-in-time shipping, serving industries like pharmaceutical, agriculture, manufacturing, and food packaging, was acquired by Package Crafters.
- Breckenridge Kitchen Equipment & Design, food service and equipment supplies that serves restaurants, bars, and commercial kitchens across the United States, was acquired by Wasserstrom.
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More than 30 years positioning companies for growth. She began her career as a retail business owner then transitioned to McDonnell Douglas/Boeing where she worked to help small businesses gain significant market share. This included advocating at the federal level for legislation to facilitate competition for small businesses. Helped businesses secure non-traditional funding through grants, as well IP and equipment donations. Served in a board or advisory capacity for several economic development organizations. Transitioned to business ownership where she and her team created diagnostic tools and training that helped companies function with greater efficiency and flexibility. Domestic and international clients ranged from start-ups to multi-national corporations from a broad array of industries, government agencies and not-for-profits. B.A. in Public Administration, MBA from Western International University. FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses.
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