Top 10 Manufacturing Capital Raises in the U.S. – April 1st – 15th, 2025
Several interesting transactions closed in the Manufacturing sector over the past two weeks. 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
- Captiva Spine, manufacturer of spinal fusion devices and navigation systems intended to enhance surgical precision and patient outcomes, received $1.5 million of development capital.
- Door and Window Guard Systems, manufacturer of steel panels intended to cover door and window openings on vacant buildings, received development capital from The Riverside Company.
Merger/Acquisition
- Sterling Ventures, manufacturer and supplier of asphalt and ready-mixed concrete industries based in Lexington, Kentucky, acquired by Rogers Group.
- Trimco Hardware, manufacturer of architectural hardware solutions based in Oceanside, California, acquired by Allegion.
Later Stage VC
- Viken Detection, manufacturer of drive-through and handheld X-ray instruments designed to find concealed threats in motor vehicles, backpacks, and other locations, raised $2 million of Series G venture funding.
- Light Phone, manufacturer of mobile phones designed to reduce distractions by offering only essential features, raised $2.01 million of Series A venture funding.
Early Stage VC
- Buck Surgical, manufacturer of medical devices intended to revolutionize surgical care and expanding patient access to life, raised $299,998 of venture funding.
- Personal Day, manufacturer of acne-safe skincare products intended to prevent acne flare-ups, raised venture funding from Red Sea Ventures.
Seed Round
- Kona Bicycle Company, manufacturer of bicycles intended to provide a variety of bikes for different types of cyclists, raised $7.5 million of seed funding.
Accelerator/Incubator
- Rugged MicroPower, operator of a semiconductor company intended to advance power management technologies for aerospace applications, joined LaunchVT as a part of its 13th cohort.
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Rebecca Lacy
Managing Director
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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