Top 10 Manufacturing Capital Raises in the U.S. – February 1st – 15th, 2025
Several interesting transactions closed in the Manufacturing Capital 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
- Enflite, manufacturer of cabin mechanisms accessories intended for ultra first-class commercial and rotor wing aircraft, received development capital from Tower Arch Capital.
- Premier Dental, manufacturer of dental products intended for oral health professionals, received development capital from Radial Equity Partners.
Buyout/LBO
- American Geothermal, manufacturer of custom batch water and cooling equipment intended to build an efficient and effective system that runs in all conditions for decades, acquired by Swegon Group, via its financial sponsor Latour, through an LBO.
- Filament Innovations, manufacturer of 3D printers designed for various industries, enabling them to produce functional and detailed 3D prints, acquired by Proteor Group, via its financial sponsors Ardian and BNP Paribas Développement, through an LBO.
- Green Mountain Animal, manufacturer of soft chew and powder format supplements designed for companion animal firms, acquired by Custom Veterinary Services, via its financial sponsor Align Capital Partners, through an LBO.
- Sokol & Company, manufacturer of food ingredients intended to produce sweet and savory sauces and wet specialty products, acquired by Solina Group.
Merger/Acquisition
- Canfield Technologies, manufacturer and supplier of solder and other metal joining products intended for industrial, plumbing, residential, and electronics industries, acquired by AIM Solder UK.
- Designs in Machine Embroidery, manufacturer of embroidery products intended for consumers and businesses, acquired by Oklahoma Embroidery Supply and Design.
Later Stage VC
- Oncura Partners, developer and manufacturer of diagnostics equipment intended to provide veterinarians with the tools necessary to offer their patients a comprehensive disease management plan, raised venture funding from Digitalis Ventures.
Seed Round
- Parëva, manufacturer of clinically crafted skincare products intended for skin longevity, raised pre-seed funding.
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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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