M&A Deal Summary

Runnymede Investments, Avante Capital Partners, Rotunda Capital Partners, Bratenahl Capital Partners and Capital Southwest Acquire Amware Logistics

On May 28, 2014, family office Runnymede Investments, mezzanine finance firm Avante Capital Partners, private equity firm Rotunda Capital Partners, family office Bratenahl Capital Partners and business development company Capital Southwest acquired transportation company Amware Logistics

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Runnymede Investments’ 1st, Avante Capital Partners’ 1st, Rotunda Capital Partners’ 2nd, Bratenahl Capital Partners’ 2nd and Capital Southwest’s 1st transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is Runnymede Investments’ 1st, Avante Capital Partners’ 13th, Rotunda Capital Partners’ 6th, Bratenahl Capital Partners’ 24th and Capital Southwest’s 10th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Runnymede Investments’ 1st, Avante Capital Partners’ 1st, Rotunda Capital Partners’ 2nd, Bratenahl Capital Partners’ 1st and Capital Southwest’s 1st transaction in Georgia.
Investment Fate
  • Amware Logistics was sold to a strategic buyer in 2023.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2014-05-28
Target Amware Logistics
Sector Transportation
Buyer(s) Runnymede Investments
Avante Capital Partners
Rotunda Capital Partners
Bratenahl Capital Partners
Capital Southwest
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Amware Logistics

Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States
Amware Logistics is a provider of B2B and B2C third-party logistics and order fulfillment services for a wide variety of industries throughout North America. Amware operates over 2 million square feet of warehouse space through nine facilities located across the United States. Amware Logistics was founded in 1989 and is based in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

Search 215,058 Deals Now

SEARCH BY

  • Buyer Type (PE or Strategic)
  • Deal Size ($10M to $10B+)
  • Sector (60 Sectors)
  • Deal Type
  • Geography
  • & More

Try Free

Buyer(S) 5

DESCRIPTION

Runnymede Investments is a family-backed investment firm focused on private company and real estate investments. The Firm was formed in 2016 and is based in North Hampton, New Hampshire.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 3
Sector: Transportation M&A 1 of 1
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: Georgia M&A 1 of 2
Country: United States M&A 1 of 3
Year: 2014 M&A 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-05-06 Microf

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Microf provides affordable rental finance solutions for consumer's heating and cooling needs. Microf was founded in 2010 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Buy -
Buyer

Avante Capital Partners

Los Angeles, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 2009
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Avante Mezzanine Partners is a provider of junior capital to lower middle-market companies generating at least $3 million in cash flow. The Firm looks to invest $5 to $20 million per transaction and generally works with private equity and independent sponsors in buyout transactions, as well as with entrepreneurs and owners to finance recapitalizations, refinancings, acquisitions and growth. Avante Mezzanine was formed in 2009 and has offices in Los Angeles and Boston.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 13 of 50
Sector: Transportation M&A 1 of 1
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 7 of 17
State: Georgia M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 13 of 50
Year: 2014 M&A 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-03-31 Nobles Worldwide

St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, United States

Nobles Worldwide, Inc. is the largest supplier of ammunition feed systems to all branches of the U.S. military and its allies. Nobles are recognized globally for their superior durability products, cutting-edge designs, and rigorous quality assurance. Nobles Worldwide offer lighter, stronger and more flexible materials used in ammunition chutes, magazines, gun mounts, and weapon stations. Nobles are based in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-07-23 Cloud Star

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Cloud Star is a producer of natural and wholesome products for dogs, even those with allergies.

Buy -
Buyer

Rotunda Capital Partners

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2009
PE ASSETS 600M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Rotunda Capital Partners is a private equity firm which invests equity and debt capital in established and profitable lower middle market companies. The Company targets businesses valued between $50 and $200 million with defensible market positions and strong growth prospects. Sectors of interest include financial services, business services, manufacturing, government services, insurance services, logistics and distribution, retail, and consumer. Rotunda Capital Partners is based in Bethesda, Maryland with an additional office in Chicago.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 26
Sector: Transportation M&A 2 of 2
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 2 of 9
State: Georgia M&A 2 of 3
Country: United States M&A 6 of 26
Year: 2014 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-01-07 Discount Ramps

Germantown, Wisconsin, United States

Discount Ramps LLC is an online retailer of loading, hauling and transportation products. Offering more than 11,000 products, the company primarily services the power sport, medical, recreational, commercial, transportation, military, and industrial markets. Discount Ramps was founded in 2000 and is based in Germantown, Wisconsin.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-04-02 Munch s Supply

Hillside, Illinois, United States

Munch's Supply is an HVAC distributor and third-generation family business focused exclusively on supplying heating and cooling industry contractors with quality products. Munch's Supply was founded in 1956 and is based in Hillside, Illinois.

Buy -
DESCRIPTION

Bratenahl Capital Partners is a family-backed private investment group focused on fund as well as direct/co-investment opportunities. The Firm's direct investment practice seeks to commit $500K to $15 million in partnership with other funded or unfunded sponsors. Bratenahl does not have any sector preferences, but does prefer companies with diversified customers and experienced management in place. Bratenahl Capital Partners was formed in 2003 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 29 of 35
Sector: Transportation M&A 2 of 2
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 8 of 10
State: Georgia M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 24 of 30
Year: 2014 M&A 3 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-05-13 American Safety Council

Orlando, Florida, United States

American Safety Council is a provider of e-Learning training solutions to address transportation and workplace safety, testing, medical continuing education, and other regulatory-driven training on behalf of the government, institutions of higher learning, business, and industry, and individual clients. American Safety Council was founded in 1998 and is based in Orlando, Florida.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-05-29 Hyperwallet Systems

San Francisco, California, United States

Hyperwallet Systems, Inc. is a provider of online and mobile payment, international payments, card products and financial technology solutions to world-class customers in Canada, the U.S. and internationally. Hyperwallet Systems is based in San Francisco, California.

Buy -
DESCRIPTION

Capital Southwest Corp. is a credit focused business development company focused on providing financing to profitable, mid-sized companies throughout the US. The Firm doesn't have any sector preferences and will consider a variety of investment structures. Capital Southwest Corp. was originally established in 1961 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 50
Sector: Transportation M&A 1 of 1
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 2 of 11
State: Georgia M&A 1 of 3
Country: United States M&A 10 of 49
Year: 2014 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-04-23 Deepwater Corrosion Services

Houston, Texas, United States

Deepwater is a full-service offshore corrosion control company, supplying the energy industry with expertise in cathodic protection and corrosion engineering.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-02-26 Trax Group

Irving, Texas, United States

Trax Group provides software-enabled transportation spend management solutions to large, global enterprises. The Company’s solutions help clients optimize transportation spend and achieve significant cost savings through freight bill audit and payment, improved supply chain visibility, and better collaboration with shippers. Trax Group was founded in 1993 and is based in Irving, Texas.

Sell -