Growth Capital • Business Services

Anacapa Partners, WSC & Company and Skylight Capital Invest In Botanical Designs

On July 11, 2018, private equity firms Anacapa Partners, WSC & Company and Skylight Capital invested in business services company Botanical Designs

Investment Context
  • This is Anacapa Partners’ 1st, WSC & Company’s 1st and Skylight Capital’s 5th transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is Anacapa Partners’ 6th, WSC & Company’s 2nd and Skylight Capital’s 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Anacapa Partners’ 1st, WSC & Company’s 1st and Skylight Capital’s 1st transaction in Washington.
Investment Fate
  • Botanical Designs was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2023.

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Investment Summary

Date July 11, 2018
Target Botanical Designs
Sector Business Services
Investor(s) Anacapa Partners
WSC & Company
Skylight Capital
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target Company

Botanical Designs

Seattle, Washington, United States
Botanical Designs is a provider of high-impact biophilic design and professional plant maintenance. Botanical Designs, install and maintain interior and exterior commercial landscaping and holiday decor. Botanical Designs was founded in 1995 and is based in Seattle, Washington.
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Investors Overview 3

DESCRIPTION

Anacapa Partners is a private investment firm focused on backing search fund investments. Anacapa looks to invest in operating companies that have been identified by principals operating within the search fund business model and the Firm takes an active role in assisting search fund entrepreneurs in all phases of the investment process, including business screening, due diligence, negotiation of deal structure, operating oversight, and exploration of exit strategies. Anacapa doesn't have any industry preferences. Anacapa Partners was formed in 2010 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California.


Deal Context for Investor #
Overall 6 of 15
Sector: Business Services 1 of 3
Type: Growth Capital 2 of 7
State: Washington 1 of 1
Country: United States 6 of 10
Year: 2018 1 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-05-01 Falcon

Walnut Creek, California, United States

Falcon is a provider of non-emergency ambulance services in the Bay Area. Falcon was founded in 1998 and is based in Walnut Creek, California.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-09-12 Paragon Legal Group

San Francisco, California, United States

Paragon Legal Group is a provider of outsourced attorney services to corporate legal departments. Paragon Legal Group was founded in 2006 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Buy -
DESCRIPTION

WSC & Company is a private investment firm focused primarily on backing search fund entrepreneurs. The Firm is sector agnostic and will consider opportunities across the US, South America, and Europe. WSC & Company is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.


Deal Context for Investor #
Overall 3 of 4
Sector: Business Services 1 of 1
Type: Growth Capital 1 of 2
State: Washington 1 of 1
Country: United States 2 of 3
Year: 2018 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-10-31 Smartours

New York, New York, United States

Smartours is a provider of travel experiences and great travel deals to travelers. Smartours offers travelers curated, pre-packaged itineraries to over 40 destinations across the globe. Smartours was founded in 1996 and is based in New York City.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-10-05 Microdea

Markham, Ontario, Canada

Microdea, Inc. is a provider of document management and workflow automation solutions for the transportation and logistics industry. Microdea was formed in 1995 and is based in Markham, Ontario.

Sell -
Investor

Skylight Capital

Seattle, Washington, United States

Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2007
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Skylight Capital is a Seattle-based private equity firm that invests in or acquires companies in the Western US with EBITDA up to $5 million. Investments are generally used to fund full or partial liquidity to entrepreneurs, family members, estates, passive investors, or corporate owners. Skylight will also consider minority investments for growth. Skylight prefers businesses that operate in non-cylical industries with stable/recurring revenues and sustainable margins. Sectors of interest include auto paint distribution, business services, consumer products, direct marketing, document services, education, franchisors/franchises, gaming equipment/services, HR outsourcing, jewelry, non-asset based logistics, specialty retail, vending, and wealth management.


Deal Context for Investor #
Overall 5 of 5
Sector: Business Services 5 of 5
Type: Growth Capital 1 of 1
State: Washington 1 of 1
Country: United States 5 of 5
Year: 2018 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-02-14 Abacus Plumbing Air Conditioning & Electrical

Houston, Texas, United States

Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical is a provider of plumbing services. Abacus Plumbing service offering includes residential plumbing, drain cleaning, heating, and air conditioning. Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical was founded in and 2003 and is based in Houston, Texas.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-01-09 Botanical Designs

Seattle, Washington, United States

Botanical Designs is a provider of high-impact biophilic design and professional plant maintenance. Botanical Designs, install and maintain interior and exterior commercial landscaping and holiday decor. Botanical Designs was founded in 1995 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

Sell -