M&A Deal Summary

Blackstreet Capital Management Acquires Cartesian

On August 22, 2019, private equity firm Blackstreet Capital Management acquired business services company Cartesian

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Blackstreet Capital Management’s 2nd transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is Blackstreet Capital Management’s 18th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Blackstreet Capital Management’s 2nd transaction in Massachusetts.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2019-08-22
Target Cartesian
Sector Business Services
Buyer(s) Blackstreet Capital Management
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Cartesian

Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Cartesian is a provider of strategy, management, operational and e-business consulting services to the global telecommunications industry. Cartesian was formed in 1990 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Buyer

Blackstreet Capital Management

Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2003
PE ASSETS 200M USD
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Blackstreet Capital is a private equity firm focused on control buyouts of under-performing corporate orphans with $25 to $150 million in revenue. Industries of interest include niche manufacturing, distribution, specialty retail, education and training, healthcare services and devices, and restaurants. Blackstreet invests up to $15 million of equity capital in businesses valued up to $75 million. Blackstreet's average holding period is three to five years. Blackstreet Capital(formerly Milestone Capital Management was founded in 2003 and is based in Bethesda, Maryland.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 36 of 37
Sector (Business Services) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 2
State (Massachusetts) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 18 of 18
Year (2019) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-07-11 Northern Brewer

Roseville, Minnesota, United States

Northern Brewer is a multi-channel marketer of home brewing supplies, winemaking supplies, beer kits, and equipment to craft brewing enthusiasts. The company sells it's products online and at 3 retail stores. Northern Brewer was founded in 1993 and is based in Roseville, Minnesota.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-05-06 Red Apple Stores

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Red Apple Stores operates 140 extreme value stores throughout Canada (excluding Quebec) which serve middle-income consumers in rural secondary and tertiary markets and select urban markets. Red Apple Stores is based in Mississauga, Ontario.

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