Buyout Transactions in Illinois

Anuvu is a provider of media, content, connectivity, and data analytics to markets across air, sea, and land. Anuvu offers a fully integrated suite of rich media content and seamless connectivity solutions to airlines, cruise lines, commercial ships, high-end yachts, ferries, and land locations worldwide. Global Eagle Entertainment was founded in 2004 and is based in Lombard, Illinois.

Platinum Equity
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Beverly Hills, California
www.platinumequity.com

ImmersiveTouch offers an FDA 510(k)-cleared planning software for real-time, hands-on surgical planning using patient-specific anatomy. The Company's flagship product, ImmersiveView allows surgeons to visualize and interactively plan surgeries in virtual reality by transforming conventional DICOM images (from CT/MRI) into 3D VR and AR models. With ImmersiveView, surgeons streamline CMF/T and neuro reconstruction surgeries via rapid planning and custom-designed guides, splints and plates to enable precise surgical execution. ImmersiveTouch is based in Chicago, Illinois.

HealthpointCapital
Investor
Private Equity Firm
San Diego, California
www.healthpointcapital.com
Advisors: Schulte Roth & Zabel , GreenbergTraurig

Elarasys is a provider of IT hardware and services, specializing in cost-effective solutions for data centers and enterprise environments. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of new and pre-owned equipment from leading manufacturers including IBM, Cisco, Dell, HP, and Sun Microsystems. Elarasys also delivers IT asset disposition (ITAD), maintenance, leasing, and professional services designed to help clients maximize the value of their IT investments. Committed to quality, sustainability, and exceptional customer service, Elarasys supports organizations across industries in optimizing their IT infrastructure while controlling costs and minimizing environmental impact. Elarasys is headquartered in Elgin, Illinois

Aker Business
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Novi, Michigan
www.aker.business

IT Hardware Plus provides technology infrastructure solutions for mid-sized and large businesses across the Midwest and beyond. The company specializes in designing and implementing tailored IT strategies that align with each client’s long-term business goals. As an advanced business partner with top industry providers including IBM, HPE, Lenovo, Dell EMC, Nutanix, and Scale Computing, IT Hardware Plus offers a wide range of services such as hyper-converged infrastructure, cloud solutions, disaster recovery, data analytics, and network design. Using a proven five-step approach—understand, evaluate, design, implement, and support—the company delivers optimized results and lasting client partnerships. IT Hardware Plus was founded in 2009 and is based in Elgin, Illinois.

Aker Business
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Novi, Michigan
www.aker.business

OculusIT is a provider of managed IT, security, and enterprise application services for higher education institutions. OculusIT was founded in 2018 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Avathon Capital
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Chicago, Illinois
www.avathoncapital.com
Advisor: BakerHostetler

ALM Positioners provides technologically advanced positioning solutions that enhance manufacturing safety and efficiency. It enables workers to safely increase their handling efficiency while eliminating hazardous conditions on the manufacturing floor. ALM Positioners is based in Rock Island, Illinois.

Altus Capital Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Wilton, Connecticut
www.altuscapitalpartners.com

Centerfield Capital Partners
Investor
Mezzanine Finance Firm
Indianapolis, Indiana
www.centerfieldcapital.com

BrightStar Care is a home care and medical staffing franchise that provides medical and non-medical services to clients within their homes and supplemental care staff to corporate clients. BrightStar Care was founded in 2002 and is based in Gurnee, Illinois.

Peak Rock Capital
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Austin, Texas
www.peakrockcapital.com
Advisors: McDermott Will & Emery , Lincoln International

Midwest Medical Gas Service provides medical gas services and compliance testing throughout the Midwest including Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. Midwest Medical Gas Service is based in Chicago, Illinois.

MTA
Company
Business Services
Pinellas Park, Florida
www.mtausa.com

Skolnik manufactures customized new carbon and stainless steel drums serving commercial and regulated industries. It offers a distinct value proposition for customers by fulfilling customized high-mix, lower-volume industrial packaging solutions. Skolnik is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Pelican Energy Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Houston, Texas
www.pelicanenergypartners.com
Advisor: Reed Smith

Amity Die & Stamping is a manufacturer of military surplus for WW II and specializing in precision metal stamping, tooling design. Amity Die & Stamping was founded in 1943 and is based in Lake Forest, Illinois.

Aavin Equity Advisors
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
www.aavin.com

FabTech-IGM is a contract manufacturer serving gaming, industrial, and medical end markets. The company specializes in sheet metal fabrication, printed circuit board assembly, electromechanical assembly, and value-added integration. FabTech-IGM is based in Libertyville, Illinois.

Argonaut Private Equity
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Tulsa, Oklahoma
www.argonautpe.com

ID Label manufactures variable information barcode labels and warehouse signage for 3PLs and multi-site manufacturers. ID Label was founded in 1994 and is based in Lake Villa, Illinois.

River Associates
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Chattanooga, Tennessee
www.riverassociates.com
Advisor: Holland & Knight

Branding Iron manufactures diverse protein products for the food service, retail, and chain restaurant channels. Branding Iron is based in Sauget, Illinois.

Kingswood Capital Management
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Los Angeles, California
www.kingswood-capital.com
Advisors: Kirkland & Ellis , Configure Partners

Platinum Equity
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Beverly Hills, California
www.platinumequity.com

CompTIA provides comprehensive education, training, certifications, and market research, across areas including cybersecurity, emerging technologies, networking, cloud computing, and technical support. CompTIA is based in Downers Grove, Illinois.

Thoma Bravo
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Chicago, Illinois
www.thomabravo.com
Advisor: Macquarie Capital

H.I.G. Private Equity
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Miami, Florida
www.higprivateequity.com
Advisor: Macquarie Capital

Kadon specializes in Swiss turn, milling, lathe, and multi-axis precision machining and assembly for the aerospace, defense, space, and industrial end markets. It is ISO 9001 and AS9100D certified and has over 70,000 square feet of manufacturing space and 100+ long-tenured and skilled employees. Kadon was formed in 1952 and is based in Rockford, Illinois.

Tecum Capital
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Wexford, Pennsylvania
www.tecum.com

Advance Switchboard Distribution is a UL-listed (UL-891, UL-67, UL-50) manufacturer of standard and custom power distribution systems. Advance Switchboard Distribution is based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

N3 Capital Management
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Chicago, Illinois
www.n3cm.com