M&A Deal Summary

Cogenuity Partners Acquires United Safety & Survivability

On November 5, 2024, private equity firm Cogenuity Partners acquired safety/security company United Safety & Survivability from Dubin Clark and Midwest Mezzanine Funds

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Cogenuity Partners’ 1st transaction in the Safety/Security sector.
  • This is Cogenuity Partners’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Cogenuity Partners’ 1st transaction in Pennsylvania.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2024-11-05
Target United Safety & Survivability
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) Cogenuity Partners
Sellers(s) Dubin Clark
Midwest Mezzanine Funds
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

United Safety & Survivability

Exton, Pennsylvania, United States
United Safety & Survivability is a manufacturer of innovative safety and survivability solutions for extreme-duty, niche transportation markets. USSC’s primary products are driver seats, passenger seats, fire suppression products, and related spare parts. United Safety & Survivability was founded in 1985 and is based in Exton, Pennsylvania.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Cogenuity Partners


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2023
PE ASSETS 425M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Cogenuity Partners is a private equity firm focused on investing in and providing capital and operational support to businesses within the advanced industrial economy—including high-value manufacturing, infrastructure solutions, critical industrial services, and industrial technology. The Firm targets North American companies with $5 to $35?million of EBITDA and up to $250?million in revenue. Cogenuity Partners was founded in 2023 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 3
Sector: Safety/Security M&A 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 1 of 2
State: Pennsylvania M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 3
Year: 2024 M&A 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-08-27 Everline

Houston, Texas, United States

EverLine delivers critical services that enable the safe and reliable operation of critical infrastructure by providing leadership in compliance management, operational technology, control center operations, SCADA systems, and cybersecurity. Everline is based in Houston, Texas.

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Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Dubin Clark

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1984
PE ASSETS 400M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Dubin Clark is a private equity firm that acquires and builds businesses in partnership with management. Following an acquisition, Dubin Clark typically invests additional capital to help fund acquisitions and grow the business. Target sectors include retail, healthcare services, manufacturing, and business services. The Firm is a long-term investor and does not formulate a pre-defined exit plan. Dubin Clark was formed in 1984 and is based in Jacksonville, Florida.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 15 of 16
Sector: Safety/Security M&A 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 8 of 9
State: Pennsylvania M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 15 of 16
Year: 2024 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-09-07 InProduction

Warrenville, Illinois, United States

InProduction is a provider of rental staging and seating solutions for special events. InProduction designs deliver and installs high-quality temporary audience risers, stadium seating, platforms, drapery, and scenery for high-end sporting, corporate, and other special events. InProduction is based in Warrenville, Illinois.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-09-02 Rumble Pest Solutions

Springfield, Missouri, United States

Rumble Pest Solutions is a provider of residential pest control services. Rumble Pest Solutions is based in Springfield, Missouri.

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SELLER

Midwest Mezzanine Funds

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 1992
PE ASSETS 1.0B USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Midwest Mezzanine Funds (MMF) is a provider of junior capital to lower middle-market, US and Canadian companies. MMF looks to invest $4 to $15 million to support buyouts, acquisition financings, recapitalizations, and growth capital needs. Prospective companies generally have consistent profits ($3 million of EBITDA), low capital intensity, and sustainable competitive advantages. Broad areas of interest include manufacturing, value-added distribution, and services. MMF will not invest in high technology, energy, or real estate. Midwest Mezzanine was formed in 1992 and has offices in Chicago and Monroe, Michigan.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 58 of 58
Sector: Safety/Security M&A 3 of 3
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 25 of 25
State: Pennsylvania M&A 2 of 2
Country: United States M&A 57 of 57
Year: 2024 M&A 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-05-09 CG Environmental

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

CG Environmental is an emergency response and hazardous/non-hazardous materials remediation and waste disposal company. With five corporate locations in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Denver, CG Environmental has the capability to address a variety of situations, including chemical spills, gas spills, and biological hazards. CG Environmental is based in Fort Worth, Texas.

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