M&A Deal Summary

Gemspring Capital Acquires Bridgeway

On June 10, 2021, private equity firm Gemspring Capital acquired transportation company Bridgeway from Yukon Partners and Revelstoke Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Gemspring Capital’s 1st transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is Gemspring Capital’s 15th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Gemspring Capital’s 1st transaction in Pennsylvania.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-06-10
Target Bridgeway
Sector Transportation
Buyer(s) Gemspring Capital
Sellers(s) Yukon Partners
Revelstoke Capital Partners
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Bridgeway

Moon Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Bridgeway is an asset-light transportation and logistics company that transports or arranges transport of heavy and over-dimensional freight for large and high-growth end markets serving the energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. Bridgeway was founded in 1988 and is based in Moon Township, Pennsylvania.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Gemspring Capital


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2015
PE ASSETS 1.1B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Gemspring Capital is a private equity firm focused on making control equity investments and structured equity investments in lower middle-market companies headquartered in the United States and Canada. For platform investments, Gemspring targets companies with $5 to $500 million with strong competitive positions within sustainable market niches. Sectors of interest include business services, distribution/logistics, industrial services, media, technology, software, and niche manufacturing. Gemspring Capital is based in Westport, Connecticut.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 15 of 32
Sector (Transportation) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 4 of 10
State (Pennsylvania) 1 of 3
Country (United States) 15 of 32
Year (2021) 3 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-01-06 Wireless Vision

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, United States

Wireless Vision is the largest T-Mobile exclusive retailer in the country operating more than 600 T-Mobile-branded retail stores in 27 states. The company is dedicated to providing the finest quality products and the highest level of service to its customers. Wireless Vision was founded in 2004 and is based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-07-07 Zavation

Flowood, Mississippi, United States

Zavation is a designer and manufacturer of high-quality spinal implants, instruments, and biologics. Zavation designs, engineers, and manufactures a portfolio of spinal hardware covering key areas including thoracolumbar, cervical, interbody fusion, and minimally invasive surgery. Zavation was founded in 2012 and is based in Flowood, Mississippi.

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Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Yukon Partners

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 2008
PE ASSETS 640M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Yukon Partners is a mezzanine finance firm that works with private equity sponsors to fund a variety of investment situations. Yukon looks to invest $10 to $40 million to support buyouts, recapitalizations, take privates, and refinancings. Sectors of interest include automotive, building products, business services, consumer products, food/beverages, healthcare products/services, industrial manufacturing, niche manufacturing, and transportation/logistics. Prospective companies generally have revenues of $30 to $500 million and are profitable with EBITDA of $5 to $50 million. Yukon Partners was formed in 2008 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 21 of 28
Sector (Transportation) 2 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 12 of 17
State (Pennsylvania) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 20 of 27
Year (2021) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-04-20 Corsearch

London, United Kingdom

Corsearch is a player in the brand risk and performance market, serving over 5,000 clients across multiple industries. Corsearch Brand Risk and Performance solutions are revolutionizing how companies commercialize and protect their growth. Corsearch delivers data, analytics, and services that support brands to market their assets and reduce commercial risks. From IP clearance to brand protection and anti-piracy, Corsearch provides a comprehensive program that Press Release 2/2 enables businesses to secure brand value and thrive commercially. Corsearch was founded in 1949 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-11-30 Aarrowcast

Shawano, Wisconsin, United States

Aarrowcast is a provider of ductile, gray, and austempered ductile iron castings that specializes in large, complex castings utilizing sophisticated metallurgy. The Company’s products are sold to global original equipment manufacturers in the agriculture, off-highway heavy truck, military, and construction industries. Aarrowcast was formed in 1978 and is based in Shawano, Wisconsin.

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SELLER

Revelstoke Capital Partners

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2013
PE ASSETS 5.6B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Revelstoke Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on acquiring and building industry leading companies. For platform acquisitions, Revelstoke seeks profitable companies (> $5 million) and looks to commit $10 to $250 million per transaction. The Firm will consider majority and minority positions and seeks situations where companies have opportunities for growth, either organically or through add-ons. Targeted industries include healthcare services, transportation, logistics, specialty distribution, business services, and insurance. Revelstoke Capital Partners was formed in 2013 and is based in Denver, Colorado.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 7
Sector (Transportation) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 2 of 2
State (Pennsylvania) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 7
Year (2021) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-03-01 Vet’s Best Friend

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Vet’s Best Friend owns and operates a portfolio of general practice veterinary clinics across seven states in the Northeast. Vet’s Best Friend was founded in 2019 and is based in Waltham, Massachusetts.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-10-13 Carrus

Lehi, Utah, United States

Carrus is a provider of online competency-driven education courses to students throughout the United States and in several foreign countries. Carrus was established in 1992 and is based in Lehi, Utah.

Sell -