Investment Summary

Gridiron Capital and Kaulig Capital Exits Erie Home

On September 8, 2025, Leaf Home Solutions invested in construction company Erie Home from Gridiron Capital and Kaulig Capital

Investment Highlights
  • This is Leaf Home Solutions’ 1st transaction in the Construction sector.
  • This is Leaf Home Solutions’ 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Leaf Home Solutions’ 2nd transaction in Ohio.

Investment Summary

Date 2025-09-08
Target Erie Home
Sector Construction
Investor(s) Leaf Home Solutions
Sellers(s) Gridiron Capital
Kaulig Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Erie Home

Toledo, Ohio, United States
Erie Home is a direct-to-consumer residential products and services company, primarily offering fiberglass and metal re-roofing solutions. Erie provides end-to-end service and product solutions to its customers by handling all aspects of the re-roofing and home improvement process. Erie Home was founded in 1982 and is based in Toledo, Ohio.

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Investor(S) 1

Investor

Leaf Home Solutions

Hudson, Ohio, United States

Category Company
Sector Building Materials
DESCRIPTION

Leaf Home Solutions is a provider of branded home solutions. Leaf Home Solutions products enhance the safety, enjoyment, and comfort of homeowners and their families and protect the condition and enhance the appearance and value of their homes. Leaf Home Solutions is based in Hudson, Ohio.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 5
Sector: Construction M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 5 of 5
State: Ohio M&A 2 of 2
Country: United States M&A 5 of 5
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-03-04 Tundraland

Kaukauna, Wisconsin, United States

Tundraland is a premier company specializing in industry major remodeling products, including bath remodels, shower systems, replacement showers, walk-in tubs, and outdoor decks. Tundraland was founded in 2009 and is based in Kaukauna, Wisconsin.

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Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Gridiron Capital

New Canaan, Connecticut, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 8.6B USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Gridiron Capital is a private equity firm focused on acquiring mid-sized North American manufacturing, service and specialty consumer companies. Gridiron looks to commit companies with EBITDA up to $60 million. The Firm prefers controlling interests when considering transactions. Situations of interest include companies operating in sectors undergoing change, closely held companies owned by founding family or management for ownership transition, and corporate divestitures of orphaned or non-strategic business units. Gridiron Capital was formed in 2004 and is based in New Canaan, Connecticut.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 21 of 21
Sector: Construction M&A 2 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 8 of 8
State: Ohio M&A 3 of 3
Country: United States M&A 21 of 21
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-08-14 ABC Legal

Seattle, Washington, United States

ABC Legal is a national, tech-enabled legal logistics and document management business focused on service of process. ABC Legal was founded in 1974 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

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SELLER
DESCRIPTION

Kaulig Capital is a family office focused on opportunities in private equity and real estate. Within private equity Kaulig looks to partner with owners looking for full/partial liquidity, fundless sponsors look for a capital partner, growth capital financings, and operators seeking a partner to acquire a business. The Firm is sector agnostic and will consider opportunities throughout the US with at least $10 million of revenue and $2 million of EBITDA. Kaulig Capital was formed in 2016 and is headquartered in Hudson, Ohio.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 4
Sector: Construction M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: Ohio M&A 2 of 2
Country: United States M&A 4 of 4
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-09-04 Foundation Wellness

Wadsworth, Ohio, United States

Foundation Wellness is a specialty designer and manufacturer of branded and private label orthotic solutions, including footbeds/insoles, foot care products, orthopedic braces, sports support, and ergonomic safety products. Foundation Wellness was founded in 1934 and is based in Wadsworth, Ohio.

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