Investment Summary

Juggernaut Capital Partners and Fidus Investment Invest In French Transit

On February 1, 2016, private equity firm Juggernaut Capital Partners and business development company Fidus Investment invested in consumer products company French Transit

Investment Highlights
  • This is Juggernaut Capital Partners’ 2nd and Fidus Investment’s 1st transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is Juggernaut Capital Partners’ 11th and Fidus Investment’s 6th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Juggernaut Capital Partners’ 2nd and Fidus Investment’s 1st transaction in Colorado.

Investment Summary

Date 2016-02-01
Target French Transit
Sector Consumer Products
Investor(s) Juggernaut Capital Partners
Fidus Investment
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target

French Transit

Louisville, Colorado, United States
French Transit is a manufacturer of deodorants. French Transit offers body deodorant products in the form of sticks, roll-ons, sprays, original rocks, travel sticks, and foot sprays; and essence deodorants in the form of roll-ons and sprays. French Transit is based in Louisville, Colorado.

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Investor(S) 2

Investor

Juggernaut Capital Partners

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2009
PE ASSETS 1.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Juggernaut Capital Partners (JCP) is a private equity firm that targets middle market consumer products and business services companies throughout the US. The Firm seeks majority and minority stakes where it can commit $10 to $50 million of equity capital. JCP will consider a variety of transaction types, including buyouts, restructurings, and recapitalizations. Juggernaut Capital Partners was formed in 2009 and is based in Washington DC.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 32
Sector (Consumer Products) 2 of 7
Type (Growth Capital) 5 of 18
State (Colorado) 2 of 5
Country (United States) 11 of 31
Year (2016) 2 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-01-21 Trusted Health Plan

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Trusted Health Plan is a high-performing managed care organization serving enrollees of the DC Healthy Families Medicaid Program and the DC Healthcare Alliance Program. In operation since 2013, Trusted now manages the care of over 34,000 enrollees, and employs over 125 full-time employees. Trusted was the first Medicaid managed care organization in D.C. to introduce Wellness Centers, giving enrollees access to face-to-face health education, case management, and nutritional counseling in centers located in Wards 4, 7, and 8. Trusted Health Plan is based in Washington, D.C.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-04-01 True Citrus

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

True Citrus develops and markets a line of unique, patented crystallized citrus products that contain only simple and clean ingredients. The Company provides a unique, fresh-squeezed taste without artificial flavors or preservatives in a convenient format to the consumer marketplace. True Citrus was founded in 2003 and is based in Baltimore, Maryland.

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DESCRIPTION

Fidus Investment Corp. is a business development company that looks to provide financing solutions for small to mid-sized companies with $10 to $150 million in revenue. Fidus looks to invest mezzanine debt, senior secured debt and equity in businesses with proven business models, leading market positions, high free cash flow, and strong management teams. Industries of interest include business services, industrial products, value-added distribution, healthcare products/services, consumer products, consumer services, aerospace/defense, energy services, transportation, government IT, and niche manufacturing. Fidus Investment Corp. is based in Evanston, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 17
Sector (Consumer Products) 1 of 1
Type (Growth Capital) 3 of 6
State (Colorado) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 6 of 17
Year (2016) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-07-01 Wolf Home Products

York, Pennsylvania, United States

Wolf Home Products is a provider of branded kitchen and bath cabinetry, vanities, and accent tiles, as well as high-performance outdoor living and specialty building products. Wolf Home Products was founded in 1843 and is based in York, Pennsylvania.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-07-26 National Truck Protection

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

National Truck Protection is a provider of extended service contracts for critical coverage on high-value fundamental drivetrain components for used class 3 through 8 trucks. National Truck Protection was founded in 1983 and is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

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