M&A Deal Summary

Knox Lane Acquires Ruppert

On December 7, 2022, growth capital firm Knox Lane acquired business services company Ruppert

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Knox Lane’s 2nd transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is Knox Lane’s 6th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Knox Lane’s 1st transaction in Maryland.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2022-12-07
Target Ruppert
Sector Business Services
Buyer(s) Knox Lane
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Advisor(s) Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. (Financial)
Fox Rothschild (Legal)

Target

Ruppert

Laytonsville, Maryland, United States
Ruppert is a family and employee-owned business that provides commercial landscaping services. The company has grown to become a top-10 player in the industry through its dedication to exceptional professionalism and best-in-class operations. It currently serves over 3,500 customers throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeastern U.S. Ruppert was founded in 1976 and is based in Laytonsville, Maryland.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Knox Lane

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 2019
PE ASSETS 1.5B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Knox Lane is a private equity firm that seeks investments in middle-market, growth-oriented companies operating in the consumer and services sectors. The Firm looks to partner with founders and management teams and will consider opportunities throughout the US. Knox Lane was established in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 8
Sector (Business Services) 2 of 2
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 1 of 2
State (Maryland) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 6 of 8
Year (2022) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-06-30 Elevation Labs

Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States

Elevation Labs is a formulator and manufacturer of innovative skincare and color cosmetic products for prestige beauty brands. Elevation Labs is a rapidly growing manufacturer of high-quality personal care products with unique capabilities in the formulation of natural and organic products. Elevation Labs was founded in 1995 and is based in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-01-18 Guardian Fire Protection Services

Rockville, Maryland, United States

Guardian Fire Protection Services is a provider of customer care and fire safety solutions for businesses throughout Maryland and surrounding communities. Guardian Fire Protection Services is based in Rockville, Maryland.

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