Investment Summary

Plexus Capital and Canopy Capital Partners Invest In Guardian Logistics Solutions

On May 10, 2024, private equity firms Plexus Capital and Canopy Capital Partners invested in transportation company Guardian Logistics Solutions

Investment Highlights
  • This is Plexus Capital’s 3rd and Canopy Capital Partners’ 2nd transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is Plexus Capital’s 141st and Canopy Capital Partners’ 8th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Plexus Capital’s 18th and Canopy Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in North Carolina.

Investment Summary

Date 2024-05-10
Target Guardian Logistics Solutions
Sector Transportation
Investor(s) Plexus Capital
Canopy Capital Partners
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target

Guardian Logistics Solutions

Durham, North Carolina, United States
Guardian Logistics Solutions is an asset-light transportation and logistics services platform offering comprehensive logistics solutions, facilitating the seamless movement of goods from ports/airports to doorsteps within the Carolinas and points beyond. Guardian’s core service offerings include local pickup and delivery, container freight station services, warehousing and freight brokerage. Guardian Logistics Solutions was founded in 2020 and is based in Durham, North Carolina.

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Investor(S) 2

Investor

Plexus Capital

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1995
PE ASSETS 2.2B USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Plexus Capital is a private equity firm that invests in buyouts, acquisitions, recapitalizations and growth financings in the form of junior and/or equity capital. Plexus focuses on lower middle-market businesses located in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast areas of the US. The Firm looks for businesses companies in the business services, consumer services, manufacturing, value-added distribution, and healthcare sectors with up to $2 to $15 million of cash-flow. Plexus Capital was formed in 1995 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 141 of 147
Sector (Transportation) 3 of 3
Type (Growth Capital) 25 of 30
State (North Carolina) 18 of 18
Country (United States) 141 of 147
Year (2024) 3 of 9
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-04-19 Climate Efficiency Partners

Dublin, Pennsylvania, United States

Climate Efficiency Partners is an one-stop shop for commercial and industrial (C&I) HVAC, refrigeration, boiler, and energy efficiency solutions. Climate Efficiency Partners operating costs for our customers by providing HVAC preventative maintenance, repair, and installation services, as well as designing, financing, and installing energy efficiency projects. Climate Efficiency Partners is based in Dublin, Pennsylvania.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-05-31 Radnor Roofing

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Radnor Roofing is a multi-state residential roofing platform, focusing on providing re-roofing, repair, and maintenance services primarily to the residential market, with some exposure to commercial projects. Radnor Roofing is based in Nashville, Tennessee.

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DESCRIPTION

Canopy Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on lower middle-market companies generating sales of $5 to $100 million and EBITDA between $1 and $10 million. Canopy Capital Partners will consider a variety of transaction situations, including management buyouts, growth financings, and recapitalizations. Sectors of interest include business services, construction, distribution, machinery, manufacturing, and transportation. Canopy Capital Partners was formed in 2015 and is based in Tampa, Florida.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 9
Sector (Transportation) 2 of 2
Type (Growth Capital) 1 of 1
State (North Carolina) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 8 of 9
Year (2024) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Orlando, Florida, United States

Cloud 9 Services is an underground utility contractor offering a full suite of commercial and utility cleaning, inspection and repair services to government entities, contractors, property owners, and property managers. Fender Marine Construction (FMC) is a marine construction contractor performing all types of commercial and industrial marine construction for contractors, property managers, local government, and homeowners. Cloud 9 Services was formed in 2001 and is based in Orlando, Florida.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-07-12 Pet Palette

Sykesville, Maryland, United States

Pet Palette Distribution is a national wholesale distributor of high-quality pet products for the independent pet retailer community. The business focuses on distributing high-quality pet products, including toys, leashes, bowls, apparel, shampoo, treats, and health and wellness offerings. Pet Palette Distribution is based in Sykesville, Maryland.

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