Investment Summary

Tightrope Capital Partners and BlueArc Mezzanine Partners Invest In Hilton Displays

On December 15, 2017, private equity firm Tightrope Capital Partners and mezzanine finance firm BlueArc Mezzanine Partners invested in marketing company Hilton Displays

Investment Highlights
  • This is Tightrope Capital Partners’ 1st and BlueArc Mezzanine Partners’ 1st transaction in the Marketing sector.
  • This is Tightrope Capital Partners’ 1st and BlueArc Mezzanine Partners’ 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Tightrope Capital Partners’ 1st and BlueArc Mezzanine Partners’ 1st transaction in South Carolina.

Investment Summary

Date 2017-12-15
Target Hilton Displays
Sector Marketing
Investor(s) Tightrope Capital Partners
BlueArc Mezzanine Partners
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target

Hilton Displays

Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Hilton Displays is engaged in manufacturing, installation, and maintenance servicing of signage and branding products throughout the U.S. and Canada. Hilton Displays was founded in 1981 and is based in Greenville, South Carolina.

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Investor(S) 2

DESCRIPTION

Tightrope Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on recapitalizations, divestitures, buyouts, and family successions of lower middle-market companies across the US. The Firm targets companies with $2 to $10 million of EBITDA and at least $10 million of revenue. Areas of interest include niche manufacturing, food, consumer products, business services, healthcare services, and medical products. Tightrope Capital Partners was formed in 2016 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 3
Sector (Marketing) 1 of 1
Type (Growth Capital) 1 of 3
State (South Carolina) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 3
Year (2017) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Farmers Branch, Texas, United States

Fabulous Floors is a dealer and installer of commercial and residential flooring. Company focuses primarily on the commercial segment and provides a broad spectrum of flooring products used in renovation, replacement and expansion work, and new construction projects. Fabulous Floors was founded in 1987 and is based in Farmers Branch, Texas.

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DESCRIPTION

BlueArc Mezzanine Partners is a mezzanine finance firm that provides subordinated debt and equity to lower middle-market companies based in the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Mid-West regions of the US. Broad areas of interest include manufacturing, service, and distribution. BlueArc looks to commit $3 to $15 million in profitable companies with $10 to $150 million of revenue. Prospective companies generally possess experienced management and operate in defensible markets. BlueArc Mezzanine Partners was formed in 2015 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 5
Sector (Marketing) 1 of 1
Type (Growth Capital) 2 of 4
State (South Carolina) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 5
Year (2017) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Austin, Texas, United States

Celling Biosciences is a biotech company focused on the science, research and development of autologous cellular therapy. Celling developed the first system on the market that allows users to regulate and select a desired cell type through a patented collection window and integrated ultra-filtration system. Celling is a transformative leader innovating cellular therapy by integrating excellence in research, medical education, advocacy, and product development. Celling Biosciences is based in Austin, Texas.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-12-05 FilterWorks USA

Deerfield Beach, Florida, United States

FilterWorks USA is a layout & design, capital equipment, and service provider to the automotive collision repair industry. Filterworks offers Complete Design, Permitting, Installation, Training, and Service Solutions. FilterWorks USA was founded in 1988 and is based in Deerfield Beach, Florida.

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