NEWS
SIB Holdings Invests in ProcureAmerica
O2 Investment Partners (“O2”) (www.o2investment.com) is pleased to announce that SIB Holdings (“SIB”) (www.aboutsib.com) has made a strategic investment in ProcureAmerica (www.procureamerica.org). SIB has completed seven add-on investments since March 2020.
O2 Investment Partners Announces Promotions
O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) is excited to announce the promotions of Andrew Faubel to Vice President, Sam Wegenke to Senior Associate and William Laffrey to Senior Associate.
O2 Forms New Platform, Straightaway Tire & Auto
O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) announced today that it has invested in and partnered with All County Automotive (www.allcountyautorepair.com), Auto Care Plus (www.autocareplus.com), EAS Tire & Auto (www.eas-tire.com), Victory Automotive Service (www.victoryautoservice.com), and Village Autoworks (www.villageautoworks.com) to form a new automotive service platform, Straightaway Tire & Auto (www.gostraightaway.com). The platform and partnership will help support the companies’ aggressive organic and M&A growth plans. Terms of the investments were not disclosed.
FCAH Aerospace Partners with Cobalt Aero Services
O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) is pleased to announce that through FCAH Aerospace (www.fcahaerospace.com) it has made an investment in and partnered with Cobalt Aero Services (www.cobalt-aero.com) to support its strategic growth plan.
4M Expands Midwest Presence through Strategic Investment in Capital Services
O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) is pleased to announce that through 4M Building Solutions (“4M”), it has made an investment in and partnered with Columbus, Ohio based Capital Services (www.capitalservicesinc.com) to grow its janitorial and cleaning services business in the central Ohio region. Terms of the investment were not disclosed. O2 made a significant investment in 4M in December 2022.
BerlinRosen Holdings Strengthens Technology Communications Capabilities with Investment in Inkhouse
O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com), through BerlinRosen Holdings (“BerlinRosen”), has made an investment in and partnered with Inkhouse (www.inkhouse.com) and its Founder and CEO Beth Monaghan. Inkhouse, an industry-leading strategic communications agency, bolsters BerlinRosen Holdings’ network, marking the group’s fifth major investment in 10 months, as they continue to build a platform to provide clients with unparalleled global full-service communications and marketing services. Terms of the investment were not disclosed. O2 made a significant investment in BerlinRosen in January 2022.
BerlinRosen Holdings Expands Specialty Public Relations Capabilities with Investment in M18 PR
O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) is pleased to announce that through BerlinRosen Holdings (“BerlinRosen”), it has made an investment in and partnered with M18 PR (“M18”) (www.m18pr.com) and its Co-Founder and CEO, Michael Tavani, to bolster M18’s industry-leading real estate, travel, and hospitality practices, further enhancing BerlinRosen’s already robust portfolio in real estate, architecture, travel, lifestyle, and hospitality. Terms of the investment were not disclosed. O2 made a significant investment in BerlinRosen in January 2022.
Frontier Dental Lab Group Partners with Friendship Dental Laboratories
Frontier Dental Lab Group (“Frontier” or “FDL Group”) (www.frontierdentallabgroup.com), an integrated dental lab platform, announced today that it has partnered with and made an investment in Friendship Dental Laboratories, LLC (“Friendship”) (https://friendshipdentallab.com/), a full-service dental laboratory based in Rosedale, MD.
O2 Investment Partners Closes Oversubscribed Fund IV at $445 Million
O2 Investment Partners, LP (“O2” or the “Firm”) — a private equity firm investing in growth-oriented, privately-held businesses in the North American lower middle market — announces the final closing of O2 Investment Partners Fund IV (“Fund IV”) with $445 million in capital commitments. Metric Point Capital (“Metric Point”) served as exclusive advisor for the fundraise. Kirkland & Ellis provided legal counsel.
FCAH Aerospace Partners with Air Cargo Equipment
O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) is pleased to announce that through FCAH Aerospace (www.fcahaerospace.com) it has made an investment in and partnered with Air Cargo Equipment (www.aircargoequipment.com) to support its strategic growth plan.