Articles from Pritzker Private Capital

Pritzker Private Capital (“PPC” or “the firm”), a leader in family direct investing, today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Buckman (“the company”), a family-owned innovator in specialty solutions for water treatment and industrial processes.

Pritzker Private Capital (“PPC” or “the firm”), a leader in family direct investing, today announced that Andrew Farwell and Patrick Hodan have rejoined the firm as Vice Presidents on the investment team. Mr. Farwell and Mr. Hodan will help source and execute investments supporting PPC’s strategy to deploy capital across family-owned and founder-led businesses in the manufactured products and services sectors.

Pritzker Private Capital (“PPC” or “the firm”), a leader in family direct investing, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Buckman (“the company”), a family-owned innovator in specialty solutions for water treatment and industrial processes. PPC will invest alongside members of the Buckman family and management to provide additional resources to support the company’s growth, product innovation and market expansion. Buckman’s current leadership team, including CEO Junai Maharaj, will continue to lead the company post-closing.

Pritzker Private Capital (“PPC” or “the firm”), a leader in family direct investing, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Americhem (“the company”), a family-owned manufacturer of custom color masterbatch, performance additive and engineered compound solutions. PPC will invest alongside members of the Juve family and management to provide Americhem with additional financial resources and expertise to accelerate growth, innovation and expansion across its end markets.

Pritzker Private Capital (“PPC”), a leader in family direct investing, today announced the promotions of Benjamin Barry, Phillip Iler and Mike Manno from Vice President to Principal. These promotions recognize the significant contributions of these individuals in advancing PPC’s strategic initiatives and investing efforts across the services and manufactured products sectors.

Pritzker Private Capital (“PPC”), a leader in family direct investing, today announced that Anna Edgcomb has rejoined the firm as Vice President – Manufactured Products and Alyson Brown has joined the firm as Vice President – Services. Ms. Edgcomb and Ms. Brown will help source and execute investments, supporting PPC’s strategy to deploy capital across family-owned and founder-led businesses in the manufactured products and services sectors.

Pritzker Private Capital (“PPC”), a leader in family direct investing, today announced the promotion of Rebecca Converse to Partner in addition to her current role as Head of Global Strategic Partnerships. This promotion recognizes Ms. Converse’s significant contributions to the firm’s strategic initiatives and to overseeing its relationships and communications with the firm’s premier group of long-term focused family and institutional investors.

Pritzker Private Capital (“PPC”), a leader in family direct investing, today announced that Dwight Gibson, an accomplished industrial executive and experienced board director, has joined PPC as Operating Partner. Mr. Gibson brings over 20 years of experience leading corporations in the industrial sector. As Operating Partner, Mr. Gibson will work closely with PPC’s manufactured products companies to support strategic growth and commercial advancements.

Pritzker Private Capital (“PPC” or “the Firm”), a leader in family direct investing, today announced a partnership with HeartLand, LLC (“HeartLand” or “the Company”), a provider of landscaping services to commercial customers across the United States. PPC has invested in HeartLand alongside the Company’s founder, Ed Schatz, as well as other members of the HeartLand management team, to support the Company’s continued growth strategy and strengthen its leadership position within the commercial landscaping industry.

Pritzker Private Capital (“PPC”), a leader in family direct investing, is pleased to announce the promotions of David Gau and Brad West. David has been named President, in addition to his current role as Head of Operations. Brad has been named Chief Operating Officer, in addition to his current roles as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer. Both promotions are effective January 1, 2024.

Pritzker Private Capital (“PPC”), a leader in family direct investing, is pleased to announce the promotions of Anthony Cardona and Thomas Chadwick to Investment Partner, effective January 1, 2024. The promotions of these tenured individuals recognize their significant contributions to PPC’s investing efforts, family of companies and internal culture.

Pritzker Private Capital (“PPC”), a leader in family direct investing, today announced it has completed an investment in Lawley, an independent insurance broker and employee benefits firm. PPC’s investment will support Lawley in expanding into new markets and scaling its service offering for customers. Lawley’s current owners and management team, including Principals Bill Lawley, Jr., Chris Ross, and Michael Lawley, and other Lawley partners, will remain the majority owners and continue to lead the business.

Pritzker Private Capital (“PPC”), a leader in family direct investing, today announced it has acquired Sugar Foods Corporation (“Sugar Foods”), a food company serving prominent foodservice, grocery, retail and restaurant brands. PPC’s partnership will provide Sugar Foods with additional financial resources and industry expertise to accelerate its growth and operational expansion while strengthening its leading food innovation capabilities. PPC is investing alongside members of the Sugar Foods management team, who will continue to lead the business.

Pritzker Private Capital ("PPC"), a leader in family direct investing, today announced that Manny Perez de la Mesa has joined the Pritzker Advisory Board. Mr. Perez de la Mesa, who formerly served as Chief Executive Officer of POOLCORP (NasdaqGS:POOL), brings more than 40 years of business management experience to the Pritzker Advisory Board.

Pritzker Private Capital (“PPC”), a leader in family direct investing, today announced the appointment of Chris Brickman, former President and CEO of Sally Beauty Holdings, as Operating Partner. With a 30-year track record of leading consumer products businesses to sustained growth and innovation, Mr. Brickman will support PPC’s family of companies in implementing strategic business-to-consumer (B2C) initiatives and driving long-term growth.

Pritzker Private Capital (“PPC”), a leader in family direct investing, today announced that Carter Cast, currently a Senior Advisor to PPC, has been named Operating Partner. In his new role, Mr. Cast will be directly involved advising and supporting PPC’s family of companies to enhance commercial activities that drive primary demand. Mr. Cast brings more than 30 years of executive leadership experience working with businesses and entrepreneurs to drive substantial growth.

Pritzker Private Capital (“PPC”), a leader in family direct investing, today announced the elevation of Investment Partner Chris Trick to Co-Head of the firm’s Manufactured Products group. Mr. Trick will lead the Manufactured Products group alongside Operating Partner Terry Sutter. PPC’s Manufactured Products group invests significant capital in high-quality, growth-focused leaders in food & beverage, packaging, household & personal care and specialty industrial businesses.

Pritzker Private Capital (“PPC”), a leader in family direct investing, today announced that Co-Founder Paul Carbone, who has served as the firm’s President and Managing Partner since 2012, intends to step back from day-to-day management of the firm effective January 1, 2023. Effective with this transition, PPC has elevated Michael Nelson, currently Head of Investing, to Managing Partner and David Gau, currently Head of Operations, to Chief Operating Officer, reporting to Tony Pritzker, who continues as Chairman and CEO of PPC.

Pritzker Private Capital ("PPC"), a leader in family direct investing, today announced the appointment of Michael Lamach to the Pritzker Advisory Board. Mr. Lamach, who formerly served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Trane Technologies plc and Ingersoll-Rand plc, brings more than 35 years of leadership experience to the Pritzker Advisory Board. Mr. Lamach currently serves on the board of directors of Nucor Corporation and PPG Industries Inc., and previously served as Chairman of the Board of the National Association of Manufacturers from 2019 to 2021.

Pritzker Private Capital (“PPC”), a leader in family direct investing, today announced an agreement to invest in Kenco Logistics (“Kenco” or “the Company”), one of North America’s leading third-party logistics (“3PL”) providers. PPC will invest alongside members of the Kenco management team to provide Kenco with additional financial resources and expertise to accelerate its growth, scale its innovative offering and strengthen its leadership as a world-class 3PL provider.

Pritzker Private Capital ("PPC"), a leader in family direct investing, is pleased to announce that it has named Marisa Vavruska and Spenser Brown as Vice Presidents on its investment team.

KabaFusion, a leading provider of home infusion therapies, today announced it will expand its nationwide footprint by opening infusion care pharmacies in locations recently acquired from Coram Infusion Services (Coram). The transaction expands KabaFusion’s ability to serve a growing number of patients nationwide and strengthens its commitment to deliver high-quality patient care across a broad range of home infusion therapies.

Pritzker Private Capital ("PPC"), a leader in family direct investing, today announced the promotion of Kaitlyn Desai to Principal – Manufactured Products. PPC’s Manufactured Products team aims to deploy significant capital investing in growth-oriented packaging, food, specialty industrial, personal care and contract manufacturing businesses.

Pritzker Private Capital ("PPC"), a leader in family direct investing, today announced the addition of two functional experts to its Operations Group, which supports growth initiatives across the PPC family of companies. Anish Sharan, Head of Digital Transformation, will support the adoption of digital capabilities, including artificial intelligence and robotic process automation, to enhance customer experience and deepen data utilization. Tim Giulianelli, Vice President of Automation, will support the evaluation and implementation of technology and automation systems across manufacturing and production facilities. Mr. Sharan and Mr. Giulianelli each bring deep, specialized experience that is especially relevant for PPC’s businesses in today’s environment.

Pritzker Private Capital ("PPC"), a leader in family direct investing, has completed 20 years of building businesses for sustained positive impact. In celebration of this achievement and recognizing that people are at the core of every successful business, PPC is proud to partner with One Mind at Work to develop and implement mental health initiatives across the PPC family of companies.

Pritzker Private Capital ("PPC"), a leader in family direct investing, today announced two recent promotions and the hiring of a new controller to build the firm’s technology, human resources and finance teams. These team members are essential to PPC’s internal operations and support the firm’s continued growth and partnership with its family of companies.

Pritzker Private Capital ("PPC"), a leader in family direct investing, today announced that Rebecca Converse has joined the firm as Head of Global Strategic Partnerships. Ms. Converse will spearhead PPC’s efforts to develop and strengthen relationships with the firm’s premier group of long-term focused family and institutional investors, as well as oversee PPC’s events, marketing and communications team.

Pritzker Private Capital ("PPC"), a leader in family direct investing, today announced that Chris Brannan has been promoted to ESG Officer and Mike Manno has joined the firm as Vice President. With Mr. Brannan’s appointment, PPC advances its ESG strategy across the firm and its family of companies. The addition of Mr. Manno supports PPC’s strategic initiative to deploy significant capital investing in growth-oriented businesses in the manufactured products and services sectors.

Pritzker Private Capital (“PPC”), a leader in family direct investing, today announced that Phillip Iler has rejoined the firm as Vice President – Manufactured Products. PPC’s Manufactured Products team aims to deploy significant capital investing in growth-focused packaging, food and industrial businesses.

Pritzker Private Capital (“PPC”), a leader in family direct investing, announced today that it has invested in NAI Group (“NAI”), a privately held manufacturer of connectivity solutions that power critical telecommunications, industrial and medical applications. PPC and co-investors are investing alongside members of the NAI management team and current family investors. Jon Jensen, NAI President and CEO, and NAI’s existing management will continue to lead the business post-transaction.

Pritzker Private Capital (“PPC”), a leader in family direct investing, announced today that it has acquired a significant stake in Monogram Foods (“Monogram”), a founder-led company focused on business-to-business food manufacturing for some of the most prominent brands and retailers in the United States. HF Capital, a family investment firm, invested along with PPC. Current owners, including co-founders Karl Schledwitz and Wes Jackson, and other members of management remain significant owners and will continue to lead the business.

Pritzker Private Capital ("PPC"), a leader in family direct investing, today announced the final closing of PPC III at its hard cap of $2.7 billion. Oversubscribed and substantially exceeding its original target of $2.0 billion, PPC III is among the largest family investment vehicles raised in North America.

Pritzker Private Capital (“PPC”), a leader in family direct investing, today announced the appointment of Paula Brown Stafford to the Pritzker Advisory Board. Ms. Stafford, currently Chairman and CEO of biotechnology company Novan, brings more than 30 years of healthcare industry experience to the Pritzker Advisory Board and PPC’s family of companies. Her appointment will enhance PPC’s initiatives to invest in and partner with market-leading healthcare companies, specifically in healthcare services, medical products, pharmaceutical services and the life sciences supply chain.

Pritzker Private Capital (“PPC”), a leader in family direct investing, today announced that Jon Muckley, a proven operations and financial executive, has joined the firm as Senior Advisor. Mr. Muckley joins the Pritzker Operations Group, led by David Gau, Partner and Head of Operations at PPC, where he will help build growth-focused middle-market businesses and support the continued expansion of PPC’s Operations team.