Pittsburgh, PA (October 3rd, 2023) – Tecum Capital (“Tecum”) is excited to announce its investment in SMX Industrial Solutions. Tecum Capital provided debt and equity capital to support Emko Capital (“Emko”) in the recapitalization of two iconic metal fabrication equipment brands — Scotchman Industries and Steelmax Tools — and the creation of SMX Industrial Solutions. […]
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Tecum Capital Announces Investment in Accelevation, LLC
Pittsburgh, PA – Tecum Capital (“Tecum”) is proud to announce its investment in Accelevation, LLC (“Accelevation”), a vertically integrated group of manufacturing companies serving the data center, electric vehicle, and robotic end markets. The Company is headquartered in Springboro, OH. Accelevation is a portfolio company of LFM Capital, a Nashville, TN based lower middle market […]
Tecum Capital Announces Investment in The Lewis Group
Pittsburgh, PA – Tecum Capital (“Tecum”) is proud to announce its investment in The Lewis Group, a leading provider of environmental remediation, emergency response, industrial and property maintenance services. The Lewis Group will be supported by a strategic capital investment from an experienced group of investors, including Glen Oaks Capital, Tecum Capital, Five Points Capital, […]
TEAM’s Basement Doctor Platform Acquires Matthews Wall Anchor and Waterproofing
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Tecum Equity Alpha Management (“TEAM”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Matthews Wall Anchor and Waterproofing (“Matthews” or the “Company”). Matthews will become part of TEAM’s Dry Acquisition LLC (dba The Basement Doctor) platform focused on water displacement management services business that include basement waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space encapsulation, and […]
Tecum Capital Announces Investment in Perimeter Insect Guard
Pittsburgh, PA (September 5, 2023) – Tecum Capital (“Tecum”) is excited to announce its investment in Perimeter Insect Guard (“Perimeter”). Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Taylorsville, Mississippi, Perimeter has developed into the largest provider of insecticide treatment services for uniforms and garments, primarily used by the various branches of the U.S. Military. The Company […]
Tecum Capital Partners Announces Investment in Terra Staffing Group
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Tecum Capital (“Tecum”) is proud to announce its investment to support Hastings Equity Partners (“Hastings”) and Terra Staffing Group’s (“Terra”) acquisition of ASG Staffing, Inc. (“ASG”). Terra and ASG are US-based temporary staffing firms with an emphasis on labor and manufacturing roles that are critical to ensuring production capacity and output. As […]
CSS Expands IT Transformation and Cybersecurity Holdings with Acquisition of Federal Government Contractor Solutions By Design II,LLC
The combination of SBD and CSS’ Evolver creates a robust, well positioned, and highly competitive IT modernization solutions provider Reston, VA, August 16, 2023 – Converged Security Solutions LLC (CSS), a leading holding company in the IT transformation and security sectors, announced today the acquisition of Solutions By Design II, LLC (SBD), a highly regarded […]
Tecum Capital Invests in Leading Composites Distributor FiberGlass Coatings LLC
Investment will support continued expansion of manufacturing and distribution capacity PITTSBURGH, Pa. – August 17, 2023 – Tecum Capital (“Tecum”) is proud to announce its investment in FiberGlass Coatings, LLC, a diversified manufacturer and distributor of multi-use epoxy, resin and fiberglass products. As part of the transaction, Tecum partnered with Management, Third Arch Investments, and […]
Tecum Capital Partners Announces Investment in Gautier Steel ESOP
Tecum Capital (“Tecum”) announced today an investment in the newly formed Gautier Steel Holdings Inc. (“Gautier”, or the “Company”) ESOP. The Company operates a bar mill producing hot rolled carbon and alloy flats and squares as well as a plate mill offering plate products in tool steel, stainless and more. The two mills operate from […]
Tecum Capital Welcomes 2023 Summer Intern for the Small Business Investing Scholars Program
Tecum Capital Partners is pleased to announce its participation again, in the Small Business Investing Scholars Program and welcomes Rachel Dzuban as our Summer Intern on our investment team. Ms. Dzuban, a rising junior at the University of Kentucky, is studying Finance & Business Analytics. Ms. Dzuban will have an opportunity to learn about the M&A and […]
Tecum Capital Portfolio Company, Conco Services, Announces Acquisition of Blue Wolf Performance Solutions
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Conco Services LLC (“Conco”), a Rising Point Capital and Tecum Capital portfolio company, has announced today the acquisition of Blue Wolf Performance Solutions (“Blue Wolf”) and its subsidiaries from Dorilton Capital Management. Blue Wolf subsidiaries include Aqua Drill International, Hennigan Engineering, National Heat Exchange, Reliable Industrial Group and Hydrocarbon Filtration. Conco will […]
Tecum Capital Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Tecum Capital is excited to announce its 10th anniversary! We are grateful to all of those who have contributed to our growth and success. As we continue to grow, we remain commmited to building durable businesses through thoughtful partnership and execution, leaving a lasting impact on companies, shareholders, and communities. Tecum enters […]
Tecum Capital Invests in Good Feet Midwest
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Tecum Capital (“Tecum”) is proud to announce its investment in GF Midwest, Inc. (“GF Midwest” or “the Company”). GF Midwest, headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, is one of the largest developers and operators of the Good Feet Store, operating 23 franchises across 9 states. The Good Feet Store has served customers by selling […]
Stephen Gurgovits, Jr., Managing Partner of Tecum Capital, Named to Smart Business: Pittsburgh “Smart 50” List
Tecum Capital is proud to announce that its Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Stephen Gurgovits, Jr., was selected by the judging panel of Smart Business Pittsburgh to be a 2022 Smart 50 Award honoree. He was honored last night at the Pittsburgh Duquesne Club, and will be featured in a special editorial report in the November edition of […]
Tecum Capital Announces Partnership With The Basement Doctor
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Tecum Capital Management, Inc. (“Tecum” or “Tecum Capital”), a middle-market private equity firm, is proud to announce its partnership with J&D Home Improvement, Inc. d/b/a The Basement Doctor and its related entities (“Basement Doctor” or the “Company”). The investment represents Tecum Capital’s first platform investment out of its recently relaunched control equity […]
Tecum Capital Announces Investment in TiniFiber
Pittsburgh, PA (October 17, 2022) – Tecum Capital (“Tecum”) is proud to announce its investment in TiniFiber Holdings, LLC (“TiniFiber”), a fiber optic assembly and custom cable manufacturer. TiniFiber announced today that it has joined forces with Columbia River Partners (“CRP”), a lower middle-market private equity firm focused on investments in business service, industrial, and […]
Tecum Capital: Using Data for Higher Returns in Manufacturing, Services, and Distribution with Sean Edmonson
By Jon Thompson and Suzanne Rains, of Blue Margin Inc., on October 6, 2022 “If you don’t have any type of dashboarding or KPI system, it’s a major deduction on the value of your company.” – Sean Edmonson On this Expert Insight Series, we interview Sean Edmonson of Tecum Capital Partners. Since 2006, Tecum has invested close to $1B across […]
Tecum Capital Announces Investment in Keystone Foam
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Tecum Capital (“Tecum”) is proud to announce its investment in Keystone Foam PA, LLC, formerly known as Keystone Foam Corporation, (“Keystone” or the “Company”), a fabricator of proprietary custom foam products for various end markets. The investment represents Tecum’s seventh platform investment out of its new $305 million SBIC fund, Tecum Capital […]
Tecum Teams With Family Offices to Get Control Stake in Midsized Companies
By Patty Tascarella, Senior Reporter, Pittsburgh Business Times – Aug 5, 2022 After closing on a $305 Million fund in January, one of Pittsburgh’s biggest private equity firms has a new team effort underway. Make that TEAM – short for Tecum Equity Alpha Management. Wexford-based Tecum Capital Management, is working with multiple family offices and […]
Human Capital In PE: The Diagnosis is the Treatment
By Shannon Gabriel, Managing Director at TBM Consulting Group Key Takeaways: • The ability to solve the “people question” is fast becoming the lynchpin upon which value creation either takes hold or fails to gain traction.• A hyper-competitive labor market demands a new framework to assess human capital and where it fits into an investment […]
Tecum Capital Announces Investment in Arrow Waste
Pittsburgh, PA (July 27, 2022) – Tecum Capital (“Tecum”) is excited to announce its investment in Arrow, Inc. (“Arrow Waste”). Founded in 1994, Arrow Waste has grown into one of the largest providers of roll-off container and waste hauling services for residential, commercial, and industrial clients in the greater Atlanta metropolitan area. With what the […]
Tecum Capital Announces Investment in Blackwood
Pittsburgh, PA (June 16, 2022) – Tecum Capital (“Tecum”) is excited to announce its investment in Blackwood Solutions and its related entities (“Blackwood”). Blackwood is a leading electric utility services provider offering specialty transportation, logistics management, recycling, and disposal services in over 20 states. The company’s asset-based, self-performance model delivers best-in-class customer service to major […]
Tecum Capital Holds Its 2022 CEO Summit
Tecum Capital was pleased to hold our 2022 CEO Summit this month in Pittsburgh, which provided an opportunity for our valued CEOs to collaborate, share, and recharge while working on business challenges with their peers and with some dynamic speakers. We had a engaging agenda that included Rocky Bleier, who delivered an incredible keynote message, “Be the […]
Tecum Capital Announces Investment in TopDown
Pittsburgh, PA (March 7, 2022) – Tecum Capital (“Tecum”) is excited to announce its investment in TopDown, Inc. (“TopDown”), a premier designer, manufacturer, and supplier of branded automotive aftermarket products. TopDown is the industry leader in replacement convertible tops while also offering a variety of interior soft good products including seat covers, headliners, carpet and […]
Rodney King, President of AWS, First Platform Investment of Tecum’s New $300MM SBIC Fund, Wins Dealmaker of the Year at Pittsburgh’s Smart Business Conference
David Bonvenuto, of Tecum Capital, and David Eichenlaub, of Confluence Advisors, celebrate with Rodney King, President, of Automotive Systems Warehouse (ASW), who received the Smart Business Dealmakers Award of “Dealmaker of the Year” at the Pittsburgh Conference. King secured Tecum Capital’s first platform investment from Tecum’s new $300MM SBIC fund in the form of subordinated debt & equity. The Deal Team […]
Tecum Capital Announces Investment in Custom Computer Specialists
Pittsburgh, PA (February 10, 2022) – Tecum Capital (“Tecum”) is proud to announce its investment in Custom Computer Specialists, Inc. (“Custom”), a leading information technology services provider. Custom announced today that it has partnered with Columbia River Partners (“CRP”), a lower middle-market private equity firm focused on control-oriented investments in the business services, industrials and […]
Tecum Capital Announces Investment in Automotive Systems Warehouse
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Tecum Capital (“Tecum”) is proud to announce its investment in Automotive Systems Warehouse, LLC (“ASW” or the “Company”), a wholesale warehouse distributor of automotive paint, body, and equipment products. The investment represents Tecum’s first platform investment out of its new $300 million SBIC fund, Tecum Capital Partners III, L.P. Tecum led a […]
Automotive Systems Warehouse Acquired in a Very Pittsburgh Transaction
Patty Tascarella, Senior ReporterPittsburgh Business Times Automotive Systems Warehouse LLC, based in Hampton Township, has been acquired by an investor syndicate led by one of Pittsburgh’s biggest private equity firms. The investors teamed with the company’s management. The eight-figure deal, a mix of equity and subordinated debt financing, keeps ASW’s leadership at the helm with […]
Tecum Capital Announces Staff Promotions
Tecum Capital is pleased to announce promotions of four team members. Jack Surma and Husnain Safdar have been promoted to Vice President, and Ian Frazier and Paul Oris have been promoted to Senior Associate. We are extremely proud of our team, and we are committed to developing and advancing our talent as we grow. These promotions […]
Conco Services LLC Reached Significant Safety Milestones During 2021
Published: Jan. 11, 2022 at 10:26 a.m. ET – PRNewswire VERONA, Pa., Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — VERONA, Pa., Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Conco Services LLC, with its headquarters in Verona, PA, and offices in La Porte, TX, Gonzales, LA, and Antioch, CA, has completed its third consecutive year with zero OSHA recordable […]
Tecum Capital – 2021 Year in Review
The Tecum Capital team extends a sincere thank you to our friends and partners for a great year of growth at Tecum Capital! We invested in five new platforms, eight add-on acquisitions, and successfully exited three platforms. We also announced the inception of our third fund, Tecum Capital Partners III, L.P., introduced a new website and investor […]
New $305M Wexford-Based Fund Attracts 21 Banks As Investors and Here’s Why
By Patty Tascarella – Senior Reporter, Pittsburgh Business Times Tecum Capital Management has closed its new fund at $305 million, 10% above original expectations, with 21 banks as investors, attracted by local connections and Tecum’s relationship with the SBA. Pasta sauce may have played a role in bringing some of them together. Tecum Capital Partners […]