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Renovo Celebrates Promotions

Renovo is pleased to announce the promotion of Rob Minor to Principal. Prior to joining Renovo, Rob spent 5+ years working at Boston Consulting Group in the Technology Practice Area helping clients on key strategic initiatives. Rob began his career at GE Energy Management as a graduate of GE’s Commercial… Read More

Summit Casing Equipment Acquires Scepter Supply

October 4, 2023 (Fort Worth, TX) – Summit Casing Equipment (Summit), a manufacturer of cementation products for the oil and gas industry, announced today that it has acquired Scepter Supply, LLC (Scepter). The acquisition is part of Summit’s continued strategy to grow its market share in the cementation products segment… Read More

Renovo Announces the Addition of Two New Partners

Renovo is pleased to announce the promotion of Matt Farrell to Partner. Matt has played a pivotal role at Renovo over the last 10 years with a primary focus on developing sector investment strategies as well as sourcing and closing multiple acquisitions in the vertical markets of sensors, industrial IoT… Read More

Rochester Sensors Acquires Tekelek Europe Limited

May 30, 2023 (Dallas, Texas) – Rochester Sensors, LLC (“Rochester”), a designer and manufacturer of liquid level sensors and gauges, announced today that it has acquired the stock of Tekelek Europe Limited (“Tekelek”).  The acquisition of Tekelek is part of a multi-year strategy to expand Rochester’s technical portfolio and footprint to… Read More

Renovo Capital 2022 – Year in Review

Renovo Capital is a Dallas, TX – based lower middle market private equity firm comprised of seasoned operating and investing professionals. Renovo makes control investments in technical businesses that have the potential to generate meaningful value through operational improvements and strategic initiatives. Since its founding in 2009, Renovo has completed over 35 transactions and raised over $400 million of committed capital.

Renovo Capital Announces Sale of Global HR Research to DISA Global Solutions 

 December 20, 2022 (Dallas, TX) – Renovo Capital, LLC (“Renovo”) is pleased to announce the sale of its portfolio company Global HR Research (“GHRR” or the “Company”) to DISA Global Solutions (“DISA”), a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity.  Renovo closed on the acquisition of GHRR in April 2017, partnering… Read More

A.P. Nonweiler, Co. acquires PurEpoxy to expand its concrete coatings product offering

September 6, 2022 – A.P. Nonweiler, Co. (“APN” or the “Company”), a portfolio company of Renovo Capital, LLC (“Renovo”) and a leading manufacturer of specialty coatings, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Vortex Coatings Inc. (“PurEpoxy”) and Groupe Distribution Inc. (“Ice Epoxy”). Founder Erik Gravel has built PurEpoxy into… Read More

Otodata Holdings, Inc. Announces the Acquisition of AIUT’s LPG Branch

A great opportunity for Otodata to continue expanding their product offerings. Montreal, QC, June 29th, 2022 – Otodata Holdings, Inc. (“Otodata”) is pleased to announce that it hasacquired AIUT’s LPG branch, a leading supplier of IoT ecosystems for the global LPG remote monitoringand metering market. For over 15 years, they… Read More

Rochester Gauges Announces Name Change to Rochester Sensors

Significant infusion of engineering talent enhances capability to offer state-of-the art sensing technologies to OEMs, system integrators, distributors, and end users. Apr. 18, 2022 (Dallas, TX) — Rochester Gauges, a manufacturer of gauges announced today that it has changed its name to Rochester Sensors. The name change was prompted by organic… Read More

Renovo Capital invests in A.P. Nonweiler, Co.

March 22, 2022 – Renovo Capital, LLC (“Renovo”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of A.P. Nonweiler, Co. (“APN” or the “Company”) in partnership with its third generation family owner Mark Nonweiler. The APN investment is indicative of Renovo’s commitment to a vertical industry focus within specialty chemicals and to… Read More

Renovo Capital Invests in Reynolds Lift Technologies

January 20, 2022 – Renovo Capital, LLC (“Renovo”) is pleased to announce a growth equity investment in Reynolds Lift Technologies (“Reynolds” or the “Company”) alongside its Founders Edward Curt and Kyle Meier. The Reynolds investment is indicative of Renovo’s commitment to technical product and service companies and to forming partnerships… Read More

Otodata Announces the Acquisition of Wireless Applications Corporation (WACnGO)

Montreal, QC, December 14th, 2021 – Otodata Technologies USA (“Otodata”) is pleased to announce that it has acquired Wireless Applications Corporation (“WACnGO”), a leading player in the South American and Israeli tank monitoring and delivery markets. Founded in 2008, Otodata offers leading remote tank monitoring hardware and software for a… Read More

Rochester Gauges Acquires Concept Technology

November 30, 2021 (Dallas, Texas) – Rochester Gauges, LLC (“Rochester”), a designer and manufacturer of liquid level gauges and sensors, announced today that it has acquired the assets of Concept Technology (“CTI”). The acquisition of CTI is part of a multi-year strategy to expand Rochester’s technical portfolio and footprint within… Read More

Renovo Capital Seeks Specialty Chemicals Investments

Renovo Capital has assembled a team of leading industry executives and is seeking to acquire manufacturers of specialty adhesives and coatings products. Our objective is to build a platform of technically advanced, specialty manufacturers that are focused on end-markets such as transportation, electronics, product assembly, building & construction and general… Read More

Summit Casing Equipment Acquires Gryphon Casing Solutions

August 19, 2021 (Fort Worth, TX) – Summit Casing Equipment (Summit), a manufacturer of cementation products for the oil and gas industry, announced today it has acquired Gryphon Casing Solutions, LLC (Gryphon) a division of Gryphon Oilfield Solutions in an asset purchase. The acquisition is part of Summit’s strategy to… Read More

Renovo Capital Expands Team

Patrick Jupe has nearly 10 years of experience leading strategic and operational value creation transformations. Prior to Renovo, Patrick was an Engagement Manager at McKinsey in the Recovery and Transformation Services practice. Patrick focused on conducting diligence, sizing opportunities, defining strategic cost and growth initiatives, developing implementation plans, and driving… Read More

Otodata Technologies USA Announces the Acquisition of Wise Telemetry

Montreal, QC, April 14th, 2021 – Otodata Technologies USA (“Otodata”) is pleased to announce that it has acquired Wise Telemetry, a leading provider of remote monitoring devices and services for the industrial gas industry. Founded in 2008, Otodata designs, develops, and manufactures market leading remote level monitoring products and technologies… Read More

Renovo Capital Announces the Merger of Global HR Research with Employment Screening Services

January 18, 2021 – Renovo Capital, LLC (“Renovo”) is pleased to announce the merger of its portfolio company Global HR Research (“GHRR”) with Employment Screening Services (“ESS”), a provider of background screening and drug testing solutions based in Birmingham, Alabama. This transaction represents Renovo’s 6th acquisition in the background screening… Read More

Renovo Capital Announces the Acquisition of Otodata Wireless Network

January 5, 2021 – Renovo Capital, LLC (“Renovo”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Otodata Wireless Network, Inc. (“Otodata” or the “Company”) in partnership with its founders. The Otodata transaction highlights one of Renovo’s vertical investment efforts in sensor-based products and follows the acquisition of Rochester Gauges in 2018…. Read More

Renovo Capital Q3 Update

Renovo Continues to Grow Matt Farrell promoted to Principal Tom Colosky and Rob Minor join Renovo as Vice Presidents Active vertical investment initiatives Investing out of $225M Fund III raised in 2019 Team Developments We are pleased to announce the promotion of Matt Farrell to Principal Matt Farrell has been… Read More

Rochester Gauges Acquires Fozmula Limited

November 6, 2019 (Dallas, Texas) – Rochester Gauges, LLC (“Rochester”), a designer and manufacturer of liquid level gauges and sensors, announced today that it has acquired 100% of the capital stock of Fozmula Limited (“Fozmula”) from holding company HB4. The acquisition of Fozmula is part of a multi-year strategy to… Read More

Renovo Continues to Grow

Closed on new platform acquisition Unicon, Inc. Expanded sensors platform Rochester Gauges with add-on acquisition of FPI Sensors Added Clark Holt as Associate We moved to the 12th floor, find us in suite 1230 now! Portfolio Updates Renovo Capital Acquires UniconJUNE 2019 Renovo Capital, LLC is pleased to announce it… Read More

Rochester Gauges Acquires FPI Sensors

June 24, 2019 (Dallas, Texas) – Rochester Gauges, LLC is pleased to announce the acquisition of FPI Sensors. The acquisition of FPI Sensors further expands Rochester’s market share in the liquid level sensor space. Since the acquisition by Renovo, Rochester continues to build on its legacy of providing quality product and… Read More

Renovo Capital Closes Fund III at $225 Million Hard Cap

Renovo Capital, an operationally-oriented, lower middle market private equity firm focused on control equity investing, has completed fundraising for Fund III at the hard cap of $225 million. The successful closing is the result of a fundraising effort launched in September 2018 and brings total capital raised to more than… Read More

ATTOM Data Solutions Sold to Lovell Minnick Partners

Irvine, CA-based ATTOM Data Solutions, formerly known as RealtyTrac, was acquired in 2011 by Renovo Capital and Rosewood Private Investments. Renovo, in partnership with real estate data executives, transformed the business from a consumer-centric ecommerce platform into an enterprise selling data solutions provider, significantly expanding its property data assets, developing… Read More

Global HR Research Acquires easyBackgrounds

September 10, 2018 (Dallas, Texas) – Global HR Research (GHRR), a Renovo Capital portfolio company, announced that it has acquired easyBackgrounds, a background screening company based in Newfields, NH. GHRR and easyBackgrounds are both innovative providers of background screening solutions, including criminal background checks, drug and health screening, motor vehicle… Read More

Renovo Capital Acquires Rochester Gauges

June 12, 2018 (Dallas, Texas) – Renovo Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the acquisition of Rochester Gauges, LLC (Rochester) from Gas Equipment Company, Inc. The acquisition also launches a new platform investment in the sensor and measurement space in partnership with industry executive and operating partner Frank Guidone. Frank… Read More

Renovo Capital Acquires Global HR Research, Inc.

April 4, 2017 (Dallas, Texas) – Renovo Capital, LLC, a Dallas-based special situations private equity firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Global HR Research, Inc. (GHRR) from Patriot National, Inc. (NYSE: PN). The investment furthers Renovo’s focus in the technology-enabled business services sector alongside its existing investments in… Read More

Renovo Capital Announces The Sale Of Andronico’s Community Markets

March 15, 2017 (Dallas, Texas) – Renovo Capital, a leading middle market special situations focused private equity firm, announced the sale of Andronico’s Community Markets (“Andronico’s”) to Safeway, Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Renovo Capital, LLC, through its Renwood Opportunities Fund, acquired the assets of Andronico’s Markets,… Read More

2016 Year In Review

Two Portfolio Exits! Four New Team Members! Three New Platform Acquisitions! New Platform Investments Dimont & Associates, Inc. MARCH 2016 Dimont & Associates, Inc. founded in 1996 and based in Dallas, Texas, is the largest provider of specialty insurance and loan administration services to the residential and commercial financial industries… Read More

Renovo Capital Announces the Sale of Formation Brands, LLC

September 27, 2016 (Dallas, Texas) – – Renovo Capital, a leading middle market special situations focused private equity firm, announced the sale of Formation Brands, LLC (“Formation”) to Pacific Market International (“PMI”). Headquartered in South San Francisco, Formation is a global leader in the concept creation, design and fulfillment of… Read More

Renovo Capital Announces Sale Of Renwood Mills, LLC

September 7, 2016 (Dallas, Texas) – Renovo Capital and its Renwood Opportunities Fund I announce the sale of its interests in Newton, North Carolina based, Renwood Mills, LLC to The Mennel Milling Company and Plaza Belmont. Renovo Highlights Special situations investor seeking businesses with varying degrees of financial and operational… Read More

RealtyTrac Unveils New Multi-Sourced National Property Data Warehouse Covering 99 Percent of U.S. Population

New Parent Brand ATTOM Data Solutions Will Curate Enhanced ATTOM Data Warehouse Powering Bulk Data Business, RealtyTrac.com, Homefacts.com, HomeDisclosure.com IRVINE, Calif. –July 19, 2016 — RealtyTrac® (realtytrac.com), the nation’s leading source for comprehensive property data, today unveiled a new multi-sourced national property database named the ATTOM Data Warehouse that will… Read More

Renovo Capital Invests In All Holding Company, LLC

July 12, 2016 (Dallas, Texas) – Renovo Capital, LLC is pleased to announce a strategic investment in All Holding Company, LLC, a leading producer of fresh and processed pork and turkey products. This investment is an extension of Renovo’s efforts to team with seasoned operators in the food manufacturing industry…. Read More

Renovo Capital Invest In Summit Casing Equipment

April 26, 2016 (Dallas, Texas) – Renovo Capital, LLC, a Dallas-based special situations private equity firm, is pleased to announce an investment in Summit Casing Equipment. Renovo Highlights Special situations investor seeking businesses with varying degrees of financial and operational complexities Currently investing out Fund II with $132M of institutional… Read More

Renovo Capital Invest In Dimont & Associates, Inc.

March 16, 2016 (Dallas, Texas) – Renovo Capital, LLC, a Dallas-based special situations private equity firm, is pleased to announce an investment in Dimont & Associates, Inc. in partnership with mortgage services industry executive Denis Brosnan. The investment furthers Renovo’s focus is the technology-enabled business services sector, with a particular… Read More

Renovo Capital on the Oilfield Service Investing Environment

In the January/February 2016 edition of “Well Servicing Magazine”, Renovo Capital was featured in an article on Alternative Capital Providers to Oilfield Service Companies.

Renovo Capital Seeks Oilfield Service Investments

July 28, 2015 (Dallas, Texas) – Renovo Capital, LLC, a Dallas-based special situations private equity firm, is seeking energy manufacturing and service platform acquisitions. As a Texas-based investment firm with decades of energy investing experience and over $1B of energy investments across its investment professionals’ careers, Renovo looks to combine… Read More

Renovo Capital Adds Operating Partner

February 23, 2015 (Dallas, Texas) – Renovo Capital, LLC, a Dallas-based special situations private equity firm, is pleased to announce that Frank Guidone has joined as an Operating Partner. Frank will be responsible for vertical deal generation, deal evaluation and transactional diligence alongside Renovo’s investment professionals. Frank will also take… Read More

Renovo Capital Holds Final Close on $132 Million Fund II

September 24, 2014 (Dallas, Texas) – Renovo Capital, LLC, a Dallas-based special situations private equity firm, is pleased to announce the final closing of Renovo Capital Fund II LP with $132 million of capital commitments. The firm’s previous fund, Renwood Opportunities Fund I LP, in partnership with The Rosewood Corporation,… Read More

Andronico’s Remodels As Sales Grow

Andronico’s Community Markets, a five-store Northern California chain based in San Leandro, has seen sales grow by 15% since it was acquired out of bankruptcy by Renovo Capital, Denver, in late 2011. The stores are undergoing remodeling that will continue through next year as the company seeks to solidify the… Read More

Turnaround and Transaction of the Year Awards to Be Presented at the TMA Annual

August 19th, 2014, Turnaround and Transaction of the Year Awards to Be Presented at The TMA AnnualAward Winners to be Honored in Toronto, Ontario CHICAGO – The Turnaround Management Association (TMA) will honor 50 professionals with the prestigious 2014 Turnaround and Transaction of the Year Awards on September 30. The… Read More

Matt Farrell publishes article in Turnaround & Workout Trends

In the May/June 2014 edition of “turnarounds & workout Trends”, Matt Farrell published an article outlining a recent merchant cash advance.

Renovo In The News 6/30/14

On March 25, 2014, Renovo portfolio company RealtyTrac successfully completed the acquisition of certain divested data assets of Dataquick Information Systems. This opportunity was created through a Federal Trade Commission requirement to approve Corelogic, Inc.’s acquisition of DataQuick. The ability to leverage valuable data assets in a thriving real estate… Read More

Renovo Capital Awarded 2013 Distressed Deal of the Year

“2013 Distressed Deal of the Year” Renovo Capital, LLC was awarded the 2013 Distressed Deal of the Year Award (between $10M-$50M) for its acquisition of Midstate Mills, Inc., a North Carolina-based flour milling operation. “Since 2002, The M&A Advisor has been honoring the leading turnaround transactions, companies and dealmakers. Renovo… Read More

Midstate Mills Inc. 2/21/13

Renovo Capital, LLC, through its Renwood Opportunities Fund, has acquired substantially all the assets of Midstate Mills, Inc. Renwood Opportunities Fund provided capital to reduce debt, increase working capital and fund growth as it expands existing product lines and pursues new business partners. Midstate Mills, based on Newton, NC, is… Read More

Renovo Capital 3/15/12

Renovo Capital Announces Relocation of its Dallas Office Renovo Capital, LLC announced today it is relocating to new offices in Dallas to accommodate the growth of the firm. Effective March 15, 2012 the new address is: 14241 Dallas Parkway, Suite 475Dallas TX 75254 214-699-4960 (Main) About Renovo Renovo Capital, through… Read More

RealtyTrac Inc. 11/01/11

Renovo Capital Acquires RealtyTrac Inc. Renovo Capital, LLC through its Renwood Opportunities Fund, has acquired substantially all the assets of RealtyTrac, Inc. Renwood Opportunities Fund provided capital to the company, now named Renwood RealtyTrac, to reduce debt, increase working capital and fund growth as the company expands existing business lines… Read More

Andronico’s Markets 10/27/11

Renovo Capital Acquires Andronico’s Community Markets One of the Bay Area’s best known family-owned specialty supermarkets today announced the end of its bankruptcy proceeding with the sale of its assets to an affiliate of Renovo Capital for $16 million. The sale allows Andronico’s Community Markets to continue to serve its… Read More

A.G. Ferrari Foods, Inc. 10/10/11

Renovo Capital Acquires A.G. Ferrari Foods, Inc. Renovo Capital, LLC through an affiliate of its Renwood Opportunities Fund, has acquired substantially all the operations of A.G. Ferrari Foods, Inc., ending Ferrari’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. Renovo provided Debtor-In-Possession financing during the Ferrari bankruptcy, allowing the company to restructure operations while… Read More

Renovo Capital 6/7/11

David Hull joins Renovo Capital from Goldman Sachs. While at Goldman Sachs David worked in the Special Situations Group providing debt and equity capital to healthy and distressed middle market companies. He focused on originating new investment opportunities in the southwest and worked closely with existing portfolio companies in distressed/work… Read More

States Industries 10/29/10

Renovo Capital, LLC, through its Renwood Opportunities Fund, has acquired substantially all the operations of States Industries Inc., ending States’ Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. States successfully navigated through the Chapter 11 process in less than 90 days with the aid and support of Renovo Capital, meeting or exceeding the timeline… Read More

Formation Brands 7/27/09

Renovo Capital Acquires Formation Enterprises, Consolidates with Clay Art Products To Create Multi-Brand Housewares Designer/Importer NEW YORK, July 27, 2009 –Renovo Capital, LLC, a private equity group focused on distressed and special situation investing, announced today the acquisition of substantially all the assets and on-going operations of Formation Enterprises, LP… Read More

Clay Art 5/15/09

Renovo Capital Acquires Clay Art NEW YORK, MAY 15, 2009 –Renovo Capital, LLC, a private equity group focused on distressed and special situation investing, announced today the acquisition of Clay Art, Inc. Renovo Capital, through an affiliate, acquired substantially all of the assets and on-going operations of Clay Art, Inc…. Read More

Renovo Capital 1/1/09

Renovo Capital Formed to Pursue Distressed and Special Situation Investments NEW YORK, JANUARY 1, 2009– Mark Barbeau announced today the formation of Renovo Capital, LLC a private equity group focused on distressed and special situation investing in the middle market. Renovo Capital is the formalization of an existing investment practice… Read More