Blue Point Capital Partners

Blue Point’s acquisition of National Safety Apparel has been named Private Equity Deal of the Year in the $250MM to $500MM range by The M&A Advisor. The 23rd Annual M&A Advisor Awards celebrate the year's most outstanding transactions, firms and professionals who are setting the standard for excellence in the industry. It’s an honor to be recognized among this year’s winners. A huge congratulations to the entire NSA team for this well-deserved honor — and this is just the beginning! #PrivateEquity #MergersandAcquisitions #Awards #DealOfTheYear

In the latest episode of BluWave's Karma School of Business Podcast, BluWave, LP Founder and CEO Sean Mooney sits down with Blue Point Partner Jon Pressnell to dive into Blue Point’s value creation approach, especially how the firm supports its companies in attracting, retaining and empowering the best talent to drive long-term success. But that’s not all — Jon also shares the backstory of the firm’s recently launched Blue Point Cares Program, a new initiative providing financial assistance to employees of participating portfolio companies during moments of unforeseen hardship. At Blue Point, we believe putting people and relationships at the center of what we do not only improves lives but is also the key to building strong, enduring businesses. To learn more about our human capital framework, visit https://lnkd.in/gAncQDGW #PrivateEquity #HumanCapital #ValueCreation #BluePointCares #PeopleFirst #Podcast

Blue Point welcomes our newest addition Kim Katzenberger as our Operating Partner – Finance. With extensive experience leading, building and optimizing finance functions across diverse sectors – including consumer, industrial, technology and business services – Kim will play a key role in supporting our portfolio companies as they scale and enhance their performance. Our Operating Partners work closely with portfolio companies throughout the investment lifecycle, from initial assessment to eventual exit. Their involvement includes collaborating with management teams to create value through growth strategies, operational enhancements and M&A identification and integration. "Kim’s expertise adds a new dimension to our team, with a demonstrated track record in developing and strengthening finance and accounting functions,” said Blue Point Partner Charley Geiger. “His strategic insights will be invaluable in supporting the entrepreneurs and management teams we partner with, helping them implement best practices to drive transformative, sustainable growth.” We're looking forward to the impact Kim will have as we continue to create lasting value for our portfolio companies! Learn more about our Operating Executive Group here: https://lnkd.in/gQBFmH2 #OperatingPartner #PrivateEquity #ValueCreation #FinanceLeadership

Blue Point Capital Partners and its portfolio company, Pinnacle MEP,?announced today the strategic acquisition of Bell Plumbing Services. The transaction is a swift first add-on for the platform since the Blue Point partnership was announced in early October and Pinnacle’s 16th acquisition overall. “Pinnacle is looking forward to rolling up our sleeves alongside the Bell Plumbing team to act on the complementary service offerings and compelling opportunities this partnership brings to the table,” added Pinnacle Co-Founder and CEO Andrew Reed. “Together, we can provide a broader range of offerings, including upgrade and restoration services, to our valued existing and new customers.” Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gNQprBaQ #privateequity #mergersandacquisitions #investment Evan Cottington Megan Kneipp

Blue Point Capital Partners and its portfolio company, Transtar Industries, are pleased to announce the acquisitions of 4M Parts Warehouse and City Auto Supply LLC. These prominent automotive parts wholesale distributors join Transtar’s NexaMotion Group, a family of innovative, industry-leading automotive aftermarket businesses that provide distribution excellence and e-commerce solutions for its valued customers. “By partnering with 4M Parts Warehouse and City Auto Supply, we are reinforcing our strategy to expand our general repair footprint, increase the breadth of our product offering and deepen our bench of talented industry veterans,” said NexaMotion Group President & CEO Neil Sethi. “We look forward to collaborating with both teams to continue providing world-class products and customer service to the automotive repair industry.” These acquisitions signify NexaMotion Group’s fourth and fifth general repair add-ons since February 2023, and the company has completed nine new branch openings and expansions in the past year aimed at supporting the general repair sector. Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gAk5u6SX #privateequity #mergersandacquisitions #investment Brian Castleberry

Blue Point Capital Partners is honored to be named on Inc.’s List of Founder-Friendly Investors for a fifth year. Inc. Magazine celebrates the investors who believe in backing founder-led businesses and helping them thrive. “It has been a complicated few years for growth companies and the companies that fund them,” said Inc. Editor-in-Chief Mike Hofman. “So, we are happy to share with our readers the best, latest guidance on which venture capital firms, private equity firms and growth-capital lenders have the track record and reputation of being especially good partners to founders and CEOs.” We’re honored to be recognized by Inc. once again, and we extend our gratitude to the founders and entrepreneurs who partnered with us over the years. To learn more about how Blue Point partners with business owners, click here: https://lnkd.in/gttBwsMy To see the complete list, visit the Inc. site here: https://lnkd.in/ebhzF2Xq #FounderFriendlyInvestors #Inc #PrivateEquity

We are pleased to introduce the Blue Point Cares Program, an initiative aimed at providing charitable relief funds for Blue Point portfolio company employees facing unexpected personal hardships. “Blue Point has always been committed to supporting the well-being and prosperity of our portfolio company employees, and the Blue Point Cares Program is a meaningful, tangible way to extend that support, especially during some of life’s toughest moments,” said Blue Point Partner Jon Pressnell. “We’re proud to roll out this impactful initiative, reflecting our deep appreciation for the hardworking individuals who contribute to the success of our portfolio companies every day.” Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/eecqYAWw #privateequity

Last week, we announced the recapitalization of Pinnacle MEP Holdings, an HVAC and plumbing services provider. Pinnacle provides a broad mechanical and plumbing services portfolio, with decades of local market experience and world-class operational resources. The company has built a market-leading portfolio across Ohio, Michigan and Indiana through 15 acquisitions in the last four years. Moving forward, Blue Point will support continued M&A growth while working to enhance the platform’s capabilities and scale. Pinnacle is actively seeking complementary partnerships with like-minded market leaders in HVAC and plumbing services. Business owners interested in learning more may contact Blue Point Managing Director, Business Development Megan Kneipp at [email protected]. Read more about the announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gfPwCWVB #HVAC #privateequity Evan Cottington Note: Certain statements about Blue Point Capital Partners made by portfolio company executives herein are intended to illustrate Blue Point Capital Partners’ business relationship with such persons, including with respect to Blue Point Capital Partners’ facilities as a business partner, rather than Blue Point Capital Partners’ capabilities or expertise with respect to investment advisory services. Portfolio company executives were not compensated in connection with their participation, although they generally receive compensation and investment opportunities in connection with their portfolio company roles, and in certain cases are also owners of portfolio company securities and/or investors in Blue Point Capital Partners-sponsored vehicles

Blue Point is pleased to announce the recapitalization of Pinnacle MEP Holdings, an HVAC and plumbing services provider with operations throughout the Midwest. “Blue Point’s impressive track record of transforming companies with similar business models coupled with a legacy of partnering with family- and founder-owned businesses and our synonymous cultural alignment made them a standout partner of choice,” said Pinnacle Co-Founder and CEO Andrew Reed. “Blue Point’s approach resonated with us as we both pursue partnerships with market leaders in areas where relationships are critical. We look forward to expanding our operations with their support.” Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gfPwCWVB #HVAC #privateequity Evan Cottington Megan Kneipp Note: Certain statements about Blue Point Capital Partners made by portfolio company executives herein are intended to illustrate Blue Point Capital Partners’ business relationship with such persons, including with respect to Blue Point Capital Partners’ facilities as a business partner, rather than Blue Point Capital Partners’ capabilities or expertise with respect to investment advisory services. Portfolio company executives were not compensated in connection with their participation, although they generally receive compensation and investment opportunities in connection with their portfolio company roles, and in certain cases are also owners of portfolio company securities and/or investors in Blue Point Capital Partners-sponsored vehicles.

We’re excited to share that Blue Point has been named a finalist in six categories for The M&A Advisor’s 23rd Annual M&A Advisor Awards! Blue Point is recognized among 450 participating companies and will be evaluated by an independent panel of industry peers. The winners will be announced during the upcoming 2024 Future of Dealmaking Summit in November. “These exceptional individuals and firms have truly set themselves apart from a remarkable pool of candidates,” stated Roger Aguinaldo, Founder and CEO of The M&A Advisor. “Given the challenges and volatility in the M&A landscape over the past few years, we are proud to recognize the top transactions, firms, and professionals who exemplify the highest standards of excellence in their field.” We're honored to be among such esteemed finalists — kudos to our team for being recognized for all your hard work! #PrivateEquity #MergersandAcquisitions #Awards