WILsquare Capital LLC

Thank you to all who participated in the 8th Annual WILsquare College Football Bowl Challenge for Charity. We are excited to announce this year’s winners and highlight their charities.?

WILsquare is proud to announce the promotion of Andrew Scharf to Managing Director and Matthew Padgett to Senior Associate. Since joining WILsquare in 2018, Andrew has played a critical role in the firm's growth, demonstrating exceptional skills in deal sourcing, execution, and portfolio company support. His deep understanding of the lower-middle market and transaction expertise have allowed him to deliver significant value and establish himself as a respected leader within the firm and industry. Andrew will continue to spearhead innovative investment strategies in his new role, partner closely with portfolio companies to unlock growth opportunities and play a pivotal role in shaping WILsquare’s strategic vision. Matthew Padgett’s journey with WILsquare began in 2019 as a summer intern, followed by becoming an Analyst in 2020. Over the past six years, Matthew has demonstrated relentless dedication and a keen analytical skill set, contributing to the firm’s acquisitions and providing impactful support to portfolio companies. As Senior Associate, Matthew will deepen his involvement in evaluating growth strategies, leading due diligence efforts, and working closely with management teams in accelerating the achievement of key strategic initiatives. Please join us in congratulating Andrew and Matthew on their remarkable achievements! Read the full Press Release on our Website: https://lnkd.in/gbhzyUj6

WILsquare’s portfolio company, Automotive Color & Supply (“ACS”), has completed the acquisition of Paint Works, a prominent regional distributor of automotive and industrial paint and supply products. Paint Works expands ACS’ reach and customer service capabilities in the South, creating a more robust platform to meet customer needs and strengthen partnerships with leading vendors across multiple regions. With a mutual commitment to delivering value through deep industry expertise and strong cultural alignment, ACS looks to build upon Paint Works' longstanding goodwill built over decades. ACS plans to continue operating the Paint Works branches under the existing Paint Works logo and brand name. Read the Full Press Release Here: https://lnkd.in/gWycqheU #privateequity #WILsquare #acquisition #IndustrialPaintandSupplyDistributor?

Recently, WILsquare had a great night with fellow M&A professionals at Milos on the Hill, followed by a Cardinals game. Bocce ball, a Cardinals win, and great company made for a memorable night. Thank you to all who joined in on the fun. #WILsquare #PrivateEquity #Networking #Cardinals #baseball #StLouis

WILsquare’s portfolio company, OuterBox, has completed the acquisition of TopSpot, a leading performance marketing agency with deep B2B and Industrial domain expertise. Founded in 2003 and based in Houston, Texas, TopSpot is an established provider of search engine optimization, paid search, website development and analytics services to clients nationwide. The company is differentiated by its clear understanding of the needs of B2B marketers and its technology-enabled solutions, which leverage first-party data to create proprietary insights and optimize campaign outcomes. As a result, TopSpot consistently achieves high levels of client satisfaction and has earned numerous industry awards and recognitions over its more than 20 years of success. Read the Full Press Release Here: https://lnkd.in/ghbjAjrr #digitalmarketing #privateequity #WILsquare #acquisition?