Gridiron Capital LLC

This month, Gridiron Capital LLC had the honor of volunteering with Person to Person, a nonprofit that helps families and individuals achieve stability through food, clothing, housing assistance, and economic opportunities. Giving back to our community is a value we hold close, and our volunteering event was a meaningful way for our team to begin the holiday season.   As Thanksgiving approaches, we reflect on the partnerships that make our work possible. To our management teams, investors, advisors, and the Gridiron family – thank you for your trust and collaboration.   We wish you and your loved ones a happy and healthy Thanksgiving.   #WinningTogether #GridironCapital #Gratitude #Thanksgiving

We’re proud of our Associate, Scott Voigt, for his incredible participation in the Haymakers for Hope event, a nonprofit that hosts amateur charity boxing events to knock out cancer. Scott was one of 30 first-time boxers chosen to step into the ring after undergoing months of intense training and fundraising to fight for this important cause. Scott raised over $120,000, with all proceeds going to the Dick Vitale Pediatric Cancer Research Fund, part of the V Foundation founded by the legendary Jimmy Valvano. Collective efforts of the event raised more than $1 million for a diverse range of organizations promoting cancer research, care, awareness, and survivorship. We are grateful to Scott and for the opportunity for our team to play a role in supporting kids who are facing a much tougher and longer fight than just three 2-minute rounds—one that demands incredible strength and endurance every day in their battle against cancer. Thank you to our portfolio companies, Legacy Service Partners and Health Monitor Network, our Gridiron Capital LLC team, as well as many others that came out to support Scott in his efforts. #GridironCapital #WinningTogether

We had an incredible time at the Smart Business Dealmakers event this year! Gridiron Capital LLC and Quest's "From Generation to Generation: Plotting the Future of your Family Businesses," sparked some powerful discussions on what it takes to grow and sustain a family business. "Preparation is key. You can never be over-prepared, especially when it comes to the mental aspects. If you're involved in a family business, ensure its financial stability, bring in outside consultants, and clearly define roles and responsibilities. You want to avoid having bad family dinners," said Jeff Morris, CEO of Vertical Supply Group. It's always valuable to have local business owners come together to share insights. We're grateful for the opportunity to connect with so many entrepreneurs, investors, and advisors. Thank you to Dave Perrotta, Dale Gillmore of Quest, Grace Weisiger of Willow Hill Capital, and Jeff Morris of Vertical Supply Group for making this such a great conversation. #FamilyBusiness #WinningTogether

Gridiron Capital LLC was grateful for the opportunity to partner with The Bob Woodruff Foundation's 18th Annual Stand Up for Heroes Veterans Day event. The Bob Woodruff Foundation’s mission is to ensure our nation’s Veterans, service members, and their families have stable and successful futures. We’re proud to support this cause and to be part of a night dedicated to honoring our Veterans. We were excited to have members of Gridiron's own Gridiron Military Advisory Group (GMAG) in attendance. #Veterans #GridironCapital

At Gridiron Capital LLC, we are proud to recognize the dedication, sacrifice, and service of our nation's veterans. Today, we take a moment to express our gratitude to the people who have bravely served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Their leadership, discipline, and commitment to excellence inspire us every day. We are especially proud to have veterans as part of our team and across our portfolio, and we are committed to providing support where we can. Thank you for your service. #VeteransDay #Leadership #WinningTogether

Gridiron Capital LLC is happy to share that its portfolio company, Vertical Supply Group ("VSG" or the "Company"), has acquired Tacklestore ltd. Tacklestore’s leadership in at-height safety, fall protection, material lifting, and personal protection equipment (PPE) will supplement VSG's current product offerings while expanding the Company into new attractive industrial, entertainment, utility and construction end markets in the UK.   Read the full release here: https://lnkd.in/eKiYv5uE   Learn more about VSG and our partnership here: https://lnkd.in/e3Vp5gWk   #WinningTogether #GridironCapital

Gridiron Capital LLC is excited to announce our sixth platform investment in Fund V, Health Monitor Network (“Health Monitor” or the "Company"). Health Monitor is a healthcare marketing platform that provides innovative, high-quality medical education to patients and healthcare professionals directly at the point of care and beyond. Our partnership with Health Monitor represents an investment within Gridiron’s outsourced pharmaceutical services Thematic Area of Expertise™. Health Monitor CEO David Paragamian and the entire management team will continue to lead the Company in its next chapter of growth. Gridiron will invest alongside the management team, with substantial reinvestment from the current ownership group. Read the full release here: https://lnkd.in/eeK65C2G #WinningTogether #GridironCapital

Gridiron Capital LLC is proud to be named one of Inc. Magazine’s 2024 Founder-Friendly Investors. This recognition celebrates firms with a track record of success in supporting entrepreneurs, and we are honored to be included for the fourth time, including in the list’s inaugural year. At Gridiron, we focus on a culture of integrity and respect, aligning closely with founders and management. This acknowledgement affirms our commitment, and we’re grateful to the founders who nominated us, including Jane Allen and Patrick Trompeter. Read the full release here: https://lnkd.in/e4N3pCDV

Gridiron Capital LLC is pleased to announce the following Investment and Accounting & Finance team additions: Caroline Sizer as Vice President of Portfolio Analytics, Paul Addeo, CPA as Accounting Manager, Elisa Gashaj as Tax Manager, and Will Atkins and Jemarc W. as Investment Associates. These new hires reaffirm Gridiron’s commitment to expanding investment team resources and driving value creation across its portfolio. Read the full release here: https://lnkd.in/exx6u5uh #WinningTogether #GridironCapital

The Gridiron Capital LLC team had a great time celebrating the fall season and indulging in some delicious bites at our October Team Event last week. The food was great, but the company was even better. Thank you to Melt Mobile for the amazing food! #WinningTogether #GridironCapital