Capstone Partners

Capstone Partners advised Air Innovations - Environmental Control Units—a manufacturer of environmental control units—on its sale to Altus Capital Partners. Michael Wetzel, Air Innovations’ President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are very appreciative of the hard work performed by Capstone Partners. They were instrumental in advising us through the whole acquisition process that ultimately led us to the team at Altus. With Capstone as a partner, we could stay focused on operating and growing the business.” Congratulations to the Capstone team, led by Ted Polk and Brian Gerner. Read more about the deal here: https://hubs.la/Q0309NC20 #HVAC #enviornmentalcontrolunits #mergersandacquistions

Managing Director Mike Schumacher weighs in on the Packaging sector's M&A landscape and near-term outlook with Packaging Dive—read the article, which features insights from our latest Packaging M&A Report: https://hubs.la/Q02_Qgt_0 #Industrials #packaging #mergersandacquisitions

Demand for sustainable solutions and operational efficiencies, paired with moves from large public companies and venture capitalists to address long-term global pressures like food scarcity and climate change, are setting the stage for growth in #AgTech M&A activity and valuations. Learn more from Managing Directors Jerry Sturgill and Skye Root, CFA: https://hubs.la/Q02_Cl760 #agriculture #mergersandacquisitions #farming

The #Insurance space has become a hotspot for private equity activity, supported by its recession resilience and advancements in #InsurTech. Dive into the growth trends seen across each of the sector's three main segments in our inaugural Insurance Services Market Update with Managing Director Khelan Dattani: https://hubs.la/Q02_wTQS0 #mergersandacquisitions #claimsservices #underwriters

In our latest Apparel, Footwear & Accessories Market Report, Senior Director Jesse Betzner explores two interconnected themes we expect to drive ample opportunity for sector players to grow in the new year and beyond: https://hubs.la/Q02_pVzB0 #mergersandacquisitions #retail #consumerindustry

Accounting and Professional Services firms are increasingly partnering with financial sponsors as private equity looks to deepen its penetration in the active market—a trend highlighted by Capstone's recent work advising leading accounting practice PKF O'Connor Davies. Read more about the rationale behind the inorganic growth strategy, which offers a mutually beneficial partnership: https://hubs.la/Q02_k0RQ0 #accounting #mergersacquisitionsdivestitures #middlemarket #privateequity

The Space Systems market has generated significant optimism for M&A growth in 2025—read about the key trends driving Air Land Sea & Space Systems sector dealmaking activity in our latest M&A Update from Head of Aerospace & Defense Tess Oxenstierna: https://hubs.la/Q02_9MbW0 #defense #spacesystems #marketresearch

#AI capabilities continue to drive investment appetite in the FinTech space—particularly in bright spots like #Payments and #WealthTech. Take a deeper look at the sector's dealmaking landscape with Head of FinTech & Services David Francione: https://hubs.la/Q02-y4190 #fintech #mergersandacquisitions #AI

Capstone Partners advised SimX—a virtual reality medical simulation platform—on its sale to Madison Industries. Dr. Ryan Ribeira, Founder & CEO of SimX, said, "Through Capstone, we found an acquisition partner in Madison who aligns with SimX’s mission to save lives by making healthcare simulation training cheaper, easier, and more realistic. We’re excited about the future we’re building together with our new partner." Congratulations to Ted Polk and Brian Gerner on leading the transaction. Read more about the deal here: https://hubs.la/Q02-KNtV0 #trainingandsimulation #VR #medicalsimulation #mergersandacquisitions

Capstone Partners advised Barclay Water Management, Inc.—a provider of water safety and digital monitoring solutions—on its sale to Ecolab. Don Carney, CEO of Barclay Water, said, "Capstone was an ideal partner for Barclay. They perfectly understood how best to articulate our unique story and generated a ton of interest on our behalf. We are thrilled with the outcome and are excited to become part of the Ecolab family." Read more about the deal, led by Ted Polk, Timm Kuechle, and Brianna Conway: https://hubs.la/Q02-DbsD0 #waterinfrastructure #watersafety #mergersandacquisitions