Portfolio Companies

Alternative Apparel, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, is a fast growing designer, marketer and distributor of premium, apparel. The Company's high quality products include a variety of fashion forward, basic apparel including T-shirts, casual shirts, tops, headwear and other everyday apparel and accessories for women, men and children. Known for their unique and innovative fabrications and super soft, "worn-in" feel, Alternative products are sold under its growing Alternative® brand name and on a private label basis to over 11,000 active customers in the US and internationally. Founded in 1996, today the Company employs over 100 "free-thinking" associates across its Atlanta-based headquarters and its Los Angeles-based showroom and creative design lab.
Cobalt Boats, headquartered in Neodesha, KS, is the premier brand in the high-end powerboat category with over 40 years of history producing best-in-class runabouts known for their purposeful design and meticulous hand-craftsmanship and backed by the longest, most comprehensive warranties in the industry. Cobalt’s stern-drive boats range in size from 20 feet to 32 feet. Cobalt prides itself on high levels of customer satisfaction, quality, fit and finish and has received the J.D. Power and Associates award for “Overall Customer Satisfaction” for seven straight years, winning in every year since J.D. Power started presenting the award in 2001. The Company employs over 800 associates at its Kansas headquarters and has a worldwide dealer network consisting of 95 domestic and 25 international dealers.
Villa, Philadelphia, PA, is a specialty retailer of urban-inspired apparel and footwear products focused on serving customers in urban neighborhoods. Sneaker Villa provides the best of fashion in a high energy environment and strives to be a socially responsible partner to the communities in which they serve. The company has 20 stores throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey and employs over 250 individuals.
DAVACO, Dallas, TX, is the nation's leading provider of retail services, specializing in the quality management and execution of high-volume rollouts, retrofits, resets and new stores. The Company's range of comprehensive services helps retailers from concept to grand opening and beyond. Davaco's mission is to provide high-quality retail services and solutions for its customers so they can maximize brand presence and profitability at retail.
Pacific Bioscience Laboratories, Inc., Bellevue, Washington, is the developer of the CLARISONIC® Skin Care Brush. The CLARISONIC® uses proprietary sonic technology and a two-way oscillating brush system to safely, deeply cleanse and clarify the skin. The Company was established by former members of the Sonicare team, one of the best selling sonic-based consumer products of all time. Pacific Bioscience Laboratories' mission is to develop and market technically advanced and clinically proven products that make a clear difference in skin care.
3 Day Blinds, Anaheim, CA, is the leading specialty retailer of custom window coverings in the country.
Republic Federal Bank, Miami, FL, emerging private banking platform focused on delivering superior client service to the mid-affluent consumer market (liquid net worth between $1-10 million).
Under Armour (NASDAQ: UARM), Baltimore, MD, is a fast-growing leader and dominant brand in the rapidly emerging performance sports apparel category. As the originator of the industry, Under Armour remains dedicated to new technology and is determined to enhance the performance of every athlete on every level. The Company designs and markets synthetic athletic garments, known for their moisture wicking and compression properties, across six core product lines designed for every season and every playing condition. (IPO)
Anna's Linens, Costa Mesa, CA, a value retailer of bed, bath and window treatment products focused on serving urban communities with strong ethnic populations. Anna's has over 215 stores in 15 markets.
Carino's Italian Grill, Austin, TX, is a casual, full service Italian dining concept with an innovative menu catering to families and parties of all sizes. The company has over 150 locations in 28 states.
Hall Capital Partners, New York/San Francisco, is an investment advisory firm with offices in San Francisco and New York City and more than $21 billion under advisement.
Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNCR), Bridgewater, NJ, is a leading provider of transaction management solutions to the communications services marketplace. (IPO)
CapitalSource (NYSE: CSE), Washington, DC, one of the leading commercial finance firms in the United States. The Company excels in situations that require extraordinary service, a high level of creativity, flexibility, insight and speed. (IPO)
Stir Crazy, Chicago, IL, owns and operates full-service, casual Asian restaurants in Illinois, Michigan, Florida, New York and Missouri. The Company's restaurants feature a broad, creative Pan-Asian menu as well as Stir Crazy's signature "Create-Your-Own" stir-fry bar. (Sold to financial buyer)
QuinStreet, Foster City, CA, is a leading provider of online marketing services.
Rent.com, Santa Monica, CA, is the leading online source for apartment rental listings, with millions of apartments for rent across the country (acquired by eBay).
Town Sports International (Nasdaq: CLUB), New York, NY, is a leading operator of health & fitness clubs in the Northeast. Since 1974, the TSI network has grown to include more than 135 high quality health and fitness facilities in four major metropolitan areas-New York, Washington, D.C., Boston and Philadelphia-with membership totaling more than 350,000. (IPO)
Ofoto, Berkeley, CA, is a leading provider of online photography services (acquired by Kodak).
Hooked on Phonics, Santa Ana, CA is the #1 Brand in home learning solutions for children and families (acquired by Educate, Inc.)
Marketron International, Burlingame, CA, is a leading provider of broadcast management solutions for the Radio, TV and Cable industries. 80% of the top broadcast groups in North America license Marketron solutions. (Sold to strategic buyer)
Jamba Juice (Nasdaq: JMBA), San Francisco, CA, is the originator of the Smoothie, with over 500 locations nationwide. (Sold to public company)
Rainbow Light, Santa Cruz, CA, is a premier manufacturer and marketer of branded products in the nutritional supplement segment (aquired by Nature's Products, Inc.).
HomeGrown Natural Foods, Napa, CA, is a premier producer of gourmet food products, including Consorzio oils and marinades, and Fantastic Foods - one of the nation's leading natural food brands (acquired by a financial buyer).
Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill (Nasdaq: RUBO), Carlsbad, CA, is the flavor leader in the high quality fast-casual Mexican grill restaurant segment. Rubio's serves a range of flavorful foods including the "World Famous Fish Taco", as well as chargrilled chicken, carne asada steak, and pork carnitas products. Rubio's operates, licenses or franchises 150 restaurants in California, Arizona, Oregon, Colorado, Utah, and Nevada.
Noah's Bagels, Golden, CO, is the premier chain of bagel restaurants (acquired by Einstein Bros. Bagels).
Sutton Place Gourmet , Bethesda, Maryland, operates food stores providing prepared food to take home, and high quality ingredients for home preparation. (Acquired by financial investor).
Country Hearth Bread, leading branded 100% stone ground whole wheat bread (sold to strategic acquiror).
Fresh Choice Restaurants, Morgan Hill, CA, offers an extensive selection of healthy, high quality, freshly-prepared salads and pasta dishes in a casual setting (IPO).