News from Topspin Consumer Partners

You’ll find acquisition news, investment updates and the latest company and fund information here.

November, 2021

SportPet, a Topspin Consumer Partners Portfolio Company, Acquires Mission Pets

Waukesha, WI (November 11, 2021) – SportPet, a Topspin Consumer Partners portfolio company, strengthened its position today as a leading manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label pet products with its acquisition of Mission Pets. Since 1999, the...

September, 2021

Topspin Consumer Partners Sells Remedy Health Media

Mamaroneck, NY (September 27, 2021) – Topspin Consumer Partners (“Topspin”), an operationally-driven private equity firm focused on the consumer sector, announced today that it has sold its portfolio company Remedy Health Group, LLC (“Remedy” or the “Company”) to Amulet Capital...

August, 2021

Topspin Consumer Partners Invests in Coop Home Goods

Mamaroneck, NY (August 17, 2021) – Topspin Consumer Partners, an operationally-driven private equity firm focused on the consumer sector, announced today that it has made an investment in Coop Home Goods (“Coop” or the “Company”). Coop is a leading...

August, 2021

Topspin Consumer Partners Invests in SportPet

Mamaroneck, NY (August 10, 2021) – Topspin Consumer Partners today announced that it has made an investment in SportPet (the “Company”), a manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label pet products. Founded by Adam Kellogg in 2004 and based...

June, 2021

Topspin Consumer Partners Closes Oversubscribed Fund II at Hard Cap of $205 million

Mamaroneck, NY (June 16, 2021) – Topspin Consumer Partners (“Topspin”), an operationally-driven private equity firm focused on the consumer sector, is pleased to announce the final closing of Topspin Consumer Partners II (“TCP II”) at its hard cap of...

November, 2016

JD Beauty in the News – Featured in Beauty Industry Report Issue 9

JD Beauty/Wet Brush is featured in a two page spread in the current issue of the Beauty Industry Report, a monthly newsletter for executives in the professional beauty business. The Beauty Industry Report: JD Beauty’s Wet Brush de-commoditizes detanglingDownload...

November, 2016

Topspin Partners Acquires a Majority Interest in Palmetto Moon

November 7, 2016. Topspin Partners today announced that it has acquired a majority interest in Palmetto Moon, a specialty retailer in the Lifestyle Merchandising segment in the southeastern U.S., from its owners and founders Bob and Karen Webster. Mr....

September, 2016

PlayMonster™ Acquires Award-Winning Wood Vehicle Line, Automoblox®

Continues Strategic Expansion with Third Acquisition in Less Than Two Years September 7, 2016 — BELOIT, Wis. – PlayMonster LLC (formerly Patch Products), announces its third acquisition in less than two years with the closing of Automoblox®, an award-winning...

August, 2016

Topspin Partners Acquires a Majority Interest in Texas Family Fitness

August 15, 2016. Topspin Partners today announced that it has acquired a majority interest in Texas Family Fitness (TFF), an operator of high amenity, high value health and fitness clubs in the suburban Dallas, TX area, from its owner...

February, 2016

Topspin Partners Exits Stagnito Business Information

February 18, 2016. Topspin Partners (“Topspin”), a Mamaroneck, NY-based private equity firm focused on the lower-middle market, has exited its portfolio company Stagnito Business Information (“Stagnito”), a leading business information services company providing the grocery and convenience store industries...

January, 2016

Patch Acquires Award-Winning STEM Product with Roominate

January 15, 2016. BELOIT, Wis.— Patch expands from puzzles, toys and games into a new category of STEM with the acquisition of Roominate™. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) has become a prominent topic within the toy industry, as...

January, 2016

Topspin Partners Acquires Polder Housewares

January 12, 2016. Topspin Partners today announced that it has acquired Polder Housewares (“Polder” or the “Company”), a leading designer, marketer and distributor of branded, innovative housewares products in the kitchen storage and prep, home organization, and laundry categories....

October, 2015

Topspin Partners Acquires a Majority Interest in JD Beauty

October 21, 2015. Topspin Partners today announced that it has acquired a majority interest in JD Beauty (“JD” or the “Company”), a leading designer and marketer of branded, professional-quality hair brushes and beauty care accessories. The Company’s flagship detangling...

January, 2014

Topspin Partners LBO Acquires HCOA Fitness

January 8, 2014. Roslyn Heights, NY – Topspin Partners LBO (“Topspin”) today announced that it has acquired HCOA Fitness (“HCOA”), the largest operator of fitness clubs and personal training services in Puerto Rico. HCOA is headquartered in Miami, FL....

December, 2013

Topspin Partners LBO Exits Hart Systems

December 19, 2013. Topspin Partners LBO (“Topspin”), a Long Island, NY-based private equity firm focused on the lowermiddle market, has exited its portfolio company Hart Systems, LLC (“Hart”), the leading global provider of self-managed inventory counting services to retailers....

May, 2013

Steve Baker, Other Industry Vets Launch GHS Interactive Security

LifeLine Security is acquired as platform for growth, Topspin is equity partner, Barnes Associates advised deal May 22, 2013. SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Industry veteran Steve Baker, who has served in executive roles at ADT, Monitronics and Westec, announced May 22 that...

April, 2013

Blick Art Material Acquires Utrecht Art Supplies from Topspin Partners LBO

April 1, 2013. Blick Art Materials, a multi‐channel retailer with 39 locations, has purchased the stock of Utrecht Art Supplies, a 45‐store multi‐channel retailer. Both businesses are leading participants in the art supply industry. Robert Buchsbaum, Chief Executive Officer...

January, 2012

Topspin LBO Acquires Stagnito Media

January 23, 2012. Topspin LBO today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Stagnito Media (“Stagnito” or the “Company”), a rapidly growing business-to-business media company serving the grocery and convenience store industries. Based in Deerfield, Illinois, Stagnito operates...

January, 2011

Topspin Partners LBO Acquires Two-Twenty Records Management, LLC

January 4, 2011. Topspin LBO, together with Gotham Private Equity Partners, L.P., today announced that they have acquired TwoTwenty Records Management, LLC (“Two-Twenty” or the “Company”). In conjunction with this investment, TwoTwenty has acquired two successful regional platform businesses,...

June, 2009

‘A Whole Different Animal’: Topspin Buys Horse Arthritic Pain Co

June 5, 2009. Deal-making in both the health-care and pet-care markets has remained relatively resilient in the recession, as these sectors are seen as more resistant to a downturn than, say, Beluga caviar makers. Now comes a buyout that...

June, 2009

Topspin Partners LBO Acquires VersaTron Veterinary Business

June 3, 2009. Roslyn Heights, NY – Topspin LBO today announced that it had partnered with Integris, LLC to acquire the veterinary business of SANUWAVE, Inc. The acquired veterinary business will be named Pulse Veterinary Technologies, LLC. Pulse Veterinary...

January, 2009

Topspin Partners LBO Acquires Hart Systems, INC.

January 28, 2009. Roslyn Heights, NY – Topspin LBO today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Hart Systems, Inc. from the company’s founders, Harvey and Jared Goldsmith. Hart Systems is a leading provider of inventory counting equipment...

December, 2008

Topspin Partners LBO Acquires IDS Sports

December 15, 2008. Roslyn Heights, NY – Topspin LBO today announced that it has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in IDS Sports from the company’s founding partners, Joseph Savas and Nick Worrell. IDS, a sports nutrition company...

June, 2008

Topspin Partners LBO Closes Above Target at $132 Million

June 30, 2008. Topspin Partners LBO (“Topspin LBO”), a leading investment firm focused on the lower middle market, announced today that it has closed a new $132 million equity fund, exceeding its initial target of $100 million. The new...

September, 2007

Topspin LBO Acquires Utrecht Manufacturing Corporation

September 10, 2007. Roslyn Heights, NY – Topspin LBO today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Utrecht Manufacturing Corporation (“Utrecht”) from Brynwood Partners. Utrecht is a leading multi‐channel retailer of art supplies, with 35 stores nationwide. The...

June, 2007

Growth Spurt for Cash-Rich Venture Funds

June 22, 2007. Yes, Virginia, there is venture capital on Long Island. And it’s growing. Long Island-based VC and private equity firms are investing close to home, taking stakes in successful local companies, rescuing troubled Island firms and rolling...

June, 2007

Jim Simons to Invest in New LBO Fund

June 15, 2007. Jim Simons is investing in a leveraged buyout fund from private equity firm Topspin Partners, according to a report. The report did not reveal how much capital the scientist-turned-hedge fund-billionaire would invest in the LBO fund....

June, 2007

Topspin Rolls Out Fund

June 14, 2007. Principals behind Topspin Partners have raised $115 million for a new leveraged buyout fund that will take a hard look at Long Island companies among potential acquisitions and investments. Leo Guthart, Stephen Lebowitz and Leigh Randall...

“This is an exciting time in digital health, and with Topspin’s experience and network in media and information services, they are the ideal partner to help Remedy maximize its potential.”

Mike Cunnion, CEO of Remedy