Market Insights

  1. Madison Davis Rejoins Founders Advisors as Director of Consumer Practice

    BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, February 22, 2024 – Founders Advisors announced today that Madison Davis has rejoined the firm as Director of the Consumer Practice Group. Davis brings comprehensive middle-market M&A expertise gained across roles in investment banking, private equity and corporate development. “Madison’s breadth of expertise within our industry is truly remarkable, and her track record…

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  2. HVACR Distribution February 2024 Market Update

    In this edition of Founders’ HVACR Distribution February 2024 Market Update, we take a look at the rapid consolidation that has begun in recent years, driven by the emergence of private equity as well as secular tailwinds such as environmental regulation and indoor air quality. We also look into multiple active platforms expanding through roll-up acquisitions….

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  3. Founders Advises South Block in Securing a Growth Investment from Savory Fund

    BIRMINGHAM, AL. (February 5, 2024) – Founders is pleased to announce that South Block, the renowned Washington, DC-based açaí, smoothie, and juice company, has received a strategic growth investment from Savory Fund. South Block was exclusively advised by principals of Founders Advisors (“Founders”) in this transaction. Founded by Amir Mostafavi in 2011, South Block is…

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  4. Brands Y’all 2024 Speaker Lineup

    The Founders Advisors Team is excited to announce our speakers for Brands Y’all 2024! Brands Y’all is an exclusive gathering of leaders across a variety of Consumer brands, where attendees enjoy learning from peers and thought leaders at an intimate networking retreat hosted at the beautiful Renaissance Ross Bridge Resort in Birmingham, AL. This year’s…

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  5. Founders’ Specialty Distribution 2H 2023 Sector Update

    In this edition of Founders’ Specialty Distribution 2H 2023 Sector Update, we discuss how the major specialty distribution companies navigated macroeconomic challenges in 2H 2023. We also look into key trends including what the major players are predicting for 2024 and beyond, their valuation and trading statistics, and notable transactions over the past year. Ever since…

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  6. Founders Advises Ridgeline Roofing and Restoration on its Sale to Bertram Capital Management

    BIRMINGHAM, AL. (January 30, 2024) – Founders is pleased to announce that Ridgeline Roofing & Restoration, LLC (“Ridgeline Roofing”), a premier provider of residential roofing services across the Southeastern US, has been recapitalized by Bertram Capital Management, LLC (“Bertram Capital”), a middle-market private equity firm based in Foster City, CA. Ridgeline Roofing was exclusively advised by…

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