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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
By: Evan Klisares We just returned from the first renewable conference of the year, InterSolar, in San Diego. Booths at the conference were down from ~900 in 2023 to ~500 in 2024, and as one conference-goer noted to me on the floor, they should have renamed this conference the “Times-Are-Tough” show – a nod to…