revolution
Founded in 2009, Revolution Capital Group is a middle market focused global private investment firm specializing in mergers, acquisitions, and operations of companies that provide mission-critical products and services across a wide and diverse array of industries.
learn moreFounded in 2009, Revolution Capital Group is a middle market focused global private investment firm specializing in mergers, acquisitions, and operations of companies that provide mission-critical products and services across a wide and diverse array of industries.
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Vision · Focus · Resolve
As an operationally focused private equity firm with a combined $550 million assets under management, Revolution Capital’s in-house team is committed to providing fair value and expedient solutions to both Corporate and Private Sellers
Experienced and
Diverse Team
Our firm unites a diverse team of M&A, operations and business development executives with over 90 years combined experience, versed in nine languages and benefiting from international relationships with the world’s leading corporations, investment banks, and intermediaries.
Investments Across Numerous Industries
Revolution Capital Group is flexible in terms of industry specialization. Our team has experience in acquiring and operating businesses across multiple sectors and geographies, working with corporations such as AT&T, BASF, Bayer, General Electric, Hays PLC, IBM, and Motorola.
UNDER INVESTMENT
YEARS EXPERIENCE
TEAM TRANSACTIONS
IN OPERATION
Boston & Beverly Hills
Unlocking Potential
The Revolution team has extensive experience operating portfolio companies and works with management to unlock the potential value of the businesses we acquire. Our approach ensures that customer service remains uninterrupted and all obligations to the seller are met both during and after the acquisition process.
Dealing with Complexity
Our operating team works with management through the complex issues that can arise in a transaction, such as various accounting methodologies and building stand-alone infrastructures. We also strive to identify potential acquisitions, improve operational performance and implement a comprehensive market strategy.
Positioning for the Future
Our philosophy is to engage an operating strategy in conjunction with management from the earliest stage of the transaction process. We look to both effectively transition the business from the parent corporation and also work diligently to with Management teams to ensure the business is poised for stability and growth into the future.
Our Approach
Revolution Capital Group provides corporate sellers with fair value and expedient solutions for their non-core assets in both North America and Europe.
Portfolio
In addition to our own successful investment portfolio, our team has been involved in over 100 divestitures, carve-outs, transitions and turnaround situations across a diverse range of industries.
Tvilum
In December 2013, Revolution Capital Group announced it acquired Tvilum, a subsidiary of Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS). Tvilum is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of ready to assemble (RTA) products.
Tvilum has four state-of-the-art factories which produce 8 million items of furniture annually. Tvilum’s products are manufactured in Denmark and sold to retailers around the world. The company employs approximately 1,000 people, and was founded in 1965. The company sells its products through dealers, including large chains, independent stores, and online businesses in Africa and the Middle East, America, Asia and Oceania, and Europe.
Maysteel
In November 2013, Revolution Capital Group announced it acquired Maysteel, a Wisconsin-based manufacturer of precision sheet metal enclosures.
Maysteel was founded in 1936, and is a full-service provider of sheet metal manufacturing solutions. Its enclosures and applications are found in a variety of industries, including utility, self-service, alternative energies, medical, security and more.
Clearwater Gazette
In April 2013, Revolution Capital Group acquired The Clearwater Gazette—a weekly newspaper serving the Clearwater, Dunedin, Largo, Belleair, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, and Indian Rocks Beach communities in Pinellas County, Florida.
Clearwater Gazette marks Revolution’s fifth acquisition since inception. The Clearwater Gazette was ultimately sold along with The Tampa Tribune to Times Publishing Inc. in May of 2016.
Tampa Tribune
In October 2012, Revolution Capital Group acquired The Tampa Tribune from Media General, Inc. (NYSE: MEG) and formed The Tampa Media Group.
Tampa Media Group’s assets include The Tampa Tribune, twelve regional newspapers in the Tampa gulf area, and TBO.com which were all acquired from Media General, Inc. (NYSE: MEG). The Tampa Tribune is a daily newspaper published in Tampa, Florida. The paper's tagline is "Life. Printed Daily."
The Tampa Tribune has been Tampa’s hometown newspaper since 1895, and TBO.com was one of the first local media internet websites when it launched in 1994. The Tampa Tribune has a circulation of approximately 154,000 daily (408,000 readers), with 257,000 (644,000 readers) on Sundays. The Tampa Tribune won a Pulitzer Prize in 1966 for local investigative specialized reporting. The Tampa Tribune was sold to Times Publishing Inc. in May of 2016.
Lawrence Schiff Silk Mills, Inc.
Founded by Revolution Capital Group 2010, CAP XG, LLC is an online software firm based in Valencia, California. The Company has established an online database of financial sponsors, professionals, lenders and deals, and is currently used by financial institutions worldwide.
With thousands of members and growing, CAP XG connects M&A professionals across the globe.
Dove Professional Apparel, Inc.
Revolution Capital Group acquired Dove Professional Apparel Inc. in December 2009. Dove Professional Apparel Inc. is a San Diego-based manufacturer of medical uniforms for the healthcare and educational markets. Founded in 1985, Dove is the largest company in that sector, working with more than 250
Dove is a nationally recognized brand and is the largest company in its marketplace. Dove products are used in hospitals throughout the U.S. and are recognized as a superior brand leader in the medical and educational communities. The company is based in San Diego, CA and services customers throughout North America.