Fundraising FoxCustom Partners
Plainview · Seed · 6 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Custom Partners Distribution is a family-run distributor of premium audio and video products, serving dealers and custom-integration professionals for over 30 years.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 5, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from the firm's websiteRichard 'Rich' Radimer has over 40 years in retail, sales representation and regional sales management; he spent eight years as regional manager for Nakamichi and founded ProAct Sales in 1991. He oversees all operations of Custom Partners.
A 30-year industry veteran, Ida Silvagni has managed residential AV/home theater sales since starting at Big Apple Audio in 1993 and provides inside support for the company's dealers.
A Hofstra University graduate with over a decade in the custom integration industry, Jesse Couillou previously spent nearly ten years with WAC Lighting/AiSPIRE and LG, specializing in DVLED and large-format displays, and supports product knowledge, lighting design, system layouts, quoting and training.
Jimmy Whalen leads the company's warehouse operations, monitoring inventory to ensure same-day shipping and assisting customers who pick up products.
What they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesConsumer ×1Direct to Consumer ×1
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Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Custom Partners invest at?
- Custom Partners invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Custom Partners focus on?
- Custom Partners focuses on Consumer.
- Where is Custom Partners located?
- Custom Partners is headquartered in Plainview, US.
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