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Gridiron Capital
Private equityNew Canaan · Growth–Late Stage · 6 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Gridiron Capital takes a thematic, sector-focused approach to lower and middle-market buyouts, concentrating on business services, consumer products & services, and industrial growth. Through its Thematic Areas of Expertise, the firm identifies sub-sectors and business models where it holds deep knowledge and uses repeatable, tested processes to prioritize, screen, and proactively source companies. Gridiron positions itself as an active operating partner, working alongside management teams and offering Centers of Excellence in areas such as operations, technology, and marketing to accelerate growth. The firm emphasizes investing in people and communities alongside businesses, aiming to transform growing companies into industry leaders.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.
Team · 6 people
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What they invest in
from 6 of 18 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×2AdTech ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Construction Tech ×1Consumer ×1Digital Health ×1EdTech ×1Hardware ×1
HQs:United States×6
Investments · 18 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12022 · 22020 · 25 dated
Health Monitor is a digital marketing platform that delivers educational healthcare content and patient information through in-office screens, print guides, and other point-of-care materials to pharmaceutical, OTC, and healthcare companies.
AdTechDigital HealthHealthtechMarketing Tech
David ParagamianinLouise DeBelloniainNeil GlassinKartik ReddyinKeith SedlakinAlanna Finckein
Co-investorsStellus Capital Management
Colibri Group is an online learning platform that provides continuing education, licensing exam preparation, and career development programs for licensed professionals across healthcare, finance, real estate, accounting, insurance, and teacher education sectors.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Shravan Goli(Chief Executive Officer)inBob Abraham(President of Teacher Education)Ed Clark(President, Accounting and President, Financial Services)inMark Coomes(Chief People Officer)inTyler Duncan(Chief Operating and Transformation Officer)inNancy Gerome(Senior Vice President, Valuation & Property Services)in
Co-investorsAea InvestorsNeuberger Berman
Cubii manufactures under-desk elliptical machines designed for low-impact exercise in seated positions.
HardwareSports TechWellness & Fitness
Arnav Dalmia(Founder)in
Co-investorsLofty Ventures
Erie Home provides basement waterproofing and foundation services for homeowners, including encapsulation liners, sump pump installation, interior channeling systems, and drainage tiles to prevent flooding, moisture, and structural damage.
Construction TechConsumerPropTech
Patrick Trompeter(Founder)in
Category-leading manufacturer of branded and private label wellness solutions; Gridiron partnered in 2019.
Provides branded accessories and gear for the hunting, sports shooting, and outdoorsman markets
Co-investorsWP Global Partners
Jacent provides impulse merchandising services for retailers, including product sourcing, curated impulse product portfolios, cross-merchandising program design, and in-store execution.
Retail Tech
A holding company for a family of brands (Nationwide Marketing Group, FEI, Azione) operating as a tech-driven commerce enablement platform serving independent dealers in around-the-home categories such as residential services, appliances, furniture, bedding, and consumer electronics.
The Service Companies (TSC) operates as a business services and staffing partner that integrates with client organizations to support their daily operations.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareHR TechLogistics & Supply Chain
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
CentroidFitness CubedGarageCoGreenix Pest ControlHealth MonitorJacentM&D DistributorsMcKissock Investment HoldingsVistage Worldwide
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 5
as of Jun 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gridiron Fund VLPs: Tulare County Employees' Retirement Association | 2023 | — | 9.5% | 1.11x | 0.11x |
| Gridiron Capital Fund V, L.P.LPs: Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System, Santa Barbara County Employees' Retirement System | 2022 | — | 12.2% | 1.12x | 0.00x |
| Gridiron Capital Fund IV, L.P.LPs: Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System, Santa Barbara County Employees' Retirement System, Fresno County Employees' Retirement Association | 2019 | — | 22.4% | 1.95x | 0.53x |
| Gridiron Capital Fund III, L.P.LPs: Santa Barbara County Employees' Retirement System | 2015 | — | 46.3% | 5.26x | 2.90x |
| Gridiron Capital Fund IILPs: Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association, Santa Barbara County Employees' Retirement System | 2012 | — | 12.2% | 1.71x | 1.57x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Gridiron Capital made?
- Gridiron Capital has 18 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Gridiron Capital invest at?
- Gridiron Capital invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Gridiron Capital's typical check size?
- Gridiron Capital typically writes checks of $100M.
- What sectors does Gridiron Capital focus on?
- Gridiron Capital focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Consumer, Enterprise Software, Logistics & Supply Chain.
- Where is Gridiron Capital located?
- Gridiron Capital is headquartered in New Canaan, US.
- Does Gridiron Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Gridiron Capital leads investment rounds.
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