Transom Capital

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Transom Capital Group is a leading operationally focused private equity firm that invests in companies in the lower-middle market. Our functional expertise, access to capital, and proven ARMOR Value Creation Process combine with management’s industry expertise to create improved operational efficiency, significant top-line growth, cultural transformation and overall distinctive outcomes.

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United States, California, El Segundo

Employees

11-50

Founded date

2008

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Private Equity Firm

Funds raised 2

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Jun 1, 2016	$133M	Transom Raises New $133 Million Fund

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Nov 3, 2020	Transom Capital Acquires BridgeTower Media	LOS ANGELES – November 3, 2020 – Transom Capital Group (“Transom”), a leading operations-focused middle market private equity firm, today announced it has acquired BridgeTower Media (“BridgeTower” or the “Company”), a leading provider of B2...
Aug 4, 2020	Transom Capital Group Sells Pelco, Inc. to Motorola Solutions	LOS ANGELES – August 4, 2020 – Transom Capital Group (“Transom”), an operations-focused middle market private equity firm, today announced it has sold Pelco, Inc. (“Pelco” or the “Company”), a global provider of video security solutions bas...
Dec 4, 2019	Transom Capital Acquires Scantron Corporation	LOS ANGELES – December 4, 2019 – Transom Capital Group (“Transom”), an operations-focused middle market private equity firm, today announced it has acquired Scantron Corporation (“Scantron” or the “Company”), a global, technology and servic...
Aug 28, 2019	Bravo Sports, a portfolio company of Transom Capital Group, acquires Dwindle Distribution	EL SEGUNDO AND SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA. – August 28, 2019 – Transom Bravo Holdings (“Bravo Sports”), a portfolio company of Transom Capital Group (“Transom”), today announced it has acquired Dwindle Distribution (“Dwindle”) from Globe Internat...
Jul 9, 2019	Transom Capital Group Acquires Liquids Division from Conair Corporation	STAMFORD, CT – July 9, 2019 – Transom Capital Group (“Transom”), an operations-focused middle market private equity firm, today announced it has acquired Conair Corporation’s professional liquids division. The division will be renamed as Be...
May 29, 2019	Transom Capital Group Acquires Pelco, Inc.	FRESNO, Ca. – May 29, 2019 – Transom Capital Group (Transom), an operations-focused middle market private equity firm, today announced it has acquired Pelco, Inc. (Pelco), a top provider of video surveillance solutions, from Schneider Elect...
Jan 8, 2019	Transom Capital Group Acquires SemiTorr Group, Inc.	PORTLAND, Ore. – January 8, 2019 – Transom Capital Group (Transom), an operations-focused middle market private equity firm, today announced it has acquired SemiTorr Group, Inc. (SemiTorr), a leading distributor of high purity products, fro...
Oct 18, 2018	Transom Capital Group Acquires Iconic Health & Beauty Brand Gene Juarez Salons & Spas	SEATTLE – October 16, 2018 – Transom Capital Group (Transom), an operations-focused middle market private equity firm, today announced it has acquired Gene Juarez Salons & Spas, an iconic Seattle fashion and beauty brand, from Evergreen...
Oct 18, 2018	Transom Capital Group-backed LOUD Audio Sells EAW Brand to RCF Group	LOS ANGELES – October 2, 2018 – Transom Capital Group (Transom), an operations-focused middle market private equity firm, today announced the sale by LOUD Audio, LLC (LOUD) of Eastern Acoustics Works (EAW) to RCF Group, a pro audio company ...
Jul 2, 2018	LOUD AUDIO, LLC ANNOUNCES THE SALE OF MARTIN AUDIO LONDON	The parent company of leading audio brands Mackie and EAW, LOUD Audio, LLC has concluded the sale of the renowned Martin Audio brand to LDC, a private equity firm from the United Kingdom.
May 15, 2018	TRANSOM CAPITAL GROUP DIVESTS ICONIC AMPEG BRAND	The parent company of such innovative legacy brands as Mackie, EAW and Martin Audio, LOUD Audio, LLC has concluded the sale of the heralded and historic family of Ampeg bass amps and pedals to Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc.
May 1, 2018	TRANSOM CAPITAL GROUP PROMOTES JUSTIN GILSON TO VICE PRESIDENT	(Los Angeles, May 1st, 2018) Transom Capital Group (“Transom”) is pleased to announce the promotion of Justin Gilson to Vice President. The promotion follows the successful closing of Transom Capital’s third fund, Transom Capital Fund III, ...
Mar 21, 2018	Transom Capital Appoints John Maier to Board of Directors at LOUD Audio, LLC	WOODINVILLE, Wash. (March 21, 2018) Transom Capital Group (“Transom”), a Los Angeles-based, private equity firm, announces the appointment of John Maier to the Board of Directors at LOUD Audio, LLC.
Jan 16, 2018	Transom Capital Group Promotes James Oh to Partner	(Los Angeles, January 16, 2018) Transom Capital Group (“Transom”) is pleased to announce the promotion of James Oh to Partner and member of the Investment Committee.
Jan 9, 2018	Transom Capital Group Raises $300 Million in Capital Commitments for Fund III	LOS ANGELES, January 9, 2018 — Transom Capital Group (“Transom”), a Los Angeles-based, private equity firm, announces the first and final closing of Transom Capital Fund III, LP (“Fund III”) with $300 million of capital commitments. Fund II...
Nov 16, 2017	TRANSOM CAPITAL ACQUIRES A.T. CROSS COMPANY	LOS ANGELES (November 16, 2017) Transom Capital Group today announced it has acquired the assets of A.T. Cross Company (“Cross”), a manufacturer of fine writing instruments and related accessories. The new company, which owns and operates t...
Oct 17, 2017	Transom Capital Acquires Brands, including Mackie, Ampeg, EAW and Martin Audio, from LOUD Technologies, Inc.	LOS ANGELES, (October 16, 2017) Transom Capital Group today announced it has acquired all brands from LOUD Technologies, Inc., including the Mackie®, Ampeg®, EAW®, and Martin Audio® brands. The new company will be called LOUD Audio, LLC (“L...
Oct 5, 2017	Transom Capital Group Completes Sale of American Driveline Systems	LOS ANGELES, Calif., October 5, 2017– Transom Capital Group today announced the sale of American Driveline Systems (ADS) to Icahn Enterprises through a wholly-owned subsidiary.
Sep 13, 2017	ShelterLogic Corporation Acquires Outdoor Products Division of Transom Bravo Holdings Corp.	Santa Fe Springs, CA (September 11, 2017) — Transom Bravo Holdings Corp. (“Bravo Sports” or the “Company”), a portfolio company of Transom Capital Group and global leader in the recreational and sporting goods markets, announces the divesti...
Jan 5, 2017	TRANSOM CAPITAL GROUP ACQUIRES AMERICAN DRIVELINE SYSTEMS (ADS), PARENT COMPANY OF AAMCO AND COTTMAN TRANSMISSION & TOTAL AUTO CARE FRANCHISORS	HORSHAM, Pa. (January 5, 2017) — Transom Capital Group (“Transom”) announced today the acquisition of American Driveline Systems (ADS) from American Capital, Ltd. [Nasdaq: ACAS]. ADS is the franchisor of the AAMCO and Cottman Transmission &...
Oct 26, 2016	The Home Depot Presents 2016 Innovation Awards	ATLANTA, Oct. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, announces that Pergo Outlast+ won the retailer’s 2016 Innovation Award. Pergo Outlast+ was selected because the new laminate flooring prov...
Oct 20, 2016	BRAVO SPORTS CORP. EXPANDS SPECIALTY DIVISION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF NUTCASE HELMETS	Santa Fe Springs, CA (October 20, 2016) — Bravo Sports Corp., a portfolio company of Transom Capital Group and global leader in the recreational and sporting goods markets, announces the acquisition of Nutcase Inc., the Portland-based brand...
Oct 11, 2016	Critigen enters accelerated growth phase via partnership with Angeleno Group	Denver, Colo. (October 11, 2016) – Critigen, a global geospatial services firm, is poised for rapid expansion fueled by growth capital from Los Angeles based Angeleno Group, a leading private equity firm dedicated to next generation opportu...
Jun 28, 2016	BRAVO SPORTS CORP. ACQUIRES SKATEBOARD MANUFACTURER SECTOR 9	Santa Fe Springs, CA (June 28th,2016) — Bravo Sports Corp., a portfolio company of Transom Capital Group and global leader in the recreational and sporting goods markets, announces the acquisition of Sector 9, a preeminent global provider o...
Jun 1, 2016	Transom Raises New $133 Million Fund	LOS ANGELES, June 1, 2016 – Transom Capital Group, a leading operationally-focused private equity firm, announced the closing of Transom Capital Fund II, L.P., (Fund II) with $133 million of limited partner capital commitments. The Fund was...
Jan 11, 2016	Transom Capital Completes Acquisition of HeathCo LLC	Los Angeles, CA, January 11, 2016 – Transom Capital Group announced today that it has acquired HeathCo LLC (“HeathCo”), a leading manufacturer and marketer of door chimes, motion activated lighting, and lighting controls, from The Chamberla...
Dec 11, 2015	BRAVO SPORTS CORP. AQUIRES ICONIC PROTECTIVE GEAR BRAND PRO-TEC	Santa Fe Springs, CA (December 11, 2015) — Bravo Sports Corp., global leader in the recreational and sporting goods markets, announces the acquisition of Pro-Tec, the original action sports protective gear brand founded in 1973.
Jun 11, 2015	Transom Capital Completes Acquisition of Bravo Sports Corp.	Santa Fe Springs, CA (June 11, 2015) – Los Angeles-based private equity firm, Transom Capital Group, announced today that it has acquired Bravo Sports Corp., a leading action sports company in the skateboard, scooter, skates and instant can...
May 7, 2015	Transom Capital Completes Acquisition of Critigen	Denver, Colorado, May 7, 2015 – Los Angeles-based private equity firm, Transom Capital Group, announced today that it has acquired Critigen, a full-lifecycle geospatial systems integrator driving business performance through spatial IT solu...
Mar 24, 2014	Merchandisers Work In Concert	Los Angeles (March 24, 2014) — Rock ‘n’ roll merchandising is a tough business. So in an effort to drum up more profits, two locally run firms that had been competing have merged to create a higher-volume music merchandising comany, BandMer...
Jul 23, 2013	Transom Capital Group Completes Sale of Blue Microphones	Los Angeles, Calif., July 23, 2013 – Transom Capital Group today announced the sale of Baltic Latvian Universal Electronics, LLC (dba Blue Microphones) to The Riverside Company. Blue Microphones represents the first exit from Transom Capita...
Jul 10, 2013	Transom Capital Group Acquires ONE Industries	San Diego, Calif., July 10, 2013 – Los Angeles-based private equity firm Transom Capital Group announced today that it has acquired ONE Industries, a pioneer in the action sports industry since 1997. The transaction will allow ONE Industrie...
Apr 1, 2011	Blue Microphones Acquires the Assets of Summit Audio Inc	(Los Angeles, CA – April 1, 2011) Blue Microphones (www.bluemic.com), a leading innovator in audio technology and design, has acquired the assets of Summit Audio Inc. (www.summitaudio.com), manufacturer of high-end signal processors and mic...
Jun 8, 2010	Transom Capital Group Acquires Uncle Milton Industries, Inc.	Westlake Village, Calif., June 8, 2010 ‐ Los Angeles‐based private equity firm Transom Capital Group announced today that it has acquired Uncle Milton Industries, Inc., a pioneer in the toy industry whose flagship product, the Ant Farm® , h...
Aug 21, 2009	Blue Microphones Hires John Maier to Lead Expansion	Blue Microphones, a leading innovator in microphone technology and design based in Westlake Village, Calif., has hired industry veteran John Maier (pictured) as Chief Executive Officer. Maier makes the move after nearly seven years as CEO o...
Jul 28, 2009	Cinder Block Joins Forces with Transom Capital Group	OAKLAND, Calif., July 28, 2009 – Cinder Block, Inc., a leading independent entertainment merchandise company announced today that it has been acquired by Transom Capital Group, a Los Angeles based private equity firm. The acquisition will a...
Oct 1, 2008	TRANSOM CAPITAL GROUP ACQUIRES THE MIDWEST CENTER FOR STRESS AND ANXIETY	Los Angeles, CA (October 1, 2008) – Transom Capital Group announced today that it has acquired The Midwest Center for Stress and Anxiety (MWC). MWC is the leading provider of self-help and coaching programs to people who suffer from stress,...
Apr 1, 2008	Transom Capital Completes Acquisition of Blue Microphones
Jan 15, 2008	TRANSOM CAPITAL GROUP ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PRIVATE EQUITY FIRM	Los Angeles, CA (January 15, 2008) – Transom Capital Group, a Southern California private equity firm, announced its official launch today. Transom Capital will focus on investments in high-growth, middle-market companies within the consume...

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Jun 25, 2024	Ampure Appoints D.J. Gregory to Newly Created President of Industrial PosiCharge Position	President, Industrial PosiCharge (IPC), D.J. Gregory Gregory to oversee the Material Handling and Ground Service Equipment Business Units LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ampure, an innovative lead...
Mar 21, 2024	Revolutionizing Electric Vehicle Infrastructure: Smart Load Management to Propel Economic Advantages	Kia EV9 with Webasto Go Portable Dual-Voltage EV Charger. Photo credit: Webasto Charging Systems, Inc. MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, March 21, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Webasto Charging Systems Inc., a subsidiary of Webasto Group, w...
Mar 18, 2024	Webasto Charging Systems Expands Access to ProCore Edge 10 Bay Industrial Charger	MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- PosiCharge, the industrial charging division of Webasto Charging Systems Inc., a subsidiary of Webasto Group, which recently announced its divestment of the charging ...
Mar 11, 2024	Transom Capital Announces Strategic Sale of Aspen Publishing to UWorld, LLC	LOS ANGELES and BURLINGTON, Mass., March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transom Capital Group (“Transom”), an operations-focused middle market private equity firm, is proud to announce the successful sale of Aspen Publishing (“Aspen”) to UWor...
Feb 21, 2024	Webasto ChargeConnect App and Web Portal Provide Real-Time Charging Solution to Diverse Range of Users	Webasto ChargeConnect App and Web Portal Available Now Empowering EV Owners and Expanding Accessibility for Webasto TurboConnect Charging Station Users MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, February 21, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Webasto Cha...
Feb 8, 2024	BridgeTower Media Acquires ColoradoBiz for Its Growing Business-Intelligence Media Portfolio	BridgeTower Media Acquisition marks national business-media and events company’s first foray into Colorado We see an opportunity to accelerate growth in ColoradoBiz through this acquisition by leveraging the power of BridgeTower Media’s aud...
Nov 3, 2020	JEGI \| CLARITY Represents Gannett In The Sale Of Its Subsidiary, BridgeTower Media, To Transom Capital Group	Transom Capital Group, a leading operations-focused middle market private equity firm, today announced it has acquired BridgeTower Media, a leading provider of B2B information, research, events, and marketing solutions across more than 25 U...
Nov 3, 2020	JEGI \| CLARITY Represents Gannett In The Sale Of Its Subsidiary, BridgeTower Media, To Transom Capital Group	Transom Capital Group, a leading operations-focused middle market private equity firm, today announced it has acquired BridgeTower Media, a leading provider of B2B information, research, events, and marketing solutions across more than 25 U...
Dec 5, 2019	Transom Acquires Scantron	Transom Capital Group, an operations-focused middle market private equity firm, today announced it has acquired Scantron Corporation, a global, technology and services driven company whose experts provide comprehensive assessment and techno...
Dec 5, 2019	Transom Acquires Scantron	Transom Capital Group, an operations-focused middle market private equity firm, today announced it has acquired Scantron Corporation, a global, technology and services driven company whose experts provide comprehensive assessment and techno...
Aug 28, 2019	Bravo Sports Acquires Dwindle	Transom Bravo Holdings, a portfolio company of Transom Capital Group announced it has acquired Dwindle Distribution from Globe International. Bravo Sports is a market leader in action sports with strong sales relationships and a deep portfo...
Jul 9, 2019	Transom Capital Group Acquires Conair's Professional Liquids Unit	STAMFORD, CT – July 9, 2019 – Transom Capital Group, a leading operations-focused middle market private equity firm, today announced it has acquired Conair Corporation’s professional liquids division. The division will be renamed as Beauty ...
Jul 9, 2019	Transom Capital Group Acquires Conair's Professional Liquids Unit	STAMFORD, CT – July 9, 2019 – Transom Capital Group, a leading operations-focused middle market private equity firm, today announced it has acquired Conair Corporation’s professional liquids division. The division will be renamed as Beauty ...
Jan 16, 2018	Term Sheet — Tuesday, January 16	CRYPTO ROADBLOCKS Good morning, Term Sheet readers. Paid Content You can't secure what you can't see From ExtraHop Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp, which is used by cryptocurrency companies and investment firms for wire transfers and deposit...
Jan 9, 2018	Transom Capital Group Raises $300 Million in Capital Commitments for Fund III	LOS ANGELES, January 9, 2018 — Transom Capital Group (“Transom”), a Los Angeles-based, private equity firm, announces the first and final closing of Transom Capital Fund III, LP (“Fund III”) with $300 million of capital commitments. Fund II...
Jan 9, 2018	Term Sheet — Tuesday, January 9	A DYNAMITE YEAR Good morning, Term Sheet readers. Paid Content You can't secure what you can't see From ExtraHop The U.S. venture capital industry deployed $84 billion invested in 8,035 companies across 8,076 deals, according to a new Pitch...
Jan 9, 2018	Transom Capital Group Closes Third Middle Market Private Equity Fund, at $300M	Transom Capital Group, a Los Angeles, California-based operations-focused private equity firm in the -middle market, held the first and final closing of its Transom Capital Fund III, LP, with $300m of capital commitments. Fund III, which re...
Jan 3, 2018	Term Sheet — Wednesday, January 3	5 Qs WITH A DEALMAKER Eric Hippeau, a managing partner at Lerer Hippeau Ventures, is well-known in the venture community for his firm’s blockbuster investments including Birchbox, BuzzFeed, Casper, and Warby Parker. Two thirds of Lerer Hipp...
Oct 5, 2017	Transom Capital Sells ADS to Icahn Enterprises	Transom Capital Group today announced the sale of American Driveline Systems (ADS) to Icahn Enterprises through a wholly-owned subsidiary. Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Horsham, Penn., ADS is the franchisor of AAMCO and Cottman Trans...
Oct 5, 2017	Transom Capital Sells ADS to Icahn Enterprises	Transom Capital Group today announced the sale of American Driveline Systems (ADS) to Icahn Enterprises through a wholly-owned subsidiary. Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Horsham, Penn., ADS is the franchisor of AAMCO and Cottman Trans...
Jun 10, 2016	Private Equity Firm Transom Capital Closes Second Fund, at $133M	Transom Capital Group, a Los Angeles, CA-based operationally-focused private equity firm, closed its second fund, at $133m. Transom Capital Fund II, L.P., which was raised in partnership with leading institutional investors, will employ the...
Jun 1, 2016	Transom Raises New $133 Million Fund	LOS ANGELES, June 1, 2016 – Transom Capital Group, a leading operationally-focused private equity firm, announced the closing of Transom Capital Fund II, L.P., (Fund II) with $133 million of limited partner capital commitments. The Fund was...

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FAQ about Transom Capital

When was Transom Capital founded?

Transom Capital was founded in 2008.

What funds has Transom Capital raised?

Transom Capital has announced 2 funds on Parsers VC, among them a $133M fund on Jun 1, 2016.

What is the latest news about Transom Capital?

Parsers VC has 40 news items about Transom Capital, among them “Transom Capital Acquires BridgeTower Media” (Nov 3, 2020) and “Transom Capital Group Sells Pelco, Inc. to Motorola Solutions” (Aug 4, 2020).

What has the press written about Transom Capital?

Parsers VC has collected 23 articles mentioning Transom Capital, among them “Ampure Appoints D.J. Gregory to Newly Created President of Industrial PosiCharge Position” (Jun 25, 2024) and “Revolutionizing Electric Vehicle Infrastructure: Smart Load Management to Propel Economic Advantages” (Mar 21, 2024).

Is Transom Capital still active?

Yes, Transom Capital is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Aug 1, 2024.