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WILsquare Capital is a St. Louis-based private equity firm focused on acquiring and growing lower-middle market businesses in the Midwest and Southern U.S., with an emphasis on business services, niche manufacturing, distribution and technology companies.
Overview
Employees
1-10
Investment Type
Private Equity Firm
Investment Stage
Private Equity
Funds raised 1
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News 40
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| Jan 22, 2026 | WILsquare Capital Expands Digital Marketing Platform with Acquisition of GRO Marketing | WILsquare Capital, a St. Louis-based private equity firm, announced today that its portfolio company, OuterBox, LLC (“OuterBox”), has acquired GRO Marketing, LLC (“GRO”), a full-service digital performance marketing agency specialized in se... |
| Nov 12, 2025 | WILsquare Capital Portfolio Company, Automotive Color & Supply, Expands Footprint with Acquisition of Smetzer Paint & Supply | WILsquare Capital, a lower-middle market private equity firm, announced today that its portfolio company, Automotive Color & Supply (“ACS”), has completed the acquisition of Smetzer Paint & Supply (“Smetzer”), a regional distributor... |
| Oct 22, 2025 | WILsquare Capital Portfolio Company, OuterBox, Expands Capabilities with Strategic Acquisition | WILsquare Capital, a St. Louis-based private equity firm, announced today that its portfolio company, OuterBox, LLC (“OuterBox”), has completed the acquisition of Accelerated Digital Media, LLC (“ADM”), a performance-driven digital marketin... |
| Jan 22, 2025 | WILsquare Capital Announces Promotions of Andrew Scharf and Matthew Padgett | WILsquare Capital, a lower-middle market private equity firm, today announced the promotion of Andrew Scharf to Managing Director and Matthew Padgett to Senior Associate. Since joining WILsquare in 2018, Andrew has played a critical role in... |
| Dec 18, 2024 | WILsquare Capital Expands Automotive and Industrial Paint Distribution Footprint with Acquisition of Paint Works | WILsquare Capital, a lower-middle market private equity firm, announced today that its portfolio company, Automotive Color & Supply (“ACS”), has completed the acquisition of Paint Works, a prominent regional distributor of automotive an... |
| Jun 18, 2024 | WILsquare Capital Expands Digital Marketing Platform with Acquisition of TopSpot | WILsquare Capital, a St. Louis-based private equity firm, announced today that its portfolio company, OuterBox, LLC (“OuterBox”), has completed the acquisition of TopSpot, a leading performance marketing agency with deep B2B and Industrial ... |
| Jan 23, 2024 | WILsquare Capital Expands Quilting and Crafting Platform Through Acquisition of Arrow Sewing | WILsquare Capital, a St. Louis-based private equity firm, announced that its portfolio company, TEK Holdings, LLC (“TEK Holdings”), has completed the acquisition of Arrow Companies, LLC (“Arrow Sewing”), a category leader of branded worksta... |
| Jan 12, 2024 | WILsquare Capital Announces Promotions of Jack Randazzo and Heather Lewis | WILsquare Capital, a lower-middle market St. Louis-based private equity firm, is proud to announce the promotions of Jack Randazzo to Managing Director and Heather Lewis to Vice President of Business Development. |
| Nov 28, 2023 | WILsquare Capital Acquires Automotive Color & Supply Corp. | WILsquare Capital, a lower-middle market St. Louis-based private equity firm, announced today it has completed the acquisition of Automotive Color & Supply (“ACS”), a leading regional distributor of automotive and industrial paint and s... |
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| Apr 12, 2018 | Term Sheet — Thursday April 12 | It’s Thursday Good morning, Term Sheet readers. Lucinda here filling in for Polina as she takes a much-deserved vacation. Meanwhile, New York City yo-yos in and out of acceptable April weather. Paid Content How can you protect what you can'... |
| Aug 11, 2015 | Missouri-based Private Equity Firm WILsquare Capital Launches | WILsquare Capital, a St. Louis, Missouri-based private equity firm, has launched officially. Co-founded by William L. Willhite and James G. Wilmsen, who have been joined by Jack Randazzo, WILsquare aims to address the capital needs and grow... |
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FAQ about WILsquare Capital
What funds has WILsquare Capital raised?
WILsquare Capital has announced 1 fund on Parsers VC.
What is the latest news about WILsquare Capital?
Parsers VC has 40 news items about WILsquare Capital, among them “WILsquare Capital Expands Digital Marketing Platform with Acquisition of GRO Marketing” (Jan 22, 2026) and “WILsquare Capital Portfolio Company, Automotive Color & Supply, Expands Footprint with Acquisition of Smetzer Paint & Supply” (Nov 12, 2025).
What has the press written about WILsquare Capital?
Parsers VC has collected 3 articles mentioning WILsquare Capital, among them “Term Sheet — Thursday April 12” (Apr 12, 2018) and “Missouri-based Private Equity Firm WILsquare Capital Launches” (Aug 11, 2015).
Is WILsquare Capital still active?
Yes, WILsquare Capital is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Mar 24, 2026.