Platform Investments
Platform Investments
www.perimetersecuritypartners.com
Perimeter Security Partners, based in Brentwood, Tennessee, is a leading designer, manufacturer, installer and maintenance provider of perimeter security solutions to internationally recognized corporations and governmental institutions. Perimeter Security Partners has successfully leveraged its superior reputation to generate significant growth and is well positioned to continue to benefit from the increased focus on physical security investment in the United States and internationally. The company was recently honored by being named to Inc. Magazine’s list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies for the third consecutive year. Acquired by Rock Gate Partners in June 2021.
Whitewater Brands, headquartered in Boise, Idaho, is the holding company for five B2B omni-channel marketing and distribution entities serving the automotive collision and mechanical repair, automotive dealership, trucking and veterinary industries. Acquired by Rock Gate Partners in August 2012. Sold to Lincolnshire Management, Inc. in November 2022.
Auto Body Toolmart, based in Elgin, Illinois, is a manufacturer and distributor of equipment, tools and supplies to auto body repair shops, technical schools and automotive enthusiasts. The company’s 83,000 customers benefit from a 23,000-product offering that ranges from hand tools to paint booths. Under the Champ Products brand, Auto Body Toolmart manufactures a proprietary line of auto body and frame straightening equipment, pulling clamps, chains, body dollies, portable paint stations, automotive rotisseries and equipment carts – each Made in the USA.
Collision Services, Inc. based in Hudson, Iowa, provides innovative auto body repair products to independent shops and multi-shop operations. Collision Services is a one-stop provider of specialized auto body equipment and tools, as well as workflow and productivity management products and marketing aids. The Company has served the collision repair industry for over 30 years and has over 10,000 customers.
I/D/E/A, Inc., based in Boise, Idaho, offers an array of marketing and promotional materials, tools, equipment and consumable supplies to the collision repair and automotive repair industries. I/D/E/A creates products and develops specialized solutions that generate sales for its customers, as well as improve processes, scheduling and workflow throughout customers’ repair operations.
Sid Savage, Inc. based in Taylor, Michigan, is a leading omni-channel marketer of promotional, administrative and lot management products to the automotive dealer industry. Sid Savage began operations over three decades ago, and has succeeded by focusing on a singular objective for its customers - to “Drive Your Dealership to Higher Profits®”. The Company was acquired by Whitewater Brands in 2015.
Sole Source, based in Boise, Idaho, markets specialty printed promotional materials and related products to the veterinary, collision repair, mechanical repair, trucking and construction industries. Since 1989 Sole Source has provided its clients with a creative collection of award winning designs and highest quality of service in the market.
"Rock Gate delivered as promised, from indication of interest to letter of intent through closing and post-closing. They were fair, pragmatic and focused on the bigger picture while not hesitating to dive into the details. Throughout the process, it was also clear their integrity and concern for the well-being of management and employees was very important."
John Trimberger
Former Owner of IDEA, Inc. and Collision Services, Inc.
(now Whitewater Brands)
Walpar, LLC based in Birmingham, Alabama, is a leading designer and fabricator of engineered highway signage structures and other large scale, highly-engineered fabricated metal structures. Walpar’s structures hold traditional road signage, variable message electronic signage, traffic cameras and other safety and instructional equipment. Walpar has completed projects for its customer base of specialty road sub-contractors and large interstate prime contractors in over 40 states. Walpar is known for its exceptional engineering and design capability, project management acumen, customer focus, quality and on-time performance. Recapitalized by Rock Gate Partners and existing shareholders in July 2009. Two step sale of company to Valmont Industries in August 2018 and January 2019.
Minority Investments
Minority Investments
Non-Control, Minority Investments
Triangle Square Condominium LLC, a development of 66 condominium units and 66 parking spaces at 1701 W. Webster Avenue in the Bucktown neighborhood of Chicago.
CA6, a development of 72 condominium units and 76 parking spaces at 305 – 323 S. Racine Street in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago.
Portico, a development of 112 condominium units across nine buildings in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Undisclosed
The Company is a developer and provider of advanced security and contraband detection systems. It uses Multi-Mode Passive Detection System (MMPDS), a passive, safe, effective and automated scanning system for detecting, locating and identifying unshielded to heavily shielded radiological and nuclear threats and explosives. MMPDS also has the capability to assist in the detection of contraband, including weapons, alcohol, tobacco, narcotics, precious metals, smuggled humans and numerous other items. An affiliate of the Company leverages similar, non-invasive technologies and methodologies for the medical market to detect small tumors, assessing soft-tissue musculoskeletal problems and tissue characterization.
GLS Capital is one of the world’s largest private investment firms focusing on legal and regulatory risk. The firm structures creative and flexible solutions for businesses and law firms that are looking to better manage litigation and balance-sheet risks. GLS invests in complex situations involving commercial litigation and arbitration, as well as intellectual property disputes in both the technology and pharmaceutical industries.
Intensity Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company whose mission is to greatly extend the lives of cancer patients with improved quality. It develops novel immune-based therapeutic products for a new and emerging field of cancer treatment known as in situ vaccination. The Company’s lead product, INT230-6, is currently in human clinical testing to treat refractory solid tumor cancers.
Novus Law, based in Chicago, Illinois, finds, documents and delivers the story in litigation, investigations and other large or complex legal matters by examining, organizing and analyzing its clients’ case-related materials – more efficiently, more accurately and less expensively than is possible using traditional legal processes. Novus Law applies structured process control, quantitative analytics, advanced technologies and professional management to transform mountains of electronically stored information into work product that its clients and their law firms can use with confidence to pursue their legal strategy.
Based in San Francisco, NRG is one of the leading and most high-profile video gaming, lifestyle and esports organizations in the world. Started by Andy Miller (former senior executive at Apple, Inc.) and Mark Mastrov (founder of 24 Hour Fitness) (both co-owners of the Sacramento Kings), NRG includes several strategic high-profile investors, including Shaquille O’Neal, Alex Rodriguez, Jennifer Lopez, Michael Strahan, Marshawn Lynch and DJ Tiësto.
Oros is a performance and outwear brand focused on science and apparel material technology. Oros uses NASA-inspired aerogel technology used for space suit insulation to construct outerwear and other apparel that is thinner, warmer and more flexible than alternatives.
www.avgfunds.com/purple-arch-ventures
Purple Arch Ventures invests in a broad range of venture-backed companies to build diversified venture portfolios invested alongside established venture firms.