Generation Partners

Founded in 1984, Brynwood Partners is a private-equity firm that makes control investments in lower middle market companies over a long-term horizon. The firm acquires companies in a diverse range of industries with enterprise values between $15 and $125 million. The principals of Brynwood Partners believe operating expertise is the most important factor for creating value in lower middle market companies. This helps to bring extensive experience as both company operators and private equity investors to each opportunity and allows the principals to work in partnership with management teams to create long-term value. Located in Greenwich, Conn., Brynwood Partners is a privately owned company that employs nearly 10 people.

JHC Capital LLC, based in Greenwich, CT, specializes in maximizing growth potential for alternative asset managers through tailored marketing and investor relations services. Since its establishment in 2008, the firm has cultivated strong partnerships, effectively bridging the gap between managers and a broad network of institutional investors, primarily in North America and Japan. The firm boasts a diverse and experienced team, with each member possessing over 20 years of expertise in marketing alternative investments. Their multilingual and globally experienced staff leverages deep industry relationships to connect unique investment strategies with the most suitable patrons, ensuring comprehensive capital raising strategies that adapt to an increasingly competitive marketplace. Generated from the website

Branford Castle Inc. is a long-term investor in small- to medium-sized private companies. It has over $200MM in equity available for investment, as well as an extensive array of senior and mezzanine lender relationships. The company s areas of specific interest for new investments include manufacturing, commercial distribution, service businesses, specialty publishing, restaurants, infrastructures, consumer products and services. Branford Castle Inc. has invested in firms, such as American Condenser and American Coil, E-Mon, Canada Metal (Pacific) Ltd., DCL Mooring and Rigging and Lister Chain & Forge. The company makes control and non-control investments in companies with up to $75MM in total enterprise value and it also considers venture and growth investments.