Cappello Global/Deal History

Deal History

200+ total transactions representing $150B+ in aggregate value — 7 tracked below spanning 2012–2024 · 5 industries

200+
Total Transactions
5
Industries
2012–2024
Years Active
Business Services1
Acquisition of 1A Smart Start, Inc. by ABRY Partners2015
Acquired by PE: ABRY Partners

Exclusive financial advisor (Sean Kelly and team) on acquisition by ABRY Partners of global leader in ignition interlock and alcohol monitoring technology with 1,600+ locations and 500K+ clients served.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Consumer Services1
Sale of Sport Chalet, Inc. to Vestis Retail Group (Versa Capital)2014
Acquired by PE: Vestis Retail Group / Versa Capital Management

Exclusive financial advisor (along with Niagara International Capital) on sale of specialty sporting goods retailer with 50 Western U.S. stores ($800M in 12-month sales) to PE-backed Vestis, creating 150+ store national entity.

$50M-$100MSell SideSell Side Advisor
Energy & Utilities2
Financing for Epitome Energy Soybean Crush Plant2023
Acquired by: Institutional debt/equity investors

Exclusive investment banker for $400M soybean crush plant in Grand Forks, North Dakota. 42M bushel annual processing capacity. Engaged to secure institutional financing for construction and operations. Demonstrates project finance expertise in agricultural commodities.

$400MMergerSell Side Advisor
$50M Credit Facility for All American Oil & Gas2015
Acquired by: AB Private Credit Investors

Exclusive financial advisor (with Jones Day and Vinson & Elkins) on $50M revolving credit facility with AB Private Credit. Demonstrates energy sector financing expertise.

$50MSell SideSell Side Advisor
Media & Entertainment1
Majority Recapitalization of MMGY Global with Peninsula Capital Partners2012
Acquired by PE: Peninsula Capital Partners

Advised on majority recapitalization of MMGY Global, the largest global hospitality marketing agency. Deal structured with PE partner to unlock founder liquidity while maintaining growth.

RecapitalizationSell Side Advisor
Software & SaaS2
Strategic Advisory for Nuvve on Growth & Partnerships2024
Strategic acquirer: Strategic partners / capital providers

Engaged as strategic M&A advisor to Nuvve, global leader in vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, to enhance strategic partnerships and growth strategy. Active engagement showing current market positioning.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor
Acquisition of Prologic Technology Systems by Frontline Education2018
Strategic acquirer: Frontline Education

Exclusive strategic and financial advisor on acquisition by Frontline Education (K-12 HCM platform) of Prologic TEAMS payroll/financials/SIS provider serving 730,000+ K-12 students in Texas. Frontline's 12th acquisition.

Sell SideSell Side Advisor