Gamut Capital Management

In today's world of distressed debt, creditor on creditor violence is on the rise as hedge funds scramble to recover their investments and capitalize on restructuring deals.  Founding Partner Jordan Zaken shares with Bloomberg that these strategies may do more harm than good for struggling companies. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gifH-TGR

Gamut Capital Management is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning, a leading provider of HVAC systems across the US.    This acquisition marks a significant step in expanding Airtron's capabilities and strengthening relationships with customers and suppliers. We look forward to building on their success together!   Read the full release here: https://lnkd.in/ed9KYraQ

As the exclusive certified partner for delivering both linear and digital advertising during the 2024 Paris Olympics, our portfolio company XR Extreme Reach in collaboration with NBCUniversal, is setting new standards. Additionally, XR is partnering with Channel 4 to ensure all advertisements during the Paralympic Games include subtitles, enhancing accessibility. We are proud to support XR as they continue to revolutionize the advertising landscape.

Under the leadership of CEO Louisa Wong, our portfolio company XR Extreme Reach is boldly addressing agency challenges, driven by a powerful rebrand and revitalized approach to client service. At our Annual Investor Meeting, Louisa highlighted how XR's clear brand purpose and focus on data-driven insights are empowering the global creative economy. Learn more about XR here: https://www.xr.global/

During our Annual General Meeting, Founding Partner Stan Parker reflected on Gamut's growth and how the firm has evolved to yield impressive returns. In a period where the cost of capital is high and generating liquidity is a challenge, Stan emphasizes that both the firm and its portfolio companies persist in creating value. Learn more about Gamut here: https://lnkd.in/e6izMqXG

We're looking forward to another successful trip to SuperReturn International in Berlin this year. Our Founding Partner, Stan Parker, and Partner and Head of Marketing and Investor Relations, Allyson Goldstein Alimansky, will be there, connecting with industry leaders and gaining valuable insights. See you there!

Congratulations to the members of the Gamut team — Vasil Borisevich, Matthew Simon, Brian Gramolini, and Drew Kobasa — who participated in the New York Road Runners 2024 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon this past weekend. Thank you to RBC and NYRR for organizing and hosting this highly anticipated race!

With the resurgence of in-office work and increased demand for printing services, we recognized an exciting growth opportunity in the managed print services industry. In a recent PE Hub feature, Gamut Partner Samuel Powell delves into our strategic acquisition of DEX Imaging from Staples, highlighting the company's unique approach to optimizing its customer base's print infrastructure needs. Despite the trend towards electrification, Sam emphasizes that Dex's stable, paper-driven customer base, which includes vital sectors like doctors' offices and auto dealerships, offers a unique opportunity to expand into new markets with larger enterprise customers. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e4GpynVq Note: sign-up required to view full article

Our portfolio company XR Extreme Reach is powering the global creative economy by simplifying the fragmented advertising ecosystem with tech and data-forward solutions. We are looking forward to supporting XR as the leadership team grows and continues to push the envelope by leveraging AI to empower measurement and inclusive marketing efforts. Learn more about XR here:

We are thrilled to welcome Paul Tonnesen as the new Chief Executive Officer of our portfolio company Petmate, a leading supplier and manufacturer of pet products. Paul brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in consumer product innovation and sales channel management. We would also like to thank former CEO Alice Tillett for her dedication to the company over the past decade and are looking forward to her continued involvement during this leadership transition. Read the full release here: https://lnkd.in/eR7XtW58