Gridiron Capital LLC

Gridiron Capital LLC is excited to announce that Mike Huttner has joined the firm as Vice President, Business Development. Mr. Huttner brings over a decade of corporate leadership and advisory experience to support Gridiron’s new investment sourcing and origination efforts. Read the full release here: https://lnkd.in/efn7c2yf #GridironCapital #WinningTogether #BusinessDevelopment

Proud to celebrate 20 years of partnership with leaders like Mars Shah and the innovative team at GarageCo. From milestone to milestone, this is what #winningtogether truly means. Congratulations on your outstanding showcase at our 2025 AGM!

Gridiron Capital LLC is proud to announce that it has been ranked the #1 Mid-Market Buyout firm on the 2024 HEC Paris-Dow Jones Performance Ranking. Since the inception of this ranking, Gridiron has consistently been recognized as one of the top two firms globally for four consecutive years. Read more about the award and what it means to us here: https://lnkd.in/eR92qNdk #GridironCapital #WinningTogether #2024HECAward Disclaimer: The 2024 Mid-Market HEC-Dow Jones Private Equity Performance Ranking, published on March 6, 2025, ranks private equity funds in terms of aggregate performance based on buyout funds raised between 2011 and 2020. Gridiron did not pay to promote this recognition and provided information to HEC-Dow Jones upon request to inform the HEC-Dow Jones Ranking. In total, HEC Paris Professor Oliver Gottschalg analyzed performance data from 649 PE firms and the 2,662 funds they raised between 2011 and 2020 with an aggregate equity volume of $2.29 trillion. The HEC-Dow Jones Ranking should not be considered an endorsement of Gridiron Capital or its funds by the authors or distributors of the ranking.

We greatly appreciate CEO David Paragamian and Health Monitor Network's participation in our Annual Meeting last week. The insights shared by our portfolio companies make the event truly invaluable, and we are excited to continue Winning Together in 2025 and beyond. #20YearsWinningTogether #AnnualMeeting #GridironCapital

The countdown is officially underway—only 20 days until we kick off our Annual Meeting in Palm Beach and celebrate Gridiron Capital LLC's 20th anniversary! We are thrilled to welcome back our limited partners, portfolio company management teams, Board of Business Executives ("BOBE"), and the entire Gridiron team to sunny Florida. This special event allows us to not only celebrate the remarkable achievements of the past year, but also foster collaboration to unlock value and strategize opportunities to accelerate growth in the year ahead.   Over the course of two days, we will come together to share successes and best practices while reflecting on lessons learned to drive our portfolio companies toward their strategic goals. We are grateful to the unwavering support of our limited partners, and look forward to spending time with them and exploring more ways to create sustainable, long-term value together.   See some of our favorite highlights from previous years below. #GridironCapital #20YearsWinningTogether

This past year showcased remarkable growth and achievement for Gridiron Capital LLC, highlighted by strategic investments, successful exits, and significant team expansion. We extend our gratitude to our partners, dedicated team members, and innovative portfolio companies for making this year truly memorable. We look forward to reaching new milestones in 2025 as we celebrate our 20th anniversary. To learn more about our 2024 successes, read our full Year in Review on our website: https://lnkd.in/ec3ND_M9 #WinningTogether #GridironCapital

Gridiron Capital LLC is excited to announce the following Investment and Accounting & Finance team promotions: Ryan Gardner and Aaron Stoppelmann to Principal, Nate Krause to Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, and Rohit Basu to Senior Associate. Gridiron is honored to recognize these contributors and their commitment to growth, continuous learning, and development. Their collective work has empowered the entire Gridiron team to excel and drive innovation across the firm and our portfolio. #WinningTogether #GridironCapital

Today, we reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader who showed us that progress is achieved through the power of resilience, hope, and unity. #WinningTogether

Gridiron Capital LLC is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, AML RightSource ("AML" or the "Company"), has appointed Steve Meirink as Chief Executive Officer. Meirink brings over 20 years of expertise in financial compliance, technology, and executive leadership, most recently serving as CEO of Wolters Kluwer Financial & Corporate Compliance (FCC). He succeeds Frank Ewing, whose transformative 15-year tenure propelled AML into a trusted global provider of anti-financial crime compliance solutions. Tom Burger, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Gridiron said, "We are delighted to welcome Steve as the CEO of AML RightSource and to continue our collaboration with Frank and the entire team. Steve brings decades of experience supporting global financial institutions and we’re confident his leadership will build on AML RightSource’s strong foundation and further propel the Company and its clients into the future.” Read the full AML release here: https://lnkd.in/eTzRphhS Learn more about AML here: https://lnkd.in/ejMTrn3v #WinningTogether #GridironCapital

Gridiron Capital LLC is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, GarageCo, has acquired Genson Overhead Door Inc. ("Genson"), based in Locke, New York. Genson provides repair and replacement services for residential and commercial garage doors. Genson represents GarageCo's seventh strategic partnership. With Genson's 45-year history in the Central New York market, GarageCo plans to leverage its strong local brand presence and leadership team to expand into neighboring regions. Read more about the partnership here: https://lnkd.in/ehreB6mC Learn more about GarageCo here: https://lnkd.in/eWtmWDrE #FamilyofFamilyBrands #WinningTogether #GridironCapital