ArtsAI acquired by Claritas

Aleutian Capital Group (“Aleutian Capital”), a New York-based middle-market investment bank, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Adxcel, Inc. dba ArtsAI by Claritas, LLC. Principals of Aleutian Capital advised the ownership group of ArtsAI. Terms of the transaction were not publicly disclosed.

About Adxcel, Inc. dba ArtsAI

Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, ArtsAI is a leading provider of trusted, AI-driven solutions for modern marketers, agencies, and media companies across all digital platforms as well as broadcast radio. ArtsAIs’ AI Personalization product customizes ad creative elements for each user cohort using advanced machine learning algorithms, increasing ROAS by an average of 53%. The company’s focus is audio, but their solutions also run effectively across display, digital video, and OTT/CTV. ArtsAI was recognized as the fastest-growing AdTech company in the 2023 INC 5000, ranking #29 overall. For more information, please visit www.artsai.com.

Yuri Khidekel, Founder and CEO of ArtsAI, commented, “We are extremely thankful to the Aleutian team for their assistance during our process. They were able to guide us through various aspects of a complex transaction and helped us successfully close this deal. We would highly recommend them for their knowledge of the marketplace, exceptional service, and commitment towards their client.”

About Claritas, LLC

Headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, Claritas, LLC is a provider of consumer segmentation analysis for marketers. Claritas provides an all-in-one solution suite that enables marketers to enhance ROI by pinpointing ideal audiences, executing precise multichannel marketing engagements, and optimizing media spend across online and offline channels. With an accuracy-first foundation, the robust Claritas Identity Graph serves as the engine that drives these powerful solutions, encompassing a proprietary data set including 100% of U.S. adult consumers, over 1 billion devices and 10,000+ demographic and behavioral insights. Claritas is a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group Inc. For more information, please visit www.claritas.com.

About Aleutian Capital Group

Headquartered in New York, NY, Aleutian Capital is an M&A advisory firm serving sellers and buyers of companies throughout North and South America, Asia and Europe. Aleutian has expertise in technology, e-commerce, healthcare, aerospace, consumer, transportation, professional services, and industrial manufacturing industries. Our banking practice, through our broker-dealer Bradley Woods & Co. Ltd. (Member FINRA/SIPC), provides services relating to advisory, capital raises, valuations, and recapitalizations. All securities are offered through Bradley Woods & Co. Ltd., member, FINRA and SIPC. Aleutian is a division of Bradley Woods & Co. Ltd., member, FINRA and SIPC. For more information, please visit www.aleutiancapital.com.

Aleutian Capital Group (“Aleutian Capital”), a New York-based middle-market investment bank, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Strata Consulting, LLC by Source Capital’s portfolio company, BlueAlly Technology Solutions LLC. Terms of the transaction were not publicly disclosed.

About Strata Consulting, LLC

Strata Consulting, LLC is a consulting firm based in the San Francisco Bay area that focuses on delivering security, compliance, DevOps, and AWS Cloud consulting services. Since their inception in 2011, Strata has consistently built secure, scalable, and effective technology architecture and compliance programs for organizations of all sizes. Strata’s team of certified IT experts design, build, and manage client infrastructure both on premises and in the cloud. For more information, visit www.strataconsulting.com.

About BlueAlly Technology Solutions, LLC

BlueAlly Technology Solutions is a global digital services and solutions provider headquartered in Cary, NC. BlueAlly partners with a wide range of clients, including Fortune 100 companies, to implement data center, network, and security solutions throughout organizations. BlueAlly’s core service offerings span security, governance & compliance, infrastructure & cloud, automation, and managed services. For more information visit www.blueally.com.

About Source Capital LLC

Based in Atlanta, GA, Source Capital is a middle market private equity firm focused on long-term value creation through collaborative partnerships with management teams and founders. Source Capital seeks to provide a growth-oriented partner to companies with greater than $2 million in EBITDA. Since their founding in 2002, Source Capital has partnered with companies across a broad range of industry sectors including business services, industrial services, niche manufacturing, technology-enabled services, transportation and logistics, consumer products & services, healthcare, and value-added distribution. For more information visit www.source-cap.com.

Aleutian Capital Group (“Aleutian Capital”), a New York-based middle-market investment bank, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of VaLogic, LLC by 424 Capital. Aleutian Capital originated the opportunity. Terms of the transaction were not publicly disclosed.

About VaLogic, LLC

VaLogic is a reliable and trusted partner for GxP compliance. VaLogic offers a wide range of services, including calibration, CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation), environmental monitoring, and certification. The specialization in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and life sciences ensures guaranteed unwavering compliance, operational efficiency, and excellence. For more information on VaLogic, please visit www.valogicbio.com.

About 424 Capital

424 Capital is a capital partner that invests in lower middle market companies in the tech enabled services space. 424 Capital works in partnership with founders and management teams to accelerate and scale for long-term growth. 424 invests in, empowers, and enables companies to step up, stand out, and make a difference in the world. For more information about 424 Capital, please visit www.424capital.com.

Aleutian Capital Group (“Aleutian”) is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Rayne Staffing, LLC (“Rayne”) by Critical Energy Infrastructure Services, LLC (“CEIS”), a new platform company of private investment firm White Wolf Capital Group, Inc. (“White Wolf”). Principals of Aleutian acted as the exclusive advisors to Rayne throughout the entire transaction process. The process included providing M&A advisory expertise, marketing to strategic buyers, managing due diligence, assisting in the negotiation phases and closing the transaction.

About Rayne Staffing

Rayne is an engineering and skilled trades technical staffing agency that places critically necessary construction, engineering, skilled trades, and technical service professionals to clients in the energy, utility, construction, aerospace & defense, and several other related sectors. The company offers various professional services, including contract & contract to hire (staff augmentation), direct hire, and payroll & project services. For more information, please visit www.raynestaffing.com.

Phil Vanderslice, co-founder of Rayne, commented, “Aleutian’s advisory and guidance was instrumental in our eventual sale to CEIS and White Wolf. Their industry expertise and dedication to understanding our business was critical in achieving both our strategic and personal goals. The Aleutian team helped us move decisively and efficiently through every step of our transaction and close with the right partner.”

About Critical Energy Infrastructure Services

CEIS is a holding company that was formed by White Wolf to partner with and acquire U.S.-based mission-critical human capital solutions and services companies focused on the energy infrastructure sector. CEIS serves power generation customers, including utilities, nuclear facilities, and government agencies and is seeking acquisition targets with revenues of $10 million to $100 million. For more information, please visit www.ceis.com.

About White Wolf Capital Group

White Wolf is a Miami, Fl-based private investment firm that focuses on making direct and indirect investments in leading North American middle market companies and fund managers. On the direct side, White Wolf seeks private equity and private credit investment opportunities in companies with $20 million to $200 million in revenues and up to $20 million in EBITDA. Since their establishment in 2011, White Wolf has taken a partnership approach to investing by partnering with management teams to drive value through strategic business and operating initiatives. They also have additional offices in Montreal, Chicago, and New York City. For more information, please visit www.whitewolfcapital.com.

About Aleutian Capital Group

Aleutian is a New York, NY-based financial services advisory group serving sellers and buyers of companies throughout North and South America, Asia, and Europe. Aleutian has expertise in technology, e-commerce, healthcare, aerospace, consumer, transportation, professional services, and industrial manufacturing industries. Our banking practice, through our broker-dealer Bradley Woods & Co. Ltd. (Member FINRA/SIPC), provides services relating to advisory, capital raises, valuations, and recapitalizations. All securities are offered through Bradley Woods & Co. Ltd., member, FINRA and SIPC. Aleutian is a division of Bradley Woods & Co. Ltd., member, FINRA and SIPC. For more information, please visit www.aleutiancapital.com.

New York, NY – July 1^st, 2022 – Aleutian Capital Group (“Aleutian Capital”), a New York-based middle-market investment bank, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of 3D International by MPE Partners. Aleutian Capital originated the opportunity. Terms of the transaction were not publicly disclosed.

About 3D International, LLC

Headquartered in Santa Clarita, CA, 3D is a leading manufacturer of car care and detailing products. 3D’s comprehensive line of innovative and high-quality compounds, polishes, ceramic coatings, cleaning supplies, and accessories serves customers across the United States and over fifty countries worldwide. For more information, please visit www.3Dproducts.com.

About MPE Partners

MPE Partners (“MPE” or “Morgenthaler Private Equity”) seeks to be the preferred partner for entrepreneur- and family-owned companies. Based in Cleveland, OH, and Boston, MA, MPE invests in profitable, lower middle market companies with transaction values up to $250 million. MPE has two primary target investment areas: high-value manufacturing and commercial & industrial services. For more information, please visit www.mpepartners.com.

New York, NY – July 19^th, 2006 – Aleutian Capital Group is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of DB Professionals, an IT Consulting and Project Management company, by CDC Corporation, a software corporation. Aleutian served as the exclusive sell-side M&A advisor to DB Professionals. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

CDC Software Corporation is a provider of Enterprise resource planning Tier III software, which caters to small to mid-sized businesses and allows interaction and uniformity among different departments, such as sales, human resources, and logistics.

DB Professionals was founded in 1996. The company provides expertise in database, ERP, network, storage and operating system technologies. They deliver its services throughout-tasking which is a rapidly growing cost saving alternative to all or nothing out-sourcing. DB Professionals are certified partners of Microsoft, Oracle and the MySQL Network.

Aleutian Capital Group is an experienced boutique investment-banking firm, which provides advisory services to companies looking to sell or raise capital and executives wishing to execute a management buyout.

New York, NY – February 1^st, 2007 – Aleutian Capital Group is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Lintelle Engineering, a electromechanical engineer and manufacturer by Creo Capital Partners, a private middle market investment firm. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Lintelle Engineering, Inc. engages in the design, engineering, and manufacture of electronic and electro-mechanical/pneumatic products for solar and vacuum-deposition product manufacturers, cross-industry original equipment manufacturers, ODMs, and startups.

Creo Capital Partners is a private investment firm focused on investing capital in food and consumer products companies. Since 2005, Creo Capital has acquired controlling and minority interests in 16 companies, with over a dozen in the broader food, beverage, and consumer sectors. Creo’s focus is on the middle market, where we partner with excellent management teams to build long term, fundamental value for our investors, partners, and employees.

Aleutian Capital Group is an experienced boutique investment-banking firm, which provides a full range of acquisition services including company search, valuation assessment, acquisition process assistance, and due diligence planning and implementation.

Further M&A Advisory Success for Aleutian Capital in the Middle-Market Oil and Gas
Industry

New York, NY – March 21^st, 2007- Aleutian Capital Group is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of CDI Energy Services by John Crane Americas, a division of Smiths Group plc (London Stock Exchange: SMIN). Aleutian originated the opportunity and provided acquisition advisory services to John Crane. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

CDI Energy Services, Inc. is a Texas-based company providing artificial lift services and products to major oil and gas companies as well as large independent producers in the U.S. The company specializes in selling and servicing sucker rods, sucker rod pumps, wellheads, and surface safety equipment for the recovery of gas and oil with artificial lifts. Additional services include consulting, data management, safety, and product customization services. The company was founded in 1851.

John Crane Americas is a global leader in the design and manufacture of mechanical seals and associated products for oil & gas refiners. The company operates as a division of the Smiths Group plc (London Stock Exchange: SMIN), and was founded in 1917.

With the acquisition of CDI, John Crane further expanded its technical expertise and service offerings in the upstream segment of the oil and gas industry.

New York, NY – May 1^st, 2007 – Aleutian Capital Group is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Aldon Computer Group, an enterprise resource planning software provider by Marlin Equity Partners, a global investment firm. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Marlin Equity Partners is a global investment firm with over $2.6 billion of capital under management. The firm is focused on providing corporate parents, shareholders and other stakeholders with tailored solutions that meet their business and liquidity needs. Marlin has successfully acquired and managed businesses with revenues in excess of $3 billion.

Aldon Computer Group works with Developing ERP software for mid- to large-sized Fortune 1000 companies primarily in the banking and healthcare industries. Product suite manages software development and systems administration processes.

Aleutian Capital Group is an experienced boutique investment-banking firm, which provides a full range of acquisition services including company search, valuation assessment, acquisition process assistance, and due diligence planning and implementation.

Further M&A Advisory Success for Aleutian Capital in the Middle-Market Food Industry

New York, NY – January 16^th, 2008 – Aleutian Capital Group is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Treasure Valley Business Group, Inc. by CREO Capital Partners, LLC. Aleutian originated the opportunity and provided acquisition advisory services to CREO Capital. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Treasure Valley Business Group markets and distributes over 150 frozen and dry food products, particularly potato products, under the company’s trademarked brand. In addition, the company offers frozen food packaging, inventory management, freight logistics consulting, and private label services. Typical clients include grocery stores, retail outlets, food service distributors, and food manufacturers. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, Treasure Valley ships its products directly to its customers.

CREO Capital Partners, LLC, founded in 2005, is a private equity firm based in Los Angeles, California. The firm currently manages $100 million and seeks to make control investments in middle-market companies in the food, food logistics, and financial services sectors. Its current portfolio holdings include OhBoy!, a branded frozen entrees and snack food distributor and Good Harbor Fillet, a frozen seafood products manufacturer and distributor.