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September 18, 2020
Deb May on letting go of her family business, Wholesale Supplies Plus
By Adam Burroughs
Deb May, founder and now-retired owner of Wholesale Supplies Plus, sold her business last year and stepped away from the company. She talks about her preparation and the difficulty of letting go.
August 14, 2020
Chrissy Wostmann Talks New Partners, Next Stages For n2y
Chrissy Wostmann talks about the transition to a new majority private equity sponsor, the vetting process, and gives her take on M&A opportunities in today’s market.
August 11, 2020
Marsh Industries acquired by PolyVision
Marsh Industries will operate as an independent brand and continue to focus on board manufacturing for their existing product lines.
August 10, 2020
Thoma Bravo acquires Foundation Software
As part of the transaction, Founder & CEO Fred Ode will maintain a minority ownership in the company.
July 30, 2020
Bravo Wellness CEO Jim Pshock on his unexpected deal with Medical Mutual
Bravo Wellness founder and CEO Jim Pshock talks about how his company prepared for a surprise deal with Medical Mutual.
July 23, 2020
Harrington Industrial Plastics acquires Aetna Plastics
Harrington Industrial Plastics has completed its acquisition of Aetna Plastics, in partnership with Aetna management.
July 16, 2020
Saucy Brew Works Raises Capital Through Crowdfunding
The Cleveland-based production brewery and brewpub in Ohio City has raised more than $250,000 of an intended $1.07 million through crowdfunding site StartEngine.
July 15, 2020
Aatru Medical Closes Series C Round Financing
Aatru Medical Inc., a Cleveland-based medtech company, completed a Series C financing round for an undisclosed amount with private investors.
July 15, 2020
Indago Raises More Capital
Indago, a Cleveland-based medical device startup, raised $670,000 of new funding in the form of convertible debt from undisclosed investors.
July 14, 2020
Peak Rock Capital Sells ProFusion Industries To Management Group
Peak Rock Capital has sold ProFusion Industries to an investor group led by the company's management. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
July 13, 2020
Sweden's Sandvik acquires Allied Construction
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology is buying Cleveland-based Allied Construction Products LLC, a distributor of hydraulic hammers to the construction and mining industries and manufacturer of compactor plates and mounting brackets. Terms were not disclosed.
