Fort Point

Fort Point Capital Invests in Visu-Sewer

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Acquisition, RSM, Rehabilitation, Fort Point, Partnership, Growth, Kirkland & Ellis, Construction

"We are excited to partner with Keith and the Visu-Sewer team to support their vision for expansion and continued excellence serving their customers," remarked David Gagliardi, Principal at Fort Point Capital.

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  • "We are excited to partner with Keith and the Visu-Sewer team to support their vision for expansion and continued excellence serving their customers," remarked David Gagliardi, Principal at Fort Point Capital.
  • "We are thrilled to embark on the next stage of our journey with Fort Point Capital," stated Keith Alexander, CEO of Visu-Sewer.
  • "We have been extremely impressed by Visu-Sewer's track record of growth and commitment to high quality service," said Paul Lipson, Partner at Fort Point Capital.
  • Kirkland & Ellis and RSM advised Fort Point, while the Company was advised by TKO Miller.

Off the Grid Launches Themed Food Parties at Fort Mason Center

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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Off the Grid (OTG) – the Bay Area’s biggest and best gathering of street food, small businesses, community, and culture – returns this fall to Fort Mason Center for a can’t-miss series of events.

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  • Off the Grid (OTG) – the Bay Area’s biggest and best gathering of street food, small businesses, community, and culture – returns this fall to Fort Mason Center for a can’t-miss series of events.
  • The lineup of eight (8) themed Friday night food fests runs Sept 1 – Oct 27 from 5-10 p.m. at 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230815455588/en/
    Off the Grid at Fort Mason Center / San Francisco.
  • The fall 2023 season of 8 themed food markets runs Sept 1-Oct 27.

Fort Point Capital Invests in Yandell

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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BOSTON, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fort Point Capital, a Boston-based private equity firm, announced today that it has invested in The Yandell Family of Companies ("Yandell"), a leading transportation, warehousing, logistics, and value-added service provider serving the wine, food, and beverage industries since 1945.

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  • BOSTON, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fort Point Capital, a Boston-based private equity firm, announced today that it has invested in The Yandell Family of Companies ("Yandell"), a leading transportation, warehousing, logistics, and value-added service provider serving the wine, food, and beverage industries since 1945.
  • "Yandell is a well-established player in the wine logistics space and has built a strong reputation as a critical supply chain partner to the winery ecosystem," said Christina Pai, Partner at Fort Point Capital.
  • "After operating independently for the last 78 years, our family is excited to be partnering with Fort Point Capital," said John Yandell Jr., President of Yandell.
  • Kirkland & Ellis, McCarter & English, and RSM advised Fort Point, while the Company was advised by Janney Montgomery Scott.

Fort Point Capital Realizes Investment in Sullivans

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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BOSTON, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fort Point Capital, a Boston-based private equity firm that invests in lower middle market business services companies, announced today that it has successfully completed the sale of its investment in Sullivan Holding Company ("Sullivans" or the "Company").

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  • BOSTON, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fort Point Capital, a Boston-based private equity firm that invests in lower middle market business services companies, announced today that it has successfully completed the sale of its investment in Sullivan Holding Company ("Sullivans" or the "Company").
  • "We are very grateful for the opportunity to have worked with the Sullivans team over the course of our ownership," said Fort Point Partner, Brooke Ablon.
  • "We are proud of the work that we have done with Sullivans," said Fort Point Vice President, Michael Brofft.
  • TM Capital served as financial advisor to Sullivans, while Kirkland & Ellis provided legal counsel to the Company.

Fort Point Capital Invests in ROX360

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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With its technology backbone and scalable fulfillment operations, we believe ROX360 is uniquely positioned to support VRMs of all sizes across multiple markets," said Christina Pai, Partner at Fort Point Capital.

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  • With its technology backbone and scalable fulfillment operations, we believe ROX360 is uniquely positioned to support VRMs of all sizes across multiple markets," said Christina Pai, Partner at Fort Point Capital.
  • "As our growth has accelerated in recent years, we sought a value-added financial partner to assist us taking ROX360 to the next level, and we believe Fort Point is the perfect fit," said Scott Colson, a founder of ROX360.
  • We believe ROX360 can be a critical tool for VRMs to add new revenue streams, enhance customer experience, and grow their brands without adding additional complexity to their businesses," said Michael Duffy, Vice President at Fort Point Capital.
  • Kirkland & Ellis and RSM advised Fort Point, while the Company was advised by VRA Partners and Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP.

Dental Partners of Boston Awarded Top Dentists 2022 by Boston Magazine

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Friday, December 9, 2022
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BOSTON,  Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dental Partners of Boston (dpb), a leading multi-specialty dental practice group, is excited to announce that their dentists have been individually recognized by Boston Magazine's Top Dentists 2022. This is the sixth consecutive year members of the Dental Partners of Boston team have received this prestigious award.

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  • BOSTON, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dental Partners of Boston (dpb), a leading multi-specialty dental practice group, is excited to announce that their dentists have been individually recognized by Boston Magazine's Top Dentists 2022.
  • "We are pleased to announce that, for another year in a row, our amazing dentists were voted for and recognized by their peers as Top Dentists in Boston , featuring in Boston Magazine's 2022 Top Dentists guide," said Sergio A. Guzman, D.M.D, M.S.D, Managing Member of Dental Partners of Boston.
  • Having so many winners in the 2022 Top Dentists list is a delight for Dental Partners of Boston as it cements the multi-specialty group's position among the premier dental practices in Boston.
  • Dental Partners of Boston is a leading multi-location, multi-specialty dental practice in Boston.

Boston Seaport by WS Development Announces the Return of Snowport, The Magical Winter Wonderland Featuring Seasonal Fun for All, Including Seaport's Annual The Holiday Market

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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BOSTON, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It wouldn't be the holiday season in Boston without Seaport's iconic winter experience, Snowport. Returning for the fourth year and serving as the ultimate holiday destination for Bostonians and tourists alike, Snowport will once again feature The Holiday Market at Snowport, created with The Makers Show, and in partnership with Constant Contact. The luminous, open-air market, which debuted in 2021, returns in 2022 with over 120 small businesses to shop from, doubling last year's lineup. Visitors will also find an expanded dining area and enchanting holiday décor throughout. In addition to The Holiday Market, Snowport will offer outdoor iceless curling, large-scale winter games, the Tree Market at Snowport, and an annual holiday tree lighting and celebration, Light Up Seaport (December 2). Snowport begins on November 11, 2022. Further details and dates are below. Visit www.bostonseaport.xyz/snowport and follow @seaportbos to learn more.

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  • In addition to The Holiday Market, Snowport will offer outdoor iceless curling, large-scale winter games, the Tree Market at Snowport, and an annual holiday tree lighting and celebration, Light Up Seaport (December 2).
  • 66% of the participating businesses are local to Boston and the New England area, while 76% of businesses are minority and/or female owned.
  • The Holiday Market at Snowport will be located at 100 Seaport Blvd, Boston Seaport, MA 02210, at the corner of Pier 4 Boulevard and Seaport Boulevard.
  • About WS Development: Massachusetts-based WS Development is a mixed-use developer with a singular mission: creating places people want to be.

Fort Point Capital Closes Fund III at $340 Million Hard Cap

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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BOSTON, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fort Point Capital ("Fort Point" or "FPC")is pleased to announce the closing of its third private equity investment fund, FPC Small Cap Fund III, LP and FPC Small Cap Fund III-A, LP (collectively, "FPC III").

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fort Point Capital ("Fort Point" or "FPC")is pleased to announce the closing of its third private equity investment fund, FPC Small Cap Fund III, LP and FPC Small Cap Fund III-A, LP (collectively, "FPC III").
  • Fort Point began fundraising in March, 2022 with an initial target of $250 million and was oversubscribed, closing at the offering's hard cap of $340 million.
  • With the closing of FPC III, Fort Point Capital has raised more than $630 million since the firm's founding in 2011.
  • Forum Capital Securities LLC served as the exclusive placement agent for FPC III, and Kirkland & Ellis LLP provided legal counsel.

Polar Rebrands to Nova, Launches CTV Offering

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
FPC, Industry, Fort Point, CEO, Social media, Partnership, CTV, Marketing, Digital Remedy, Multimedia, Technology, SVP, Public relations, Video game, Security (finance), Online shopping, Display

TORONTO, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Polar, the industry leader in Social Display advertising, has changed its name to Nova.

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  • TORONTO, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Polar, the industry leader in Social Display advertising, has changed its name to Nova.
  • The Nova banner will serve the company's entire client base: publishers, agencies, brands, ad tech platforms, CTV providers, and retail media.
  • Nova can now convert any video on social media into a VAST-enabled ad to run online or on CTV.
  • "We're excited as Nova pushes beyond social display into new directions offering our partners powerful creative solutions as part of Digital Remedy's unmatched performance CTV and video solutions."

Boston Children's Museum Launches "Summer of Imagination"

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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BOSTON, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boston Children's Museum will bring imagination to the forefront of a fun filled and playful summer. Every day this summer children and families will see how far their imagination can take them. Lively themes and an Imagination Carnival will allow every Museum visitor to pretend and imagine what could be. The Museum welcomes all to celebrate pretend play, make believe, and fantasy, all of which inspire joy and wonder while also fostering creativity and problem solving.

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  • BOSTON, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boston Children's Museum will bring imagination to the forefront of a fun filled and playful summer.
  • Lively themes and an Imagination Carnival will allow every Museum visitor to pretend and imagine what could be.
  • More information about Boston Children's Museum can be found at http://www.BostonChildrensMuseum.org .
  • Adults, $20, children (1-15) and senior citizens, $20; children under 12 months and Museum members are always free.