Captek Softgel, located in Cerritos, California, is a FDA-compliant manufacturer and distributor of specialty softgel formulations in the nutraceutical sector to the U.S. and global markets. Contact Darren Snyder or Sean McNally for more information.

Messenger, founded in 1913 and headquartered in Auburn, Indiana, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of specialty stationery and related products to the death care industry. Messenger products are sold to over 8,000 funeral home directors who, in turn, retail these products to families for use at memorial services. In additional to stationery, Messenger products include cards, displays and urns. The company's experienced management team and national sales network combine to provide its diverse customer base with premium products and service. Prairie Capital and the Messenger management team partnered to purchase the company from Norwood Promotional Products, a subsidiary of the BIC Group. Contact Darren Snyder or Nathan Good for more information.

Northfield was founded in Glen Allen, VA in 1994 as a medical equipment repair and service company. The company repairs endoscopes, drills, diamond knives, micro instruments, needle holders, general instruments, saws, regulators, cameras, power instruments, fiber optic cables and other items. Northfield helps its customers extend the useful life of their equipment and reduce capital expenditures requirements. Northfield’s 60 independent sales representatives service over 1,100 hospitals and surgery centers in 34 states. Northfield is now comprised of the founding entity (NIS) and three repair facilities: Certified Tech (flexible endoscopes), Instrument Care Unlimited (general and specialty instruments), and JED Endotek (rigid endoscopes). Contact Bryan Daniels or Sean McNally for more information.

Pyott-Boone Electronics, Inc., founded in 1971 and based in North Tazewell, Virginia, is a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of an extensive line of technology-enabled communication, tracking and monitoring products for underground mining and tunneling. The Company is a leading supplier to the U.S. coal industry through its extensive network of distributors and direct relationships with major coal producers. The Company also provides subcontract assembly services to the defense industry. Prairie Capital partnered with Vierville Capital to purchase Pyott-Boone from a family ownership group. Contact Bryan Daniels or Nathan Good for more information.

Based in Chicago, Industrial Water Treatment Solutions is a manufacturer and distributor of proprietary and innovative chemical products for the industrial water services market. Contact Christopher Killackey for more information.

Chicago Deferred Exchange Company (CDEC) is a leading Qualified Intermediary for investors who wish to defer the gain on the sale or exchange of capital assets by utilizing the Federal Tax Code Section 1031 provision. CDEC was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The company’s strong and dedicated management team, reputation for quality service and reliability, and large base of customers make CDEC one of the most trusted qualified intermediaries nationwide. Prairie Capital partnered with Financial Investments Corporation and management to acquire CDEC from its parent. Contact Bryan Daniels or Sean McNally for more information.

Taylor Capital Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: TAYC) operates as a holding company for Cole Taylor Bank, a commercial bank operating in the Chicago metropolitan area. Headquartered in Rosemont, IL, Cole Taylor Bank operates nine banking centers throughout Chicago and has over $4 billion in assets under management. The bank was founded in 1929 by members of the Taylor family and has served the Chicago metropolitan area for over 75 years. Cole Taylor’s mission is to be a premier bank for Chicago area businesses by utilizing a relationship oriented customer approach. Prairie Capital partnered with Financial Investments Corporation, other Chicago institutions and high net worth investors. Contact Bryan Daniels for more information.

FCA Packaging Products, LLC was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Moline, Illinois. FCA is a leading provider of custom-designed and expendable packaging products and related services to original equipment manufacturers. FCA’s manufacturing expertise, design capabilities, and low-cost labor force provide customers with a measurable value proposition, allowing them to outsource non-core functions at a cost savings while benefiting from improved quality and packaging expertise. FCA delivers its customized products and services on a just-in-time basis. Prairie Capital partnered with Ancor Capital Partners and FCA’s co-founder and president Jeff Campagna to complete the acquisition. Contact Steve King or Nathan Good for more information.

Fortis Business Media LLC, headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, is a holding company established to acquire, integrate, and grow specialty information publishing businesses in the employment law and human resource industries. Prairie Capital partnered with Dan Oswald, a veteran specialty information publishing executive, to form Fortis. Fortis made its initial platform investment by acquiring M. Lee Smith Publishers LLC, which provides mission-critical news, analysis, and training services to human resources, employment, and various other legal and political professionals through a portfolio of integrated print, online, and in-person media and publishing products and services. Fortis is actively pursuing further acquisitions in order to leverage MLSP’s expansive customer base and product offering. Contact Darren Snyder or Nathan Good for more information.

Insource Contract Services was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. Insource is a leading provider of on-premise contract labor services for light manufacturing, assembly, and distribution operations primarily in the southeastern region of the United States. Combining process engineering with a high-quality labor force, Insource contracts for an entire function or work cell within a client’s operating facility. The company’s strong management team, performance-based compensation system, and technical expertise combine to provide customers with a high level of service and measurable cost savings. Prairie Capital partnered with Colville Capital and Insource’s senior management team to purchase the company. Contact Steve King or Darren Snyder for more information.

Navman Wireless provides GPS-enabled fleet tracking solutions to a variety of service companies, school bus fleets, municipal governments and construction companies. Navman also provides customized GPS technologies to OEMs. The company installs an integrated hardware and proprietary software solution that leverages GPS and cellular technologies, enabling customers to record and access fleet vehicle information and enhance efficiencies. Navman’s experienced management team, solid product and service offering, measurable value proposition, and large and growing base of customers make the company a market leader within its geographies. Navman operates principally in the U.S., the U.K., New Zealand, Australia, and Singapore. Prairie Capital partnered with management to acquire Navman from its parent company, Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC). Contact Christopher Killackey, Nathan Good, or Bryan Daniels for more information.

Pioneer Metal Finishing LLC is a leading provider of metal finishing services, with primary processes including anodizing of aluminum and electroless nickel plating of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. The company has established itself as an industry leader through its consistent finishing quality, on-time delivery capabilities, and large production capacity. Pioneer, which now operates seven plants around the country, is headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Pioneer’s experienced and dedicated management team, geographic coverage, and range of finishing capabilities combine to provide its diverse customer base a premium level of service and support throughout the United States. Prairie Capital partnered with several high net worth Wisconsin-based investors to support Robert Pyle (CEO) and other managers in their buyout of the company. Pioneer has acquired three new plants since closing and is actively pursuing add-on acquisitions throughout the country. Contact Steve King or Darren Snyder for more information.

R3 Education is a Massachusetts-based holding company that controls The Saba University School of Medicine ("Saba"), The Medical University of the Americas ("MUA") and St. Matthew University ("SMU"). Saba, MUA and SMU operate for-profit universities that award four-year graduate degrees in Doctors of Medicine. The universities operate ten-semester programs of instruction, offering three academic semesters per year and enrolling a new class of students in each academic semester. The first five semesters are taught on the schools' respective Caribbean campuses (Saba, Nevis and Grand Cayman) and are composed of basic sciences and pre-clinical courses. The remainder of the programs (in clinical rotations) are conducted primarily at U.S.-based teaching hospitals. Prairie Capital partnered with Equinox Capital to acquire the three universities. Contact Steve King or Bryan Daniels for more information.

Specialized Education Services (“SESI”) is a leading provider of non-public educational services for children with learning and behavioral difficulties in Kindergarten–12th grade. SESI offers highly individualized, tutorial-based education at its schools and programs that serve over 1,700 students in seven states. Prairie Capital partnered with Chicago Growth Partners and Twin Bridge Capital Partners to acquire SESI. Contact Steve King for more information.

StatLab Medical Products, Inc., founded in 1976 and headquartered in McKinney, Texas, is a national distributor of histology, cytology, and other consumable supplies to a diverse customer base of more than 2,300 anatomic pathology laboratories. StatLab markets many of its high-quality products under a range of recognized and proprietary brand names. StatLab is the benefactor of favorable demographic trends, advances in diagnostic and genetic testing, and the continuing focus on early detection of diseases. Prairie Capital partnered with Caldera Capital Partners to purchase StatLab. Contact Christopher Killackey or Nathan Good for more information.

Titanium Solutions provides loss mitigation and home preservation services for mortgage servicers nationwide, using a network of consultants and brokers to help homeowners avoid foreclosure. Contact Christopher Killackey, Sean McNally, or Bryan Daniels for more information.

Creditors Interchange Agency, LLC, located in Buffalo, New York, is a leading provider of accounts receivable collection services to the credit card, automobile financing, consumer, student loan, medical, and utility markets. Creditors offers recovery solutions to a broad range of clients. Collection services include all aspects of the collection process, from telephone demands and letter series to skip-tracing and initiating lawsuits. Prairie Capital partnered with Caffery Capital Partners and Bruce Gray, President and Chief Operating Officer of Creditors, to acquire the business. Contact Bryan Daniels for more information.

Double E Company, LLC is a leading manufacturer and distributor of web accessory component parts for a wide variety of industries and applications. Combining strong engineering capabilities with its strategic sourcing partnerships, Double E provides quality replacement parts to manufacturers throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Double E was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts. Double E’s strong management team, product quality, and technical expertise combine to provide its diverse customer base a high level of service and support for web accessory component parts. Prairie Capital partnered with HighPoint Capital, Pine Street Capital Partners, Seacoast Capital, and TAG Venture Partners to purchase Double E. Contact Christopher Killackey or Sean McNally for more information.

Headquartered in Oregon City, Oregon, Plastimayd LLC is a leading manufacturer and distributor of vinyl pool liners, safety covers, and other related products to pool dealers and distributors across the United States. The company has established itself as a leading provider of liners because of its accurate design capabilities, quick and consistent product delivery, and flexible customer support. Plastimayd’s strong management team, manufacturing and distributing expertise, and product quality combine to provide its loyal and diverse customer base a premium level of service and support throughout the U.S. Prairie Capital partnered management and Aequitas Capital Management to recapitalize Plastimayd. Contact Darren Snyder or Sean McNally for more information.

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, ProVest LLC is a leading national provider of service of process and related services to law firms, insurance companies and financial institutions. Using a network of licensed independent contractors, the company provides exceptional quality, reliability, accuracy and timely results to its clients, to reduce expenses and minimize losses. ProVest’s strong management team, breadth of service offerings, and scalable infrastructure combine to offer the highest level of customer service while providing a growth platform for opportunities in the financial services industry. Prairie Capital partnered with Financial Investments Corporation, Concentric Equity Partners, Kendrick Pierce Securities and management to recapitalize ProVest. Contact Christopher Killackey, Sean McNally, or Bryan Daniels for more information.

Regency Beauty Institute is an accredited provider of cosmetology education through its network of convenient, upscale campuses located throughout the Midwest. Regency’s education programs focus on hair, make-up, nail care, and esthiology, and provide students the necessary skills to receive state-required cosmetology licenses. The company was originally founded as Myndall Cain Beauty School, and is headquartered in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Regency’s superior education services, proven campus model, strong management team, and sophisticated infrastructure position it well to capitalize on the numerous growth opportunities in the beauty education market. Prairie Capital partnered with LLR Partners to invest growth equity in Regency alongside its CEO and President, Hayes Batson. Contact Steve King for more information.