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BlueArc Mezzanine Partners Announces Closing of Sixth Fund Investment

12/28/2018

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ATLANTA (December 2018)– BlueArc Mezzanine Partners, an Atlanta-based private mezzanine investment firm, announces the closing of its sixth investment out of its mezzanine and equity fund. 
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In December, BlueArc Mezzanine Partners (“BMP” or the “Fund”) closed on a $12.0 million mezzanine commitment to AIKG, LLC d/b/a Andretti Indoor Karting & Games (“AIKG” or the “Company”).  Headquartered in Marietta, GA, AIKG operates premium indoor entertainment complexes featuring high-speed karting and a variety of other exciting entertainment offerings including arcade video games, racing simulators, rock walls, ropes courses, zip lines, luxury bowling, and laser tag arenas along with full-service restaurants and bars.  The Company’s website is www.andrettikarting.com. 
 
BMP provided $12.0 million in total financing structured as senior subordinated debt.  The capital was used to refinance existing debt and provide capital for new location growth.  Bank of America is the senior lender to the Company. 
 
For more information about this investment, please contact Steve Brannon at sbrannon@bluearccapital.comor Scott Barfield at sbarfield@bluearccapital.comor call our office at (404) 419-6130. 
 
 
About BlueArc Mezzanine Partners
BlueArc Mezzanine Partners provides $3 to $15 million of mezzanine and equity capital per transaction to lower middle market companies predominately located in the Southeast, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. BMP’s funds are used for growth, acquisitions, recapitalizations, and refinancings in a broad array of industry sectors. The three partners within BMP have a significant track record working with lower middle market companies. For more information, visit www.bluearcmezzanine.com.
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BlueArc Mezzanine Partners Announces Closing of Fourth Fund Investment

3/21/2018

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ATLANTA (March 2018)– BlueArc Mezzanine Partners ("BMP"), an Atlanta-based private mezzanine investment firm, announces the closing of its fourth investment out of its mezzanine and equity fund.
 
In March, BMP closed on a $2.0 million add-on mezzanine commitment to Leon Capital Partners (“LCP”) to fund their acquisition of Signature Salons (“Signature” or the “Company”). Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, the Company provides state-of-the-art, upscale salon suites for beauty care professionals.
 
The Signature buyout is an add-on acquisition by Mattison Avenue, a portfolio company of Leon Capital. BMP provided mezzanine capital, along with additional senior debt from Dallas Capital Bank, to complete the overall financing. BMP had previously provided mezzanine and equity capital to facilitate the acquisition of Mattison Avenue by Leon Capital in late 2016.
 
For information about this investment, please contact Steve Brannon at sbrannon@bluearccapital.com or Scott Barfield at sbarfield@bluearccapital.com or call our office at (404) 419-6130.
 
About BlueArc Mezzanine Partners
BlueArc Mezzanine Partners provides $3 to $10 million of mezzanine and equity capital per transaction to lower middle market companies predominately located in the Southeast, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. BMP’s funds are used for growth, acquisitions, recapitalizations, and refinancings in a broad array of industry sectors. The three partners within BMP have a significant track record working with lower middle market companies. For more information, visit www.bluearcmezzanine.com.
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BlueArc Mezzanine Partners Announces Closing of Third Investment

12/15/2017

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ATLANTA (December 2017) – BlueArc Mezzanine Partners, an Atlanta-based private mezzanine investment firm, announces the closing of its third
 investment out of its mezzanine and equity fund. 

In December, BlueArc Mezzanine Partners (“BMP” or the “Fund”) closed on a $5.0 million mezzanine and equity commitment to Tightrope Capital Partners (“Tightrope”) to fund their acquisition of Hilton Displays, Inc. (“Hilton Displays” or the “Company”). Headquartered in Greenville, SC, the Company is engaged in the manufacturing, installation, and maintenance servicing of signage and branding products throughout the United States and Canada. Hilton Displays also has a sales and project management office in Knoxville, TN. 

Tightrope, based in Chicago, IL, acquired the Company from its founder and
 current owner with the intent to achieve meaningful sales growth and margin improvement. Tightrope is a private investment firm established to seek investment opportunities in lower middle market
 companies. BMP provided mezzanine and equity capital, along with senior debt from First Merchants Bank, to complete the overall financing. 

For information about this investment, please contact Steve Brannon at sbrannon@bluearccapital.com or Scott Barfield at sbarfield@bluearccapital.com or call our office at (404) 419-6130. 

About BlueArc Mezzanine Partners 
BlueArc Mezzanine Partners provides $3 to $10 million of mezzanine and equity capital per transaction to lower middle market companies predominately located in the Southeast, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. BMP’s funds are used for growth, acquisitions, recapitalizations, and refinancings in a broad array of industry sectors. The three partners within BMP have a significant track record working with lower middle market companies. For more information, visit www.bluearcmezzanine.com. 


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BlueArc Mezzanine Partners Announces Closing of Second Investment

3/21/2017

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ATLANTA (March 2017) – BlueArc Mezzanine Partners, an Atlanta-based private mezzanine investment firm, announces the closing of its second investment out of its mezzanine and equity fund.
 
In March, BlueArc Mezzanine Partners (“BMP” or the “Fund”) closed on a $7.0 million mezzanine commitment to SpineSmith Holdings, LLC d/b/a Celling Biosciences (“Celling Biosciences” or the “Company”). Headquartered in Austin, TX, the Company provides autologous, point-of-care biologics therapies and products focused on regenerative medicine. In addition, Celling Biosciences provides certain hardware devices for use in spinal surgeries.
 
BMP provided $7 million in total financing structured as senior subordinated debt. The capital was used to buyback certain minority shareholders, refinance existing debt, and provide for growth capital. Silicon Valley Bank is the senior lender to the Company.
 
For more information about this investment, please contact Scott Barfield at sbarfield@bluearccapital.com or Steve Brannon at sbrannon@bluearccapital.com or call our office at (404) 419-6130.
 
About BlueArc Mezzanine Partners
BlueArc Mezzanine Partners provides $3 to $10 million of mezzanine and equity capital per transaction to lower middle market companies predominately located in the Southeast, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. BMP’s funds are used for growth, acquisitions, recapitalizations, and refinancings in a broad array of industry sectors. The three partners within BMP have a significant track record working with lower middle market companies. For more information, visit www.bluearcmezzanine.com.
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BlueArc Mezzanine Partners Announces Closing of First Investment

12/31/2016

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ATLANTA (December 2016) – BlueArc Mezzanine Partners, an Atlanta-based private mezzanine investment firm, announces the closing of the first investment out of its $100 million targeted mezzanine and equity fund.
 
In December, BlueArc Mezzanine Partners (“BMP” or the “Fund”) closed on a $2.5 million mezzanine commitment to Leon Capital Group to fund their acquisition of Mattison Avenue Salon Suites & Spa (“Mattison Avenue”). Headquartered in Dallas, TX, Mattison Avenue provides state-of-the-art, upscale salon suites for lease to beauty care professionals, including hair stylists, massage therapists, nail specialists, estheticians, and make-up artists. The company currently operates five locations around Dallas with plans to expand across the Southeast.
 
Leon Capital Group, also based in Dallas, TX, acquired the company out of its Private Equity group from its founder and current owner with the intent to aggressively grow operations. Overall, Leon Capital Group acquires and develops real estate assets within multi-family, retail, and self-storage properties. The Private Equity group within Leon Capital leverages the firm’s real estate expertise and market knowledge to form strategic partnerships with growing businesses like Mattison Avenue through private equity investments. BMP provided mezzanine funding, along with senior debt from Dallas Capital Bank, to complete the overall financing.
 
For more information about the Fund or this investment, please contact Scott Barfield at sbarfield@bluearccapital.com or Steve Brannon at sbrannon@bluearccapital.com or call our office at (678) 384-4520.
 
 
About BlueArc Mezzanine Partners
BlueArc Mezzanine Partners provides $3 to $10 million of mezzanine and equity capital per transaction to lower middle market companies predominately located in the Southeast, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. BMP’s funds are used for growth, acquisitions, recapitalizations, and refinancings in a broad array of industry sectors. The three partners within BMP have a significant track record working with lower middle market companies. For more information, visit www.bluearcmezzanine.com.
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