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Session 5

2024 Dealmakers of the Year Honorees

 

Chuck Bradley   
Co-Founder, Partner & Co-Owner

Kevin West
Co-Founder, Partner & Co-Owner
Independence Fire Sprinkler Company

Provider of fire sprinkler installation and management services focused on serving commercial, residential and industrial customers. The company offers design, engineering, consulting and construction services for fire protection systems as well as testing, inspection and repair services, ensuring system functionality and longevity.

  • Sold Independence Fire to Northern Lakes Capital as the platform for Guardian Fire.

 

Scott Gray          
Founder & Former CEO
Gray Consulting International

Provider of concierge travel and logistics support services intended for patients participating in clinical trials. The company specializes in managing the barriers relating to the communications, travel or lodging logistics and financial challenges that patients face in clinical trial participation, thereby ensuring a comfortable and improved trial experience for them.               

  • Acquired by Greenphire, via its financial sponsor Thoma Bravo, through an LBO on Feb. 1, 2024 for an undisclosed amount.
  • The acquisition solidifies Greenphire's commitment to providing comprehensive solutions to clinical trial sites that address the diverse needs of patients, ensuring a seamless and efficient trial experience.

 

Adit Gupta         
Co-Founder & CEO          
Lula Commerce

Lula Commerce is an enterprise software firm leading the way in democratizing digital commerce and delivery enablement software for retail stores.

  • Received significant seed and follow on investments from venture funding from Outlander VC, SOSV, Up Partners, and other undisclosed investors.
  • Successfully transitioned to an enterprise software provider collaborating with 10+ of the top 200 convenience retail brands in the United States. 

 

Mikal Harden    
Co-Founder       

Vicki Sack            
Co-Founder       
Juno Search Partners

Operator of talent acquisition and staffing firm committed to the work of advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within organizations and communities. The company specializes in executive and contingent search, contractor placement and custom talent solutions and has experience in the placement of accounting, administrative, finance, legal, marketing and tech candidates nationwide, enabling employers to grow and sustain their workforce.

  • Was acquired by NFP, via its financial sponsors HPS Investment Partners, Madison Dearborn Partners and Stone Point Capital, through an LBO on Nov. 17, 2022 for an undisclosed amount.
  • The transaction will enable NFP to broaden its presence in Philadelphia.
  • They also started Juno Capital, an angel fund that invests in startups in the Philadelphia community.

 

Dan Kilcoyne     
Co-Founder & CEO          
Mini Melts USA

Producer and retailer of ice creams Manufactured in Norwich, Connecticut and headquartered outside of Philadelphia. The company is engaged in producing cryogenically frozen ice creams and sells them in parks, malls, ice cream parlors, retail stores and other recreational facilities. 

  • Kilcoyne co-founded Mini Melts with his brother in 2004 and over the years he has built the brand nationally.
  • In November of 2023, Kilcoyne closed on the sale of a majority stake in Mini Melts USA to Altamont Capital Partners (ACP) and the roll over of a portion of their equity into one of ACP’s companies. The growth of Mini Melts over the years has been dramatic, taking on Dippin’ Dots, which was the first in the market for cryogenically frozen ice cream dots. 

 

Conference Location

140 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Tel: (215) 563-6500