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BRS is an experienced partner that supports its management teams with strategic advice to set and execute organic and acquisitive growth objectives while providing operational freedom. BRS seeks to partner with like-minded managers and shareholders to drive sustainable growth, organically or through acquisition, to create meaningful long-term value. The firm invests in people first and supports its management partners with experienced resources and capital while giving them the operational freedom and long-term incentives to grow. BRS seeks companies with strong and defensible market franchises, potential acquisition platforms for industry consolidation, experienced management teams with track records of achievement, successful financial history with strong cash flow characteristics, identifiable significant growth prospects, and distinctive customer value propositions. The firm focuses on selected verticals within the consumer sector: consumer products and services, multi-unit (specialty retail, fitness, restaurants), food and nutrition, and specialty distribution.
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“Tolemar has an extremely passionate, talented and committed management team that has built a strong platform of leading brands. Tolemar is a market leader and is driving growth through high quality products and innovation. We are pleased to partner with the Tolemar management team to continue to support the Company's growth initiatives and objectives.”
“We are disappointed that Hal is leaving BRS, but we respect his decision. Hal is a great friend and colleague and an able investor. He leaves with our best wishes for continued success. BRS is well-prepared for this transition as we have built an exceptional investment team with shared values and a common investment philosophy.”
“Our team is fully engaged in investing our third fund, which has substantial capital to deploy, and managing our portfolio to create value for our investors. BRS had a very successful year in 2010 creating substantial value for our LPs through realizations and superior portfolio company performance.”
Team
Bruce C. Bruckmann
Co-Founder, Investment Committee Member
Thomas J. Baldwin
Investment Committee Member
Rashad Rahman
Managing Director
George Kang
Vice President
Sarah Ogden
Vice President
Recent investments
| Company | Round | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EōS Fitness | Buyout | — | — |
| Tolemar | Buyout | — | 2021-10-20 |
| Shearwater Research | Majority Control | — | 2021-04-30 |
| Tumble 22 | Buyout | — | 2022-10-25 |
| Organika Health Products | Buyout | — | — |
| Simpson Performance Products | Buyout | — | — |
| 2nd Ave Value Stores | Buyout | — | — |
| InMotion Entertainment Group | Buyout | — | — |
| Ruth's Hospitality Group | Buyout | — | — |
| B&G Foods | Buyout | — | 1996 |
Frequent co-investors
| VC firm | Deals together |
|---|---|
| Rosser Capital Partners | 1 |
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