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Frontenac Company

Private Equity Fund

Chicago, Illinois HQ

Member since
2016
Deals they've closed
46
About
Frontenac Company was founded in 1971 with the belief that people are the driving factor behind successful businesses. Nearly 20 years ago we developed a “CEO1ST Investing” strategy to partner with outstanding business leaders and together identify, acquire and build leading businesses. Our CEO1ST p…
Team (1)
Recent Transactions (46)
Frontenac Company
Administration of Human Resource Programs, Employment Services, Human Resources Consulting Services
acquired

TPC Training

April 2018

Frontenac Company
Food Manufacturing
invested in

Schlotterbeck & Foss

September 2017

Frontenac Company
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services, Data processing services, Information Technology (IT) infrastructure services (outsourced), Temporary Help Services
invested in

Industrial Color Brands

August 2017

Frontenac Company
Printing
invested in

Colorado Timberline

May 2017

Frontenac Company
Cosmetics & Toiletries Manufacturing
invested in

Liquid Technologies

April 2016

Frontenac Company
Administration of Environmental Quality Programs, Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in environmental science, Environmental Consulting Services, Environmental research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology research and development), Environmental testing laboratories or services, Government Facilities Services, Pollution testing (except automotive emissions testing) services, Services to Buildings and Dwellings, Waste Management and Remediation Services, Waste Treatment and Disposal
invested in

La Tavola Fine Linen Rental

December 2015

Frontenac
Chemical and Allied Products Distributors (Wholesalers), Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Industrial Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Industrial Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Lumber and Other Construction Materials Distributors (Wholesalers), Metal and Mineral (except Petroleum) Distributors (Wholesalers), Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers)
invested in

A.H. Harris

June 2015

Frontenac Company
Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Distributors (Wholesalers), Food Manufacturing, Grocery and Related Product Distributors (Wholesalers), Tobacco and Tobacco Product Distributors (Wholesalers)
invested in

Spice Chain

February 2015

Frontenac Company
Chemical and Allied Products Distributors (Wholesalers), Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Industrial Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Industrial Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Lumber and Other Construction Materials Distributors (Wholesalers), Metal and Mineral (except Petroleum) Distributors (Wholesalers), Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers)
invested in

GNAP

December 2014

Frontenac Company
Food Manufacturing
invested in

Whitebridge Pet Brands

July 2014

Frontenac
Chemical and Allied Products Distributors (Wholesalers), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Industrial Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Lumber and Other Construction Materials Distributors (Wholesalers), Machinery Manufacturing, Metal and Mineral (except Petroleum) Distributors (Wholesalers), Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing, Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Plastics and Rubb
acquired

Ohio Transmission Corp

July 2013

Frontenac
Finance and Insurance
acquired

Portfolio Group

December 2012

Frontenac
Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Distributors (Wholesalers), Grocery and Related Product Distributors (Wholesalers), Tobacco and Tobacco Product Distributors (Wholesalers)
invested in

Wenner Bread Products

June 2011

Frontenac
Food Manufacturing
invested in

Mercer Foods

January 2011

Frontenac
Health Care Services
invested in

Behavioral Health Group

January 2011

Frontenac
Administration of Environmental Quality Programs, Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in environmental science, Environmental Consulting Services, Environmental research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology research and development), Environmental testing laboratories or services, Government Facilities Services, Pollution testing (except automotive emissions testing) services, Services to Buildings and Dwellings, Waste Management and Remediation Services, Waste Treatment and Disposal
acquired

Diversified Maintenance Systems

March 2010

Frontenac Company
IT Services, Technology Consulting Services
invested in

Salient CRGT

November 2009

Frontenac
Health Care Services
invested in

e+CancerCare

January 2008

Frontenac Company
Administration of Environmental Quality Programs, Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in environmental science, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Environmental Consulting Services, Environmental research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology research and development), Environmental testing laboratories or services, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing, Government Facilities Services, Industrial Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Machinery Manufacturing, Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing, Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Ele
invested in

Sigma

October 2007

Frontenac
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Machinery Manufacturing, Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing, Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing, Primary Metal Manufacturing
invested in

H-E Parts International

January 2006

Frontenac
Data processing services, Information Technology (IT) infrastructure services (outsourced), Temporary Help Services
acquired

Ansira

January 2006

Frontenac
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
acquired

Aspire

June 2005

Frontenac
Payment Processing Software and Services
acquired

Wausau

February 2005

Frontenac
Enterprise Software and Online Services, IT Services, Technology Consulting Services
acquired

SMS

January 2005

Frontenac
Enterprise Software and Online Services, IT Services, Storage Devices (Consumer), Storage Devices (Enterprise), Technology Consulting Services
acquired

Premier Systems Integrators

January 2005

Frontenac
Data processing services, Information Technology (IT) infrastructure services (outsourced), Temporary Help Services
acquired

3E Company

January 2005

Frontenac
Health Care Services
acquired

Crescent Healthcare

October 2004

Frontenac
Data processing services, Information Technology (IT) infrastructure services (outsourced), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Temporary Help Services
acquired

TrialGraphix

January 2004

Frontenac
Administration of Human Resource Programs, Employment Services, Human Resources Consulting Services
invested in

Gevity HR

March 2003

Frontenac
Business Support Services, Data processing services, Information Technology (IT) infrastructure services (outsourced), Office Supplies (except Paper) Manufacturing, Temporary Help Services
acquired

Encore Discovery Solutions

January 2003

Frontenac
Administration of Human Resource Programs, Data processing services, Employment Services, Human Resources Consulting Services, Information Technology (IT) infrastructure services (outsourced), Temporary Help Services
acquired

Nth Degree Global

February 2001

Frontenac
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
acquired

DVC Worldwide

November 2000

Frontenac
Data processing services, Information Technology (IT) infrastructure services (outsourced), IT Services, Technology Consulting Services, Temporary Help Services
acquired

SI International

October 1998

Frontenac
Food and Beverage Stores
invested in

Chipotle Mexican Grill

January 1998

Frontenac
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services, Bank chests, metal, manufacturing, Chests, fire or burglary resistive, metal, manufacturing, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Coolers or ice chests, plastics (except foam), manufacturing, Drums, plastics (i.e., containers), manufacturing, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing, Glass Container Manufacturing, Hot tubs, plastics or fiberglass, manufacturing, Ice chests or coolers, urethane or other plastics foam (except polystyrene) manufacturing, Industrial Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Laundry tubs, metal, manufacturing, Laundry tubs, plastics, manufacturing, Machinery Manufacturing, Metal Can, Box, and Other Metal Container
acquired

Pro Mach

January 1998

Frontenac
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services, Communications software (chat, messaging, email), Consumer Software and Online Services, Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers, Online News, Social Games, Social Media Management Software, Social Networking Services
acquired

101 communications

January 1998

Frontenac
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services, Data processing services, Information Technology (IT) infrastructure services (outsourced), Temporary Help Services
acquired

Lighthouse Global Network, Inc.

January 1998

Frontenac
Administration of Education Programs, Child Day Care Services, Civic and Social Organizations, Educational Services, Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
acquired

Corporate Family Solutions

January 1997

Frontenac
Data processing services, Information Technology (IT) infrastructure services (outsourced), IT Services, Technology Consulting Services, Temporary Help Services
acquired

Collegis

September 1996

Frontenac
Food and Beverage Stores
acquired

Alfalfa's

October 1995

Frontenac
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
acquired

Eagle River Interactive

January 1995

Frontenac
Food and Beverage Stores
acquired

Health Valley Foods

January 1995

Frontenac
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages), Mobile Food Services, Restaurants and Other Eating Places
invested in

Levy Restaurants

January 1989

Frontenac
Reinsurance Carriers
acquired

Discover Re

January 1985

Frontenac
Administration of Education Programs, Child Day Care Services, Civic and Social Organizations, Educational Services, Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
acquired

DeVry

January 1982

Frontenac
Health Care Services
acquired

Healthways

January 1981

Sectors Frontenac Company serves:
Business Services
Industrials
Consumer Goods
Distribution
Manufacturing
Health Care
Materials
Retail
Media
Consumer Services
Financial Services

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Deals they've closed
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