GWBD Operations is the parent company of several established brands in the building products industry, including PRIER, Stern-Williams, and FIAT. Headquartered in Grandview, Missouri, GWBD has built a reputation for producing high-quality, durable products that serve both residential and commercial markets.We are focused on strategic growth through acquisitions that complement our existing operations in plumbing, specialty manufacturing, and related building product niches. Our ideal partners are companies with strong reputations, differentiated products, and a commitment to quality.
Physical Rehabilitation Network (PRN) is a leading owner-operator of outpatient physical therapy clinics, established in 1991. With over 250 clinics across 16 states in the Western and Central United States, PRN is a trusted partner for practice owners, employees, and clinics, providing industry-leading care to patients. The company specializes in pain management, pre and post-operative care, injury prevention, and sports rehabilitation. PRN is committed to enhancing patient care and operational efficiency through strategic acquisitions and joint ventures with hospitals. With a workforce of…
Gateway X is a venture studio and holding company founded by serial entrepreneur Jesse Pujji, based in Saint Louis, MO. The company specializes in conceiving, bootstrapping, and scaling innovative ventures at the forefront of digital marketing. Gateway X focuses on both direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands and business-to-business (B2B) enterprises that serve marketers globally. With a team of experienced operators, the company leverages its expertise in growth marketing and customer acquisition to collaborate with promising co-founders. Gateway X is known for its strategic approach to digital…
CATWIC Global Management is an investment platform dedicated to identifying and unlocking value in unique market opportunities. The company employs a team with strong backgrounds in investment banking, private equity, capital markets, and strategic asset management. CATWIC Global Management operates with a disciplined, long-term approach designed to preserve and grow capital while positioning for meaningful upside. Their focus is on strategic asset management and capital growth, leveraging their expertise to navigate and capitalize on market opportunities.
Long-term investor and operator looking for great businesses to buy and grow in Northeast Ohio.I have spent my career thus far in private equity investing and as a consultant at McKinsey. I know the challenges of private equity ownership and want to bring a longer term, more flexible and operationally oriented approach to business owners that want an alternative.
Kalpna Gaule is an accomplished business leader with nearly 20 years of experience across equity research, corporate strategy (M&A), startups, and consulting. She has advised Fortune 500 companies on scaling operations, improving margins, and driving growth. She has led cross-functional teams across sales and distribution, marketing, product, operations, client service, legal, compliance, and technology – building strong general management skills to run and grow a business with confidence and care. Kalpna is now pursuing a long-held goal of acquiring and scaling a small business with…
