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April 18, 2024

Aterian Expands Team With Hire of Jay Taunk

New York, NY and Miami, FL (April 18, 2024) – Aterian Investment Partners (“Aterian”), a middle market private investment firm, today announced that Jay Taunk has joined the firm as a Principal in the Miami office. Mr. Taunk joins a seasoned team of ~20 investment professionals who have deep experience investing in, managing, and realizing investments in the middle market.

The Aterian team commented, “We are thrilled to announce the addition of Jay. He will be a great addition to our team given his leadership, investment experience in industry sectors core to Aterian, and his team-based, partnership approach.”

Mr. Taunk most recently served as a Principal at Radial Equity Partners, and previously at SK Capital Partners where he led and executed transactions for over eight years.

About Aterian

Aterian Investment Partners is a private equity firm that invests in industry-leading, middle market businesses. In collaboration with management, Aterian holistically supports organizations with a focus on strategic positioning, people, processes, equipment, technology, and product innovation, among others. With offices in New York and Miami, Aterian has raised cumulative equity commitments of more than $2.0 billion since its founding in 2009.

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January 22, 2024

Aterian Investment Partners Completes Sale of Stewart Tubular Products

New York, NY and Miami, FL (January 22, 2024) — Aterian Investment Partners (“Aterian”), a private investment firm, is pleased to announce the sale of Stewart Tubular Products, LLC (“Stewart” or the “Company”) to Pelican Energy Partners (“Pelican”), a private equity firm focused on investing in power and energy focused businesses. Stewart is an industry leading provider…

January 11, 2024

Vantedge Medical Announces New Chief Executive Officer

Accomplished Med-Tech Executive Brian King Adds to Existing Role with Company San Jose, CA (January 11, 2024) — Vantedge Medical (“Vantedge” or “Vantedge Medical”), a portfolio company of Aterian Investment Partners (“Aterian”), is pleased to announce that Brian King is now serving as CEO and Chairman of Vantedge Medical. Brian has served as Executive Chairman…

January 10, 2024

Allentown Announces Strategic Acquisition of ClorDiSys

ClorDiSys expands Allentown’s service offerings in the pre-clinical research and broader life sciences sector Allentown, NJ (January 8, 2024) — Allentown, LLC (“Allentown”), a portfolio company of Aterian Investment Partners (“Aterian”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of ClorDiSys Solutions, Inc. (“ClorDiSys” or the “Company”). Headquartered in Branchburg, NJ, ClorDiSys is the leading provider of Chlorine Dioxide-based solutions for…

October 30, 2023

Aterian Investment Partners Closes ~$460 Million Continuation Vehicle for Vander-Bend Manufacturing

New York, NY and Coral Gables, FL (October 30, 2023) — Aterian Investment Partners (“Aterian”), a middle market private equity firm focused on investing in industry-leading businesses poised for transformation, announces the closing of Aterian Opportunities II, LP, a new single asset continuation vehicle (“CV” or “Fund”) of approximately $460 million. With the closing of the CV, Aterian…

July 10, 2023

Aterian Investment Partners Announces Charles Simmons Has Joined Allentown as Chief Executive Officer

New York, NY and Coral Gables, FL (July 10, 2023) — Aterian Investment Partners (“Aterian”), a private equity firm, announces that Charles Simmons has joined its portfolio company Allentown, LLC (“Allentown”, or the “Company”) as Chief Executive Officer. Charles assumes the role as part of an executive transition, with John Coiro, Allentown’s former CEO, transitioning to CEO Emeritus and remaining on the…

June 7, 2023

Allentown Completes Strategic Acquisition of BetterBuilt

Allentown, NJ (June 7, 2023) — Allentown, LLC (“Allentown”), a portfolio company of Aterian Investment Partners (“Aterian”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of Northwestern Systems Corporation (“BetterBuilt” or the “Company”). Headquartered in Delta, British Columbia, Canada, BetterBuilt is the leading North American vivarium washing equipment manufacturer that designs, engineers, manufactures, and coordinates the installation of…

April 10, 2023

Vander-Bend Completes Strategic Acquisition of Omni Components Corporation

San Jose, CA (April 10, 2023) — Vander-Bend Manufacturing, Inc. (“Vander-Bend”), a portfolio company of Aterian Investment Partners (“Aterian”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of Omni Components Corporation (“Omni” or the “Company”). Headquartered in Hudson, New Hampshire, Omni is a precision manufacturer and service provider of tight tolerance consumable medical products focused on spinal, cardiovascular…

February 22, 2023

Eaglestone Appoints Jason Richards as Chief Executive Officer

New York, NY and Miami, FL (February 22, 2023) — Eaglestone Holdings, a leading specialty infrastructure contractor in the Northeast, has announced the appointment of Jason Richards as Chief Executive Officer. Jason has a proven track record, with over thirty years’ experience in the infrastructure services sector. Most recently, Jason served as President and COO of Albireo…

February 1, 2023

Aterian Investment Partners Completes Sale of NeoGraf

New York, NY and Miami, FL (February 1, 2023) — Aterian Investment Partners (“Aterian”), a private investment firm, is pleased to announce the sale of NeoGraf Solutions, LLC (“NeoGraf” or the “Company”) to Edgewater Capital Partners (“Edgewater”), a private equity firm focused on investing in performance materials and service businesses. NeoGraf is an industry leading…

July 13, 2022

Aterian Investment Partners Announces Partnership with Stein Fibers

New York, NY and Miami, FL (July 13, 2022) — Aterian Investment Partners (“Aterian”), a private investment firm, is pleased to announce its partnership with Stein Fibers (the “Company”). Stein Fibers is the fourth investment from Aterian’s Fund IV, an $834 million investment vehicle. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Albany, New York, Stein Fibers is a distributor and manufacturer of…