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The Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards
Access Holdings is honored to be chosen as one of 16 finalists for the Investment News 2021 Excellence in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Awards! From our enterprise zone location in Mt. Vernon Baltimore to our firm initiatives and hiring processes,
Access is committed to creating a culture of inclusion and continuous improvement. By creating a team of diverse voices, we benefit from having different points of view to help develop purposeful value creation strategies and build enduring businesses.
Playfly Sports brokers its first NIL deal with a college athlete following NCAA rule change
Our partner Playfly Sports is leading through innovation with their first NIL deal, moving quickly to adapt to the new NCAA rule change!
We are proud to announce that senior associate Sean McGrath has been recognized as a 2021 Mergers and Acquisitions Rising Star of Private Equity!
This award honors up-and-coming private equity professionals who have continually pushed the envelope with their hard work in deal making, advancing diversity and inclusion, and establishing environmental, social, and corporate governance goals.
Since joining the team in 2018, Sean has proven herself as an effective dealmaker, mentor, and emerging leader within the firm.
Access Holdings Announces New Partnership to Solidify Oasis Marinas as the Industry’s Leading Marina Management Service Provider
Baltimore, MD – Access Holdings, a Baltimore-based mid-market investment firm specializing in building enduring businesses, today announced a new partnership with Oasis Marinas to support the company’s growth.
Based in Annapolis, Maryland, Oasis Marinas is the premier third-party marina management company in the United States, providing marinas owners support across all aspects of marina management while ensuring boaters receive consistent, quality service and experiences. Access Holdings will support Oasis as it scales its operations and bring new tools and technology to innovate and optimize the customer and marina owner experience.
Regency Pet Expands Aftercare Offerings in Partnership with Guardian Pet Aquamation in Colorado
This week Regency announced their 20th partnership in two years! Regency is excited to welcome the leading provider and expert in pet aftercare services, Dr. Kathleen Cooney, DVM, CHPV, CCFP and Guardian Pet Aquamation.
Dr. Cooney has chosen to partner with Regency “to carry on her mission forward for generations to come”. Dr. Cooney “knows how important it is to trust who you work with” and believes Regency has “proven capable of fully respecting and enhancing how the vet profession cares for its clients.”
Through this great partnership, Access Holdings will continue to build enduring businesses.
Access Holdings Announces Kimberly Kile as First-Ever Head of Investor Relations & Communications
Baltimore, MD – Access Holdings, a Baltimore-based mid-market investment firm specializing in building enduring businesses, today announced that Kimberly (Kim) Kile will join the firm as its first-ever Head of Investor Relations and Communications.
As the head of investor relations and member of executive team, Kim will lead fundraising efforts for the firm’s flagship funds, co-investments, and new products.
Additionally, Kim will source and cultivate new relationships with potential investors and work closely with the firm’s existing limited partners. Kim will also lead Access’s public relations efforts with oversight over the firm’s fundraising, communications, and marketing.
Access Holdings Supports Student Transportation Partnership
Baltimore, MD – Access Holdings, a Baltimore-based mid-market investment firm specializing in building enduring businesses, announced today the firm is supporting a partnership between its new student transportation platform, American Student Transportations Partners (ASTP), and Pennsylvania-based Krise Transportation.
Access Holdings will not only provide capital but dedicated resources and tools to support the growth of ASTP into a market leading provider of mission critical student transportation services.
ASTP, in partnership with Krise Transportation, will provide exeptional transportation services for students and school districts across Pennsylvania to ensure every student has safe, reliable access to education.
Access Holdings Enhances Digital Capabilities with Growing Team
Baltimore, MD – Access Holdings enhances digital capabilities with the addition of three digital experts to help our firm and our portfolio companies embrace and apply contemporary tools and technology to drive growth.
Access Holdings, a Baltimore-based mid-market investment firm specializing in a purposeful buy-and-build investment approach, today announced the addition of three new team members who will play key roles in further developing Access’s digital origination and portfolio monitoring capabilities.
Matt Johl, George Shipley, and Ellen Kirk Jarosinski will join Steve Chang and Merritt Davis in applying digital tools and capabilities to drive lead generation and performance management across the Access portfolio.
Access Holdings Press
Baltimore Business Journal – On the heels of closing its first private equity fund in January, Access Holdings Management Co. has raised another $630 million to help grow three of its portfolio companies.
Baltimore-based Access Holdings, which Managing Partner Kevin McAllister describes as a "buy-and-build" investment firm, raised the money through three separate credit facilities from 11 lenders. The firm previously raised $340 million with its private equity fund.
The latest funding will help Access support the growth of PlayFly Sports, a Philadelphia-based sports marketing and media company; Florida-based funeral home operator Foundation Partners Group; and the Car Wash Owners Network.
Access has been a firm on the rise since McAllister founded it in 2013. The firm manages $1.3 billion and has 24 employees, compared to "just a handful" a few years ago. It has also been incredibly active when it comes to making deals, having acquired more than 75 companies in the last four years, he said.
Access Holdings Draws Robust $630 Million Credit Facility
Baltimore, MD – Access Holdings, a Baltimore-based mid-market investment firm specializing in a buy-and-build investment approach has secured $630 million in credit from 11 different lenders. The credit will directly support three partner businesses: PlayFly Sports, Foundation Partners Group, and Car Wash Owners Network.
The significant credit raise will supplement the recently-raised $340 million inaugural investment fund and provide additional flexibility for Access to grow portfolio companies into market-leading businesses. It will deepen Access’s capital markets expertise and support the firm’s mission to generate long-term growth and value for partner companies.
The credit raise was supported by Tom Gregory, Access advisor and Maranon Capital founder, who worked closely with the Access team to secure this powerful tool.
ACCESS INSIGHTS
NAVIGATING CHALLENGING DEBT CAPITAL MARKETS TO ENABLE GROWTH
Today’s uncertain economy makes it increasingly important for business owners and investors to understand the state of debt capital markets and the options available to support growth.
In our new Access Insight, Senior Advisor Tom Gregory shares his view on the current condition of debt capital markets, the unique challenges facing midmarket private equity-backed businesses, and the opportunity for creative capital solutions.
“In the face of increased challenges, buyers and sellers still want to get deals done, and business owners want to grow and scale. The way capital markets are evolving, solutions are emerging to address this changing market context. To do this, more creative deal terms and financing are being considered.”
ENTREPRENEURIAL EMPATHY
The world of private equity is loaded with stories of failed investments and unsuccessful partnerships between investors, entrepreneurs, and founders of businesses.
What often started with the right intent—partnering to grow and scale a business—may not have played out as either side expected, leading to frustration and remorse.
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