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DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On December 1st, 2023, Dallas-based Surge Private Equity, LLC (“Surge”) closed an investment into Coastal Amusements, Inc. (“Coastal” or the “Company”), a leading designer, manufacturer, and importer of coin-operated ticket and prize redemption games headquartered in New Jersey. NorthCoast Mezzanine and Minnesota Bank & Trust provided financing to complete the transaction. BakerHostetler and Moss Adams acted as lead counsel and financial diligence advisor, respectively. CoView Capital, a Manhattan-based investment bank, acted as sole advisor to Coastal.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On September 8th, 2023, Dallas-based Surge Private Equity, LLC (“Surge”) announced that it has formed a new strategic partnership with Elite Clinical Network, LLC (“ECN” or the “Company”), an integrated platform currently operating a network of phase I-IV clinical research sites throughout California, Arizona, and Nevada that has completed thousands of studies. The transaction, valued at ~$200MM, closed with debt financing provided by affiliates of MGG Investment Group LP. Advisors included Merritt Healthcare Advisors as financial advisor to ECN, Houlihan Lokey as diligence provider, and BakerHostetler as lead counsel to Surge.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Surge PE has added leading managed review and legal staffing provider, Tower Legal Solutions, to the Avalon platform. Avalon offers technology-based services like digital forensics, cybersecurity, eDiscovery, and business-critical document services. The transaction closed with debt financing provided by Woodforest National Bank and NorthCoast Mezzanine. Advisors included Kenyon Group as exclusive financial advisor to Tower, BakerHostetler as lead counsel, and Moss Adams as diligence provider.

SANTA ROSA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bar Partners, an Amuze company and leading amusement route operator for bars, trampoline parks, family fun centers and various entertainment venues, is thrilled to announce its recent acquisition of fast-growing west coast route operator Gardner Games.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bar Partners, an Amuze company backed by Surge Private Equity, is excited to announce its strategic partnership with Emerson Amusements, the leading provider of amusement games, ATMs, and jukeboxes to the greater New York City bar, hospitality, and entertainment markets.

Amuze Products (“Amuze”), in partnership with Bar Partners and Surge Private Equity, announced today the acquisition of Pipeline Games. Pipeline Games is a leading developer of award-winning innovative games such as Cut 2 Win and Perfect 10 for entertainment venues, including trampoline parks, family entertainment centers, bars, and restaurants.

Since its founding in 2000, Avalon has assisted thousands of clients with their business information challenges through their highly integrated services, high-touch approach, and use of effective and appropriate technology. The Company provides E-discovery, cybersecurity, business process outsourcing, and document services primarily to thousands of law firms across the country.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Surge Private Equity LLC (“Surge”) announces its investment in Bar Partners, Inc. (“Bar Partners”), a premier vending and amusement company for bars, nightclubs, movie theaters, and other entertainment venues. Bar Partners will merge with Surge’s existing portfolio company, Amuze Products LLC (“Amuze”). The transaction, valued at around $50MM, closed with debt financing provided by Woodforest National Bank and BakerHostetler acting as lead counsel.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Surge Private Equity LLC (“Surge”) announces the acquisition of Bridget R. Burris, D.D.S., P.C. (“Burris PC” or the “Company”), a multi-million dollar dentistry operation in New Mexico by Dallas-based Access Dental Management LLC (“Access Dental”), its healthcare platform. The deal closed with debt financing provided by Corbel Capital Partners (“Corbel”).

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Surge Private Equity LLC (“Surge”) announces the acquisition of Optim Dental and Vogue Dental (“Optim Dental”), a multi-million dollar dentistry operation in Illinois by Dallas-based Access Dental Management LLC (“Access Dental”), its healthcare platform. With a reported transaction value of approximately $10 million, the deal closed with debt financing provided by Corbel Capital Partners (“Corbel”).

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Surge Private Equity LLC (“Surge”) announces investment into its 10th platform, Contractor Connect LLC (“CC” or “Company”), a B2B networking lead-generation platform within the home improvement and remodeling space. The transaction closed with debt financing provided by Modern Bank and Assurance Mezzanine Fund with BakerHostetler acting as lead counsel.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Surge Private Equity LLC (“Surge”) announces its investment into Amuze Products II Inc. (“Amuze”), a Dallas-based massage chair and hurricane simulator operator. The transaction closed with debt financing provided by CrowdOut Capital LLC. For almost a decade, Amuze has developed proprietary..

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Surge Private Equity LLC (“Surge”) announces the acquisition of Harlingen Family Dentistry, La Casa Dental, and two other multi-million dollar dentistry operations in El Paso by Dallas-based Access Dental Management LLC (“Access Dental”), its healthcare platform.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Surge Private Equity LLC (“Surge”) announces its investment into RentACoop LLC and Top Manufacturing LLC (“RAC”), a Maryland-based leading Ecommerce platform that designs and sells hundreds of proprietary products for retail chicken owners across the country.

MyClean is a technology-enabled SAAS company that provides recurring home services and commercial cleaning through its fully automated ‘customer-to-cleaner’ concierge software platform. The company has invested millions in proprietary technology development that differentiates the consumer experience and allows for a lower price point compared to its competition.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Surge Private Equity LLC (“Surge”) announces its investment into All About Learning Press Inc. (“AALP”), a Wisconsin-based national homeschool curriculum publisher. The transaction closed with debt financing provided by Modern Bank, N.A. and Spell Capital Partners, LLC.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Surge Private Equity LLC (“Surge”) announces its acquisition of Texas’ Norris Training Systems Inc. (“Norris”) on 1/3/20 and Manhattan’s Reyes Cleaning Services Corp (“RCS”) on 12/31/19. In addition, Surge hires Thiago Farias as Vice President. Operating for 30+ years, Norris provides training hosting services to over 2,500 clients.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On 4/18/2019, Dallas-based Surge Private Equity (“Surge”) closed its acquisition of Texas-based Access Dental and Lacosta Dental (“Access”) with financing provided by Corbel Capital Partners (“Corbel”). The transaction value was in excess of $30MM with seller Dr. Tien Phan retaining a significant equity stake in the business and Surge obtaining a majority position. Additionally, excess cash was placed on the balance sheet at close to immediately pursue de novo activity.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On 11/27/2018, Dallas-based Surge Private Equity (“Surge”) closed an investment into Global Bakeries, Inc. (“Global Bakeries” or the “Company”) with The Firmament Group (“Firmament”), a leading provider of tailored debt and equity capital solutions to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On 08/01/2019, Dallas based Surge Private Equity (“Surge”) closed its investment of Manhattan based Hippodrome Services Group (“Hippodrome”) with financing provided by Harvest Capital Credit Corporation (“Harvest”) and Modern Bank, N.A. (“Modern”), which acted as administrative agent in the transaction.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On 11/16/17 Dallas based Surge Private Equity, LLC (“Surge”) (www.SurgePE.com) completed its investment in Manhattan based Busy Bee Cleaning Corp, (“Busy Bee”) (www.bbcleaningservice.com), a commercial janitorial services provider and sister companies Commercial Cleaning Services.