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Gridiron Capital
New Canaan, CT · ~$1-10B AUM
In one paragraph. Gridiron Capital is a private equity based in New Canaan, CT managing roughly $1-10B in assets. In Tampa Bay its capital sits behind Legacy Service Partners, which together control 0 local brands.
Why it invests in the trades
Invested in Tampa-headquartered Legacy Service Partners out of Gridiron Fund V in January 2023. Legacy pitches founders on partnership rather than exit — sellers monetize but stay in the business — and has expanded across Florida and the Mid-Atlantic.
Platforms in Tampa Bay (1)
Legacy Service Partners
Tampa, FL · 0 local brands
Frequently asked
What does Gridiron Capital own in Tampa Bay?
No confirmed Tampa Bay brands yet.
Is Gridiron Capital a private-equity firm?
Yes.
How long will Gridiron Capital hold these companies?
Private-equity funds typically target a 3–7 year hold before a sale, recapitalization or continuation fund. See "Notable exits" for how this investor has behaved before, and Debt, exits and the 5-year clock.
Sources Reported — credible press
- Gridiron Capital — press release. Fund V, January 2023, Tampa HQ, Rob Millock, current investment
- FinSMEs (2023-01-01) — news. Corroborating coverage
Researcher notes: HQ from general knowledge; AUM band estimated.
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