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AGI Partners’ Shaun Gordon Selected as Young Leader by French-American Foundation

1 Jul 2019

AGI Partners LLC, a private investment firm that partners with founders and entrepreneurs to build best in class companies, today announced that Shaun Gordon, Founder and Managing Partner of AGI, has been selected as a member of the French-American Foundation’s 2019 class of Young Leaders. The prestigious Young Leaders program, established by the Foundation in 1981, brings together a transatlantic group under the age of 40 from a vast array of sectors who share a passion for forging bonds in a globalized world and using their influence Click here to expand

AGI Portfolio Company Impact XM Launches XM-IQ: Digital Engagement Platform for Experiential Marketers

16 Jan 2018

AGI Partners LLC (“AGI”) portfolio company Impact XM, a global experiential marketing agency with a forty-year heritage of crafting strategic audience engagements that power brand experiences, today announced the launch of XM-IQ, a digital attendee engagement platform that helps experiential marketers get significantly better results from trade shows, conferences and activations. XM-IQ delivers more customer interactions and a better experience through: Cost-effective attractants using gamification and contests Matching messages and offers with attendee needs Monitoring staff compliance and real-time performance coaching Enabling surveys and voice Click here to expand

Impact XM Acquires Atlantic Exhibits, a Leading Full Service Exhibit and Event Company

17 Jul 2017

AGI Partners LLC (“AGI”) is pleased to announce that its portfolio company Impact XM has acquired Atlantic Exhibits. “AGI is very excited to continue to invest in the building of a global experiential market leader that offers a compelling value proposition to it clients. This acquisition continues to strengthen the global capabilities of the company. We look forward to further supporting Jared and his management team by focusing on organic initiatives and complementary acquisitions,” said AGI Partner David Acharya who led the investment. Impact XM, Click here to expand

Winners of 7th Annual ACG New York Champion’s Awards Revealed

16 Jun 2017

Top M&A Deals, Firms and Professionals Recently Honored at Award Ceremony at the Metropolitan Club in NYC NEW YORK, NY – June 16, 2017 – ACG New York, the largest association for middle-market deal making professionals in New York, and The M&A Advisor announced today the winners of the 7th Annual ACG New York Champion’s Awards, held last night at the Metropolitan Club in New York City. The annual tribute recognizes and honors the leading middle-market transactions, firms and dealmakers within the local ACG community Click here to expand

AGI Portfolio Company Impact XM Expands European Operations

16 Jan 2016

Dayton, NJ – Impact XM announced today a series of moves aimed at strengthening the company’s European sales operations including both European leadership team expansions and the opening of new office locations in the U.K. and Zurich. Impact XM has sold a portion of its business in Switzerland, as it expands European operations into the new U.K. office. Impact XM will maintain a studio office in Zurich for local client support. “These changes further our European growth strategy and elevate exciting talent into key leadership Click here to expand

AGI Partners’ David Acharya Announced as a winner for the 5th ACG New York Champion’s Awards

19 Jun 2015

ACG New York, the largest association of middle market deal making professionals in New York, announced the winners of the 5th Annual ACG New York Champion’s Award at event held on June 18th, 2015 at the Metropolitan Club in New York City. The annual tribute recognizes and honors the leading middle market transactions, firms and dealmakers within the local ACG community responsible for supporting middle market growth in New York. AGI Partner’s David Acharya was named a winner in the Dealmaker of the Year category.  Click here to expand

AGI Partners’ Shaun Gordon Honored by M&A Advisor’s Emerging Leaders Awards

19 May 2015

The M&A Advisor announced the winners of the 40 Under 40 Emerging Leaders Awards on Monday, May 18th. Shaun Gordon, Managing Partner of AGI Partners, was named a winner for the Dealmaker category. The M&A Advisor, renowned globally for its recognition of leading M&A, financing and turnaround professionals, created this event to promote mentorship and professional development amongst the emerging business leaders. Shaun Gordon was chosen for his accomplishments and expertise from a pool of nominees by an independent judging panel of distinguished business leaders. Click here to expand

AGI Partners LLC Announces Additional Investment in Impact XM; Launches New Global Brand.

26 Feb 2015

AGI Partners LLC (“AGI”) is pleased to announce that its portfolio company Aura XM is merging with Impact Unlimited to form the new global experiential marketing agency, Impact XM, headquarteredin Dayton, NJ.  This merger strengthens the global footprint by expanding the operational, creative and digital engagement capabilities of the company. Impact XM is positioned to be a market leaderand provide comprehensive solutions for the growing immersive engagement needs of clients across all face-to-face marketing channels. Aura XM’s President, Jared Pollacco, has been appointed Impact XM’s Click here to expand

AGI Partners Makes New Investment in One, Inc.

11 Sep 2014

AGI Partners LLC (“AGI”) is pleased to announce that it has completed a new investment in One, Inc., a leading provider of insurance software products. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. One, Inc.’s InsureOne™ product suite enables property and casualty insurers to expand their distribution channels and increase revenues while replacing legacy core systems that are inefficient and inflexible. One, Inc.’s software is used by a rapidly growing list of notable customers, including National General Insurance Company, Confie Seguros, and Mutual of Enumclaw. “Delivering Click here to expand

Pristine Environments Acquires City Central Facility Solutions, Expands Presence in Northeast Market

1 Jul 2014

Pristine Environments (PEI), a leading provider of specialized facility management (FM) solutions throughout North America announced today that it has acquired City Central Facility Solutions (CCFS), a New York City-based provider of maintenance, custodial and pest control services with specialization in secure facilities and in the fitness industry. CCFS provides services to over seven million square feet within New York City. Nationally, it services fitness clients in New York City, Miami, and Los Angeles. “We are thrilled to welcome David Petcove and his team to Click here to expand

AGI Partners LLC named Private Equity Firm of the Year

20 Jun 2014

AGI Partners LLC was named Private Equity Firm of the Year at the ACG Champion’s Awards, held on June 19th, 2014 at the Metropolitan Club in New York City. ACG New York is the leading association for middle market dealmaking professionals: private equity investors, debt providers, M&A advisors, corporate executives, accountants, attorneys and other service providers.  On the same evening, AGI was also selected as a finalist for the Deal of the Year Award ($10MM-$25MM value category). “AGI is incredibly humbled and proud to be Click here to expand

AGI Partners LLC Makes New Investment in Aura XM Inc.

28 Jan 2014

AGI Partners LLC (“AGI”) is pleased to announce that it has completed a new investment in Aura XM Inc. (“Aura XM”), a leading provider of experiential marketing solutions to leading global clients. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The Oakville, Ontario-based company designs and executes relevant face-to-face experiences by providing insightful strategy, brilliant creative and smart fulfillment services. Aura XM’s unique approach creates meaningful experiences by providing products and services to global clients that are focused on three specific categories: exhibits, events, and environments. Click here to expand

Pristine Environments Inc. Merges with KBM Facility Solutions

1 Apr 2013

Pristine Environments, a leading provider of specialized facility maintenance solutions, announced a transaction with KBM Facility Solutions (KBM), a specialty provider of facility and maintenance services. Headquartered in Southern California, KBM has offices in San Diego, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Seattle, Houston, Austin, Chicago, St. Louis, Sacramento, San Francisco Charleston, Philadelphia, Toronto and Vancouver. The combined company services over 50,000,000 square feet of facilities throughout North America. KBM, founded in 1981, specializes in providing maintenance and janitorial services to biotech, aerospace, technology and retail facilities. Click here to expand

Pristine Environments Inc. Acquires BeeLabor Janitorial Services, Inc.

30 May 2012

Pristine Environments Inc. (“PEI”), a leading provider of specialized facility management services announced today that it has acquired BeeLabor Janitorial Services, Inc. (“BeeLabor”), a specialty provider of custodial services in the Washington, DC region. BeeLabor specializes in providing janitorial services to commercial real estate buildings and to the defense and intelligence community in areas of their facilities that are Top Secret and Sensitive Compartmented Information (“TS/SCI”) level secure spaces, the highest-level security clearance designation from the Department of Defense.  PEI is a portfolio company of Click here to expand

Pristine Environments Inc. Acquires CommClean, Inc.

12 Dec 2011

Pristine Environments Inc. (“PEI”), a leading provider of specialized facility management services announced today that it has acquired CommClean, Inc., a specialty provider of custodial services in highly secure Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (“SCIF”) in the Washington, DC region. CommClean specializes in providing janitorial services and cleared escort services, the on-site escorting and supervision of all types of noncleared personnel, to defense and intelligence contracting firms in areas of their facilities that are Top Secret and Sensitive Compartmented Information (“TS/SCI”) level secure spaces, the highest Click here to expand

AGI Partners LLC Welcomes David Acharya

10 Dec 2011

NEW YORK, December 2011 – AGI Partners LLC (AGI), an alternative investment management firm, today announced that David Acharya has joined the firm as Partner. “We are very pleased to welcome David to AGI,” said Shaun Gordon, Founder and Managing Partner of AGI. “David’s experience covers all aspects of private equity, ranging from originating investments, transaction structuring and financing through working with management teams to create value and ultimately achieve liquidity.” “I am delighted to join AGI as a Partner and look forward to working Click here to expand

Brian Snow leaves Vornado Realty Trust to become CEO of Pristine Environments

18 Feb 2011

AGI Partners LLC, a New York based alternative investment management firm, has announced that Brian M. Snow, has been hired as the Chief Executive Officer​ of their Pristine Environments portfolio company. Pristine Environments is a facility services company that provides specialized high performance janitorial, architectural restoration and operations & maintenance services to Government, SCI/TS Cleared facilities, Biotech, Healthcare, Higher Education and Commercial clients. Ascend Global and their investors have raised a fund to acquire 15 operating companies over the next 5 years in the Washington, Click here to expand

AGI Partners LLC Welcomes Robert A. Kennedy, III

11 Feb 2010

NEW YORK, February 2010 – AGI Partners LLC (AGI), an alternative investment management firm, today announced that Robert A. Kennedy, III has joined the firm as Partner. “We are very pleased to welcome Bob to AGI,” said Shaun Gordon, Founder and Managing Partner of AGI. “Bob’s expertise in deal execution, and his specialization in recapitalizations of family and entrepreneur-owned businesses have been of great value to Pristine Environments and will continue to be of significant value to AGI and its future platforms.” “I’m fortunate to Click here to expand