Gaston Capital
@gastoncapital.com
A PRIVATE INVESTMENT FIRM PROVIDING CAPITAL & RESOURCES TO COMPANIES THAT ARE POISED FOR ACCELERATED GROWTH Gaston Capital was founded in 2006 with a simple objective of finding and supporting companies that possess great potential. Our founder believed that innovation and hard work alone aren’t enough to make companies great. Truly great companies also need strong leadership, a disciplined approach to growth, and unwavering support from its financial sponsors. Gaston Capital seeks to invest in companies that are driven to be great. WHERE DRIVE AND DISCIPLINE MEET Gaston Capital makes meaningful minority investments in growth companies that are primarily located in the United States. We invest with the belief that businesses should generate positive investment return in addition to making a positive impact in the world. We support high-integrity entrepreneurs with a collaborative approach to creating value that leverages our experience and network. Gaston Capital aligns its interests with its portfolio companies’ goals to achieve the best possible results. We provide thoughtful capital without artificial time constraints to achieve superior outcomes. Industries of particular interest include business services, healthcare, light industrial, SaaS, and financial services. Read more about our investment below. VIEW OUR INVESTMENT CRITERIA HERE Partner Feedback R. McAllister, PhD Bold Therapeutics ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Working with Gaston Capital has benefited Bold Therapeutics not only in funding our progress, but we rely on their leadership and participation in key decisions, as well. Tod Bierling Enviro-Master CEO ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Since their first investment, Gaston Capital was extremely supportive of our management team’s plan for growth. We created a true partnership without which our significant growth and outstanding results wouldn’t have been possible. Direct Investments to Fund Growth Gaston Capital is dedicated to investing in businesses with solid fundamentals and disciplined management teams that have a vision for growth and value creation. We focus on select industries that provide opportunities for exceptional growth, both organically and through strategic acquisitions. Most importantly, we invest in people who are aligned with our core values of commitment, integrity, partnership, and respect. Gaston Capital believes that collaborating with proven management teams who share our values will result in superior outcomes for all involved. We look for investment opportunities where we can fill a capital void for high-growth companies. Gaston Capital is a growth equity investor that participates on a standalone basis or as a co-investor alongside reputable investors. We target cash-flow positive companies competing in disruptive industries. Investment Criteria Platforms headquartered in the United States Exceptional Management teams in a high growth industry EBITDA above $1 million Investment size: $2-10 million Focus industries include healthcare, business services, financial services, light industrial, SaaS Where we have invested Our Team Michael K. (Mick) McMahan Glenn Walthall Don McCaughey Michael K. (Mick) McMahan 704.461.8883 Boards Enviro-Master, Inc. SMRxT, Inc. Cross Country Transportation Group Mick is the Founding Partner of Gaston Capital. He has more than thirty-five years experience managing investment portfolios and working with small businesses, and has been listed as a top-ranked Charlotte-area financial advisor by the Charlotte Business Journal and in Barron’s as one of the top 100 independent financial advisers in the country. Mick currently serves on the board of Enviro-Master International, and Pronuvis. Mick resides in Belmont (NC), and has a BA and MPA from the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill). Education B.A. University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill) M.P.A. University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill) Glenn Walthall 704.953.4472 Boards Bold Therapeutics, Inc. Enviro-Master, Inc. Intezyne Technologies, Inc. Mobility Designed, Inc. Glenn serves as the firm’s Managing Partner. His career spans thirty years as a venture capitalist, investment banker, bank executive and consultant. Glenn is currently the Chairman of Bold Therapeutics, and Intezyne Technologies, and a board member of Enviro-Master International, SMRxT, and Mobility Designed. He resides in Charlotte (NC), and has a BS and MBA from Virginia Tech. Education B.S. Virginia Tech M.B.A. Virginia Tech Don McCaughey 401.595.0930 Boards Mobility Designed Don joined Gaston Capital as a Partner in 2018 after 17 years at Eaton Vance Corporation, where he served as Vice President, Regional Director. Don has raised over $5 billion in Private Placements, SMA, and 40 Act Funds. He is currently a board member of Mobility Designed and received his BS from Chapman College and MBA from Pepperdine University. Education B.S. Chapman College M.B.A Pepperdine University Kyle Radavich 704.953.4472 Kyle joined Gaston Capital in 2024 as a Senior Associate, where he evaluates new investment opportunities and monitors portfolio companies. Prior to joining Gaston Capital, Kyle was an Associate at Five Points Capital and an Investment Banking Analyst at Leerink Partners. He received his BBA in Finance from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Education B.B.A. Finance, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh We invest in growth Bold Therapeutics Clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel therapeutics within gastric cancers Capital First Trust – EXITED Operator of a chartered trust agency intended to serve the personal injury settlement industry Diamond Orthopedic Operator of a medical device company intended to revolutionize orthopedic fixation Enviro-Master Provider of restroom hygiene products and services intended to help protect businesses from the spread of infectious disease Fitness Ventures International Operator of fitness and wellness brands intended to build an environment for functional health Intezyne Clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on increasing the effectiveness of cancer treatments Javesca Coffee roaster in Charlotte, NC Mobility Designed Designer and manufacturer of crutches and other mobility devices designed for comfortable and improved mobility OrthoMedFlex Designer and manufacturer of total joint replacement products and instrumentation intended to assist disabled patients QoL Meds – EXITED Specialty pharmacy designed to improve the quality of life of behavioral health patients Southeast Highway – EXITED Provider of highway guardrail and impact attenuator installation services in the southeastern United States Ultraforce Staffing – EXITED Professional staffing and work-to-hire service News Bold Therapeutics Presents Late-Breaking Poster on BOLD-100’s Unique Ability to Mitigate Oxaliplatin-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (OIPN) at AACR Annual Meeting 2025 April 30, 2025 Bold Therapeutics Announces Presentation of Late-Breaking Data on BOLD-100’s Unique
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About Gaston Capital
**Gaston Capital** is a private investment firm established in 2006, dedicated to providing capital and resources to companies poised for accelerated growth. Situated in Charlotte, North Carolina, the firm focuses on minority investments in high-growth sectors including healthcare, business services, light industrial, SaaS, and financial services. With a philosophy that marrying innovation with strong leadership is key to nurturing extraordinary businesses, Gaston Capital partners with entrepreneurs who share its core values of integrity, commitment, and collaboration.
The firm’s investment strategy is centered on identifying companies with exceptional management teams and solid fundamentals capable of generating positive returns while making a meaningful impact. Gaston Capital typically invests between $2 to $10 million in cash-flow positive firms engaged in disruptive industries. Their portfolio includes diverse entities such as Bold Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, and Enviro-Master, a provider of restroom hygiene solutions. With a focus on sustainable growth and partnership, Gaston Capital strives to enhance the value and performance of its portfolio companies.
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