12.08.23
PHOENIX, AZ
MEREO NETWORKS ANNOUNCES GROWTH INVESTMENT
Mereo Networks (“Mereo”), a leading provider of bulk internet services to multi-dwelling units (“MDUs”) in the United States, today announced that it has received a significant growth investment from Macquarie Capital, WaveDivision Capital, and Freedom 3 Capital. Mereo Networks delivers high speed internet and other services under bulk contracts to multifamily owners and developers. The new capital investment from this group, led by Macquarie Capital, will allow Mereo to continue scaling its bulk connectivity business.
11.20.23
ANCHORAGE, AK
MCCONNELL NAMED PRESIDENT AND CEO OF ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS
The Alaska Communications board of directors has named Matthew (Matt) McConnell president and chief executive officer. McConnell is an accomplished CEO, COO, entrepreneur, community leader, board chairman, independent director and Fortune 50 executive with more than three decades of experience driving profitable growth in technology companies.
08.10.23
THE LEAD LEFT
THE CASE FOR JUNIOR CAPITAL
The near-term environment offers many opportunities for both investors and issuers. The Lead Left expects junior capital coupons to remain at or above current levels: “We want to make sure there’s an adequate spread relative to senior rates. We also think leverage will stay at these levels as recession concerns linger.”
05.10.23
PLANO, TX
BECKETT COLLECTIBLES APPOINTS KEVIN ISAACSON AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Kevin Isaacson currently serves as CEO of Southern Hobby Distribution and brings over 25 years industry experience to the role, including engagements in media (Sports Collectors Digest), manufacturing (Donruss Playoff) and e-commerce (eBay).
02.27.23
PLANO, TX
BECKETT ANNOUNCES $200M+ OF CAPITAL RECEIVED IN 2022 TO SUPPORT DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Beckett, the most trusted name in the collectibles industry, today announced that it received additional financing from HPS Investment Partners and Freedom 3 Capital in 2022, bringing their total commitments to the Beckett Group to $235 million.
01.04.23
HOLLAND, MI
HUDSONVILLE ICE CREAM APPOINTS TINA FLOYD AS NEW CEO
Floyd comes to Hudsonville Ice Cream after three decades at The J.M. Smucker Co. in Orrville, Ohio, where she most recently served as a member of the company’s leadership team as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Consumer Foods.
12.05.22
KANSAS CITY
EXAMINETICS LAUNCHES NEW TECHNOLOGY-BASED HEARING CONSERVATION SOLUTION
“Examinetics continues to be the leader in regulatory driven occupational health testing and SaluxTM is our latest innovation,” said Paul Fenaroli, Chairman & CEO, Examinetics. “This platform was developed in response to client needs, such as finding cost effective alternatives to offsite clinic visits and facilities looking for a better in-house program. This new offering truly lives up to our vision of being the leader in innovation, reliability, and convenience.”
10.11.22
NEW YORK
Jason Block Interviewed at SuperReturn North America 2022
Jason Block spoke at SuperReturn North America 2022 in September in New York. Jason shared his thoughts on the current investment opportunity in the middle market in an interview with Informa Connect.
10.06.22
NEW YORK
Freedom 3 Capital Announces Team Expansion with Five New Hires in 2022
Freedom 3 announced today that Kathryn Kantarian has joined to head the Firm’s investor relations and marketing efforts. Ms. Kantarian is the fifth new hire in 2022 as Freedom 3 continues to add talent and depth to its team and position itself for continued success.
01.05.22
phoenix, az
Freedom 3 Announces Investment in Highway 89
Freedom 3 is partnering with Highway 89 to launch Mereo Networks the premier bulk Internet service provider in western U.S.
01.04.21
Beverly, MA
FREEDOM 3 ANNOUNCES COMMITMENT TO INVEST IN THE BUYOUT OF ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS
Freedom 3 will support ATN International in their strategic acquisition of Alaska Communications.
03.25.20
kansas city
Examinetics hires new CEO, turns focus to COVID-19 screening
Examinetics Inc. has a new CEO and a new offering to address the COVID-19 pandemic. Paul Fenaroli takes the helm of the Overland Park-based provider of onsite occupational health services.
08.2019
gold sheets middle market
Amid aggressive market conditions, LPs more open to non-sponsored direct lending
Middle market non-sponsored direct lending has historically suffered from negative associations. This has been fueled by many direct lenders “dabbling” in the non-sponsored space, only to get burned with a few bad deals and subsequently exiting the strategy.
03.14.19
New York
Freedom 3 Capital grows mezz platform with Kansas City office
Freedom 3 Capital (F3C), a New York-based private credit investment firm, has expanded its business with a second office in Kansas City and the addition of two investment professionals, the firm said.
Partner Brian Block and Principal Aaron Blazer, both based in Kansas City, bring the size of the team to 11. They join F3C’s existing partners Jason Block, Fred Buffone, Erik Glover and Dan Tamkin.
02.20.19
kansas city
New York mezzanine fund sets up shop in KC
Freedom 3 Capital, a New York-based mezzanine fund, chose Kansas City as the location for its first satellite office.
Founded in 2013 by a group of finance experts, Freedom 3 Capital hired Aaron Blazar and Brian Block to set up a new office at 4801 Main St. in Kansas City.
11.2018
PRIVATE DEBT INVESTOR MEZZANINE FINANCING IS BEING CONSIDERED BY FAMILY BUSINESSES AS THEY SEEK ACQUISITIONS AND WEALTH TRANSITIONS
Mezzanine financing is being considered by family businesses as they seek acquisitions and wealth transitions.
09.15.17
NEW YORK
Lead Left Spotlight — Jason Block & Fred Buffone
This week we chat with Jason Block, partner and chief investment officer and Fred Buffone, principal, of Freedom 3 Capital. F3C provides tailored junior capital solutions to middle market companies by providing a combination of junior capital securities to generate current income and capital appreciation.