Young America Capital Appoints Steven Zelac as Senior Managing Director
March 3, 2021 - New York - Young America Capital LLC (“YAC”), a New York-based FINRA/SEC-registered independent investment banking and advisory firm, announced that it has named Steven Zelac as senior managing director and head of investment banking for industrials, chemicals and manufacturing (“ICM”). Mr. Zelac brings more than 30 years of experience in corporate development and strategic finance.
Young America Capital Leads Transportation/Energy Investment Banking
New York, May 14, 2019 (PRNewswire) Young America Capital LLC (“YAC”) announced today that it has named Thomas M. Kane Senior Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking for Transportation and Energy. Mr. Kane brings over 35 years of experience. He has originated billions of dollars in shipping, aerospace, energy, technology and telecom projects over the course of his career....
Young America Capital Wins Prestigious M&A Advisor Award
Mamaroneck, NY -- January 22, 2019 -- Young America Capital won “Consumer Discretionary Deal of the Year (Under $500MM)" in handling of financing of United Auto Insurance Group. “Our entire team at Young America Capital is thrilled to be an award winner by M&A Advisor for our work in 2018,” stated Peter Formanek, Managing Partner of Young America Capital. “Our team at Young America Capital works hard to ensure our client’s success and we are honored to be recognized for this award,” added Formanek.
Young America Capital announces the successful sale of San Felasco Nurseries, Inc. with Cannabis Super License in Florida Allowing up to 25 Dispensaries
December 6, 2018
Young America Capital (“YAC”), the 55 person licensed investment bank and broker-dealer based in Mamaroneck, NY is pleased to announce the successful sale of 100% of the stock of San Felasco Nurseries, Inc. (“San Felasco”), a holder of an authorization to operate as a Medical Marijuana Treatment Center in the state of Florida that can produce, process and dispense medical marijuana products. More
Young America Capital Announces Appoints Raju Panjwani, Senior Managing Director
November 18, 2018
New York, November 18, 2018 (PRNewswire) Young America Capital LLC (“YAC”) announced today that it has named Raju Panjwani Senior Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking for FinTech/Blockchain. More
Young America Capital has Successfully Assisted United Automobile Insurance Company (UAIC) in Securing a $45 Million Growth Investment from Victory Park Capital
May 1, 2018
New York, May 1, 2018 – Young America Capital (YAC) announced that it has assisted United Automobile Holdings, LLC (United Auto) in securing a $45 million investment from Victory Park Capital (“VPC”). More
Young America Capital Announces that it has Successfully Assisted Gaston Security, Inc (GSI) in the Outright Sale of its Company to ADT's Integrated Solutions Division
October 16, 2017
New York, October 16th, 2017 – Young America Capital (YAC) is pleased to announce that it has successfully assisted Gaston Security, Inc (GSI) in an outright sale of the company to ADT’s Integrated Solutions division, which is solely focused on the commercial electronic security market. More
Young America Capital Announces that it has Successfully Assisted Pleuratech in Entering an Exclusive Worldwide Agreement with Merit Medical
August 8, 2017
New York, August 8th, 2017 – Young America Capital (YAC) is pleased to announce that it has successfully assisted Pleuratech in entering an exclusive worldwide license agreement with Merit Medical for Pleuratech’s main product, a novel surgical device ensuring safe and accurate placement of drains in the pleural cavity. More
Young America Capital Announces that it has Successfully Arranged $5.0 Million in Growth Financing for HercuTech Inc
November 10, 2016
Young America Capital announces that it has successfully arranged $5.0 million in growth financing for HercuTech Inc, (www.hercutech.com) manufacturer of HercuWall, a Proprietary panelized exterior wall system for single and multi-family homes and light commercial and industrial buildings. More
Young America Capital Announces the Sale of the Assets of WatchUWant.com to an Affiliate of Govberg Jewelers
December 15, 2015
Young America Capital announced today the sale of the assets of WatchUWant ( www.WatchUWant.com), a leading pre-owned luxury watch e-commerce dealer based in Hollywood FL, to an affiliate of Govberg Jewelers ( www.govbergwatches.com), one of most respected and largest retailers luxury timepieces, headquartered in Philadelphia PA. More
Young America Capital Receives DealNexus Sell-Side Dealmaker of the Year Award
October 15, 2015
Young America Capital was recognized with the DealNexus Sell-Side Dealmaker of the Year award at the Intralinks-DealNexus 5th anniversary celebration. More
Young America Capital Announces Acquisition of Frontier Town and Fort Whaley Campgrounds
August 25, 2015
Young America Capital announced today the sale of Frontier Town, the Wild West-styled campground and theme park outside of Ocean City, Maryland to Sun Communities, one of the largest owners of manufactured housing communities and recreational vehicle resorts in the United States. More
Young America Capital Announces Placement of Convertible Debt
November 20, 2014
Young America Capital today announced that it has secured an undisclosed amount of convertible promissory note financing for Vessel Metrics from Ethos Opportunity Fund I. Vessel Metrics offers a Web-based service that enables boat owners and their contractors to be informed about the equipment and maintenance requirements of their boat and its on-board systems. More
Young America Capital Announces Newly Formed Maritime & Infrastructure Group
November 10, 2014
Young America Capital announced today that it has formed a specialized Maritime & Infrastructure Investment Banking Group. The firm assembled a world-class senior team to drive the launch of this highly specialized vertical. The team will be led by Henry Juan, Managing Director, who will serve as Head of the Maritime & Infrastructure Group. More
Young America Capital Announces Acquisition of Another9, LLC by Cohere Communications
October 22, 2014
Young America Capital is pleased to announce the sale of Another9, a managed services provider offering cloud computing and data center operations, to Cohere Communications. Another9 engaged Young America Capital to identify a strategic buyer which had a shared focus, commitment and expertise in addressing complex technologies. More
Young America Capital Announces Sale of Dairy Association Company Assets
October 6, 2014
Young America Capital announced the sale of assets of the Dairy Association Company, Inc. to Vermont’s Original, a new company formed by the two investment groups, Timepiece Capital Incorporated and Gemini Investors. Young America Capital served as exclusive financial advisor to the Dairy Association Company in a transaction that resulted in an attractive valuation for the company’s stakeholders. More
Young America Capital Facilitates Acquisition of Delve by Focus Pointe Holdings
October 11, 2013
Young America Capital facilitated the acquisition of Delve LLC by Focus Pointe Holdings. Both companies operate in the qualitative market research industry in the US, primarily focusing on providing focus room facilities. More
Young America Capital Facilitates Sale of CGI Finance Boat Loan Portfolio
March 1, 2013
Young America Capital facilitated the sale of a portfolio of consumer boat loans owned by CGI North America Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the global bank Societe General. More
Young America Capital Facilitates Southern Cross’ $220M Investment into Ultrapetrol
November 13, 2012
Young America Capital facilitated a $220 million common stock equity investment from Southern Cross Latin America Private Equity Funds III and IV into Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) Limited, resulting in a 78% controlling ownership stake. More
Young America Capital Arranges $20M Credit Facility for Cambria Enterprises LLC
April 1, 2012
Young America Capital arranged a $20 million senior secured credit facility for Cambria Enterprises from Cole Taylor Business Credit, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MB Financial. More
