The Benefits of Private Equity for Middle-Market Companies

Private equity (“PE”) firms play a significant role in fueling the growth and transformation of middle-market businesses. These firms, armed with capital and operational expertise, offer more than just funding; they provide strategic guidance, network connections, and a disciplined approach to value creation.

Affiliates of CriticalPoint Complete Sale of United Engineers & Constructors

January 6th, 2025 – Affiliates of CriticalPoint Capital, LLC (“CriticalPoint”) are pleased to announce the closing of the sale of United Engineers & Constructors (“United” or the “Company”) to Aecon Group Inc. (TSX: ARE) (“Aecon”). With nearly 120 years of power industry experience, United and its legacy companies have earned a reputation for delivering engineering and […]

Affiliates of CriticalPoint Complete Sale of United Power Delivery Business Unit to Pike Corporation

June 12th, 2024 – Affiliates of CriticalPoint Capital, LLC (“CriticalPoint”) are pleased to announce the closing of the sale of United Engineers & Constructors Inc.’s Power Delivery Business Unit to United Grid Solutions, LLC, a subsidiary of Pike Corporation (“Pike”). With a presence throughout the U.S. and headquarters in Denver, Colorado, United Grid Solutions is […]

Capital Structure – The Tail on the Dog

Few examples in our capital markets history can compare to the rapid rise of private credit as an asset class. Before the Global Financial Crisis, private credit was relatively obscure.

Where Does Private Credit Go From Here? 

Few examples in our capital markets history can compare to the rapid rise of private credit as an asset class. Before the Global Financial Crisis, private credit was relatively obscure.

CriticalPoint Strengthens Its Key Partnerships with Managing Director, Business Development Hire Curt Himebauch

We are excited to announce that Curt Himebauch has joined CriticalPoint as Managing Director, Business Development. Mr. Himebauch will be responsible for originating new opportunities across the firm and developing, strengthening, and managing the firm’s relationships. Mr. Himebauch brings more than 30 years of experience as a senior business development executive across the professional and […]

CriticalPoint Hires K.C. Brechnitz to Expand on the Firm’s Private Credit Strategy

We are excited to announce that K.C. Brechnitz has joined CriticalPoint as Head of Private Credit.  Mr. Brechnitz’s 26 years of experience in credit underwriting and capital markets, as both a banker and an advisor, will bring valuable insight and resources in expanding the firm’s Private Credit practice.  Mr. Brechnitz will work closely with CriticalPoint’s […]

CriticalPoint Expands its “Invest – Private Capital” Capabilities with the Addition of Mike Courtney

We are excited to announce that Mike Courtney has joined CriticalPoint as Managing Director, Head of Portfolio Operations. Mr. Courtney’s diverse operational expertise will bring valuable insight and resources to CriticalPoint’s Invest – Private Capital, Equity Division.  Mr. Courtney will work closely with the CriticalPoint team to review new investment opportunities and partner with the […]

United Engineers & Constructors and Imperia Engineering Partners Join Forces

United Engineers & Constructors and Imperia Engineering Partners Join Forces to Expand Service Offering to the Energy Generation and Delivery Markets MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., September 20, 2021– United Engineers & Constructors, Inc. (United), a leading infrastructure engineering, procurement, construction and consulting company, and Imperia Engineering Partners, Inc. (Imperia), a specialty engineering firm with unique capabilities […]

CriticalPoint Capital Portfolio Company Futuredontics Acquires Lead Smart

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA, July 20, 2021 – Affiliates of CriticalPoint Capital, LLC (“CriticalPoint Capital” or “CPC”) are pleased to announce its portfolio company Futuredontics (“Futuredontics” or the “Company”), parent of the nation’s leading provider of dental marketing services through Dentistry.com and 1-800-DENTIST, has acquired Lead Smart Inc. (“Lead Smart”).  Lead Smart has been providing performance […]