DCA has released its M&A report covering the Food & Agribusiness sector, providing commentary and analysis on market trends and recent transactions.
This report covers:
- M&A activity across food, beverage, and agribusiness verticals
- Public valuations & public comparables analyses
- Growth drivers and key takeaways for 2022
- Food loss and its implications on supply chains
- The continued evolution of consumer preferences
We invite you to contact us if you wish to discuss the current market environment, trends, or our relevant industry experience.
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Announcements & Press Releases
DCA Partners Advises Johnson Thermal Systems on Its Sale to Mission Critical Group
Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), is pleased to announce that Johnson Thermal Systems (“JTS”) has been acquired by Mission Critical Group (“MCG”), a newly [...]
Smash Park Announces Significant Minority Growth Investment from DCA Partners
Growth capital will accelerate expansion into new markets West Des Moines, IA and Roseville, CA June 29, 2023 – Smash Park Entertainment Group (“Smash [...]
DCA Partners Expands Private Equity Portfolio with Cordant Health Solutions
Roseville, CA (April 10, 2023) – DCA Partners (“DCA”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Cordant Health Solutions (“Cordant”), a leading provider of [...]
DCA Releases Winter 2023 Energy Market Report
DCA has released its M&A report covering the Energy market, providing commentary and analysis on market trends and recent transactions. This report covers the [...]
Brent Haapanen Promoted to Partner at DCA Partners
Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), a rapidly growing, diversified financial services firm headquartered in Roseville, CA, is thrilled to announce the promotion of [...]
Service Logic Acquires Indoor Environmental Services
The transaction represents a highly successful exit from DCA Fund III Roseville, CA (January 11, 2023) – DCA Partners (“DCA”), the region’s leading private [...]
Nella Invest Teams with Yukon Partners to Acquire Florida Based Cold Storage Asset
Roseville, CA – Nella Invest, LLC ("Nella") and Yukon Real Estate Partners, LLC ("Yukon") recently announced the acquisition of 3610 West Main Street, a 100,000-square-foot [...]
Rapidly Expanding Investment Group Acquires Florida Hotel Property
Roseville, CA (August 12, 2022) – DCA Partners Family Office (“DCA”), a specialized real estate investment group, is in the process of acquiring Hotel Melby, [...]
Konos, Inc. Acquired by Daybreak Foods, Inc.
The combined business will have almost 18 million laying hens Roseville, CA (August 19, 2022) – DCA Partners (“DCA”) and Flaherty Capital Markets (“FCM”) are [...]
DCA Partners Adds Melodie Puffer
Melodie will oversee FP&A for the Private Equity firm Roseville, CA (July 21, 2022) – DCA Partners (“DCA”), a diversified financial services firm, is pleased [...]
Kris Jones Joins the DCA Family Office
Roseville-based financial services firm has doubled in size during 2022 Roseville, CA (July 18, 2022) – DCA Partners (“DCA”), a diversified financial services firm, is [...]
DCA Releases Energy Sector Market Update Summer 2022
Sector volatility remained consistent through the first half of the year as inflationary pressures, geopolitical uncertainty, and the rising cost of capital impacted markets [...]
Zac Scholfield Joins DCA as Vice President
Zac will oversee Asset Management for the Family Office Roseville, CA (June 16, 2022) – DCA Partners (“DCA”), a diversified financial services firm, is pleased [...]
Millennium Acquires Delta Fire Protection
The DCA portfolio company is poised for substantial growth Roseville, CA (June 15, 2022) – DCA Partners (“DCA”), the region’s leading private equity firm, is [...]
Two Local Families Partner to Purchase Iconic Retail Landmark
Tower Investments and Nella Holdings acquire Nut Tree Plaza in Vacaville Roseville, CA (April 19, 2022) – Two local, family-owned companies, Nella Holdings and Tower [...]
Private Equity Firm Expands with New Associate
April 8, 2022 DCA Partners adds Louis Skibicki Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), a diversified financial services firm, welcomes Louis Skibicki as an Associate [...]
DCA Expands Family Office with New Vice President
March 31, 2022 Noah McCormack to oversee commercial and industrial investments Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), a diversified financial services firm, is pleased [...]
DCA Partners Announces Growth Equity Investment In The Maloney Group
March 14, 2022 Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), a leading West Coast private equity firm, is thrilled to announce its majority investment in The [...]
New Hires Expand DCA Partners Team
March 10, 2022 Zeina Fawaz and Fara Elizalde join the rapidly growing Family Office Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), a diversified financial services [...]
DCA Partners Adds Senior Real Estate Experts
January 31, 2022 Tom Bratkovich, Michael Hodgkinson, and Chris Stephenson help launch new investment initiative Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), the region’s premier Merger [...]
DCA Releases Year-End Energy Report
Uncertainty persists for the Energy industry as gas prices surge and slip, and renewables progress begins to backslide. DCA’s latest comprehensive report focuses on [...]
DCA Partners Invests In Bonafide Medical Group
Bonafide to build out software and expand distribution Roseville, CA (November 29, 2021) – DCA Partners (“DCA”), the region’s leading private equity firm, is pleased [...]
November 2021 Newsletter
Flyers Energy Selling to World Fuel Services Auburn-based Flyers Energy Group has agreed to sell its fuel-distribution business to World Fuel Services. The [...]
October 2021 Newsletter
Market Update: Friends in High Places The M&A market is thriving with a little help from its friends: bullish private equity investors, low [...]
Local Charities Won Big In the Local Ryder Cup Competition
Event earns more than $2.3M for Sacramento Charitable Organizations Roseville, Calif. – (October 6, 2021) – Event organizers are hailing the Villara Capital Cup golf [...]
DCA Partners Fund III Oversubscribed by Investors
Fund to Provide Capital to Growing Businesses in Underserved Regions Roseville, CA (October 1, 2021) – Fueled by the success of its first two private [...]
September 2021 Newsletter
M&A Report for the Food & Ag Industry We crunched the numbers and the results are in: despite challenges such as drought, wildfires, [...]
DCA Releases Summer 2021 Food & Ag Report
We crunched the numbers and the results are in: despite challenges such as drought, wildfires, and COVID, the Food & Ag market proves itself [...]
DCA Partners Expands Private Equity Group
Roseville-based firm adds CPA Anthony Smith to provide financial guidance to portfolio companies Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), the region’s leading investment bank and [...]
DCA Grows M&A and Private Equity Teams
Roseville-Based Firm Adds Core Talent to Meet Increasing Demand Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), the region’s leading investment bank and affiliated private equity firm, [...]
DCA Partners Presents Seventh Annual Villara Capital Cup and Announces New Partnership
The charity golf tournament is one of the area’s most impactful fundraisers Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”) is pleased to present the seventh annual [...]
DCA Partners Advises Dental Savings International on Its Sale to iSmile Dental Products
Sale provides Dental Savings International’s customers with expanded product options and enhanced delivery through iSmile’s West Coast distribution facilities Roseville, CA (June 16, 2021) – [...]
DCA Invests In Sacramento-Based Commercial HVAC Company
Partners with former owner to acquire the business Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), the region’s leading private equity firm, is thrilled to announce its [...]
DCA Releases Spring 2021 Energy Report
DCA has released its M&A report on the Energy sector, providing commentary and analysis on market trends and recent transactions. This report covers: M&A [...]
May 2021 Newsletter
Upcoming Webinar: Optimizing Your Capital Structure Using Debt and Private Equity Wednesday, June 2 | 9:00 am PT Pursuing growth requires financing. Often [...]
Brent Haapanen Promoted to Managing Director at DCA Partners
Senior role includes leading DCA’s M&A division Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), the region’s leading investment bank and affiliated private equity firm, is thrilled [...]
March 2021 Newsletter
The Future of Food & Ag in California DCA's spring Success Series, "The Future of Food & Ag in California", was a big [...]
February 2021 Newsletter
While 2020 was full of challenges, it was also a time of evolution. Here are our favorite highlights from last year.
Flyers Energy Acquires Fleet Express Commercial Fueling
Flyers Energy announced this week its acquisition of Fleet Express Commercial Fueling, a division of Mansfield Energy Corp. DCA Partners is proud to have served as Flyers’ M&A advisor on the transaction.
DCA Partners Advises Fore A on Its Sale to Quest Technology Management
Partnership allows Fore A to accelerate growth and better serve clients Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”) is pleased to announce that Fore A Partners [...]
DCA Partners and Flaherty Capital Markets Advise Richmond Wholesale Meat Co. on Its Investment from IMB Partners
Investment allows Company to execute on strategic growth and expansion initiatives Roseville, CA – DCA Partners and Flaherty Capital Markets (“DCA/FCM”) are pleased to announce [...]
December 2020 Newsletter
Market Update: Cue the Santa Rally Building off the strong momentum earlier in the quarter, we push into December with an optimistic view of [...]
November 2020 Newsletter
Market Update Deal flow came back into the Private Equity and M&A markets in a big way in October, kicking off Q4 2020 [...]
DCA Partners to Invest $100M in Promising Businesses
Local Firm Launches Its Third Locally Based Private Equity Fund Roseville, CA – DCA Partners launched its third private equity fund last week. The [...]
October 2020 Newsletter
MARKET UPDATE We are less than a month away from the 2020 Presidential Election, so we thought it would be an interesting exercise [...]
September 2020 Newsletter
Market Update Fall is almost upon us, and with that marks the return of a number of traditional fall activities. Kids are going back [...]
August 2020 Newsletter
Market Update As summer winds to a close (don’t tell that to the 8 straight days 108-degree temperatures on the horizon, however) we [...]
Proposed tax increase may influence exit timing
Business owners should be aware of some HUGE potential changes to the capital gains tax rate, both nationally and in California.
July 2020 Newsletter
Market Update Q2 2020 has come to a close, yet the uncertainty surrounding the U.S. business climate and affected industries continues to evolve. [...]
DCA Advises TRI HoldCo on Quick Quack Transaction
July 8, 2020 Quick Quack to Build 14 New Locations Roseville, CA – DCA Partners is pleased to announce that TRI HoldCo, Inc. has successfully [...]
June 2020 Newsletter
Market Update As we discussed back in April when the first signs of a market pause were starting to appear, the uncertainty surrounding the [...]
DCA Advises Food & Agriculture Client Through Successful Acquisition
May 28, 2020 Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”) is pleased to announce the completion of a strategic acquisition by one of its long-standing food [...]
April 2020 Newsletter
Market Update: YOY Q1 Comparison As nearly all of us have probably experienced, our personal lives and work lives are fundamentally different now [...]
Workshare as an Alternative to Layoffs
We pulled together a summary regarding the best approach for a Company and its employees relative to the various benefits out there (e.g. Payroll [...]
February Newsletter
Private Equity Market Update One month into 2020 and we’re already seeing a flurry of activity in the Private Equity space. There were 471 [...]
Villara Building Systems Sponsors Sacramento Capital Cup
Villara Donates $45,000 to Local Charities Roseville, CA – Villara Building Systems, Northern California’s top residential HVAC and plumbing contractor, has stepped up to become [...]
Congratulations to Cascade Orthopedic Supply
Cascade Orthopedic Supply, a leading distributor of prosthetic and orthotic products, announced an investment made in the company by Ottobock North America. DCA was [...]
January Newsletter: Private Equity Market Update and more
Private Equity Markets: Continued Strength into the New Year 2019 ended up being another extremely successful year for the private equity community, with U.S. [...]
December Newsletter: Navigating the Sale of the Family Business
A Holly Jolly Market Update As 2019 comes to a close, we tend to expect a flurry of deal activity to close out the [...]
Navigating the Sale of the Family Business
Craig Mitchell interviews Nick Rajkovich on the sale of Farmington Fresh. They discuss building the market strategy, finding a buyer with synergies, the delicacies [...]
November Newsletter: Market Update, the Samurai Mindset, and More
Market Update Private Equity Driving M&A Deal Flow 2019 North America M&A activity continues to remain strong, with consistent deal flow through [...]
The Wisdom of Knowing When to Tap Out and When to Keep Fighting
Dave Kovar and Dave Chamberlain, of Kovar’s Satori Academy (a former Fund I portfolio company) sat down with Curt Rocca to discuss their martial-arts [...]
DCA Partners Grows Community Engagement with Flourishing Marketing Department
Amanda Schroeder promoted to Director of Marketing to enhance client and community impact Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), the region’s leading locally based and [...]
October Newsletter: Watch the Latest Success Series Video (and more)
Market Update Private equity and mergers and acquisitions in the manufacturing sector remained strong in Q3, finishing just slightly below the historically high [...]
2019 Sacramento Capital Cup Raises $1.97 Million for Charity
Charitable organizations to expand services throughout the region Granite Bay, CA – Granite Bay Golf Club was bustling with excitement last weekend as the [...]
Capital Cup Reaches Landmark Fundraising Goal
The annual event has raised $5 million for charity in its 5th year Roseville, CA – The Sacramento Capital Cup, founded by DCA Partners’ [...]
September Newsletter: M&A Update (and more)
M&A Activity Highlighted by Larger Deals, Favorable Market Dynamics M&A activity remains strong, with 4,929 M&A transactions having been announced year-to-date. While mega [...]
What is private equity?
We're breaking down June's webinar, "Private Equity for the Sophisticated Investor," into quick, informative videos. This video takes a look at how private equity [...]
August Newsletter: Investments at Work
Who Invests in Private Equity? Private equity funds have a long history of generating high returns to investors, but they aren't available to [...]
Who invests in private equity?
We're breaking down June's webinar, "Private Equity for the Sophisticated Investor," into quick, informative videos. This video takes a look at the individuals and [...]
July Newsletter: Summer Snapshot
Access Our Latest Webinar: Private Equity for the Sophisticated Investor Steve, Brenden, and Justin provide an in-depth look into how private equity works [...]
Get to Know Justin Horner, Director of Business Development at DCA
If anyone can take a few sparse ingredients and transform them into something meaningful, it’s Justin Horner. Among colleagues and friends, Justin is known for [...]
Grow West Expands with Acquisition of Clark Trucking
DCA Partners advised Grow West on the transaction Roseville, CA – Grow West, an agricultural retailer dedicated to serving Northern California growers, announced this week [...]
Fifth Annual Capital Cup Aims to Raise $1.5 Million for Charity
Curt Rocca and DCA Partners join efforts for record-breaking fundraising Roseville, CA – On June 18th, dozens of local business executives gathered to commence [...]
June Newsletter
Preserving Company Culture During a Merger Very few mergers or acquisitions fail because they were poorly conceived; they fail because they were poorly [...]
Investor Presentation Tips
What to include in your early-stage investment pitch deck 1.) Company Overview: Simply state what the Company is looking to solve in [...]
May Newsletter
You're Thinking about Making an Acquisition...Now What? Deciding who will lead a strategic acquisition is not easy, as the leader can make or break [...]
Introducing Brent Haapanen, Vice President at DCA Partners
Brent (left), with his wife, Destiny, and their sons Liam, Calvin, and Clark. When looking through Brent’s résumé and list of accomplishments, the [...]
Get to Know Casey Layton, CFO at DCA Partners
Casey (right), with his wife, Susan, and their twins, Emerson and Eli Casey Layton enjoys the high of a win. The feeling of [...]
Meet Craig Mitchell, Partner at DCA Partners
Craig Mitchell (left) and his father, Sam. Craig Mitchell was the kid who was always looking for ways to make a buck, but [...]
Automation Group Management Acquires Controlling Interest
Brad Stegmann and Mike Pires buy out majority shareholder Modesto, CA – The management team of Industrial Automation Group, a leading industrial automation software and [...]
DCA Reflects on 2018
The DCA team shares professional and personal milestones from 2018.
DCA Partners Advises Raley’s on its Sale of Aisle 1 Fueling Business to Anabi Oil
Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”) is pleased to announce the successful closing of Raley’s previously announced sale of Raley’s fueling business, Aisle 1, to [...]
Hogan Mfg., Inc. Acquires Harley Murray Inc., a Leading Central Valley Trailer Manufacturer
Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”) announced today that Hogan Mfg., Inc. (“Hogan”), an Escalon-based manufacturing company, has purchased Harley Murray, Inc., a leading manufacturer [...]
Justin Horner to Join Board of Directors for Capital Region Family Business Center
Roseville, CA – Justin Horner, Director at DCA Partners (“DCA”), has accepted an offer from the Capital Region Family Business Center (“FBC”) to serve on [...]
Curt Rocca Awarded Easter Seals Pillars of Giving Award
Recognized for $3.6 million in charitable giving via the Capital Cup Roseville, CA – Curt Rocca, Managing Partner of DCA Partners, was recently awards [...]
4th Annual Capital Cup Raises $1.4 Million for Charities
Competition believed to be #1 fundraising event in the Sacramento region Roseville, CA – An eager crowd started to form around the official scoreboard of [...]
DCA Capital Partners Funds Fresno-based Linmore LED
Company to pursue geographic growth and product expansion Roseville, CA – DCA Capital Partners (“DCA”) is proud to announce its equity funding of Linmore LED [...]
DCA Partners Participates in 4th Annual Capital Cup
Curt Rocca Joins 28 Sacramento Business Leaders in $1.25M Fundraising Goal Roseville, CA – For the fourth consecutive year, Sacramento-area business leaders have joined forces [...]
DCA Partners Provides New Online Resources
Re-launched digital content is designed to improve user experience Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”) has launched high-quality content across various online platforms, in an [...]
DCA Partners advises locally based Flyers Energy on the acquisition of Wisconsin-based Quick Fuel
Roseville, CA – Flyers Energy, LLC announced this week its acquisition of Quick Fuel, an automated fuel-sites business previously owned by Jacobus Energy, Inc. DCA [...]
DCA Capital Partners Funds EvinceMed
Roseville, CA – DCA Capital Partners (“DCA”) is proud to announce a Series A equity funding of EvinceMed, a healthcare technology company that provides software-as-a-service. [...]
Farmington Fresh Cuts Sold to Arable Capital Partners & Fresh Innovations
Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”) and Flaherty Capital Markets, LLC (“Flaherty Capital”) are pleased to announce that Farmington Fresh Cuts has been acquired by [...]
DCA Partners Raises Funds for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through Team In Training
Roseville, CA – Curt Rocca, Managing Partner, and Craig Mitchell, Partner, both of DCA Partners, participated in “America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride” on Sunday, June [...]
DCA Partners Grows with Addition of Executives
Additional talent expands capacity to serve local clients Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”) continues to reinforce its place as the region’s premier M&A and financial [...]
Region’s Top Investment Bank Names New Partner
DCA Partners names M&A professional Craig Mitchell as Partner Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), the region’s leading locally based and regionally focused investment bank and [...]
Seeking Investment/Acquisition Opportunities
DCA Partners is working with one of our clients to sell a division of their business. As a result of this sale, the [...]
DCA is hiring a Research and Marketing Analyst
DCA is seeking a proven, motivated Research Analyst to expand its position as a market leader by spearheading its research, marketing, and community [...]
Craig Mitchell Joins DCA Partners
DCA Partners announced today that Craig Mitchell has joined the firm as a Director. In this role, Mr. Mitchell will further enhance DCA’s ability [...]
DCA client Flyers Energy acquires Goodspeed Oil
DCA Partners client Flyers Energy acquires Goodspeed Oil. Read the Press Release
DCA Helps Launch 2015 Capital Cup Charity Fundraiser
The Sacramento Capital Cup, a three-day community golf tournament bringing together 24 Sacramento executives to raise $150K for local charities, is proud to [...]
DCA is hiring a Director of Business Development
DCA Partners is seeking a proven Business Development professional to expand its position as a market-leader by spearheading its business development and new [...]
Steve Mills Joins Valley Vision Board of Directors
Valley Vision announced today that Gayle Garbolino-Mojica, Placer County Superintendent of Schools; Fred Mendez, Managing Director, MUFG Union Bank; Steve Mills, Partner, DCA [...]
Poma Oil and Redwood Coast Petroleum Sold to Flyers Energy
Flyers Energy, a client of DCA Partners, announced today that it has acquired the assets and business operations of both Bloomington-based Poma Distributing [...]
Danea Horn Joins DCA as a Financial Analyst
DCA Partners announced today that Danea Horn has joined DCA as a Financial Analyst for the firm. In this role, Danea will assist [...]
Flyers Energy Continues Acquisition Streak with Redding Oil Company
Further advancing its previously announced aggressive growth strategy, Flyers Energy, LLC (http://www.4flyers.com/) announced today that it has acquired the commercial fueling, wholesale contracts [...]
DCA Capital Partners’ Curt Rocca, to speak at the CALED Training Conference
The 34th Annual CALED (California Association for Local Economic Development) Annual Training Conference will be held on April 7-9th at the Sacramento DoubleTree [...]
DCA Partners Taps Operational Efficiency Expert to Expand Consulting Services
DCA Partners has announced the addition of Allen Pierce as Managing Director of the firm's DCA Advisors consulting business. In this role, Mr. [...]
DCA Portfolio Company Decipher included on the Lead411 Tech 200 list for 2011
Check out the story on Decipher, a DCA portfolio company that was included on the 2011 Lead411 Tech 200 list. Read the Story [...]
DCA Portfolio Company Superior Vision Named One of Region’s Fastest-Growing Companies
Superior Vision, a DCA portfolio company, was recently named one of the fastest-growing companies in the Sacramento region by the Sacramento Business Journal. [...]
Martin Wolf Tracker Spotlight—Ensynch Acquisition
This acquisition further strengthens Insight's Microsoft partnership and capability. Ensynch is a leading professional services firm with multiple Microsoft Gold competencies and solutions. [...]
DCA Capital Partners Portfolio Company Ensynch sold to Insight Enterprises
Insight Enterprises, a leading global technology provider of hardware, software, and service solutions, has announced that its U.S. operating subsidiary will acquire Tempe-based [...]
Kovar’s Satori Academy of Martial Arts Voted Top Martial Arts School in the Sacramento Region for the Fifth Year in a Row
Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts has just been named the Top Martial Art School in the Sacramento region by voters on KCRA's [...]
In the Media
Nella Holdings and Tower Investments acquire iconic Nut Tree Plaza
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on Nella Holdings' and Tower Investments' acquisition of iconic Nut Tree Plaza, a commercial development in Vacaville, [...]
Flyers Energy agrees to $775 million sale to World Fuel Services
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on Flyers Energy's sale to World Fuel Services, expected to finalize in January 2022. DCA is proud [...]
Private equity firm DCA Capital raises maximum for its largest fund
The Sacramento Business Journal covered the increase of DCA's Fund III. Learn more about this story by reading our press release. Read the Story [...]
DialSource is now Conquer
One of DCA's private-equity portfolio companies has rebranded! DialSource is now Conquer, an end-to-end solution for revenue engagement. Read the Press Release Read [...]
Intellibed Hones Its Smart Strategies
Intellibed has launched its new line with Mattress Firm, expanded price points, and added Sleep Genius adjustable and more. Read the Story [...]
Flyers Energy adds 99 fuel stations with acquisition
December 3, 2020 Flyers Energy, LLC has acquired 99 unattended cardlock fuel stations from Firebird Fuel and Commercial Fuel Network. They now operate in [...]
The Dentists Supply Company Joins Henry Schein
November 4, 2020 The Dentists Supply Company (TDSC), a for-profit affiliate of the California Dental Association (CDA), has joined forces with Henry Schein Inc. [...]
DCA Launching Its Third Private Equity Fund
The Sacramento Business Journal featured DCA's launch of its third private equity fund. The Fund aims to invest $100M into middle-market businesses. Read the [...]
Intellibed Unveils the Sleep Genius Smart Base
Intellibed has launched its Sleep Genius™ Smart Base. Featuring technology developed by a team of neuroscientists, as well as music therapy and sleep experts, the [...]
Woodland-based agriculture services company expands trucking fleet with acquisition
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on Grow West's acquisition of Clark Trucking. Read the Story
Discussing Private Equity on Asset Protection Podcast
Craig Mitchell and Justin Horner talk private equity in this second installment of DCA's interview on Asset Protection Podcast. Trust-CFO asks how private [...]
Justin & Craig Featured on the Asset Protection Podcast
Josh Saunders and Ray Olmo of Trust-CFO interviewed Craig Mitchell and Justin Horner in episode 9 of Asset Protection Podcast. They discuss [...]
Automation Group Continues Expansion
As a creator of best-in-class technology paths for American manufacturers and a leader in its industry, Automation Group continues to flourish―as demonstrated by its [...]
Middle-Market Excellence in California Gold Country
DCA Partners has been recognized in the 2019 Global Excellence Awards, receiving the award for Most Outstanding Mid-Market Strategic Advisory Firm in California. [...]
Investors, startups convene at Summit Boulder 2019
Check out Boulder Daily Camera's story on Summit Boulder 2019, where DCA Capital Partners, among other investors, looked into Boulder-based startups and new businesses. [...]
FurnitureToday Interviews Colin House, IntelliBed CEO
FurnitureToday's Anne Flynn Wear interviews IntelliBed CEO Colin House. Read the Story
Benefits of the INTELLIbed with Get Matrix
Bob Mills of Bob Mills Sleep Spa explains why the INTELLIbed with Gel Matrix is the best solution for sleep disorders. [...]
Announcing the Industry’s Highest Lumens Per Watt Exterior LED Site Lighter
DLC Premium Listed at 183 lumens per watt. The highest in the industry! Contact Linmore LED today for pricing and availability 559.485.6010 or info@linmoreled.com [...]
DialSource Named “Hot Vendor” by Leading Analyst Firm
DialSource, a leading provider in Voice + CTI solutions, today announced has been included in the list of “Hot Vendors” in Communications and Collaboration [...]
Capital Cup 2016 Golf Tournament Ends With a Bang
Check out Sacramento Lifestyle's recap of the 2016 Capital Cup golf tournament. Read the Story
Get to Know Curt Rocca of Granite Bay
Check out Style Magazine's spotlight on Curt Rocca, Managing Partner at DCA. Read the Story
Sacramento sales technology company gets $5 million in local funding
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on DCA Capital Partners' funding of DialSource Inc. Read the Story
Larry Kelley opens incubator at McClellan Business Park
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on the McClellan Park incubator. The incubator is being advised by area business leaders, including Curt Rocca, [...]
Buyer Sees a Future for Superior Vision
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on an investment bank's acquisition of Superior Vision. The eye-care insurance company was funded in part by [...]
DCA sponsors Capital Cup event to support 20 local charities
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on the 2015 Capital Cup, in which two dozen Sacramento executives will compete in a three-day golf [...]
DCA client, Beutler Corporation, has a new name
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on DCA Partners' client, Beutler Corp. Read the Story
5th Planet Games Raises $3M from Local Investors
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on DCA Capital Partners' $3 million investment into 5th Planet Games Inc. Read the Story [...]
Two Sacramento-area venture capital firms look to invest locally
Check out Sacramento Bee's story on DCA Capital Partners and Moneta Ventures—two investment funds "ready to add some vitality to the regional economy [...]
DCA Capital Looks to Reinvest
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on the launch of DCA Capital's second investment fund. Read the Story
DCA Capital Partners launches new private equity fund
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on DCA Capital Partners' launch of a new private equity fund. Read the Story [...]
York Risk Services Group, Inc. Acquires Sacramento-Based Bickmore
Risk management firm York Risk Services Group Inc. announced it bought Sacramento-based Bickmore, one of the largest independent risk management and actuarial consulting firms. DCA Partners provided [...]
DCA Capital Partners’ Curt Rocca Discusses Corporate Culture and Accountability
Curt Rocca discusses the impact that culture has on a business and its consideration in a Merger and Acquisition deal. He discusses [...]
Two Sacramento-Area Auto Body Shop Chains Merge Operations
Check out The Sacramento Bee's story on Golden State Collision Repair Centers' acquisition of Bodycraft Collision Centers. Read the Story [...]
Cash Influx May Spur Growth for Superior Vision Services
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on a Rhode Island private equity firm's investment in Superior Vision Services. Read the Story [...]
Superior Vision Acquired by Private Equity Firm
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on a Rhode Island private equity firm's acquisition of Superior Vision Services, Inc. Read the Story [...]
Fresno Software Services Firm Adding Jobs
Check out The Fresno Bee's story on DCA portfolio company Decipher, Inc., a software services company based in Fresno. Read the Story [...]
IHS Acquires Environmental Support Solutions, Inc.
Check out Business Wire's story on IHS's acquisition of ESS Environmental Information Solutions. Read the Story
DCA Partners Moves Executives into Management Roles
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story DCA Partners' program that targets midsize businesses for consultation, help with mergers, or expansions. Read the Story [...]
Equity Firms Stamp Their Marks
Check out Comstock's story on the rise of private equity into Central Valley businesses. Read the Story
Announcements & Press Releases
DCA Partners Advises Johnson Thermal Systems on Its Sale to Mission Critical Group
Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), is pleased to announce that Johnson Thermal Systems (“JTS”) has been acquired by Mission Critical Group (“MCG”), a newly [...]
Smash Park Announces Significant Minority Growth Investment from DCA Partners
Growth capital will accelerate expansion into new markets West Des Moines, IA and Roseville, CA June 29, 2023 – Smash Park Entertainment Group (“Smash [...]
DCA Partners Expands Private Equity Portfolio with Cordant Health Solutions
Roseville, CA (April 10, 2023) – DCA Partners (“DCA”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Cordant Health Solutions (“Cordant”), a leading provider of [...]
DCA Releases Winter 2023 Energy Market Report
DCA has released its M&A report covering the Energy market, providing commentary and analysis on market trends and recent transactions. This report covers the [...]
Brent Haapanen Promoted to Partner at DCA Partners
Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), a rapidly growing, diversified financial services firm headquartered in Roseville, CA, is thrilled to announce the promotion of [...]
Service Logic Acquires Indoor Environmental Services
The transaction represents a highly successful exit from DCA Fund III Roseville, CA (January 11, 2023) – DCA Partners (“DCA”), the region’s leading private [...]
Nella Invest Teams with Yukon Partners to Acquire Florida Based Cold Storage Asset
Roseville, CA – Nella Invest, LLC ("Nella") and Yukon Real Estate Partners, LLC ("Yukon") recently announced the acquisition of 3610 West Main Street, a 100,000-square-foot [...]
Rapidly Expanding Investment Group Acquires Florida Hotel Property
Roseville, CA (August 12, 2022) – DCA Partners Family Office (“DCA”), a specialized real estate investment group, is in the process of acquiring Hotel Melby, [...]
Konos, Inc. Acquired by Daybreak Foods, Inc.
The combined business will have almost 18 million laying hens Roseville, CA (August 19, 2022) – DCA Partners (“DCA”) and Flaherty Capital Markets (“FCM”) are [...]
DCA Partners Adds Melodie Puffer
Melodie will oversee FP&A for the Private Equity firm Roseville, CA (July 21, 2022) – DCA Partners (“DCA”), a diversified financial services firm, is pleased [...]
Kris Jones Joins the DCA Family Office
Roseville-based financial services firm has doubled in size during 2022 Roseville, CA (July 18, 2022) – DCA Partners (“DCA”), a diversified financial services firm, is [...]
DCA Releases Energy Sector Market Update Summer 2022
Sector volatility remained consistent through the first half of the year as inflationary pressures, geopolitical uncertainty, and the rising cost of capital impacted markets [...]
Zac Scholfield Joins DCA as Vice President
Zac will oversee Asset Management for the Family Office Roseville, CA (June 16, 2022) – DCA Partners (“DCA”), a diversified financial services firm, is pleased [...]
Millennium Acquires Delta Fire Protection
The DCA portfolio company is poised for substantial growth Roseville, CA (June 15, 2022) – DCA Partners (“DCA”), the region’s leading private equity firm, is [...]
Two Local Families Partner to Purchase Iconic Retail Landmark
Tower Investments and Nella Holdings acquire Nut Tree Plaza in Vacaville Roseville, CA (April 19, 2022) – Two local, family-owned companies, Nella Holdings and Tower [...]
Private Equity Firm Expands with New Associate
April 8, 2022 DCA Partners adds Louis Skibicki Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), a diversified financial services firm, welcomes Louis Skibicki as an Associate [...]
DCA Expands Family Office with New Vice President
March 31, 2022 Noah McCormack to oversee commercial and industrial investments Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), a diversified financial services firm, is pleased [...]
DCA Partners Announces Growth Equity Investment In The Maloney Group
March 14, 2022 Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), a leading West Coast private equity firm, is thrilled to announce its majority investment in The [...]
New Hires Expand DCA Partners Team
March 10, 2022 Zeina Fawaz and Fara Elizalde join the rapidly growing Family Office Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), a diversified financial services [...]
DCA Partners Adds Senior Real Estate Experts
January 31, 2022 Tom Bratkovich, Michael Hodgkinson, and Chris Stephenson help launch new investment initiative Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), the region’s premier Merger [...]
DCA Releases Year-End Energy Report
Uncertainty persists for the Energy industry as gas prices surge and slip, and renewables progress begins to backslide. DCA’s latest comprehensive report focuses on [...]
DCA Partners Invests In Bonafide Medical Group
Bonafide to build out software and expand distribution Roseville, CA (November 29, 2021) – DCA Partners (“DCA”), the region’s leading private equity firm, is pleased [...]
November 2021 Newsletter
Flyers Energy Selling to World Fuel Services Auburn-based Flyers Energy Group has agreed to sell its fuel-distribution business to World Fuel Services. The [...]
October 2021 Newsletter
Market Update: Friends in High Places The M&A market is thriving with a little help from its friends: bullish private equity investors, low [...]
Local Charities Won Big In the Local Ryder Cup Competition
Event earns more than $2.3M for Sacramento Charitable Organizations Roseville, Calif. – (October 6, 2021) – Event organizers are hailing the Villara Capital Cup golf [...]
DCA Partners Fund III Oversubscribed by Investors
Fund to Provide Capital to Growing Businesses in Underserved Regions Roseville, CA (October 1, 2021) – Fueled by the success of its first two private [...]
September 2021 Newsletter
M&A Report for the Food & Ag Industry We crunched the numbers and the results are in: despite challenges such as drought, wildfires, [...]
DCA Releases Summer 2021 Food & Ag Report
We crunched the numbers and the results are in: despite challenges such as drought, wildfires, and COVID, the Food & Ag market proves itself [...]
DCA Partners Expands Private Equity Group
Roseville-based firm adds CPA Anthony Smith to provide financial guidance to portfolio companies Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), the region’s leading investment bank and [...]
DCA Grows M&A and Private Equity Teams
Roseville-Based Firm Adds Core Talent to Meet Increasing Demand Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), the region’s leading investment bank and affiliated private equity firm, [...]
DCA Partners Presents Seventh Annual Villara Capital Cup and Announces New Partnership
The charity golf tournament is one of the area’s most impactful fundraisers Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”) is pleased to present the seventh annual [...]
DCA Partners Advises Dental Savings International on Its Sale to iSmile Dental Products
Sale provides Dental Savings International’s customers with expanded product options and enhanced delivery through iSmile’s West Coast distribution facilities Roseville, CA (June 16, 2021) – [...]
DCA Invests In Sacramento-Based Commercial HVAC Company
Partners with former owner to acquire the business Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), the region’s leading private equity firm, is thrilled to announce its [...]
DCA Releases Spring 2021 Energy Report
DCA has released its M&A report on the Energy sector, providing commentary and analysis on market trends and recent transactions. This report covers: M&A [...]
May 2021 Newsletter
Upcoming Webinar: Optimizing Your Capital Structure Using Debt and Private Equity Wednesday, June 2 | 9:00 am PT Pursuing growth requires financing. Often [...]
Brent Haapanen Promoted to Managing Director at DCA Partners
Senior role includes leading DCA’s M&A division Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), the region’s leading investment bank and affiliated private equity firm, is thrilled [...]
March 2021 Newsletter
The Future of Food & Ag in California DCA's spring Success Series, "The Future of Food & Ag in California", was a big [...]
February 2021 Newsletter
While 2020 was full of challenges, it was also a time of evolution. Here are our favorite highlights from last year.
Flyers Energy Acquires Fleet Express Commercial Fueling
Flyers Energy announced this week its acquisition of Fleet Express Commercial Fueling, a division of Mansfield Energy Corp. DCA Partners is proud to have served as Flyers’ M&A advisor on the transaction.
DCA Partners Advises Fore A on Its Sale to Quest Technology Management
Partnership allows Fore A to accelerate growth and better serve clients Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”) is pleased to announce that Fore A Partners [...]
DCA Partners and Flaherty Capital Markets Advise Richmond Wholesale Meat Co. on Its Investment from IMB Partners
Investment allows Company to execute on strategic growth and expansion initiatives Roseville, CA – DCA Partners and Flaherty Capital Markets (“DCA/FCM”) are pleased to announce [...]
December 2020 Newsletter
Market Update: Cue the Santa Rally Building off the strong momentum earlier in the quarter, we push into December with an optimistic view of [...]
November 2020 Newsletter
Market Update Deal flow came back into the Private Equity and M&A markets in a big way in October, kicking off Q4 2020 [...]
DCA Partners to Invest $100M in Promising Businesses
Local Firm Launches Its Third Locally Based Private Equity Fund Roseville, CA – DCA Partners launched its third private equity fund last week. The [...]
October 2020 Newsletter
MARKET UPDATE We are less than a month away from the 2020 Presidential Election, so we thought it would be an interesting exercise [...]
September 2020 Newsletter
Market Update Fall is almost upon us, and with that marks the return of a number of traditional fall activities. Kids are going back [...]
August 2020 Newsletter
Market Update As summer winds to a close (don’t tell that to the 8 straight days 108-degree temperatures on the horizon, however) we [...]
Proposed tax increase may influence exit timing
Business owners should be aware of some HUGE potential changes to the capital gains tax rate, both nationally and in California.
July 2020 Newsletter
Market Update Q2 2020 has come to a close, yet the uncertainty surrounding the U.S. business climate and affected industries continues to evolve. [...]
DCA Advises TRI HoldCo on Quick Quack Transaction
July 8, 2020 Quick Quack to Build 14 New Locations Roseville, CA – DCA Partners is pleased to announce that TRI HoldCo, Inc. has successfully [...]
June 2020 Newsletter
Market Update As we discussed back in April when the first signs of a market pause were starting to appear, the uncertainty surrounding the [...]
DCA Advises Food & Agriculture Client Through Successful Acquisition
May 28, 2020 Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”) is pleased to announce the completion of a strategic acquisition by one of its long-standing food [...]
April 2020 Newsletter
Market Update: YOY Q1 Comparison As nearly all of us have probably experienced, our personal lives and work lives are fundamentally different now [...]
Workshare as an Alternative to Layoffs
We pulled together a summary regarding the best approach for a Company and its employees relative to the various benefits out there (e.g. Payroll [...]
February Newsletter
Private Equity Market Update One month into 2020 and we’re already seeing a flurry of activity in the Private Equity space. There were 471 [...]
Villara Building Systems Sponsors Sacramento Capital Cup
Villara Donates $45,000 to Local Charities Roseville, CA – Villara Building Systems, Northern California’s top residential HVAC and plumbing contractor, has stepped up to become [...]
Congratulations to Cascade Orthopedic Supply
Cascade Orthopedic Supply, a leading distributor of prosthetic and orthotic products, announced an investment made in the company by Ottobock North America. DCA was [...]
January Newsletter: Private Equity Market Update and more
Private Equity Markets: Continued Strength into the New Year 2019 ended up being another extremely successful year for the private equity community, with U.S. [...]
December Newsletter: Navigating the Sale of the Family Business
A Holly Jolly Market Update As 2019 comes to a close, we tend to expect a flurry of deal activity to close out the [...]
Navigating the Sale of the Family Business
Craig Mitchell interviews Nick Rajkovich on the sale of Farmington Fresh. They discuss building the market strategy, finding a buyer with synergies, the delicacies [...]
November Newsletter: Market Update, the Samurai Mindset, and More
Market Update Private Equity Driving M&A Deal Flow 2019 North America M&A activity continues to remain strong, with consistent deal flow through [...]
The Wisdom of Knowing When to Tap Out and When to Keep Fighting
Dave Kovar and Dave Chamberlain, of Kovar’s Satori Academy (a former Fund I portfolio company) sat down with Curt Rocca to discuss their martial-arts [...]
DCA Partners Grows Community Engagement with Flourishing Marketing Department
Amanda Schroeder promoted to Director of Marketing to enhance client and community impact Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), the region’s leading locally based and [...]
October Newsletter: Watch the Latest Success Series Video (and more)
Market Update Private equity and mergers and acquisitions in the manufacturing sector remained strong in Q3, finishing just slightly below the historically high [...]
2019 Sacramento Capital Cup Raises $1.97 Million for Charity
Charitable organizations to expand services throughout the region Granite Bay, CA – Granite Bay Golf Club was bustling with excitement last weekend as the [...]
Capital Cup Reaches Landmark Fundraising Goal
The annual event has raised $5 million for charity in its 5th year Roseville, CA – The Sacramento Capital Cup, founded by DCA Partners’ [...]
September Newsletter: M&A Update (and more)
M&A Activity Highlighted by Larger Deals, Favorable Market Dynamics M&A activity remains strong, with 4,929 M&A transactions having been announced year-to-date. While mega [...]
What is private equity?
We're breaking down June's webinar, "Private Equity for the Sophisticated Investor," into quick, informative videos. This video takes a look at how private equity [...]
August Newsletter: Investments at Work
Who Invests in Private Equity? Private equity funds have a long history of generating high returns to investors, but they aren't available to [...]
Who invests in private equity?
We're breaking down June's webinar, "Private Equity for the Sophisticated Investor," into quick, informative videos. This video takes a look at the individuals and [...]
July Newsletter: Summer Snapshot
Access Our Latest Webinar: Private Equity for the Sophisticated Investor Steve, Brenden, and Justin provide an in-depth look into how private equity works [...]
Get to Know Justin Horner, Director of Business Development at DCA
If anyone can take a few sparse ingredients and transform them into something meaningful, it’s Justin Horner. Among colleagues and friends, Justin is known for [...]
Grow West Expands with Acquisition of Clark Trucking
DCA Partners advised Grow West on the transaction Roseville, CA – Grow West, an agricultural retailer dedicated to serving Northern California growers, announced this week [...]
Fifth Annual Capital Cup Aims to Raise $1.5 Million for Charity
Curt Rocca and DCA Partners join efforts for record-breaking fundraising Roseville, CA – On June 18th, dozens of local business executives gathered to commence [...]
June Newsletter
Preserving Company Culture During a Merger Very few mergers or acquisitions fail because they were poorly conceived; they fail because they were poorly [...]
Investor Presentation Tips
What to include in your early-stage investment pitch deck 1.) Company Overview: Simply state what the Company is looking to solve in [...]
May Newsletter
You're Thinking about Making an Acquisition...Now What? Deciding who will lead a strategic acquisition is not easy, as the leader can make or break [...]
Introducing Brent Haapanen, Vice President at DCA Partners
Brent (left), with his wife, Destiny, and their sons Liam, Calvin, and Clark. When looking through Brent’s résumé and list of accomplishments, the [...]
Get to Know Casey Layton, CFO at DCA Partners
Casey (right), with his wife, Susan, and their twins, Emerson and Eli Casey Layton enjoys the high of a win. The feeling of [...]
Meet Craig Mitchell, Partner at DCA Partners
Craig Mitchell (left) and his father, Sam. Craig Mitchell was the kid who was always looking for ways to make a buck, but [...]
Automation Group Management Acquires Controlling Interest
Brad Stegmann and Mike Pires buy out majority shareholder Modesto, CA – The management team of Industrial Automation Group, a leading industrial automation software and [...]
DCA Reflects on 2018
The DCA team shares professional and personal milestones from 2018.
DCA Partners Advises Raley’s on its Sale of Aisle 1 Fueling Business to Anabi Oil
Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”) is pleased to announce the successful closing of Raley’s previously announced sale of Raley’s fueling business, Aisle 1, to [...]
Hogan Mfg., Inc. Acquires Harley Murray Inc., a Leading Central Valley Trailer Manufacturer
Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”) announced today that Hogan Mfg., Inc. (“Hogan”), an Escalon-based manufacturing company, has purchased Harley Murray, Inc., a leading manufacturer [...]
Justin Horner to Join Board of Directors for Capital Region Family Business Center
Roseville, CA – Justin Horner, Director at DCA Partners (“DCA”), has accepted an offer from the Capital Region Family Business Center (“FBC”) to serve on [...]
Curt Rocca Awarded Easter Seals Pillars of Giving Award
Recognized for $3.6 million in charitable giving via the Capital Cup Roseville, CA – Curt Rocca, Managing Partner of DCA Partners, was recently awards [...]
4th Annual Capital Cup Raises $1.4 Million for Charities
Competition believed to be #1 fundraising event in the Sacramento region Roseville, CA – An eager crowd started to form around the official scoreboard of [...]
DCA Capital Partners Funds Fresno-based Linmore LED
Company to pursue geographic growth and product expansion Roseville, CA – DCA Capital Partners (“DCA”) is proud to announce its equity funding of Linmore LED [...]
DCA Partners Participates in 4th Annual Capital Cup
Curt Rocca Joins 28 Sacramento Business Leaders in $1.25M Fundraising Goal Roseville, CA – For the fourth consecutive year, Sacramento-area business leaders have joined forces [...]
DCA Partners Provides New Online Resources
Re-launched digital content is designed to improve user experience Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”) has launched high-quality content across various online platforms, in an [...]
DCA Partners advises locally based Flyers Energy on the acquisition of Wisconsin-based Quick Fuel
Roseville, CA – Flyers Energy, LLC announced this week its acquisition of Quick Fuel, an automated fuel-sites business previously owned by Jacobus Energy, Inc. DCA [...]
DCA Capital Partners Funds EvinceMed
Roseville, CA – DCA Capital Partners (“DCA”) is proud to announce a Series A equity funding of EvinceMed, a healthcare technology company that provides software-as-a-service. [...]
Farmington Fresh Cuts Sold to Arable Capital Partners & Fresh Innovations
Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”) and Flaherty Capital Markets, LLC (“Flaherty Capital”) are pleased to announce that Farmington Fresh Cuts has been acquired by [...]
DCA Partners Raises Funds for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through Team In Training
Roseville, CA – Curt Rocca, Managing Partner, and Craig Mitchell, Partner, both of DCA Partners, participated in “America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride” on Sunday, June [...]
DCA Partners Grows with Addition of Executives
Additional talent expands capacity to serve local clients Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”) continues to reinforce its place as the region’s premier M&A and financial [...]
Region’s Top Investment Bank Names New Partner
DCA Partners names M&A professional Craig Mitchell as Partner Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), the region’s leading locally based and regionally focused investment bank and [...]
Seeking Investment/Acquisition Opportunities
DCA Partners is working with one of our clients to sell a division of their business. As a result of this sale, the [...]
DCA is hiring a Research and Marketing Analyst
DCA is seeking a proven, motivated Research Analyst to expand its position as a market leader by spearheading its research, marketing, and community [...]
Craig Mitchell Joins DCA Partners
DCA Partners announced today that Craig Mitchell has joined the firm as a Director. In this role, Mr. Mitchell will further enhance DCA’s ability [...]
DCA client Flyers Energy acquires Goodspeed Oil
DCA Partners client Flyers Energy acquires Goodspeed Oil. Read the Press Release
DCA Helps Launch 2015 Capital Cup Charity Fundraiser
The Sacramento Capital Cup, a three-day community golf tournament bringing together 24 Sacramento executives to raise $150K for local charities, is proud to [...]
DCA is hiring a Director of Business Development
DCA Partners is seeking a proven Business Development professional to expand its position as a market-leader by spearheading its business development and new [...]
Steve Mills Joins Valley Vision Board of Directors
Valley Vision announced today that Gayle Garbolino-Mojica, Placer County Superintendent of Schools; Fred Mendez, Managing Director, MUFG Union Bank; Steve Mills, Partner, DCA [...]
Poma Oil and Redwood Coast Petroleum Sold to Flyers Energy
Flyers Energy, a client of DCA Partners, announced today that it has acquired the assets and business operations of both Bloomington-based Poma Distributing [...]
Danea Horn Joins DCA as a Financial Analyst
DCA Partners announced today that Danea Horn has joined DCA as a Financial Analyst for the firm. In this role, Danea will assist [...]
Flyers Energy Continues Acquisition Streak with Redding Oil Company
Further advancing its previously announced aggressive growth strategy, Flyers Energy, LLC (http://www.4flyers.com/) announced today that it has acquired the commercial fueling, wholesale contracts [...]
DCA Capital Partners’ Curt Rocca, to speak at the CALED Training Conference
The 34th Annual CALED (California Association for Local Economic Development) Annual Training Conference will be held on April 7-9th at the Sacramento DoubleTree [...]
DCA Partners Taps Operational Efficiency Expert to Expand Consulting Services
DCA Partners has announced the addition of Allen Pierce as Managing Director of the firm's DCA Advisors consulting business. In this role, Mr. [...]
DCA Portfolio Company Decipher included on the Lead411 Tech 200 list for 2011
Check out the story on Decipher, a DCA portfolio company that was included on the 2011 Lead411 Tech 200 list. Read the Story [...]
DCA Portfolio Company Superior Vision Named One of Region’s Fastest-Growing Companies
Superior Vision, a DCA portfolio company, was recently named one of the fastest-growing companies in the Sacramento region by the Sacramento Business Journal. [...]
Martin Wolf Tracker Spotlight—Ensynch Acquisition
This acquisition further strengthens Insight's Microsoft partnership and capability. Ensynch is a leading professional services firm with multiple Microsoft Gold competencies and solutions. [...]
DCA Capital Partners Portfolio Company Ensynch sold to Insight Enterprises
Insight Enterprises, a leading global technology provider of hardware, software, and service solutions, has announced that its U.S. operating subsidiary will acquire Tempe-based [...]
Kovar’s Satori Academy of Martial Arts Voted Top Martial Arts School in the Sacramento Region for the Fifth Year in a Row
Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts has just been named the Top Martial Art School in the Sacramento region by voters on KCRA's [...]
In the Media
Nella Holdings and Tower Investments acquire iconic Nut Tree Plaza
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on Nella Holdings' and Tower Investments' acquisition of iconic Nut Tree Plaza, a commercial development in Vacaville, [...]
Flyers Energy agrees to $775 million sale to World Fuel Services
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on Flyers Energy's sale to World Fuel Services, expected to finalize in January 2022. DCA is proud [...]
Private equity firm DCA Capital raises maximum for its largest fund
The Sacramento Business Journal covered the increase of DCA's Fund III. Learn more about this story by reading our press release. Read the Story [...]
DialSource is now Conquer
One of DCA's private-equity portfolio companies has rebranded! DialSource is now Conquer, an end-to-end solution for revenue engagement. Read the Press Release Read [...]
Intellibed Hones Its Smart Strategies
Intellibed has launched its new line with Mattress Firm, expanded price points, and added Sleep Genius adjustable and more. Read the Story [...]
Flyers Energy adds 99 fuel stations with acquisition
December 3, 2020 Flyers Energy, LLC has acquired 99 unattended cardlock fuel stations from Firebird Fuel and Commercial Fuel Network. They now operate in [...]
The Dentists Supply Company Joins Henry Schein
November 4, 2020 The Dentists Supply Company (TDSC), a for-profit affiliate of the California Dental Association (CDA), has joined forces with Henry Schein Inc. [...]
DCA Launching Its Third Private Equity Fund
The Sacramento Business Journal featured DCA's launch of its third private equity fund. The Fund aims to invest $100M into middle-market businesses. Read the [...]
Intellibed Unveils the Sleep Genius Smart Base
Intellibed has launched its Sleep Genius™ Smart Base. Featuring technology developed by a team of neuroscientists, as well as music therapy and sleep experts, the [...]
Woodland-based agriculture services company expands trucking fleet with acquisition
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on Grow West's acquisition of Clark Trucking. Read the Story
Discussing Private Equity on Asset Protection Podcast
Craig Mitchell and Justin Horner talk private equity in this second installment of DCA's interview on Asset Protection Podcast. Trust-CFO asks how private [...]
Justin & Craig Featured on the Asset Protection Podcast
Josh Saunders and Ray Olmo of Trust-CFO interviewed Craig Mitchell and Justin Horner in episode 9 of Asset Protection Podcast. They discuss [...]
Automation Group Continues Expansion
As a creator of best-in-class technology paths for American manufacturers and a leader in its industry, Automation Group continues to flourish―as demonstrated by its [...]
Middle-Market Excellence in California Gold Country
DCA Partners has been recognized in the 2019 Global Excellence Awards, receiving the award for Most Outstanding Mid-Market Strategic Advisory Firm in California. [...]
Investors, startups convene at Summit Boulder 2019
Check out Boulder Daily Camera's story on Summit Boulder 2019, where DCA Capital Partners, among other investors, looked into Boulder-based startups and new businesses. [...]
FurnitureToday Interviews Colin House, IntelliBed CEO
FurnitureToday's Anne Flynn Wear interviews IntelliBed CEO Colin House. Read the Story
Benefits of the INTELLIbed with Get Matrix
Bob Mills of Bob Mills Sleep Spa explains why the INTELLIbed with Gel Matrix is the best solution for sleep disorders. [...]
Announcing the Industry’s Highest Lumens Per Watt Exterior LED Site Lighter
DLC Premium Listed at 183 lumens per watt. The highest in the industry! Contact Linmore LED today for pricing and availability 559.485.6010 or info@linmoreled.com [...]
DialSource Named “Hot Vendor” by Leading Analyst Firm
DialSource, a leading provider in Voice + CTI solutions, today announced has been included in the list of “Hot Vendors” in Communications and Collaboration [...]
Capital Cup 2016 Golf Tournament Ends With a Bang
Check out Sacramento Lifestyle's recap of the 2016 Capital Cup golf tournament. Read the Story
Get to Know Curt Rocca of Granite Bay
Check out Style Magazine's spotlight on Curt Rocca, Managing Partner at DCA. Read the Story
Sacramento sales technology company gets $5 million in local funding
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on DCA Capital Partners' funding of DialSource Inc. Read the Story
Larry Kelley opens incubator at McClellan Business Park
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on the McClellan Park incubator. The incubator is being advised by area business leaders, including Curt Rocca, [...]
Buyer Sees a Future for Superior Vision
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on an investment bank's acquisition of Superior Vision. The eye-care insurance company was funded in part by [...]
DCA sponsors Capital Cup event to support 20 local charities
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on the 2015 Capital Cup, in which two dozen Sacramento executives will compete in a three-day golf [...]
DCA client, Beutler Corporation, has a new name
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on DCA Partners' client, Beutler Corp. Read the Story
5th Planet Games Raises $3M from Local Investors
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on DCA Capital Partners' $3 million investment into 5th Planet Games Inc. Read the Story [...]
Two Sacramento-area venture capital firms look to invest locally
Check out Sacramento Bee's story on DCA Capital Partners and Moneta Ventures—two investment funds "ready to add some vitality to the regional economy [...]
DCA Capital Looks to Reinvest
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on the launch of DCA Capital's second investment fund. Read the Story
DCA Capital Partners launches new private equity fund
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on DCA Capital Partners' launch of a new private equity fund. Read the Story [...]
York Risk Services Group, Inc. Acquires Sacramento-Based Bickmore
Risk management firm York Risk Services Group Inc. announced it bought Sacramento-based Bickmore, one of the largest independent risk management and actuarial consulting firms. DCA Partners provided [...]
DCA Capital Partners’ Curt Rocca Discusses Corporate Culture and Accountability
Curt Rocca discusses the impact that culture has on a business and its consideration in a Merger and Acquisition deal. He discusses [...]
Two Sacramento-Area Auto Body Shop Chains Merge Operations
Check out The Sacramento Bee's story on Golden State Collision Repair Centers' acquisition of Bodycraft Collision Centers. Read the Story [...]
Cash Influx May Spur Growth for Superior Vision Services
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on a Rhode Island private equity firm's investment in Superior Vision Services. Read the Story [...]
Superior Vision Acquired by Private Equity Firm
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on a Rhode Island private equity firm's acquisition of Superior Vision Services, Inc. Read the Story [...]
Fresno Software Services Firm Adding Jobs
Check out The Fresno Bee's story on DCA portfolio company Decipher, Inc., a software services company based in Fresno. Read the Story [...]
IHS Acquires Environmental Support Solutions, Inc.
Check out Business Wire's story on IHS's acquisition of ESS Environmental Information Solutions. Read the Story
DCA Partners Moves Executives into Management Roles
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story DCA Partners' program that targets midsize businesses for consultation, help with mergers, or expansions. Read the Story [...]
Equity Firms Stamp Their Marks
Check out Comstock's story on the rise of private equity into Central Valley businesses. Read the Story
Announcements & Press Releases
DCA Partners Advises Johnson Thermal Systems on Its Sale to Mission Critical Group
Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), is pleased to announce that Johnson Thermal Systems (“JTS”) has been acquired by Mission Critical Group (“MCG”), a newly [...]
Smash Park Announces Significant Minority Growth Investment from DCA Partners
Growth capital will accelerate expansion into new markets West Des Moines, IA and Roseville, CA June 29, 2023 – Smash Park Entertainment Group (“Smash [...]
DCA Partners Expands Private Equity Portfolio with Cordant Health Solutions
Roseville, CA (April 10, 2023) – DCA Partners (“DCA”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Cordant Health Solutions (“Cordant”), a leading provider of [...]
DCA Releases Winter 2023 Energy Market Report
DCA has released its M&A report covering the Energy market, providing commentary and analysis on market trends and recent transactions. This report covers the [...]
Brent Haapanen Promoted to Partner at DCA Partners
Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), a rapidly growing, diversified financial services firm headquartered in Roseville, CA, is thrilled to announce the promotion of [...]
Service Logic Acquires Indoor Environmental Services
The transaction represents a highly successful exit from DCA Fund III Roseville, CA (January 11, 2023) – DCA Partners (“DCA”), the region’s leading private [...]
Nella Invest Teams with Yukon Partners to Acquire Florida Based Cold Storage Asset
Roseville, CA – Nella Invest, LLC ("Nella") and Yukon Real Estate Partners, LLC ("Yukon") recently announced the acquisition of 3610 West Main Street, a 100,000-square-foot [...]
Rapidly Expanding Investment Group Acquires Florida Hotel Property
Roseville, CA (August 12, 2022) – DCA Partners Family Office (“DCA”), a specialized real estate investment group, is in the process of acquiring Hotel Melby, [...]
Konos, Inc. Acquired by Daybreak Foods, Inc.
The combined business will have almost 18 million laying hens Roseville, CA (August 19, 2022) – DCA Partners (“DCA”) and Flaherty Capital Markets (“FCM”) are [...]
DCA Partners Adds Melodie Puffer
Melodie will oversee FP&A for the Private Equity firm Roseville, CA (July 21, 2022) – DCA Partners (“DCA”), a diversified financial services firm, is pleased [...]
Kris Jones Joins the DCA Family Office
Roseville-based financial services firm has doubled in size during 2022 Roseville, CA (July 18, 2022) – DCA Partners (“DCA”), a diversified financial services firm, is [...]
DCA Releases Energy Sector Market Update Summer 2022
Sector volatility remained consistent through the first half of the year as inflationary pressures, geopolitical uncertainty, and the rising cost of capital impacted markets [...]
Zac Scholfield Joins DCA as Vice President
Zac will oversee Asset Management for the Family Office Roseville, CA (June 16, 2022) – DCA Partners (“DCA”), a diversified financial services firm, is pleased [...]
Millennium Acquires Delta Fire Protection
The DCA portfolio company is poised for substantial growth Roseville, CA (June 15, 2022) – DCA Partners (“DCA”), the region’s leading private equity firm, is [...]
Two Local Families Partner to Purchase Iconic Retail Landmark
Tower Investments and Nella Holdings acquire Nut Tree Plaza in Vacaville Roseville, CA (April 19, 2022) – Two local, family-owned companies, Nella Holdings and Tower [...]
Private Equity Firm Expands with New Associate
April 8, 2022 DCA Partners adds Louis Skibicki Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), a diversified financial services firm, welcomes Louis Skibicki as an Associate [...]
DCA Expands Family Office with New Vice President
March 31, 2022 Noah McCormack to oversee commercial and industrial investments Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), a diversified financial services firm, is pleased [...]
DCA Partners Announces Growth Equity Investment In The Maloney Group
March 14, 2022 Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), a leading West Coast private equity firm, is thrilled to announce its majority investment in The [...]
New Hires Expand DCA Partners Team
March 10, 2022 Zeina Fawaz and Fara Elizalde join the rapidly growing Family Office Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), a diversified financial services [...]
DCA Partners Adds Senior Real Estate Experts
January 31, 2022 Tom Bratkovich, Michael Hodgkinson, and Chris Stephenson help launch new investment initiative Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), the region’s premier Merger [...]
DCA Releases Year-End Energy Report
Uncertainty persists for the Energy industry as gas prices surge and slip, and renewables progress begins to backslide. DCA’s latest comprehensive report focuses on [...]
DCA Partners Invests In Bonafide Medical Group
Bonafide to build out software and expand distribution Roseville, CA (November 29, 2021) – DCA Partners (“DCA”), the region’s leading private equity firm, is pleased [...]
November 2021 Newsletter
Flyers Energy Selling to World Fuel Services Auburn-based Flyers Energy Group has agreed to sell its fuel-distribution business to World Fuel Services. The [...]
October 2021 Newsletter
Market Update: Friends in High Places The M&A market is thriving with a little help from its friends: bullish private equity investors, low [...]
Local Charities Won Big In the Local Ryder Cup Competition
Event earns more than $2.3M for Sacramento Charitable Organizations Roseville, Calif. – (October 6, 2021) – Event organizers are hailing the Villara Capital Cup golf [...]
DCA Partners Fund III Oversubscribed by Investors
Fund to Provide Capital to Growing Businesses in Underserved Regions Roseville, CA (October 1, 2021) – Fueled by the success of its first two private [...]
September 2021 Newsletter
M&A Report for the Food & Ag Industry We crunched the numbers and the results are in: despite challenges such as drought, wildfires, [...]
DCA Releases Summer 2021 Food & Ag Report
We crunched the numbers and the results are in: despite challenges such as drought, wildfires, and COVID, the Food & Ag market proves itself [...]
DCA Partners Expands Private Equity Group
Roseville-based firm adds CPA Anthony Smith to provide financial guidance to portfolio companies Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), the region’s leading investment bank and [...]
DCA Grows M&A and Private Equity Teams
Roseville-Based Firm Adds Core Talent to Meet Increasing Demand Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), the region’s leading investment bank and affiliated private equity firm, [...]
DCA Partners Presents Seventh Annual Villara Capital Cup and Announces New Partnership
The charity golf tournament is one of the area’s most impactful fundraisers Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”) is pleased to present the seventh annual [...]
DCA Partners Advises Dental Savings International on Its Sale to iSmile Dental Products
Sale provides Dental Savings International’s customers with expanded product options and enhanced delivery through iSmile’s West Coast distribution facilities Roseville, CA (June 16, 2021) – [...]
DCA Invests In Sacramento-Based Commercial HVAC Company
Partners with former owner to acquire the business Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), the region’s leading private equity firm, is thrilled to announce its [...]
DCA Releases Spring 2021 Energy Report
DCA has released its M&A report on the Energy sector, providing commentary and analysis on market trends and recent transactions. This report covers: M&A [...]
May 2021 Newsletter
Upcoming Webinar: Optimizing Your Capital Structure Using Debt and Private Equity Wednesday, June 2 | 9:00 am PT Pursuing growth requires financing. Often [...]
Brent Haapanen Promoted to Managing Director at DCA Partners
Senior role includes leading DCA’s M&A division Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), the region’s leading investment bank and affiliated private equity firm, is thrilled [...]
March 2021 Newsletter
The Future of Food & Ag in California DCA's spring Success Series, "The Future of Food & Ag in California", was a big [...]
February 2021 Newsletter
While 2020 was full of challenges, it was also a time of evolution. Here are our favorite highlights from last year.
Flyers Energy Acquires Fleet Express Commercial Fueling
Flyers Energy announced this week its acquisition of Fleet Express Commercial Fueling, a division of Mansfield Energy Corp. DCA Partners is proud to have served as Flyers’ M&A advisor on the transaction.
DCA Partners Advises Fore A on Its Sale to Quest Technology Management
Partnership allows Fore A to accelerate growth and better serve clients Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”) is pleased to announce that Fore A Partners [...]
DCA Partners and Flaherty Capital Markets Advise Richmond Wholesale Meat Co. on Its Investment from IMB Partners
Investment allows Company to execute on strategic growth and expansion initiatives Roseville, CA – DCA Partners and Flaherty Capital Markets (“DCA/FCM”) are pleased to announce [...]
December 2020 Newsletter
Market Update: Cue the Santa Rally Building off the strong momentum earlier in the quarter, we push into December with an optimistic view of [...]
November 2020 Newsletter
Market Update Deal flow came back into the Private Equity and M&A markets in a big way in October, kicking off Q4 2020 [...]
DCA Partners to Invest $100M in Promising Businesses
Local Firm Launches Its Third Locally Based Private Equity Fund Roseville, CA – DCA Partners launched its third private equity fund last week. The [...]
October 2020 Newsletter
MARKET UPDATE We are less than a month away from the 2020 Presidential Election, so we thought it would be an interesting exercise [...]
September 2020 Newsletter
Market Update Fall is almost upon us, and with that marks the return of a number of traditional fall activities. Kids are going back [...]
August 2020 Newsletter
Market Update As summer winds to a close (don’t tell that to the 8 straight days 108-degree temperatures on the horizon, however) we [...]
Proposed tax increase may influence exit timing
Business owners should be aware of some HUGE potential changes to the capital gains tax rate, both nationally and in California.
July 2020 Newsletter
Market Update Q2 2020 has come to a close, yet the uncertainty surrounding the U.S. business climate and affected industries continues to evolve. [...]
DCA Advises TRI HoldCo on Quick Quack Transaction
July 8, 2020 Quick Quack to Build 14 New Locations Roseville, CA – DCA Partners is pleased to announce that TRI HoldCo, Inc. has successfully [...]
June 2020 Newsletter
Market Update As we discussed back in April when the first signs of a market pause were starting to appear, the uncertainty surrounding the [...]
DCA Advises Food & Agriculture Client Through Successful Acquisition
May 28, 2020 Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”) is pleased to announce the completion of a strategic acquisition by one of its long-standing food [...]
April 2020 Newsletter
Market Update: YOY Q1 Comparison As nearly all of us have probably experienced, our personal lives and work lives are fundamentally different now [...]
Workshare as an Alternative to Layoffs
We pulled together a summary regarding the best approach for a Company and its employees relative to the various benefits out there (e.g. Payroll [...]
February Newsletter
Private Equity Market Update One month into 2020 and we’re already seeing a flurry of activity in the Private Equity space. There were 471 [...]
Villara Building Systems Sponsors Sacramento Capital Cup
Villara Donates $45,000 to Local Charities Roseville, CA – Villara Building Systems, Northern California’s top residential HVAC and plumbing contractor, has stepped up to become [...]
Congratulations to Cascade Orthopedic Supply
Cascade Orthopedic Supply, a leading distributor of prosthetic and orthotic products, announced an investment made in the company by Ottobock North America. DCA was [...]
January Newsletter: Private Equity Market Update and more
Private Equity Markets: Continued Strength into the New Year 2019 ended up being another extremely successful year for the private equity community, with U.S. [...]
December Newsletter: Navigating the Sale of the Family Business
A Holly Jolly Market Update As 2019 comes to a close, we tend to expect a flurry of deal activity to close out the [...]
Navigating the Sale of the Family Business
Craig Mitchell interviews Nick Rajkovich on the sale of Farmington Fresh. They discuss building the market strategy, finding a buyer with synergies, the delicacies [...]
November Newsletter: Market Update, the Samurai Mindset, and More
Market Update Private Equity Driving M&A Deal Flow 2019 North America M&A activity continues to remain strong, with consistent deal flow through [...]
The Wisdom of Knowing When to Tap Out and When to Keep Fighting
Dave Kovar and Dave Chamberlain, of Kovar’s Satori Academy (a former Fund I portfolio company) sat down with Curt Rocca to discuss their martial-arts [...]
DCA Partners Grows Community Engagement with Flourishing Marketing Department
Amanda Schroeder promoted to Director of Marketing to enhance client and community impact Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), the region’s leading locally based and [...]
October Newsletter: Watch the Latest Success Series Video (and more)
Market Update Private equity and mergers and acquisitions in the manufacturing sector remained strong in Q3, finishing just slightly below the historically high [...]
2019 Sacramento Capital Cup Raises $1.97 Million for Charity
Charitable organizations to expand services throughout the region Granite Bay, CA – Granite Bay Golf Club was bustling with excitement last weekend as the [...]
Capital Cup Reaches Landmark Fundraising Goal
The annual event has raised $5 million for charity in its 5th year Roseville, CA – The Sacramento Capital Cup, founded by DCA Partners’ [...]
September Newsletter: M&A Update (and more)
M&A Activity Highlighted by Larger Deals, Favorable Market Dynamics M&A activity remains strong, with 4,929 M&A transactions having been announced year-to-date. While mega [...]
What is private equity?
We're breaking down June's webinar, "Private Equity for the Sophisticated Investor," into quick, informative videos. This video takes a look at how private equity [...]
August Newsletter: Investments at Work
Who Invests in Private Equity? Private equity funds have a long history of generating high returns to investors, but they aren't available to [...]
Who invests in private equity?
We're breaking down June's webinar, "Private Equity for the Sophisticated Investor," into quick, informative videos. This video takes a look at the individuals and [...]
July Newsletter: Summer Snapshot
Access Our Latest Webinar: Private Equity for the Sophisticated Investor Steve, Brenden, and Justin provide an in-depth look into how private equity works [...]
Get to Know Justin Horner, Director of Business Development at DCA
If anyone can take a few sparse ingredients and transform them into something meaningful, it’s Justin Horner. Among colleagues and friends, Justin is known for [...]
Grow West Expands with Acquisition of Clark Trucking
DCA Partners advised Grow West on the transaction Roseville, CA – Grow West, an agricultural retailer dedicated to serving Northern California growers, announced this week [...]
Fifth Annual Capital Cup Aims to Raise $1.5 Million for Charity
Curt Rocca and DCA Partners join efforts for record-breaking fundraising Roseville, CA – On June 18th, dozens of local business executives gathered to commence [...]
June Newsletter
Preserving Company Culture During a Merger Very few mergers or acquisitions fail because they were poorly conceived; they fail because they were poorly [...]
Investor Presentation Tips
What to include in your early-stage investment pitch deck 1.) Company Overview: Simply state what the Company is looking to solve in [...]
May Newsletter
You're Thinking about Making an Acquisition...Now What? Deciding who will lead a strategic acquisition is not easy, as the leader can make or break [...]
Introducing Brent Haapanen, Vice President at DCA Partners
Brent (left), with his wife, Destiny, and their sons Liam, Calvin, and Clark. When looking through Brent’s résumé and list of accomplishments, the [...]
Get to Know Casey Layton, CFO at DCA Partners
Casey (right), with his wife, Susan, and their twins, Emerson and Eli Casey Layton enjoys the high of a win. The feeling of [...]
Meet Craig Mitchell, Partner at DCA Partners
Craig Mitchell (left) and his father, Sam. Craig Mitchell was the kid who was always looking for ways to make a buck, but [...]
Automation Group Management Acquires Controlling Interest
Brad Stegmann and Mike Pires buy out majority shareholder Modesto, CA – The management team of Industrial Automation Group, a leading industrial automation software and [...]
DCA Reflects on 2018
The DCA team shares professional and personal milestones from 2018.
DCA Partners Advises Raley’s on its Sale of Aisle 1 Fueling Business to Anabi Oil
Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”) is pleased to announce the successful closing of Raley’s previously announced sale of Raley’s fueling business, Aisle 1, to [...]
Hogan Mfg., Inc. Acquires Harley Murray Inc., a Leading Central Valley Trailer Manufacturer
Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”) announced today that Hogan Mfg., Inc. (“Hogan”), an Escalon-based manufacturing company, has purchased Harley Murray, Inc., a leading manufacturer [...]
Justin Horner to Join Board of Directors for Capital Region Family Business Center
Roseville, CA – Justin Horner, Director at DCA Partners (“DCA”), has accepted an offer from the Capital Region Family Business Center (“FBC”) to serve on [...]
Curt Rocca Awarded Easter Seals Pillars of Giving Award
Recognized for $3.6 million in charitable giving via the Capital Cup Roseville, CA – Curt Rocca, Managing Partner of DCA Partners, was recently awards [...]
4th Annual Capital Cup Raises $1.4 Million for Charities
Competition believed to be #1 fundraising event in the Sacramento region Roseville, CA – An eager crowd started to form around the official scoreboard of [...]
DCA Capital Partners Funds Fresno-based Linmore LED
Company to pursue geographic growth and product expansion Roseville, CA – DCA Capital Partners (“DCA”) is proud to announce its equity funding of Linmore LED [...]
DCA Partners Participates in 4th Annual Capital Cup
Curt Rocca Joins 28 Sacramento Business Leaders in $1.25M Fundraising Goal Roseville, CA – For the fourth consecutive year, Sacramento-area business leaders have joined forces [...]
DCA Partners Provides New Online Resources
Re-launched digital content is designed to improve user experience Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”) has launched high-quality content across various online platforms, in an [...]
DCA Partners advises locally based Flyers Energy on the acquisition of Wisconsin-based Quick Fuel
Roseville, CA – Flyers Energy, LLC announced this week its acquisition of Quick Fuel, an automated fuel-sites business previously owned by Jacobus Energy, Inc. DCA [...]
DCA Capital Partners Funds EvinceMed
Roseville, CA – DCA Capital Partners (“DCA”) is proud to announce a Series A equity funding of EvinceMed, a healthcare technology company that provides software-as-a-service. [...]
Farmington Fresh Cuts Sold to Arable Capital Partners & Fresh Innovations
Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”) and Flaherty Capital Markets, LLC (“Flaherty Capital”) are pleased to announce that Farmington Fresh Cuts has been acquired by [...]
DCA Partners Raises Funds for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through Team In Training
Roseville, CA – Curt Rocca, Managing Partner, and Craig Mitchell, Partner, both of DCA Partners, participated in “America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride” on Sunday, June [...]
DCA Partners Grows with Addition of Executives
Additional talent expands capacity to serve local clients Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”) continues to reinforce its place as the region’s premier M&A and financial [...]
Region’s Top Investment Bank Names New Partner
DCA Partners names M&A professional Craig Mitchell as Partner Roseville, CA – DCA Partners (“DCA”), the region’s leading locally based and regionally focused investment bank and [...]
Seeking Investment/Acquisition Opportunities
DCA Partners is working with one of our clients to sell a division of their business. As a result of this sale, the [...]
DCA is hiring a Research and Marketing Analyst
DCA is seeking a proven, motivated Research Analyst to expand its position as a market leader by spearheading its research, marketing, and community [...]
Craig Mitchell Joins DCA Partners
DCA Partners announced today that Craig Mitchell has joined the firm as a Director. In this role, Mr. Mitchell will further enhance DCA’s ability [...]
DCA client Flyers Energy acquires Goodspeed Oil
DCA Partners client Flyers Energy acquires Goodspeed Oil. Read the Press Release
DCA Helps Launch 2015 Capital Cup Charity Fundraiser
The Sacramento Capital Cup, a three-day community golf tournament bringing together 24 Sacramento executives to raise $150K for local charities, is proud to [...]
DCA is hiring a Director of Business Development
DCA Partners is seeking a proven Business Development professional to expand its position as a market-leader by spearheading its business development and new [...]
Steve Mills Joins Valley Vision Board of Directors
Valley Vision announced today that Gayle Garbolino-Mojica, Placer County Superintendent of Schools; Fred Mendez, Managing Director, MUFG Union Bank; Steve Mills, Partner, DCA [...]
Poma Oil and Redwood Coast Petroleum Sold to Flyers Energy
Flyers Energy, a client of DCA Partners, announced today that it has acquired the assets and business operations of both Bloomington-based Poma Distributing [...]
Danea Horn Joins DCA as a Financial Analyst
DCA Partners announced today that Danea Horn has joined DCA as a Financial Analyst for the firm. In this role, Danea will assist [...]
Flyers Energy Continues Acquisition Streak with Redding Oil Company
Further advancing its previously announced aggressive growth strategy, Flyers Energy, LLC (http://www.4flyers.com/) announced today that it has acquired the commercial fueling, wholesale contracts [...]
DCA Capital Partners’ Curt Rocca, to speak at the CALED Training Conference
The 34th Annual CALED (California Association for Local Economic Development) Annual Training Conference will be held on April 7-9th at the Sacramento DoubleTree [...]
DCA Partners Taps Operational Efficiency Expert to Expand Consulting Services
DCA Partners has announced the addition of Allen Pierce as Managing Director of the firm's DCA Advisors consulting business. In this role, Mr. [...]
DCA Portfolio Company Decipher included on the Lead411 Tech 200 list for 2011
Check out the story on Decipher, a DCA portfolio company that was included on the 2011 Lead411 Tech 200 list. Read the Story [...]
DCA Portfolio Company Superior Vision Named One of Region’s Fastest-Growing Companies
Superior Vision, a DCA portfolio company, was recently named one of the fastest-growing companies in the Sacramento region by the Sacramento Business Journal. [...]
Martin Wolf Tracker Spotlight—Ensynch Acquisition
This acquisition further strengthens Insight's Microsoft partnership and capability. Ensynch is a leading professional services firm with multiple Microsoft Gold competencies and solutions. [...]
DCA Capital Partners Portfolio Company Ensynch sold to Insight Enterprises
Insight Enterprises, a leading global technology provider of hardware, software, and service solutions, has announced that its U.S. operating subsidiary will acquire Tempe-based [...]
Kovar’s Satori Academy of Martial Arts Voted Top Martial Arts School in the Sacramento Region for the Fifth Year in a Row
Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts has just been named the Top Martial Art School in the Sacramento region by voters on KCRA's [...]
In the Media
Nella Holdings and Tower Investments acquire iconic Nut Tree Plaza
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on Nella Holdings' and Tower Investments' acquisition of iconic Nut Tree Plaza, a commercial development in Vacaville, [...]
Flyers Energy agrees to $775 million sale to World Fuel Services
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on Flyers Energy's sale to World Fuel Services, expected to finalize in January 2022. DCA is proud [...]
Private equity firm DCA Capital raises maximum for its largest fund
The Sacramento Business Journal covered the increase of DCA's Fund III. Learn more about this story by reading our press release. Read the Story [...]
DialSource is now Conquer
One of DCA's private-equity portfolio companies has rebranded! DialSource is now Conquer, an end-to-end solution for revenue engagement. Read the Press Release Read [...]
Intellibed Hones Its Smart Strategies
Intellibed has launched its new line with Mattress Firm, expanded price points, and added Sleep Genius adjustable and more. Read the Story [...]
Flyers Energy adds 99 fuel stations with acquisition
December 3, 2020 Flyers Energy, LLC has acquired 99 unattended cardlock fuel stations from Firebird Fuel and Commercial Fuel Network. They now operate in [...]
The Dentists Supply Company Joins Henry Schein
November 4, 2020 The Dentists Supply Company (TDSC), a for-profit affiliate of the California Dental Association (CDA), has joined forces with Henry Schein Inc. [...]
DCA Launching Its Third Private Equity Fund
The Sacramento Business Journal featured DCA's launch of its third private equity fund. The Fund aims to invest $100M into middle-market businesses. Read the [...]
Intellibed Unveils the Sleep Genius Smart Base
Intellibed has launched its Sleep Genius™ Smart Base. Featuring technology developed by a team of neuroscientists, as well as music therapy and sleep experts, the [...]
Woodland-based agriculture services company expands trucking fleet with acquisition
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on Grow West's acquisition of Clark Trucking. Read the Story
Discussing Private Equity on Asset Protection Podcast
Craig Mitchell and Justin Horner talk private equity in this second installment of DCA's interview on Asset Protection Podcast. Trust-CFO asks how private [...]
Justin & Craig Featured on the Asset Protection Podcast
Josh Saunders and Ray Olmo of Trust-CFO interviewed Craig Mitchell and Justin Horner in episode 9 of Asset Protection Podcast. They discuss [...]
Automation Group Continues Expansion
As a creator of best-in-class technology paths for American manufacturers and a leader in its industry, Automation Group continues to flourish―as demonstrated by its [...]
Middle-Market Excellence in California Gold Country
DCA Partners has been recognized in the 2019 Global Excellence Awards, receiving the award for Most Outstanding Mid-Market Strategic Advisory Firm in California. [...]
Investors, startups convene at Summit Boulder 2019
Check out Boulder Daily Camera's story on Summit Boulder 2019, where DCA Capital Partners, among other investors, looked into Boulder-based startups and new businesses. [...]
FurnitureToday Interviews Colin House, IntelliBed CEO
FurnitureToday's Anne Flynn Wear interviews IntelliBed CEO Colin House. Read the Story
Benefits of the INTELLIbed with Get Matrix
Bob Mills of Bob Mills Sleep Spa explains why the INTELLIbed with Gel Matrix is the best solution for sleep disorders. [...]
Announcing the Industry’s Highest Lumens Per Watt Exterior LED Site Lighter
DLC Premium Listed at 183 lumens per watt. The highest in the industry! Contact Linmore LED today for pricing and availability 559.485.6010 or info@linmoreled.com [...]
DialSource Named “Hot Vendor” by Leading Analyst Firm
DialSource, a leading provider in Voice + CTI solutions, today announced has been included in the list of “Hot Vendors” in Communications and Collaboration [...]
Capital Cup 2016 Golf Tournament Ends With a Bang
Check out Sacramento Lifestyle's recap of the 2016 Capital Cup golf tournament. Read the Story
Get to Know Curt Rocca of Granite Bay
Check out Style Magazine's spotlight on Curt Rocca, Managing Partner at DCA. Read the Story
Sacramento sales technology company gets $5 million in local funding
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on DCA Capital Partners' funding of DialSource Inc. Read the Story
Larry Kelley opens incubator at McClellan Business Park
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on the McClellan Park incubator. The incubator is being advised by area business leaders, including Curt Rocca, [...]
Buyer Sees a Future for Superior Vision
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on an investment bank's acquisition of Superior Vision. The eye-care insurance company was funded in part by [...]
DCA sponsors Capital Cup event to support 20 local charities
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on the 2015 Capital Cup, in which two dozen Sacramento executives will compete in a three-day golf [...]
DCA client, Beutler Corporation, has a new name
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on DCA Partners' client, Beutler Corp. Read the Story
5th Planet Games Raises $3M from Local Investors
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on DCA Capital Partners' $3 million investment into 5th Planet Games Inc. Read the Story [...]
Two Sacramento-area venture capital firms look to invest locally
Check out Sacramento Bee's story on DCA Capital Partners and Moneta Ventures—two investment funds "ready to add some vitality to the regional economy [...]
DCA Capital Looks to Reinvest
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on the launch of DCA Capital's second investment fund. Read the Story
DCA Capital Partners launches new private equity fund
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on DCA Capital Partners' launch of a new private equity fund. Read the Story [...]
York Risk Services Group, Inc. Acquires Sacramento-Based Bickmore
Risk management firm York Risk Services Group Inc. announced it bought Sacramento-based Bickmore, one of the largest independent risk management and actuarial consulting firms. DCA Partners provided [...]
DCA Capital Partners’ Curt Rocca Discusses Corporate Culture and Accountability
Curt Rocca discusses the impact that culture has on a business and its consideration in a Merger and Acquisition deal. He discusses [...]
Two Sacramento-Area Auto Body Shop Chains Merge Operations
Check out The Sacramento Bee's story on Golden State Collision Repair Centers' acquisition of Bodycraft Collision Centers. Read the Story [...]
Cash Influx May Spur Growth for Superior Vision Services
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on a Rhode Island private equity firm's investment in Superior Vision Services. Read the Story [...]
Superior Vision Acquired by Private Equity Firm
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story on a Rhode Island private equity firm's acquisition of Superior Vision Services, Inc. Read the Story [...]
Fresno Software Services Firm Adding Jobs
Check out The Fresno Bee's story on DCA portfolio company Decipher, Inc., a software services company based in Fresno. Read the Story [...]
IHS Acquires Environmental Support Solutions, Inc.
Check out Business Wire's story on IHS's acquisition of ESS Environmental Information Solutions. Read the Story
DCA Partners Moves Executives into Management Roles
Check out Sacramento Business Journal's story DCA Partners' program that targets midsize businesses for consultation, help with mergers, or expansions. Read the Story [...]
Equity Firms Stamp Their Marks
Check out Comstock's story on the rise of private equity into Central Valley businesses. Read the Story