NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Trilantic North America, a leading private equity firm, announced today that it has completed a substantial growth investment in TSC Miami, a tech-enabled provider of on-demand and screen print and fulfillment services for merchandise selling into ecommerce, retail and creator end markets. The investment is being made in partnership with TSC’s founding team, namely Billy Koorse, his son Evan Koorse, and their partner Scott Valancy, which retains a meaningful equity stake and continues to run the business post-close.
Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, TSC provides customers with a comprehensive merchandise fulfillment offering, including direct-to-garment printing services through its Monster Digital division and screen printing services through its TSC division. The Company’s proprietary tech platform facilitates bespoke, turnkey client solutions spanning design, integration, production and distribution.
“Billy, Evan and Scott have been at the forefront of technological change within the customized merchandise market for over 20 years,” said Lee Nussbaum, Managing Director at Trilantic North America. “We couldn’t be more excited to partner with TSC as it continues to drive innovation in service of its ecommerce, retail and creator clients.”
“We’ve found a great partner in Trilantic North America given the firm’s extensive e-commerce expertise and its focus on supporting family-owned businesses,” said Billy Koorse, Co-Founder and Chairman of TSC Miami. “Evan, Scott and I are thrilled to have their support as we seek new avenues for growth and continue to drive value for our clients both domestically and abroad.”
KSCA Investment Banking acted as financial advisor to TSC Miami with Truist providing debt financing in support of the transaction. Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Goodwin Procter LLP provided legal advice to Trilantic North America and TSC Miami, respectively.
About Trilantic North America
Trilantic Capital Management L.P. (“Trilantic North America”) is a leading, growth-focused middle market private equity firm focused on control and significant minority investments in North America. Trilantic North America’s primary investment focus is in the business services and consumer sectors.
Trilantic North America has managed six private equity fund families with aggregate capital commitments of $9.7 billion. Trilantic North America has been recognized by Inc. Magazine’s 2021 list of Top Founder-Friendly Investors and has been named one of Growthcap’s 2021 Top 25 Private Equity Firms for Growth Companies.
For more information, visit www.trilanticnorthamerica.com.
About TSC Miami
TSC Miami is a tech-enabled digital and screen printing and fulfillment platform for apparel and accessories selling into ecommerce, retail and creator end markets. The Company employs approximately 300 people and is headquartered in Miami, Florida. TSC Miami operates a combined 550,000 square feet of manufacturing and distribution space across Miami, Florida, Juarez, Mexico, Tijuana, Mexico and El Paso, Texas. Since its founding in 2001, the Company has embraced a true partnership approach in the servicing of its customers, centered on high integrity, operational excellence and continuous improvement.
For more information, visit www.tscmiami.com
