Goodwin Celebrated for Standout Consumer, Hospitality, and Software Deals
Deal News | May 09, 2025 | Goodwins
Goodwin has been recognized by the 2025 Middle-Market M&A Awards in the Consumer, Hospitality, and Software categories. In the Consumer category, Goodwin advised '47 in its acquisition by New Era Cap LLC, owned by Acon Investments, resulting in a $2 billion annual revenue projection. In the Hospitality & Tourism category, the firm represented a Buyer Group in acquiring Killington Mountain Resort. The Software recognition was for Nasuni's strategic growth investment led by Vista Equity Partners, valuing the company at $1.2 billion.
Sectors
- Consumer Goods
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Software and Technology
Geography
- United States – All mentioned transactions and recognitions involve companies, investments, and awards situated in the United States.
Industry
- Consumer Goods – Recognized for advising sports lifestyle brand '47 in its acquisition, impacting consumer goods' sector revenue.
- Hospitality & Tourism – Involved in the acquisition of Killington Mountain Resort and Pico Ski Resort, significant to the hospitality industry.
- Software and Technology – Advised on Nasuni's strategic growth investment in data platforms, impacting the software and technology markets.
Financials
- $2 billion – Projected annual revenue from the combined company of '47 and New Era Cap LLC.
- $1.2 billion – Valuation of Nasuni following its strategic growth investment.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwin | Advisor | Company | Recognized for notable M&A advisory roles in Consumer, Hospitality, and Software deals. |
| New Era Cap LLC | Buyer | Company | Acquired sports lifestyle brand '47, boosting product portfolio and revenue. |
| Acon Investments | Owner of Buyer | Company | Owns New Era Cap LLC, facilitating acquisition of '47. |
| '47 | Target | Company | Sports lifestyle brand acquired by New Era Cap LLC. |
| Buyer Group (Phill Gross and Michael Ferri) | Buyer | Company | Acquired the Killington Mountain Resort and Pico Ski Resort. |
| POWDR Corp | Vendor | Company | Sold Killington Mountain Resort and Pico Ski Resort. |
| Nasuni | Company | Target Company | Scalable data platform company receiving strategic growth investment. |
| Vista Equity Partners | Investor | Company | Led strategic growth investment in Nasuni. |
| TCV | Investor | Company | Participated in strategic growth investment in Nasuni. |
| KKR | Investor | Company | Participated in strategic growth investment in Nasuni. |