Miles Ahead Brands Secures Investment from Hidden River Strategic Capital
Deal News | Apr 07, 2025 | Troutman Pepper Locke, LLP
Troutman Pepper Locke acted as legal adviser for Hidden River Strategic Capital in its recent investment in Miles Ahead Brands (MAB). The investment, characterized by both debt and equity financing, is designed to support MAB’s growth via organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. Hidden River provides structured capital with a focus on unique and durable business models, supporting management-owned businesses. Their investment strategy aligns with backing such enterprises with flexible capital solutions. Troutman Pepper Locke's corporate team, well-regarded for its expertise in middle and lower market transactions, offered extensive legal assistance for the deal.
Sectors
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
- Legal Services
- Aggregate Distribution
Geography
- United States – The investment and advisory activities occur within the U.S., with Miles Ahead Brands operating in the Southeastern and Southwestern regions.
Industry
- Private Equity & Venture Capital – The article highlights the investment activities of a private equity firm, Hidden River Strategic Capital, in supporting growth for Miles Ahead Brands.
- Legal Services – Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm specializing in corporate transactions, provided legal advice for the investment deal.
- Aggregate Distribution – Miles Ahead Brands operates in this sector, receiving the investment from Hidden River Strategic Capital to expand its operations in the Southeastern and Southwestern U.S.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden River Strategic Capital | Investor | Company | A private equity firm providing flexible debt and equity solutions to management-owned businesses. |
| Miles Ahead Brands | Target | Company | A family of industry-leading aggregate distribution companies in the Southeastern and Southwestern U.S. |
| Troutman Pepper Locke | Legal Advisor | Company | A law firm providing legal services for corporate finance and private equity transactions. |
| Chris Miller | Attorney | Person | An attorney at Troutman Pepper Locke involved in advising on the deal. |
| James Hipolit | Attorney | Person | An attorney at Troutman Pepper Locke involved in advising on the deal. |
| Deborah Enea | Attorney | Person | An attorney at Troutman Pepper Locke involved in advising on the deal. |
| Gil Greber | Attorney | Person | An attorney at Troutman Pepper Locke involved in advising on the deal. |
| Nick Dowdle | Attorney | Person | An attorney at Troutman Pepper Locke involved in advising on the deal. |
| Matthew Divis | Attorney | Person | An attorney at Troutman Pepper Locke involved in advising on the deal. |
| Thomas Dockery | Attorney | Person | An attorney at Troutman Pepper Locke involved in advising on the deal. |
| Val Peterson | Attorney | Person | An attorney at Troutman Pepper Locke involved in advising on the deal. |
| Saba Ashraf | Attorney | Person | An attorney at Troutman Pepper Locke involved in advising on the deal. |
| Tom Phelan | Attorney | Person | An attorney at Troutman Pepper Locke involved in advising on the deal. |