Tectonic Gains Investment from Good Springs Capital

Deal News | Nov 07, 2024 | Ropes & Gray

Good Springs Capital LP, a New York-based private investment firm, has made an investment in Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, D.P.C, and affiliates. The investment, which was finalized as per the announcement on October 30, positions Good Springs to hold a control stake in the company, which is recognized for its expertise in transportation, telecommunications, energy, and water infrastructure markets. Ropes & Gray, a prominent law firm, represented Good Springs Capital in this transaction. The companies involved have not disclosed the financial terms. The investment aligns with Good Springs' strategy of targeting middle-market companies led by founders and entrepreneurial groups. A comprehensive legal team from Ropes & Gray contributed to the transaction, specializing in fields encompassing private equity, tax, executive compensation, employment, finance, healthcare, IP transactions, litigation, and real estate.

Sectors

  • Engineering and Construction
  • Private Equity
  • Professional Services

Geography

  • United States – Good Springs Capital is based in New York, and the transaction involves a US-based engineering firm, Tectonic Engineering.

Industry

  • Engineering and Construction – Tectonic Engineering operates within the engineering sector, focusing on infrastructure markets.
  • Private Equity – Good Springs Capital, a private investment firm, is investing in middle-market companies, a typical activity within the private equity industry.
  • Professional Services – Ropes & Gray provided legal advisory services for the transaction, which falls under professional services.

Financials

  • Not disclosed – The financial terms of the investment were not disclosed.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
Good Springs Capital LPInvestorCompanyA private investment firm focused on control investments in middle-market companies.
Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, D.P.C.Target CompanyCompanyA multi-disciplined engineering firm involved in infrastructure markets.
Ropes & GrayLegal AdvisorCompanyA law firm representing Good Springs Capital in the transaction.
Carolyn VardiPrivate Equity PartnerPersonA member of Ropes & Gray's legal team for the transaction.
Tristan Evans-WilentTax PartnerPersonA member of Ropes & Gray's legal team for the transaction.
Allie AlperovichExecutive Compensation & Employee Benefits PartnerPersonA member of Ropes & Gray's legal team for the transaction.
Greg DemersEmployment PartnerPersonA member of Ropes & Gray's legal team for the transaction.
Greg BauerFinance PartnerPersonA member of Ropes & Gray's legal team for the transaction.
Christina BergeronHealth Care PartnerPersonA member of Ropes & Gray's legal team for the transaction.
Brett FriedmanHealth Care PartnerPersonA member of Ropes & Gray's legal team for the transaction.
Jordan AltmanIP Transactions PartnerPersonA member of Ropes & Gray's legal team for the transaction.
Alex SimkinLitigation & Enforcement PartnerPersonA member of Ropes & Gray's legal team for the transaction.
David KayeReal Estate PartnerPersonA member of Ropes & Gray's legal team for the transaction.