John Baron

BlackRock Capital Investment Corp., engages in the traded fund, seeks investment opportunities in middle market companies located in the United States and Canada with revenues of $50 million to $1 billion. The fund targets companies operating in the field of consumer services, technology, distribution, commercial services, health services, retail trade, finance, and transportation. It provides financing in the form of equity, mezzanine and debt investments with an investment size ranging from USD 10 - 50 million. The company was founded on April 13, 2005 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Big Rock Sports LLC designs, manufactures, and distributes taxidermy products. It distributes sporting goods, fishing, hunting and shooting equipment. The firm offers fishing, hunting, shooting, firearms, ammunition, camping, marine, and electronics and boating supplies. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Graham, NC.

Bronco Manufacturing LLC manufactures replacement parts for oil and gas drilling rigs. It offers hooks, blocks, rotary tables, brake systems, mud pumps, and mobile rigs. The company was founded by Max D. Mantooth and Bruce L. Ricks in 1980 and is headquartered in Tulsa, OK.

Crystal Ridge Partners LP seeks investment opportunities in small middle market companies located in the eastern United States with revenues of $10 to $100 million, with an EBITDA of $3 to $10 million and strong management teams. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of value-added distribution, consumer products, traditional media, niche manufacturing, business services, healthcare and financial services. It provides financing for MBOs, recapitalizations, buyouts and later stage capital requirements with an investment size ranging from $2 to $8 million per transaction. It takes an active role on the board of directors and seeks control and minority positions.