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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – CVF Capital Partners (“CVF”), a leading lower middle market private equity firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Carleson to Partner.


Chris joined CVF Capital Partners in 2012 and has played a critical role in the firm’s investments across various portfolio companies, including Vista Recreation, Precision Machine and Manufacturing, and Signature Coast . Throughout his tenure at CVF, Chris has demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic insight, contributing significantly to the firm’s growth and success.

 

“Chris’s unwavering dedication, deep industry knowledge, and commitment to delivering value to our portfolio companies have been instrumental in driving our success,” said Jose Blanco, Managing Partner. “His promotion to Partner is a testament to his hard work and strategic contributions, and we look forward to his continued impact as we advance our investment initiatives.”

 

Chris has been integral in executing CVF's investment strategy, focusing on identifying high-potential opportunities and working closely with management teams to drive operational improvements and sustainable growth. His efforts have been pivotal in enhancing value creation and positioning CVF’s portfolio for long-term success.

 

“We are thrilled to recognize Chris’s outstanding contributions to our firm,” said Jose Blanco. “His promotion reflects our commitment to fostering talent and ensuring that we continue to build on our strong foundation of investment excellence.”

 

To learn more about Chris Carleson’s promotion and CVF Capital Partners' ongoing commitment to value-driven investing, please visit our website.

Dear investors, advisors, executives, stakeholders, and friends,

 

CVF Capital Partners is proud to share the significant milestones and achievements shaping our year. Our team has been dedicated to advancing our mission and making impactful contributions to our community. Below, we highlight the key transactions and events that defined our year.

 

Fundraising

 

This year, we embarked on the exciting journey of starting the fundraising process for CVF IV. This new fund will enable us to continue our mission of supporting and growing promising businesses in the Central Valley, California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Intermountain West. We encourage prospective investors to direct communications to José Blanco for more information on the new fund.

 

 

Investments

 

CVF made no new platform investments during 2024 as we focused on creating value in the existing portfolio. CVF provided follow-on capital to Cordant Health Solutions (CHS). CHS is a provider of toxicology services including drug testing and specimen collection for the judicial and behavioral health markets.

 

Exits

 

Additionally, CVF III successfully exited its investment in Bonafide Medical Solutions (BMG, Bonafide) through a sale to WellSky in October. BMG is a leading health and community care technology company that offers cloud-based ERP SaaS solutions for the back-end infrastructure as well as a patient-facing platform of durable medical equipment (DME) and home medical equipment (HME).

 

In December 2024, CVF exited its investment in Vista Recreation after several years of positive growth.  With CVF’s support, Vista Recreation completed three (3) follow-on acquisitions and expanded its geographic footprint to become one of the largest privately-owned recreation and campground management companies in the U.S. Vista Recreation partners with multiple public agencies at the federal, state, and local levels to operate campgrounds and recreation areas under long-term concession agreements.

 

Community Engagement

 

CVF continued our commitment to the community through sponsoring and participating in a variety of local events.

 



AEM Forum 2024: CVF Capital Partners proudly sponsored the AEM Forum 2024, which focused on strengthening Mexico-American relations. This event brought together leaders from both countries to discuss economic collaboration, trade policies, and cross-border innovation. CVF thesis continues to be that the Hispanic market will be a key component of the US economy.

 



Family Office & Private Wealth Management Forum West 2024: Our participation in the Napa Valley-based event allowed us to engage with key stakeholders and share insights on investment strategies, especially in private credit investing.

 


XV Anniversary of California-Mexico Advocacy Day: We celebrated the XV Anniversary of California-Mexico Advocacy Day, which highlighted the economic ties and future collaborations between California and Mexico. This event included discussions on trade, investment, and clean energy partnerships.



Business Focus Seminar 2024: Preparing a Business Sale to Maximize Value: CVF Capital Partners sponsored the Business Focus Seminar 2024, held at the Sacramento State Alumni Center. This seminar provided entrepreneurs and CEOs with strategic guidance on managing and preparing their businesses for sale to maximize value.

 

 

As we look ahead to 2025, we remain committed to driving growth, creating value, and making a positive impact in our community. Thank you for your continued support and partnership.

 

We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2025!

 

Warm regards,

 

Jose Blanco

Managing Partner

On behalf of CVF Capital Partners


Thousand Oaks, CA – CVF Capital Partners (CVF), a leading investment firm focused on supporting companies in the lower-middle market, is pleased to announce the successful exit of its portfolio company, Bonafide, which has been acquired by WellSky, a leading health and community care technology company. CVF invested both debt and equity to support Bonafide’s growth and expansion over the years alongside our partners, DCA Capital Partners.


Bonafide offers cloud-based ERP SaaS solutions for the back-end infrastructure as well as a patient-facing platform of durable and home medical equipment (DME/HME) businesses CVF originally invested out of its third fund to support the acquisition of S3 in 2022.


The sale to WellSky marks a significant achievement for Bonafide and highlights the dedication and leadership of its executive team, led by CEO Mark Ludwig. Their strategic vision and commitment were instrumental in driving Bonafide’s growth, positioning the company as a leader in its sector and a valuable partner to WellSky.

According to Jose Blanco, CVF’s Managing Partner, “we appreciate the exceptional effort by the Bonafide leadership and DCA Capital Partners to drive the company’s operating results and execute the plan leading to a positive outcome for all stakeholders”.

 

 

About CVF Capital Partners


CVF Capital Partners is an established investment firm managing capital across three main funds and a side-car fund having raised $385MM, since 2005 with a strong commitment to lower-middle-income communities and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. With a focus on meaningful growth, CVF partners with businesses in sectors with high impact potential, contributing to sustainable business success. https://www.cvfcapitalpartners.com/ 

 

For more information contact:

Jose Blanco, Managing Partner

TeL; 530-757-7004 ext. 227

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