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Senior Business Advisor and Founding Investor
Jan 2021
Hydrobuilder Holdings is the second largest omnichannel platform in the hydroponics, CEA and specialty agriculture industry in the United States, serving the entire spectrum of customers from hobbyists to the largest commercial growers through its online, retail and warehouse direct channels. The Company was formed in October 2020 and has since acquired four companies that are each market leaders across different sales channels and geographies: GreenCoast, the nation’s second largest hydroponics retailer; Hydrobuilder.com, a leading online retailer of hydroponics and horticultural supplies; Elevated Equipment and Supply, a full-service equipment and supplies provider; and Way to Grow, a Colorado-based retailer of aeroponic, hydroponic and greenhouse products.
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2021
Senior Business Advisor and Founding Investor
Jan 2021
Hydrobuilder Holdings is the second largest omnichannel platform in the hydroponics, CEA and specialty agriculture industry in the United States, serving the entire spectrum of customers from hobbyists to the largest commercial growers through its online, retail and warehouse direct channels. The Company was formed in October 2020 and has since acquired four companies that are each market leaders across different sales channels and geographies: GreenCoast, the nation’s second largest hydroponics retailer; Hydrobuilder.com, a leading online retailer of hydroponics and horticultural supplies; Elevated Equipment and Supply, a full-service equipment and supplies provider; and Way to Grow, a Colorado-based retailer of aeroponic, hydroponic and greenhouse products.
2001
CEO and Co-Owner
Sep 2001
For over 45 years, ITC Learning has been a global leader in maintenance skills training, serving over 6,000 organizations and empowering one million users worldwide. Our legacy in providing comprehensive courses for Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation Maintenance Training has solidified our position as an industry benchmark.
As industries evolve, so does our commitment. Expanding our horizons, weve augmented our renowned curriculum to include cutting-edge programs in EV Charging, Clean Energy, and Advanced Manufacturing. This expanded focus aims to equip individuals with the skills required to thrive in the emerging landscape of clean technology and advanced manufacturing.
At ITC, our courses are meticulously designed to deliver real-time solutions to maintenance and operations personnel, aiding in reducing downtime, minimizing scrap, and significantly contributing to the bottom line. Our dedication to content accuracy and instructional design excellence remains unparalleled, ensuring our customers receive the best in both traditional maintenance training and the evolving clean energy sector.
Join us at ITC Learning, where our expertise meets innovation, empowering individuals and organizations to excel in maintenance and embrace the opportunities of the clean energy revolution.
2000
Partner
Jan 2000
New River Capital was founded in 1997 with a commitment to partner with exceptional entrepreneurs to help them accelerate their company’s growth, achieve their bold visions and build the next generation of powerful brands.
As entrepreneurs, managers and investors with a long record of success we understand how to build exceptional companies both online and off. We operate as Independent Sponsors, partnering with entrepreneurs as we invest our time, capital, operational expertise, strategic guidance and creativity for as long as it takes. Our own capital is supplemented with that of aligned family offices and other capital providers. Its a formula that requires dedication, teamwork and passion.
Our investment focus is on by industries where we have expertise, that can benefit from sustainability and recurring revenue and that we believe will undergo massive transformation. These include:
• Consumer Brands
• Health and Wellness
• Business Services
• Education and Training
• Mobility
• Sustainable Real Estate
Our preference is to find entrepreneurs with companies that can serve at platforms for growth within our target industries. However, we will also start-up a company ourselves and partner with talented managers. Heres a snapshot of some of our brands:
• Kaptyn – Changing Mobility for Good
• Jamba – Blender of juices and naturally healthy ingredients
• ITC Learning – Provider of maintenance skills training and online learning
• Pivotal Fitness – Health clubs and specialty studios
• RedZone Fitness – Heart-rate guided group personal training studios
• Unsettled - Platform for global travel, work, and purpose that curates transformational shared experiences
• RumbleOn – E-commerce platform for recreational vehicles
• VROOM – Online certified used car exchange
We have offices in South Florida and Charlotte, but we invest throughout the US.
