August 17, 2011 -  Montlake Capital is pleased to announce it has completed a new investment in  SOG Specialty Knives & Tools ("SOG"), a Lynwood, Washington-based company that designs and produces specialty knives and tools for the hunting & outdoors, military & law enforcement, and industrial markets. 

 

Montlake invested alongside Gladstone Investment Corporation,  The Mustang Group, Spencer Frazer (Founder) and Fred Keller (CEO), to complete the acquisition of the business in early August. Montlake will join the Board of Directors and looks forward to leveraging the firm's consumer products expertise to help the company fuel growth and achieve its long-term vision.

 

SOG, which takes its name from the Studies and Observations Group (the forefathers of the U.S. military's Special Operations Forces), was founded in 1986.  SOG is a rapidly-growing premium brand that represents a collection of modern and traditional products across a range of categories, including fixed blade knives, folding knives, multi-tools and gear. 

 

Learn more about SOG by visiting the company's website:  www.sogknives.com

 

 

 

ABOUT MONTLAKE CAPITAL

Montlake Capital is a leading growth equity firm dedicated to delivering superior returns for our investors by partnering with private companies across the Western U.S. with solid growth potential, proven management teams and $2-30 million in annualized revenue.  Montlake invests across multiples sectors, including business and consumer products and services, financial services and growth technology.

 

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