Thirty-5 Capital acquires a 49 percent stake in premium bat maker Dove Tail Bat.
Thirty-5 Capital is proud to announce its acquisition of 49 percent of Dove Tail Bat, LLC. Dove Tail Bat is a manufacturer and supplier of premium quality baseball bats, bat billets, and merchandise, and has earned a loyal and growing customer base throughout all levels of the sport, including many professional baseball players.
We interviewed many potential investors but chose Thirty-5 Capital due to Ron's 30 years of experience in acquiring, leading, growing, and selling start-up and family businesses.
Paul Lancisi, CEO, Dove Tail Bat
Ron not only has great experience in what we are trying to accomplish with our family business, but also shares our passion for our products and the cultural values we have built at DTB.
Theresa Lancisi, COO, Dove Tail Bat
Paul and Theresa have done an amazing job building the foundation of DTB by hiring a talented team, creating truly differentiated products, and earning a loyal following of customers. I'm excited to help them expand operations and capacity, add products and services, strengthen their brand, and expand their global reach.
Ron Saslow, Founder, Thirty-5 Capital
Founded by Ron Saslow, Thirty-5 Capital is a private equity firm with the mission of helping start-up, early stage, and family businesses grow through the strategic infusion of capital and hands-on leadership. For over 30 years Ron held many roles within his family business, Hu-Friedy Mfg. Company, including 20 years as president, chairman, and CEO. thirtyfivecapital.com
Founded by master woodworker Paul Lancisi and his wife Theresa, Dove Tail Bats evolved from a successful 24-year furniture business into a premium baseball bat manufacturer and billet wholesaler. Located in Shirley, Maine, the company sources unique high-quality hardwood locally, and its bats are exclusively made in America. dovetailbat.com