advertisement

Wynnchurch Capital invests in mattress company

ROSEMONT - Wynnchurch Capital L.P., a middle-market private equity firm, said it has made a strategic, growth investment in Mattress Warehouse LLC, a mattress store chain with more than 300 locations.

Financial terms of the investment were not disclosed. Joining the board of Mattress Warehouse will be Wynnchurch's Russ Gehrett, partner, and Mike MacKay, vice president.

The mattress store chain, founded in 1989, is based in Fredrick, Maryland.

"The company's unique heritage as a family-oriented and founder-run business is truly differentiating in today's world," Gehrett said. "This investment is another example of Wynnchurch's ability to identify and execute on unique opportunities in the consumer space."

Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked. If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.