Tree Line Capital Partners provided a first lien credit facility and equity co-investment to support O2 Investment Partners’ investment in EMEX.
Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Houston, EMEX is a technology-driven service provider that facilitates the brokerage of electricity and natural gas procurement for end customers in regulated and deregulated markets across the U.S.
“We appreciate Tree Line’s support in building the EMEX platform,” said O2’s Partner Luke Plumpton. “Tree Line ran an efficient underwriting process and proved to be a quick study of the business, which led to a seamless deal process.”
Frank Cupido, partner at Tree Line, added, “The investment in EMEX highlights Tree Line’s ability to provide a comprehensive debt and equity solution and reliably close in an efficient manner. Tree Line is thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with O2, Dan Marzuola, president of EMEX, and his management team.”
Tree Line is a direct lender focused on providing first lien term loans, unitranche term loans and equity co-investments to lower middle market borrowers with $3 million of EBITDA and above in North America.
