Ascentium Capital Blog

When Robin Whincup started renting bounce castles for parties and events in 1985 in England, he didn’t imagine that 30+ years later his business would have expanded across the Atlantic and become one of the largest inflatable amusements manufacturers in the world. The genesis for this tremendous growth came in 1989, when Robin modified his popular surf simulator with a spin motor, allowing it to be used with a mechanical rodeo bull or any interchanging topper they could imagine. With that, Galaxy Multi Rides—and the Multi Ride system they are now famous for—was born! (Read More...)

Stever Locke, Inc. has a rich 77-year history producing metallic and non-metallic metal stampings for electrical applications, medical applications, and high-end industrial applications at their manufacturing facility in Honeoye Falls, NY. In 2018, the business was facing challenges and many in the community were concerned about a possible closure and the economic impact that would come along with it. One of those concerned citizens did something about it. (Read More...)

When Pamela Gunther volunteered on a playground improvement committee at her young son’s school, she never imagined how much it would change her future. A mom of 3 young boys, including one with ADHD, Gunther quickly learned that the playground games and activities being offered in the schools and community were less than perfect. After being outside for days painting, she thought there could be an easier, better way to do it. She set out on a mission to develop engaging and innovative games to foster movement and launched her business, Fit and Fun Playscapes, in 2011. (Read More...)