Andell Holdings
| Private | |
| Industry | Private equity, Holding Company,Investment Company |
| Founder | Andrew Hauptman |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, United States |
Key people | Andrew Hauptman[1] |
Number of employees | 20 |
| Website | andellinc.com |
Andell Inc. (formerly known as Andell Holdings, LLC) is a private investment firm and family office. Andell manages assets that grew out of the family’s controlling position of The Seagram Co. Ltd. Andell’s current activities include direct and indirect investments in public and private companies, real estate, and partnerships with investment managers.[2][3]
Key Interests
Chicago Fire Soccer Club
Andrew Hauptman became the owner and chairman of Major League Soccer’s Chicago Fire Soccer Club in 2007.[4] Hauptman has announced construction of the $20 million, 140,000 square-foot Chicago Fire Soccer Center on the northside[5] and expanded the Chicago Fire Foundation, which has provided over $1.7 million in grants, contributions and in-kind support.[6][7]
In 2015, the Chicago Fire Foundation was awarded the Robert Wood Johnson Sports Award, which honors recipients for their innovative and influential approaches to using sports to build a Culture of Health in their communities.[8]
Real Estate
Notable Deals:
- 2013: San Francisco-based Ridge Capital Investors and an affiliate of Andell Inc. bought a 105-unit apartment portion of the LeSarra project for $22.8 million[9]
- 2014: Pacific Capital sold the 136-unit Sierra Ridge Apt. complex in Roseville, CA to Ridge Capital Investors and an affiliate of Andell, Inc. for $18 million[10]
Direct Investments
Andell makes direct investments in companies through itself or various subsidiaries.
Notable investments:
- 2013: TrueCar[11]
- 2013: BSN SPORTS/Herff Jones merger[12]
- 2014: PODs Enterprise[13]
- 2015: Capital Vision Services[14]
Key People
Andrew Hauptman is Co-Chairman of Andell Inc.[15][16] He oversees the firm’s investment, operating, sports, real estate and media businesses.[17]
History
Andell Inc. was named after Andrew and Ellen Bronfman Hauptman (daughter of Charles Bronfman), the two principal owners,[18] using the first portions of each of their names (ANDrew and ELLen).
References
- ↑ "Company Overview of Andell Holdings, LLC". Bloomberg Businessweek. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
- ↑ Company Overview of Andell Holdings, LLC June 8, 2015
- ↑ BSN SPORTS to Merge With Herff Jones May 16, 2013
- ↑ Washington Post: "Andell Holdings Buys MLS' Chicago Fire" by Gary Gentile Sept 6, 2007
- ↑ Chicago Fire owner building soccer dome on North Side Dec 16, 2013
- ↑ Official Bio - Chicago Fire
- ↑ Chicago Fire Foundation Announces Expansion of P.L.A.Y.S. Program March 2, 2015
- ↑ Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Commissions Bennett Custom Awards Oct 14, 2015.
- ↑ LeSarra bought by San Francisco investment group
- ↑ Ridge Capital Investors Joint Venture Acquires Roseville, California Apartment Property
- ↑ TrueCar Said to Consider IPO Next Year for Online Auto Retailer November 23, 2013
- ↑ BSN SPORTS to Merge With Herff Jones (Nasdaq) May 16, 2013
- ↑ PODS Enterprises, Inc. to purchase assets of Storage Mobility, LLC, the nation's largest PODS franchisee March 14, 2014
- ↑ Investment Groups Altas and CDPQ Invest With Management to Acquire MyEyeDr./Capital Vision Services August 17, 2015
- ↑ Major League Soccer's Billionaire Owners Nov 20, 2013
- ↑ Octavia Spencer, Stacey Snider, Carly Rae Jepsen Help Raise $1.5M at City Year Spring Break April 26, 2015
- ↑ Company Overview of Andell Holdings, LLC June 8, 2015
- ↑ Forbes: "Major League Soccer's Billionaire Owners" by Charles Smith November 20, 2013