Fifth Ocean Capital and Tartan Investment Partners have made a strategic investment in Complete Production Resources, a live event production solutions and equipment rental company. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Orlando-based Complete Production Resources provides turnkey audio, lighting, video, staging and backline services to customers throughout the U.S.
Its customer base spans corporate events, live entertainment, sporting events, cruise lines, universities, theme parks, venues and community organizations.
Founded in 2010, CPR provides equipment and production support across different parts of the live events ecosystem.
Fifth Ocean and Tartan plan to work with the company on its next phase of expansion.
Growth initiatives are expected to include investments in talent and technology, expansion into additional geographic markets and a broader equipment inventory.
The investors also plan to pursue strategic add-on acquisitions that could expand CPR’s services and client relationships.
CEO and co-founder Kelly Greene will remain a significant shareholder and continue leading CPR.
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“We are thrilled to partner with Fifth Ocean and Tartan. They have a long track record of supporting operators, scaling businesses, and funding growth initiatives. Our clients can count on the exact same team, values, and relentless commitment to execution they’ve trusted for years. This partnership gives us the resources to expand our inventory, enhance service capabilities, and support our clients on an even broader scale.”
Kelly Greene, CEO and Co-Founder of Complete Production Resources
“We look to partner with owners, like Kelly, who have built something special. The shift toward experiential events remains one of the most durable trends in consumer and corporate markets. CPR has the client relationships, equipment depth, and operational expertise to capitalize on that demand in a meaningful way. We look forward to backing Kelly and his team as they expand CPR’s geographic footprint and service capabilities.”
Denis McEvoy, Managing Partner at Fifth Ocean Capital
“Our firm believes deeply in the staying power of live events, and we bring extensive investing and operating experience in the sector. What attracted us to CPR is Kelly, an owner who has spent decades building genuine trust across the industry, evidenced by the tenure and recurrence of client relationships. Live events are mission-critical, and CPR consistently delivers best-in-class execution across all aspects of the ecosystem. We’re proud to partner with CPR and look forward to helping scale this exceptional business.”
Peter Campbell, Managing Partner of Tartan Investment Partners
