Granite Creek Capital Partners (in partnership with Boathouse Capital) announced an investment in The District Communications Group (DCG), a full-service communications firm that provides comprehensive market research and strategic communications services, primarily to federal government clients.
DCG helps clients cultivate awareness and incite action through impactful public interest campaigns. Launched by Navy veteran Adam Clampitt, DCG’s work has significantly impacted various national initiatives, including promoting veteran mental health and suicide prevention, combatting human trafficking, and raising public awareness of the signs of terrorism.
Granite Creek’s DCG investment is from the FlexCap III Fund, which is licensed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as a small business investment company (SBIC). And SBICs combine private capital and funds are obtained through the federal government to set up financing to help start, build, and grow U.S. small businesses and create and retain jobs. In connectino with its investment in DCG, Granite Creek Partner Peter Lehman has joined its Board of Directors.
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“Granite Creek’s investment comes at the perfect time as DCG moves into its next phase of growth. With the additional resources and capacity this investment provides, we plan to expand on our position as a leader in the federal communications arena, serving our clients and their meaningful work on an even larger scale.”
- Adam Clampitt, Founder and CEO of DCG
“As an American, veteran-owned business that supports our government on critical initiatives like combating veteran suicide and human trafficking, DCG embodies quintessential qualities sought by SBIC funds. We’re thrilled to support DCG’s current management and their impactful work. Our investment will help fuel DCG’s growth, enabling them to amplify services for their clients.”
- Jordan Liss, Principal at Granite Creek
