Red Arts Capital Names Ryan Grand as Head of Business Development to Lead Deal Origination

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Red Arts Capital Names Ryan Grand as Head of Business Development to Lead Deal Origination

2025-03-25 18:00 Last Updated At：18:21

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 25, 2025--

Red Arts Capital (“Red Arts”), a leading investment firm specializing in supply chain-related and logistics businesses, today announced the appointment of Ryan Grand as Head of Business Development. Mr. Grand will lead the deal sourcing function at the firm and build upon existing relationships with key intermediaries, executives, and stakeholders in the M&A ecosystem.

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“We are excited to welcome Ryan to the Red Arts team. His extensive private equity expertise and leadership experiences will be critical as we expand our strategic initiatives and grow our portfolio,” said Nick Antoine, Co-CEO and Managing Partner of Red Arts. “Ryan’s deep experience of building enduring relationships and sourcing opportunities aligns well with our mission to identify and execute on compelling investments.”

Mr. Grand joins Red Arts after serving as Managing Partner at EO Capital Partners. During his tenure, he led the firm’s principal investing activities with a focus on acquiring profitable companies in the lower middle market. Prior to his time at EO Capital Partners, Grand held key positions at HKW, Jefferies and Company, and Mesirow Financial. He holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BA from Wabash College.

“I am thrilled to join Red Arts at such an exciting time in the firm’s trajectory,” said Mr. Grand. “I look forward to deepening our existing relationships and expanding our reach across the middle market within our core investment sectors.”

About Red Arts Capital

Based in Chicago, Illinois, Red Arts Capital is a leading investment firm with over $300 million in assets under management, with a focus on supply chain-related and logistics businesses. Red Arts Capital seeks to partner with and invest in proven, successful businesses that are uniquely positioned in their market and led by superior management teams to execute the value creation strategy and generate strong shareholder returns. With sector expertise and a commitment to responsible stewardship and excellence, Red Arts Capital supports its portfolio companies through its operational playbook, world-class network of operating partners, advisory councils and supply chain expertise.

Butler returns from 1-game absence to play for Warriors in Game 4 of playoff series against Rockets

2025-04-29 12:18 Last Updated At：12:23

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Warriors forward Jimmy Butler returned from a one-game absence and was in the starting lineup for Game 4 of Golden State’s first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets on Monday night after he sustained a pelvic contusion in a frightening fall during Game 2 on Wednesday.

Butler participated in the morning shootaround earlier in the day and just needed to have a successful warmup to be deemed good to go, coach Steve Kerr said.

"Well, we're hopeful that he'll play but he's got to warm up first and we'll see," Kerr said before the game, adding that if he's available, “He's not on a minutes restriction, it'll just be based on how he's feeling.”

Butler played just more than five minutes during his initial stretch and nearly 18 minutes by halftime in a heated game delayed twice in the second quarter by skirmishes that featured four technical fouls and a flagrant 1.

On Sunday, when Butler spent much of the day working with the medical staff, Kerr said Vice President of Player Health and Performance Rick Celebrini couldn't predict how many minutes Butler's body might be able to handle until he's actually back out on the floor in live action.

The star forward underwent an MRI exam on Thursday in the Bay Area that revealed he injured his pelvis and has a deep gluteal muscle contusion. The Warriors led the best-of-seven series 2-1 after winning 104-93 on Saturday without Butler, led by Stephen Curry's 36 points over nearly 41 minutes and big performances off the bench from Buddy Hield and Gary Payton II.

With Butler back, Kerr hoped to be able to rest Curry more regularly.

“With Jimmy out, we knew we were going to have to play Steph more,” Kerr said. “So if Jimmy plays tonight and looks like himself, then hopefully we can get Steph down closer to 35 (minutes).”

Butler went down hard when fouled by Amen Thompson late in the first quarter and then missed the rest of the Warriors’ 109-94 Game 2 loss Wednesday.

Butler tried to secure a rebound when Thompson undercut him and sent the Warriors star’s feet high into the air so that he came down straight onto his tailbone. Both players thudded to the floor and Butler grimaced in pain grabbing at his backside. He stayed in briefly to shoot two free throws before going to the locker room.

The Warriors know how much they will need Butler if they want to make a deep postseason run.

In the Game 1 win against the Rockets, he had 25 points on 10-for-19 shooting, seven rebounds, six assists and five steals in 42 minutes of action. The Warriors are 25-9 since Butler made his debut at Chicago on Feb. 8, including 23-8 in the regular season, a play-in tournament win over Memphis and the two games facing Houston.

“Hopefully we get Jimmy back for Game 4," said Payton, who scored 11 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter, "and get back to our regularly scheduled program."

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