Uncommon Equity Acquires Michigan-Based “HopCat” Casual Dining Chain
Uncommon Equity LLC (“UEQ”), a private investment partnership headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Grand Rapids-based Project BarFly, LLC d/b/a HopCat (“HopCat” or the “Company”). HopCat is a beloved casual restaurant group in Michigan, with 12 restaurants across the state, including a unique location in Grand Rapids named “Stella’s Lounge”, plus one restaurant in Lincoln, Nebraska. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
City Capital Ventures Rebrands to Uncommon Equity, Emphasizing the Firm’s Differentiated, Direct Investment Philosophy
City Capital Ventures (“CCV”) is excited to announce it has rebranded to become Uncommon Equity, a private investment firm focused upon bringing a differentiated approach and best-in-breed talent to single asset, private investments. This new identity reflects the firm’s commitment to delivering value to all stakeholders through direct investment partnerships that pair capital with businesses in a bespoke fashion, enabling each investment to be managed on its own merit and timeline while providing greater choice for private market investors.
