Charleston, SC, June 4, 2025 – Route 2 Capital Partners (“Route 2”) is pleased to announce its recent subordinated debt and equity investment in support of the acquisition of DAC International (“DAC”) by Addtronics, LLC (“Addtronics” or the “Company”). Addtronics is a leading consolidator of high-quality, niche automation technology and solution providers primarily serving the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.
The Company is a portfolio company of Kaho Partners (“Kaho”), an independent investment firm focused on building market-leading companies through organic and acquisition-driven growth. Addtronics was founded in October 2022 and has completed six acquisitions to date.
DAC is located in Carpinteria, CA, and specializes in designing, building, and supporting best-in-class equipment for the contact lens and intraocular lens industries. The Company is a leading supplier addressing the challenges of precise, efficient, and highly productive lens manufacturing processes.
“Kaho Partners is enthusiastic about the future of Addtronics and proud to have partnered with Route 2 on this transaction. Route 2 provided a unique and flexible capital structure that was invaluable in supporting our continued growth,” said Max Katzenstein, Managing Partner of Kaho. “This marks our first transaction with Route 2, and we look forward to growing the relationship.”
Spalding White, Managing Partner of Route 2 Capital Partners, added, “We are thrilled to support such a distinctive company as Addtronics and to help advance Kaho’s long-term vision. Addtronics’ technical expertise and strong track record position it well to continue delivering best-in-class automation solutions.”
Addtronics is actively looking for new acquisitions. Ideal acquisition candidates are companies that are passionate about their craft, excited to retain their entrepreneurial spirit, and inspired to pursue accelerated growth through partnership.
About Route 2 Capital:
R2CP is a private investment firm providing flexible junior capital solutions to lower middle-market companies, primarily in the southern U.S. The firm’s partners possess nearly 100 years of combined investment, transactional and operational experience. R2CP seeks to invest in established companies with minimum annual revenues and EBITDA of $10 million and $2 million, respectively, that generate predictable and profitable cash flows. R2CP’s investment proceeds will be used to execute growth and expansion plans, support business recapitalizations and facilitate management buyouts. For more information, visit www.route2capital.com.
About Addtronics:
Addtronics is a consolidator of high-quality, niche automation technology and solution providers innovating for the life sciences and other industries. Addtronics seeks to be the acquirer of choice in these sectors by allowing its operating companies to retain their entrepreneurial spirit while benefiting from the scale, resources, and collaboration of the broader Addtronics platform. For more information, please visit www.addtronics.com.
