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Trivest Discovery Fund Partners with Dominique Dawes Gymnastics & Ninja Academy

CLARKSBURG, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trivest Partners (“Trivest” or the “Firm”) is pleased to announce it has partnered with Dominique Dawes Gymnastics & Ninja Academy (“DDGNA” or the “Company”), a recreational gymnastics and ninja academy based in Maryland.

DDGNA was founded in 2020 by Dominique Dawes, a hall-of-fame Olympic Gold Medalist, and three-time Olympian, with a mission to provide a safe, supportive, and empowering gymnastics and ninja gym for all, in Olympic-style training facilities.

Dominique Dawes, founder of DDGNA, said, “Youth sports does not have to be about pain and pressure. We can teach our children about hard work and commitment in an encouraging and compassionate environment. I look forward to partnering with the Trivest team as we strive to expand this vision.”

Russ Wilson, Managing Partner of Trivest, said, “We are thrilled to partner with Dominique Dawes to further develop and expand her innovative vision in recreational gymnastics. Her program promises invaluable benefits for kids of all ages and genders, and we are eager to place these young athletes at the core of our efforts.”

Michael Rakiter, Principal with Trivest, said, “We are extremely impressed with what Dominique has accomplished to date, and we look forward to supporting Dominique Dawes Gymnastics & Ninja Academy on its continued growth.”

With Trivest’s support, DDGNA plans to pursue organic growth initiatives while also actively pursuing strategic add-on acquisitions throughout the United States. If you are aware of like-minded add-on partners, please reach out via e-mail to info@trivest.com

About Dominique Dawes Gymnastics & Ninja Academy

Dominique Dawes Gymnastics & Ninja Academy is a leading recreational gymnastics and ninja training facility founded by Dominique Dawes, a hall-of-fame Olympic Gold Medalist and three-time Olympian. DDGNA offers gymnastics classes, ninja classes, summer camps, and birthday parties. The Company currently has two locations in Clarksburg, MD and Rockville, MD with a third location opening soon in Columbia, MD. To learn more, visit www.dominiquedawesgymnasticsacademy.com

About Trivest

Trivest Partners, headquartered in Miami with a presence in Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto, is a private investment firm that focuses exclusively on the support and growth of founder-led and family-owned businesses in the U.S. and Canada, in both control and non-control transactions. To learn more, visit www.trivest.com

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Michael Rakiter
Trivest Partners
(305) 858-2200

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Trivest Partners
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