Evros Group Advises Residence on Strategic Investment from Gemspring Capital Management
Evros Group Advises Residence, a Global Network of Creative Companies, on Investment from Gemspring Capital Management. Partnership will fuel Residence’s mission to empower creative potential at scale.
The summary below includes excerpts from Residence’s press release.
Evros Group is pleased to announce our role as exclusive financial advisor to Residence on its strategic investment from Gemspring Capital Management, a Westport, CT-based private equity firm.
This partnership marks a significant milestone in Residence’s mission to redefine the creative services landscape. With the backing of Gemspring, Residence will accelerate its growth, expand its AI-driven creative capabilities, and pursue strategic acquisitions—further cementing its position as a global leader in creativity and cultural influence.
Residence, a world-class network of creative companies, brings together branding, design, technology, strategy, and content expertise under one unified platform. The company supports some of the most ambitious brands in the world with a team of 580+ across Los Angeles, New York, London, Amsterdam, Vancouver, Vienna, and Sydney.
The Residence network includes acclaimed companies such as BUCK, VTProDesign, Part and Sum, Giant Ant, Wild, and a group of community platforms that support and amplify creative talent, including It’s Nice That, Creative Lives in Progress, and If You Could.
"The Evros team immediately understood our business. They weren’t just advisors—they were advocates who appreciated the creative culture we’ve built and worked to help us find a partner who respected and shared that vision,” said Ryan Honey, CEO & CO-Founder at Residence.
"We are proud to have advised Residence on this transformative transaction. By partnering with Gemspring Capital, Residence is well-positioned to accelerate its growth and capitalize on new market opportunities that the rapidly evolving global creative sector brings," said Andreas Roell, Co-Founder & CEO of Evros Group. “This deal highlights our commitment to delivering strategic solutions that drive long-term value for our clients.”
“Congratulations to the Residence team on reaching this important milestone. It’s been a privilege to work alongside them to navigate the process and help identify the right growth partner for this next chapter,” said Bill Flatley, Co-Founder & Partner at Evros Group. “This investment from Gemspring is highly aligned with Residence’s long-term vision and represents a strong strategic fit. We’re excited to see how the partnership between Residence and Gemspring helps propel the business forward in this next chapter.””
Evros Group’s deal team included Andreas Roell, Co-Founder & CEO; Bill Flatley, Co-Founder & Partner; Chloe Cotoulas, Co-Founder & Partner; and Declan Murphy, Analyst.
ABOUT EVROS GROUP
Evros Group is an M&A advisory firm focused on the most innovative owner and founder-operated companies in Media, Marketing, Enternatinment and Technology. With deep sector expertise and a partnership-driven approach, Evros empowers visionary entrepreneurs to scale their impact and unlock long-term value. For more information, visit evrosgroup.com.
ABOUT RESIDENCE
Residence is a global network of creative companies united by a shared mission: to empower creative potential. Its companies bring deep expertise across branding, experiential marketing, digital products, media, and community-building, working collectively to help ambitious organizations make a meaningful impact. Residence was founded to champion best-in-class creative work while supporting the talent and culture that make it possible. For more information, visit residence.co.
ABOUT GEMSPRING CAPITAL
Gemspring Capital, a Westport, Connecticut-based private equity firm with $3.8 billion of capital undermanagement, provides flexible capital solutions to middle-market companies. Gemspring partners with talented management teams and takes a partnership approach to helping drive revenue growth, value creation, and sustainable competitive advantages. Target companies have up to $1 billion in revenue and operate in the business services, consumer services, financial and insurance services, healthcare, industrials, software, and tech-enabled services sectors. For more information, visit gemspring.com.
*The above testimonial may not be representative of the experience of other clients and should not be construed as a guarantee of future performance or success.