Blue Brick is involved in many projects. Several of the projects are confidential and cannot be shared but what we can share is the following:
Urban Waste – Valet trash service for apartment and condo communities in the DFW area. **Urban Waste was sold in 2016**
Blue Brick, LLC – Blue Brick, LLC is a technology company that owns several server racks located in Houston, TX.
Blue Brick launched several funds in 2016 following the sale of Urban Waste.
- PE A Fund – A Private Equity fund that is purely for acquisitions and long term equity holds. This has no target date but is intended to act as a balanced risk acquisitions play among the portfolio.
- Tech Fund 1 – Blue Brick’s first technology based fund. This is intended to fund all investments in the tech space excluding acquisitions. This fund was combined with privately acquired Tech Fund X in 2019.
Cantu Consulting – In 2016, Blue Brick acquired an interest in on-site IT management firm, Cantu Consulting under the Tech Fund 1. Cantu offers installation and ongoing maintenance of IT solutions for your business. Upon our purchase of GoMango Tech, Cantu Consulting was merged into GoMango Tech.
Althouse Development – In 2017, Blue Brick started and holds sole interest of Althouse Development, a multi-tenant developer specializing A class property development with exceptional spatial planning and cost effective construction.
Dallas-Based Private Fund – In 2018, Blue Brick purchased a Dallas-based Private fund, the largest acquisition to date. They have adopted the board of Blue Brick Partners as their own but will continue to invest and oversee their own investment vehicles. Until late 2020, this fund operated independently but is now fully merged into Blue Brick. This fund and its investments have been combined in the Tech Fund 1.
GoMango Technologies – In 2019, Blue Brick acquired interest in GoMango Technologies via Tech Fund 1. GoMango is a consultancy that works exclusively on commercial properties and in the low voltage, alarm and access control space. Cantu Consulting was combined with GoMango and the CEO of Cantu was appointed the President of GoMango.
Roundtable Capital – In 2019, Blue Brick purchased half of Roundtable Capital in an all cash deal to allow additional expansion of Roundtable’s investment funds. Roundtable is a holdings conglomerate of trades entities from welding/fabrication, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and general labor. Blue Brick acquired a board seat in the endeavor but is not actively managing Roundtable’s day-to-day operations. **Roundtable Capital was sold at the end of 2021 with a 62% average annual ROR for investors**
JW Arms – In 2020, our founder, James Williamson, launched JW Arms. JW Arms is a licensed firearms manufacturer and SOT manufacturer. They specialize in research and development of firearms, accessories and act as a consultant to other FFLs in the industry in regards to manufacturing, testing, design and importation.
Wimberley Arms – In early 2020, Blue Brick began an exploratory search for firearms to import for sale in the US. By early 2021, Wimberley Arms was created and we began retailing by the end of 2022 to distributors, dealers and directly to the public with high-end, high-quality shotguns and accessories. This investment is a JV with a Dallas private equity fund and Blue Brick. Blue Brick appointed James Williamson as Managing Partner to Wimberley Arms.
Maritime Venture Fund – In mid-2024, Blue Brick Partners started its Maritime Venture Fund (MVF). This fund is the first fund launch since 2016 from Blue Brick and is intended for early stage Marine-industry company acquisition.
Decked Out Supply – Started in 2024, Decked Out Supply is a eco-friendly, high performance marine cleaning and protective coating manufacturer and retailer. Creating exceptional ocean friendly, marine life friendly, boat and human friendly products that are designed, formulated, manufactured and distributed in the USA. Decked Out Supply is the first company in the Maritime Venture Fund and is a JV with previous deal partner, Roundtable Capital. Blue Brick holds 67% of the company in the MVF with Roundtable holding the remaining shares.
The remaining projects are confidential and will be announced when they are available.