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Lucky Dog Mobile Groomers founder Edris Yousefi with the Lucky Dog van on a London street — international expansion to the United Kingdom

Portfolio News

April 2026 · 3 min read

Lucky Dog Mobile Groomers Marks Major Growth Milestone with International Expansion to the UK

NorthStar Finance is proud to announce a significant growth milestone for our portfolio company, Lucky Dog Mobile Groomers. The fast-growing U.S. brand has officially announced its international debut, with a planned launch in London, United Kingdom, scheduled for summer 2026.

NASCAR racing — Lucky Dog Mobile Groomers sponsorship

Private Equity

February 3, 2026 · PR Newswire

Lucky Dog Mobile Groomers Revs Up for First-Time NASCAR Sponsorship with the No. 91 Driver Ryan Vargas

Lucky Dog Mobile Groomers is heading to the track, announcing the brand will sponsor NASCAR driver Ryan Vargas in the No. 91 Ford Mustang at the ARCA Menards…

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Community

October 2025 · ConnectCRE

Eisenberg Foundation Announces Annual Gala, Targets Fundraising Goal

The Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation will host its annual dinner gala on November 6 to raise money for gastrointestinal cancer research, real estate education,…

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Commercial net lease property — single-tenant retail building

Real Estate

NorthStar Insight

March 2025 · 6 min read

Net Lease Real Estate: A Practical Guide for Middle Market Investors

Net lease properties offer predictable income, minimal landlord obligations, and credit-quality tenants — but not all net lease deals are created equal. Here…

Entrepreneur reviewing franchise business growth strategy

Private Equity

NorthStar Insight

January 2025 · 5 min read

Why Franchise Businesses Are Compelling Private Equity Targets

Franchise models offer a rare combination of asset-light scalability, recurring revenue, and proven unit economics. For growth-stage investors, the franchise…

Adler Planetarium Chicago — Lovell Legacy Fund

Community

2025 · Adler Planetarium

Captain James A. Lovell, Jr. Legacy Fund Surpasses $3M in Year One

The Adler Planetarium's Captain James A. Lovell, Jr. Legacy Fund raised $3,079,721 from 56 donors in its inaugural year, honoring the Apollo 13 commander's m…

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Advisory

NorthStar Insight

November 2024 · 4 min read

What Middle Market Advisory Actually Means — and Why It Matters

The term 'middle market advisory' is used broadly, but the firms that serve this segment well share a specific set of capabilities and a fundamentally differ…

Chicago commercial real estate — Eisenberg Foundation gala

Community

October 14, 2024 · CoStar News

Chicago Real Estate Community to Celebrate Legacy of Developer Harold 'Hal' Eisenberg

The Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation is hosting its annual gala to celebrate the legacy of developer Harold 'Hal' Eisenberg and the foundation's 25+ year missi…

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Real Estate

NorthStar Insight

September 2024 · 5 min read

The Sale-Leaseback as a Strategic Capital Tool

For owner-operators of commercial real estate, the sale-leaseback is one of the most efficient ways to unlock capital without disrupting operations. Understa…

Advisory

NorthStar Insight

July 2024 · 4 min read

Independent Advisor vs. Investment Bank: What Middle Market Companies Need to Know

Choosing the right advisor for a transaction or strategic decision is one of the most consequential choices a middle market executive will make. The differen…

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