Tiger Infrastructure Partners announced a transformational growth capital investment in Raptor 91²Ö¿â Solutions, an integrated waste logistics infrastructure platform in the Greater Kansas City area. Raptor is led by founders Shawn Polowniak and Kit Starr, and currently operates two transfer stations and a hauler operation. Alongside Tiger Infrastructure, Shawn and Kit will retain a significant equity stake in the company.
Shawn and Kit created Raptor to provide a more modern and efficient solution for the waste industry. Raptor has a patented, state-of-the-art transfer station design, which creates a better experience for customers and the communities they serve. Raptorâs differentiated operations allow for a highly efficient, integrated waste management solution in a growing market in need of comprehensive residential, commercial, industrial and construction waste services.
Emil W. Henry, Jr., Tiger Infrastructure Founder, CEO & CIO, stated, âShawn and Kitâs vision to bring innovative solutions to a critical infrastructure industry aligns with our DNA as a first mover in growth infrastructure. We have been impressed by Raptor and the success theyâve had in delivering best-in-class services, reducing truck turnaround times and driving significant cost savings and operational efficiencies for customers.â
âWe are thrilled to partner with Tiger Infrastructure in our next phase of growth,â said Shawn Polowniak, CEO of Raptor. âWe believe our culture â centered around our unwavering commitment to speed, efficiency, reliability and safety â alongside Tiger Infrastructureâs focus on growth are the pillars to success. This partnership is about fueling our growth engine and delivering for our employees, customers and community. Our team is incredibly excited for our next chapter ahead.â
Tiger Infrastructureâs investment will enable Raptor to accelerate growth by building new Raptor transfer stations, expanding hauling operations, investing in human capital and upgrading technology to enhance operations in its core and adjacent markets. Kit Starr, COO of Raptor, said, âOur success to date has been made possible by the dedication of the entire team at Raptor, and we look forward to working with Tiger Infrastructure to execute the many growth initiatives we have in front of us.â
âRaptor delivers an essential service through its strategically located network of assets that are underpinned by significant barriers to entry and a differentiated value proposition. We believe the company is well-positioned to capture outsized growth from rising waste volumes and long-term industry tailwinds as landfill capacity declines and disposal shifts away from population centers,â said Joe Clemente, Managing Director at Tiger Infrastructure.