TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hyde Park Capital announced today that its client Braille Works, a provider of accessible alternative format communications, including braille, large print, audio, and accessible PDFs, has been acquired by Allyant, a portfolio company of Thompson Street Capital Partners (“TSCP”), a leading provider of accessible document, digital, and alternative format print communications solutions. Hyde Park Capital served as the exclusive investment banker to Braille Works for this transaction. Polsinelli served as legal counsel to Braille Works and Warren Averett served as Braille Works’ accounting advisor.
“We are thrilled to partner with Joyce and Lou Fioritto on this transformational combination. Together, Braille Works and Allyant will deliver new value to our customers, new opportunities for our employees, and a better experience for the individuals and communities that benefit from best-in-class accessible communications,” said Craig Albrecht, Managing Director at TSCP.
“We are blessed to have stewarded Braille Works for many years and couldn’t be happier joining the Allyant family. Hyde Park Capital was a trusted advisor throughout this process. Luke, Matt, and the team understood our priorities and provided thoughtful guidance from beginning to end. We are thankful for their partnership and guidance to this successful outcome,” noted Joyce Fioritto, Co-Founder of Braille Works.
“Joyce and Lou have built an exceptional company, and we couldn’t be more thankful for the opportunity to advise them through this meaningful transaction.” said Luke Horanski, Managing Director at Hyde Park Capital. “The synergistic solution offering and shared vision made Allyant a natural fit, and we are excited to watch the continued growth and success in their partnership.”
“It has been a privilege to advise Joyce, Lou, and the Braille Works team throughout this process. Braille Works catalogue of accessibility solutions made a great match for the Allyant platform. We are pleased to have helped Braille Works achieve this outcome and are excited to see the business continue to grow,” said Matthew Gladdish, Managing Director at Hyde Park Capital.
About Allyant
Allyant is the leading provider of accessible document, digital, and alternative format print communications solutions, helping organizations achieve compliance with accessibility standards. Allyant empowers businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and more with industry-leading software, tools, and expert guidance to create inclusive communications for all users. Learn more at www.Allyant.com.
About Braille Works
Founded in 1994, Braille Works is a trusted provider of accessible alternative format communications, including braille, large print, audio, and accessible PDF documents. Braille Works helps organizations across healthcare, financial services, government, and education, make information accessible to people who are blind or who have low vision. Learn more at www.BrailleWorks.com.
About Thompson Street Capital Partners
Thompson Street Capital Partners is a St. Louis-based private equity firm focused on investing in founder-owned middle market businesses in the life sciences and healthcare, software and technology, business and consumer services and products sectors. Founded in 2000, the firm has acquired more than 250 companies and had assets under management of over $4.5 billion as of June 30, 2026. TSCP partners with management teams to increase value by accelerating growth, both organically and via complementary acquisitions. Learn more at www.tscp.com.
About Hyde Park Capital
Hyde Park Capital is a boutique investment banking firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions of successful founder and family-owned companies. Hyde Park Capital’s principals have extensive investment banking experience, including managing sell-side and buy-side transactions, recapitalizations, financial advisory assignments, fairness opinions, and raising growth and acquisition capital for companies, including equity, mezzanine, and senior debt. Hyde Park Capital has areas of focus across numerous industry sectors, including industrials, business services, technology, healthcare, and consumer. The Braille Works transaction represents another successful engagement closed by Hyde Park Capital within the business services sector. Hyde Park Capital is headquartered in Tampa, Florida, with additional offices in Nashville, Tennessee, and San Francisco, California, and is a member of FINRA and SIPC. For additional information, please visit www.hydeparkcapital.com.
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Luke Horanski
Managing Director
horanski@hydeparkcapital.com
813-574-1182
Matthew Gladdish
Managing Director
gladdish@hydeparkcapital.com
813-383-0203
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