Adams Street Partners

Adams Street Partners is a global private market investment management firm based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in private equity and venture capital investments. Established in 1972, the firm has developed a strong reputation for performance and a disciplined investment approach, focusing primarily on growth-stage companies through buyouts while also engaging in seed, early, and later-stage investments. With a diverse investment portfolio that includes business products, consumer services, healthcare, information technology, and various technology sectors, Adams Street Partners serves institutional investors by leveraging its extensive knowledge and experience gained over more than four decades. As an independent, employee-owned firm, it is committed to delivering exceptional client service and maintaining investor confidence through a deep understanding of the global private marketplace.

Eric Agular

Partner

Jeffrey Akers

Partner and Head of Secondary Investments

Matthew Auran

Vice President, Primary Investments and Member of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Matthew Autrey

Partner, Primary Investments and Member of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Stephen Baranowski

Finance Director

Troy Barnett

Partner, Secondary Investments

Mattias de Beau

Partner

Philipp Bohren

Partner and Head, Information Technology

David Brett

Partner

Paul Burgess

Vice President, Information Technology

Gail Carey

Principal

James Charalambides

Partner, Head of European Private Credit and Member of the Private Credit Investment Committee

Weihan Chong

Associate

Frederick Chung

Partner and Head of Credit Underwriting, Private Credit

Ali Cliff

Principal, Growth Equity and Member of the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Committee

Brian Dudley

Principal

T. Bondurant French

Chairman

Jonathan Goh

Principal, Primary Investments

Joseph Goldrick

Partner, Secondary Investments

Miguel Gonzalo

Partner and Head of Investment Strategy and Risk Management

Terry Gould

Senior Partner, Growth Equity

Doris Guo

Partner

Yohan Hill

Principal, Director of ESG and Responsible Investing, Investment Strategy and Risk Management and Chairperson of Environmental, Social, and Governance Committee

Gregory Holden

Partner

Morgan Holzaepfel

Partner, Primary Investments and Member of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Brijesh Jeevarathnam

Partner, Global Head of Fund Investments, Chairperson of the Investment Committee and Member of the Executive Committee

Dennis Kan

Vice President, Private Credit

Alex Kessel

Partner - Co-Investments

Ahmed Khan

Associate

Steve Landau

Partner, Head of Product Strategy, Chair of the New Product Committee and Member of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Investment Pricing Committees

Ali Lauer

Investor

Justin Lawrence

Principal

Alejandra Lesch

Partner, Investment Strategy and Risk Management

Marcus Lindroos

Principal, Primary Investments and Member of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Terrie Liu

Principal, Wealth Management and Member of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Michael Lucarelli

Partner, Wealth Management

Mark Lutostanski

Principal, Private Equity Middle Office, Client Operations

Mhahesh Madhavan

Partner, Information Technology

Saguna Malhotra

Partner, Head of Global Buyout Fund Investments and Member of the Primary Investment and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Megan McKillen

Vice President, Finance

Kelly Meldrum

Partner and Head of Primary Funds

Cesar Mendoza

Associate

Clinton Miller

Principal, Secondary Investments and Member of the Strategic Digital Initiatives and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Steven Montag

Principal, Corporate Controller, Finance and Member of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Rachel Moore

Senior Associate, Investment Strategy and Risk Management

Ross Morrison

Partner, Primary Investments and Member of the Charitable Giving Committee

Robin Murray

Partner and Head of Growth Equity Investments

Pinal Nicum

Partner, Secondary Investments

Alicia Pando

Partner, CTO and Member of the Executive and Operating Committee

Nolan Pauker

Principal, Private Credit

Gabrielle Penn

Principal

Benjamin Peters

Principal, Information Technology

Derek Piunti

Principal, Information Technology

Jamie Raibley

Principal, Treasury Operations, Client Operations

Leland Richards

Partner, Private Credit

William Sacher

Partner and Head of Private Credit

Mustafa Salih

Principal, Co-Investments

Kushal Shah

Vice President, Secondary Investments

Emily Shiau

Principal, Private Credit and Member of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Alexander Silver

Principal, Secondary Investments and Member of the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Committee

Yar-Ping Soo

Partner

Michael Taylor

Partner

Mark Terwilliger

Associate

Tobias True

Partner

Ervis Vukaj

Vice President, Private Credit and Member of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Eduardo Vázquez

Principal, Head of IT Infrastructure, CISO and Member of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Jim Walker

Partner and COO

James B. Walker

Partner, Global Head of Wealth and Member of the Executive, New Product and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Committees

Benjamin Wallwork

Partner, Co-Investments and Member of the Co-Investment, Portfolio Construction and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Committees

Andy Wang

Partner, Primary Investments

Craig Waslin

Partner

Steven Wilde

Partner

Ling Jen Wu

Principal, Primary Investments

Yu Zhang

Principal

Jian Zhang

Partner, Investment Strategy and Risk Management

Benjamin Zhu

Associate

Past deals in Series E

Dremio

Series E in 2022
Dremio Corporation, founded in 2015 and based in Santa Clara, California, develops a structured query language query engine software that enhances data accessibility and analytical processing. The company's flagship product, a data lake engine, allows users to perform queries directly against data lake storage, significantly improving query speed and enabling a self-service semantic layer. Dremio empowers business users to curate data from various sources, facilitating greater self-sufficiency among data consumers, including data engineers, analysts, and scientists. By reimagining data lake services, Dremio eliminates the need for traditional data movement to proprietary warehouses, thus streamlining analytics and maximizing the value derived from data.

Visier

Series E in 2021
Visier, Inc. specializes in developing a cloud-based workforce intelligence platform that assists organizations in managing their human resources effectively. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with an additional office in San Jose, California, Visier offers solutions that enable HR professionals to recruit, retain, and develop their workforce while addressing complex workforce questions. The company's flagship product, Visier People™, provides analytics and insights to support strategic decision-making across various industries, including healthcare, financial services, technology, energy, manufacturing, and retail. Visier's platform allows users to access real-time data without the need for technical resources, facilitating informed business strategies and actions. With a subscription model that includes ongoing support, Visier is committed to delivering continuous value to its clients.

Iterable

Series E in 2021
Iterable, Inc. operates a consumer growth marketing and user engagement platform designed for mid-market and enterprise B2C companies. The platform enables marketers to communicate with users across various channels, including email, mobile, social media, and the web, while providing features such as real-time segmentation, automation, customization, and A/B testing. Additionally, it facilitates engineers in triggering campaigns and managing user event data. Iterable's solutions cater to various sectors, including e-commerce, media, financial services, and political campaigns, offering tools for shopping cart abandonment, transactional messaging, and other targeted strategies. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, Iterable aims to simplify consumer growth marketing by ensuring marketers deliver timely and relevant messages while leveraging advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence for optimal engagement.

TurnKey Vacation Rentals

Series E in 2019
TurnKey Vacation Rentals is a full-service property management company that specializes in luxury and premium vacation rental homes located in popular U.S. travel destinations. The company is recognized for delivering a hotel-like experience to guests, ensuring consistent quality and satisfaction during their stays. TurnKey enhances the management and marketing of vacation rental properties, focusing on maximizing returns for homeowners. Utilizing proprietary smart home technology, including digital smart locks and noise decibel monitors, TurnKey integrates local teams to provide exceptional service and a seamless experience for both guests and property owners.

GoCardless

Series E in 2019
GoCardless Limited is a leading provider of online payment processing services, specializing in recurring payments. The company offers a user-friendly platform that enables businesses to manage both one-off and recurring transactions through bank-to-bank transfers, eliminating the need for merchant accounts and credit card fees. Its main products include GoCardless, which facilitates online payments, and GoCardless Pro, designed for creating a comprehensive recurring payments ecosystem. Additionally, the company provides Success+, a solution that helps predict and manage payment failures. With a global payments network, GoCardless supports over 40,000 businesses, processing approximately $10 billion in payments annually. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in London, GoCardless also has offices in Paris, Munich, and Melbourne, strengthening its presence in the international market.

Dynamic Signal

Series E in 2018
Dynamic Signal Inc. is a company that offers an employee communication and engagement platform designed to enhance organizational effectiveness. Founded in 2010 and based in San Bruno, California, the platform facilitates employee advocacy by providing timely and relevant content across various channels and devices, thus increasing productivity and engagement. It enables organizations to connect their employees with localized news and essential information, allowing content managers to publish updates and shareable content through personalized newsfeeds. The company serves hundreds of enterprises, including 85 of the Fortune 500, across 21 countries. Dynamic Signal's services include influencer recruiting, collaboration support, and account management, ensuring that communications are effectively delivered and received by employees and their audiences. Notable clients include IBM, Salesforce, and Humana, reflecting the platform's capability to meet the needs of large-scale organizations.

Mintigo

Series E in 2017
Mintigo Inc. specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-driven customer engagement platform that enhances B2B marketing and lead generation through predictive analytics. Founded in 2009 and based in San Mateo, California, Mintigo's platform offers tools for identifying customer preferences, enabling marketers to discover ideal prospects and prioritize their outreach effectively. Their solutions include predictive ideal customer profile (ICP) discovery, audience generation, account-based marketing, and sales enablement, all aimed at improving customer engagement and driving sales. The company serves notable clients such as Getty Images, Oracle, and Red Hat, providing insights that help shorten the sales cycle and personalize marketing efforts. In 2019, Mintigo became a subsidiary of Anaplan, Inc., further expanding its capabilities in the marketing technology landscape.

LogRhythm

Series E in 2014
LogRhythm, Inc. specializes in developing a comprehensive security intelligence and analytics platform aimed at addressing the challenges posed by cyber threats. The platform integrates various functionalities, including next-generation security information and event management (SIEM), log management, network and endpoint forensics, and advanced security analytics. This unified solution enables organizations to detect, respond to, and neutralize threats such as ransomware and spear phishing, while also supporting business intelligence, insider threat detection, and compliance initiatives. LogRhythm serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies and sectors such as banking, healthcare, and government, providing not only technology solutions but also professional services, training, and compliance support. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, LogRhythm operates globally across North America, South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific, establishing itself as a leader in the cybersecurity field.

Couchbase

Series E in 2014
Couchbase, Inc. specializes in developing NoSQL databases tailored for enterprises, particularly for web and mobile applications. The company offers a comprehensive Couchbase platform that includes Couchbase Server, a high-performance distributed database, Couchbase Lite for mobile devices, and Couchbase Sync Gateway for data synchronization between mobile and cloud environments. Its solutions are designed to handle large volumes of data in real-time, enabling organizations to enhance customer experiences across various industries, including gaming, e-commerce, and media. Additionally, Couchbase provides a cloud-native autonomous database management platform through its Kubernetes Operator and a fully-managed Database-as-a-Service called Couchbase Cloud. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an office in Manchester, United Kingdom, Couchbase aims to deliver agility, manageability, and performance to support mission-critical applications across data centers and cloud environments.

Damballa

Series E in 2014
Damballa specializes in advanced threat protection, focusing on the detection of active threats that evade conventional security measures. The company employs data science and machine learning techniques to identify successful infections and assess the risk posed by compromised devices, regardless of their operating system or threat vector. Damballa's solutions are designed to discover previously unknown threats, making the company a key player in cybersecurity. It safeguards nearly a billion endpoints across various sectors, including enterprises and major telecommunications providers. The firm also addresses issues related to botnet formation, providing essential safeguards against the misuse of Internet-enabled devices for harmful activities.

ThreatMetrix

Series E in 2014
ThreatMetrix®, a LexisNexis® Risk Solutions Company, empowers the global economy to grow profitably and securely without compromise. With deep insight into 1.4 billion anonymized user identities, ThreatMetrix ID™ delivers the intelligence behind 100 million daily authentication and trust decisions, to differentiate legitimate customers from fraudsters in real time. ThreatMetrix is recognized as the sole Leader in the 2017 Forrester Wave™ for risk-based authentication. Learn more at www.threatmetrix.com.

Spiceworks

Series E in 2014
Spiceworks is the marketplace that connects the IT industry to help tech buyers and sellers get their jobs done, every day. The company helps people in the world’s businesses find, adopt, and manage the latest technologies while also helping IT brands build, market, and support better products and services. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Spiceworks empowers people to use technology to make their organizations, their communities, and the world better.

Hightail

Series E in 2013
Hightail is a cloud service that lets users send, receive, digitally sign, and synchronize files. Hightail addresses the problems of creative collaboration and visual project management between teams of creative professionals and their clients and other stakeholders. An innovator in the cloud since before the term was even coined, Hightail (FKA YouSendIt) began as a simple way to send files that were too large for email and have since grown to evolve the cloud into a virtual workspace that enables seamless collaboration on visual projects from concept to completion.

Damballa

Series E in 2012
Damballa specializes in advanced threat protection, focusing on the detection of active threats that evade conventional security measures. The company employs data science and machine learning techniques to identify successful infections and assess the risk posed by compromised devices, regardless of their operating system or threat vector. Damballa's solutions are designed to discover previously unknown threats, making the company a key player in cybersecurity. It safeguards nearly a billion endpoints across various sectors, including enterprises and major telecommunications providers. The firm also addresses issues related to botnet formation, providing essential safeguards against the misuse of Internet-enabled devices for harmful activities.

Borderfree

Series E in 2012
Borderfree offers cross-border e-commerce solutions through its proprietary technology and services platform, allowing U.S. retailers to engage with consumers in around 100 countries and territories. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in New York, the company serves a diverse array of clients, including retailers, department stores, and lifestyle brands that sell various physical goods such as apparel, jewelry, and home decor. Borderfree manages all aspects of the international e-commerce order life cycle, which includes multi-currency pricing, payment processing, customs clearance, and logistics orchestration. This comprehensive approach enables businesses to enhance their sales and revenue while ensuring a consistent customer experience across different markets. The company, previously known as FiftyOne, rebranded to Borderfree in 2013.

Convio

Series E in 2007
Software and services enabling non-profit organizations to raise funds, influence public policy and support their processes

Actelis Networks

Series E in 2007
Actelis Networks is the leading provider of high performance, scalable broadband over copper solutions to Telco, Mobile, and IoT networks. Actelis turns copper into a strategic asset that enables delivering reliable, high-speed Ethernet services and broadband access to more places and devices more quickly, easily, and cost-effectively than can be done by using fiber optics or microwave. The company was founded in 1998 and headquartered in Fremont, California.

MX Logic

Series E in 2006
MX Logic, Inc. specializes in managed email and web security services, operating both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, the company offers a range of solutions designed to protect businesses from email-borne threats. Its Email Defense Solutions help organizations comply with regulations by ensuring secure email storage, retrieval, and surveillance. Additionally, MX Logic provides Message Archiving services, allowing businesses to monitor and store email communications to meet electronic security standards. The company's Web Defense Service is aimed at blocking online threats such as spyware, viruses, and phishing attacks. MX Logic primarily serves public companies and operates within various sectors, including healthcare, financial services, law, and insurance.

Quallaby Corporation

Series E in 2003
Quallaby Corporation is a privately-held business focused on delivering innovative solutions in its industry. The company operates with a commitment to quality and excellence, striving to meet the evolving needs of its clients. By leveraging advanced technology and expertise, Quallaby aims to create value through its products and services, fostering strong relationships with customers and stakeholders alike. The organization's dedication to continuous improvement positions it as a significant player in its market.

comScore

Series E in 2003
comScore, Inc. is an information and analytics company that specializes in measuring audiences, consumer behavior, and advertising across various media platforms globally. The company provides a range of products and services, including Media Metrix and Mobile Metrix for website and app measurement, Video Metrix for digital video consumption metrics, and Plan Metrix for insights into consumer lifestyles. Additionally, it offers validated Campaign Essentials, which ensure the visibility and safety of digital ad impressions, and Campaign Ratings for comprehensive campaign evaluation across media. Its services extend to TV Essentials, StationView Essentials, and OnDemand Essentials, integrating traditional TV viewership with digital data. Furthermore, comScore delivers analytics for the film industry, capturing real-time box office results and audience insights. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, comScore serves over 3,200 clients across more than 75 countries, focusing on delivering precise, cross-platform measurement solutions for the evolving media landscape.
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