Alta Communications

Alta Communications, established in 1996 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, is a private equity firm focused on growth investments within the media and communications sectors. It provides equity funding and strategic support to companies operating in broadcasting, digital media, direct marketing, telecommunications, B2B media, out-of-home media, content, and cable services. Alta Communications also offers consulting services for recapitalizations, leveraged buyouts, and roll-ups.

Timothy Dibble

Founder and Managing General Partner

23 past transactions

Crowdtap

Series B in 2014
Crowdtap harnesses collective insights from millions of consumers worldwide to deliver real-time intelligence. It was founded in 2009 and is based in New York.

Suzy

Series B in 2014
Suzy, Inc. is a marketing technology company based in New York City that specializes in creating on-demand connections between brands and consumers. By harnessing collective insights from millions of consumers worldwide, Suzy delivers real-time intelligence to help brands validate critical assumptions, develop effective marketing strategies, and optimize product offerings. The company's platform facilitates direct interactions between consumers and brands, enabling the collection of real-time consumer intelligence through ratings, reviews, and feedback. Suzy’s platform empowers companies to assess customer preferences and needs, enhancing their ability to create compelling products and marketing campaigns. Established in 2009 and formerly known as Crowdtap, Suzy is trusted by various Fortune 500 companies and challenger brands, providing them with a streamlined method for conducting research and engaging with their target audiences.

CombineNet

Venture Round in 2010
CombineNet, Inc. is a technology company specializing in advanced sourcing solutions for a diverse range of organizations, including mid-sized and global companies across various industries. With over a decade of experience, CombineNet provides its clients with the tools needed to make informed supplier and spend decisions. Its flagship product, the Advanced Sourcing Application Platform (ASAP), is a web-based software-as-a-service solution designed to streamline the creation, launch, and management of sourcing events, regardless of size or complexity. The platform focuses on optimizing sourcing processes and improving decision-making for complex spend categories, thereby enhancing overall procurement efficiency.

Mr. Youth

Series A in 2009
Mr. Youth, founded in 2002 and based in New York City, is a marketing agency focused on connecting brands with the evolving youth market. The agency develops innovative strategies and campaigns that utilize word-of-mouth, social interactive, and experiential marketing, emphasizing audience engagement. Mr. Youth operates a word-of-mouth network known as RepNation, which comprises over 135,000 consumers who provide insights and creative input to marketers. The agency has collaborated with prominent brands such as Pepsi, Microsoft, Nike, and P&G, helping them navigate the complexities of modern consumer behavior. Recognized for its contributions to the field, Mr. Youth was awarded Mashable's Social Media Agency of the Year in 2009 and ranked among Fast Company's Top 10 Most Innovative Advertising and Marketing Agencies globally.

HMP Communications

Private Equity Round in 2008
HMP Communications, LLC is a prominent entity in healthcare communications and education, known for publishing respected medical journals that cover a wide range of specialties. The company has over 20 years of experience in meeting management and production, alongside more than a decade of creating innovative online educational programs. HMP operates through three main divisions: Wound Care/Podiatry, Cardiovascular, and Life Sciences. In each division, it offers healthcare professionals—such as physicians and nurses—valuable resources, including scientific research, product information, and access to various educational formats like conferences, symposiums, podcasts, and webcasts. HMP is committed to providing crucial information that enhances clinical practice and patient outcomes, collaborating closely with leading experts in evidence-based treatments and therapies within its specialty areas.

Highwinds

Venture Round in 2008
Highwinds is a prominent provider of multi-platform IP services and content distribution, established in 2002. The company specializes in content replication and delivery software, focusing on the advancement of various technologies such as messaging bus architecture, network management, distributed file systems, and advanced routing methods. Highwinds aims to meet the evolving demands of media companies and content providers by delivering solutions that cater to the expectations of today’s digital media consumers, who seek rich and engaging content with high levels of interactivity. Through continual innovation in delivery infrastructure and services, Highwinds addresses the challenges posed by the rapidly changing media landscape.

Jumpstart Automotive Media

Venture Round in 2006
Jumpstart Automotive Media is a digital automotive marketing company that provides digital solutions and exclusive access to in-market automotive audience. It provides its clients with performance-driven marketing and advertising solutions. Jumpstart Automotive Media was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Jumpstart Automotive Group, Inc. has Changed its Name to Jumpstart Automotive Media.

Yankee Group

Acquisition in 2005
Yankee Group is an independent technology research firm established in 1973 by Howard Anderson. The company specializes in market research and analytical reports, primarily focusing on the IT sector. Yankee Group provides a range of services, including customizable research databases, market adoption monitors, and global regulatory dashboards. Its consulting offerings encompass business planning, strategic alignment, and market strategy development, among others. By leveraging its telecommunications legacy, the firm emphasizes the Anywhere revolution, which aims to create a high-speed, global network that connects consumers, enterprises, and governments seamlessly across various devices and locations. Through its research and consulting services, Yankee Group supports clients in understanding market dynamics and making informed strategic decisions.

Bustos Media

Venture Round in 2004
Bustos Media is a private broadcasting corporation that specializes in Spanish-language radio and television stations for audiences in the United States. The company focuses on the development and operation of both frequency modulation and amplitude modulation radio stations. In addition to broadcasting, Bustos Media provides services in marketing, advertising, and digital entertainment, aiming to engage and serve the diverse media needs of its community.

Telephia

Series D in 2003
Telephia is a research firm specializing in consumer usage data within the telecom and mobile media industries. The company offers a comprehensive suite of marketing and service quality information products that assist mobile service operators, device manufacturers, infrastructure companies, and enterprises in making informed business decisions. By utilizing Telephia's analytical tools and proprietary data gathering techniques, clients can monitor their competitive position in the mobile marketplace, optimize investment strategies, and enhance the adoption and utilization of their services and products. Telephia was acquired by Nielsen Mobile in June 2007, further expanding its reach and capabilities in the analytics space.

AmeriVault

Venture Round in 2003
AmeriVault Corporation specializes in managed online data protection and offsite storage services, offering a comprehensive range of solutions that include online data backup, disaster recovery, and data archiving. Founded in 1998 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company provides services such as remote online data backup, hosted recovery, data replication, and continuous data protection. AmeriVault also focuses on regulatory compliance, ensuring secure data protection for various sectors, including technology, finance, healthcare, and education. The company serves both public and private industries, delivering tailored solutions for remote offices, mobile workforces, and virtual servers. With additional offices in New Jersey and Maryland, AmeriVault has established itself as a reliable partner in data management and protection.

Telenisus

Series C in 2001
Telenisus is a technology firm established in 1999 and located in Illinois. The company specializes in providing e-commerce internet solutions and internet infrastructural services aimed at facilitating secure online business operations for its clients. Telenisus offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes managed hosting tools, information security, and virtual private networking facilities, enabling customers to operate their businesses effectively and securely over the Internet.

Brandmuscle

Series B in 2001
Brandmuscle Inc. is a provider of web-based local marketing software and services headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in Cleveland, Austin, and Los Angeles. Established in 2000, the company specializes in integrated local marketing solutions that assist brands and their affiliates in managing, executing, and tracking local marketing campaigns. Its offerings include BrandBuilder, a distributed marketing platform; DesignTracker for graphics management; LocationBuilder for enhancing consumer engagement; and DisplayTracker for customized point-of-sale materials. Brandmuscle also provides digital menus, local marketing execution support, and program management services across various sectors, including automotive, financial services, retail, and pharmaceuticals. With a workforce of over 650 professionals, Brandmuscle serves nearly 200 leading brands and has received recognition for its growth and effectiveness in local marketing automation.

Global Metro Networks

Private Equity Round in 2000
Global Metro focuses exclusively on building and operating dark fiber infrastructure in major metropolitan cities. Customers can "plug into" their existing network from virtually any point in the city. Ready access lets customers reduce start-up expenses and accelerate time-to-market. Global Metro's network infrastructure is designed to meet customer demands both today and tomorrow. Because they offer unlimited bandwidth, they're able to provide service that scales as each customer's needs expand. They also capitalize on the knowledge of local authorities by forging close working relationships with premier providers of construction, technical, legal and marketing services in each city.

ePhones

Series C in 2000
ePhones offers you the widest selection of wireless services available. Whether you're looking for cellular or PCS phones, accessories, pagers, wireless data, or long distance, They can help.

Solid Systems

Venture Round in 2000
Solid Systems is an IT infrastructure support and services company with a focus on storage, storage management, and network monitoring/management solutions. Since 1983, Solid Systems has provided unparalleled IT infrastructure solutions and support services based on "best-of-breed" hardware and software products. They provide "end-to-end" IT infrastructure services to assist their customers with design, implementation, and support of their mission critical applications. Solid Systems has formed partnerships and alliances with the industry's top hardware and software manufacturers allowing us to design, implement, and support extremely robust and cost effective solutions to solve their customer's business problems.

Arrival Communications

Series A in 2000
Arrival Communications, established in 1991 and headquartered in Bakersfield, California, specializes in providing voice and data communication services to businesses in Central California. The company offers a range of services, including local and long-distance voice services, dedicated networks, integrated solutions, and data services such as high-speed internet access and mobile wireless services. Notably, Arrival Communications is building a facilities-based network to serve businesses in smaller cities throughout the Western United States, expanding its reach and capabilities.

Digital Broadband Communications

Private Equity Round in 2000
Digital Broadband Communications is a leading provider of telephone networking services, dedicated to transforming how businesses operate and communicate. The company specializes in offering a comprehensive range of voice, data, and Internet services tailored for general businesses and large enterprises. With a commitment to delivering better, faster, and more cost-effective solutions, Digital Broadband aims to enhance operational efficiency and connectivity for its clients. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to redefine the standards of Broadband Communications in the industry.

softAware

Venture Round in 2000
SoftAware is a developer of distributed global networks for highly interactive Internet applications.

Stargate

Venture Round in 2000
Stargate brings vision and a passion for excellence to the delivery of Internet technology and applications solutions for individuals and businesses. Stargate has taken the world of Internet Solutions to the next level and beyond. Stargate provides comprehensive Internet Solutions to homes, businesses and corporations. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Stargate is the area's only Super-Regional ISP/ASP. They deliver reliable service and turnkey solutions with 24x7 support. Their product portfolio includes high-speed Internet access, web hosting, security, eCommerce solutions, advanced co-location, managed application solutions and world-class data center services. The history of the Internet is quite compelling, and the story behind Stargate has become intriguing to all who have heard. In 1994, a 16 year old high school computer whiz kid found himself frustrated with busy signals, sluggish speed while using the Internet and lack of local dial-up access. With the help of his older brother, they decided to build a better service, one that was faster and more reliable. The two brothers were Michael and Marcus Ruscitto and their idea became the budding enterprise known as Stargate. In 1995 Stargate signed-up its first residential customer and later that same year moved out of Mike's bedroom and into their first offices in Belle Vernon. Three years later Stargate began their explosive growth by acquiring their largest competitor, USA Onramp. Today, Stargate is one of the nation's largest regional Internet companies, providing service primarily in Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and neighboring portions of Ohio, Virginia and Maryland, and boasting a customer count approaching 100,000.

Telenisus

Series B in 2000
Telenisus is a technology firm established in 1999 and located in Illinois. The company specializes in providing e-commerce internet solutions and internet infrastructural services aimed at facilitating secure online business operations for its clients. Telenisus offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes managed hosting tools, information security, and virtual private networking facilities, enabling customers to operate their businesses effectively and securely over the Internet.

Newfold Digital

Venture Round in 2000
Newfold Digital is a technology company that provides cloud-based web hosting, website design and online marketing services for small and medium-sized businesses. It offers hosting, domain registration, website building, design and publishing, as well as online marketing and advertising to help clients establish and grow a digital presence. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Newfold Digital operates a portfolio of well-known brands including Bluehost, HostGator, Constant Contact, iPage, SiteBuilder, BigRock, Domain.com, BuyDomains, SinglePlatform, Mojo and ResellerClub.

CO Space

Venture Round in 1999
CO Space, established in 1998 by Gabe Cole and Paul O'Brien, is a carrier-neutral colocation services provider. Headquartered in State College, Pennsylvania, the company offers space and related technical services to the communications, data, and internet markets.
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