Blackstone is a global investment and advisory firm that specializes in alternative asset management, serving a diverse range of institutional clients, including pension funds, endowments, and insurance companies. Founded in 1985 by Stephen A. Schwarzman and Peter G. Peterson, the firm has grown to employ nearly 1,800 people across 24 offices worldwide. Blackstone manages a broad portfolio that encompasses private equity, real estate, credit, and hedge fund investments, preserving and protecting significant assets for its clients. The firm's investment strategies are informed by thorough qualitative and quantitative analysis, focusing on creating long-term value for stakeholders. Additionally, Blackstone operates in the life sciences sector, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to address funding gaps in bringing innovative healthcare solutions to market. The firm emphasizes a strong partnership culture and integrity in its operations, striving to deliver exceptional performance across its diverse investment vehicles.
Hello Sunshine is a media company dedicated to female authorship across all storytelling platforms, including film, television, books, social videos, and audio. It is founded by Academy and Emmy Award-winning actress, producer, and entrepreneur Reese Witherspoon. The company aims to connect women (and men) to narratives told from a distinctively female perspective.
Sphera is a leading global provider of Integrated Risk Management software and information services, specializing in Environmental Performance, Operational Risk, and Product Stewardship. With over 30 years of experience, the Chicago-based company is dedicated to enhancing safety, sustainability, and productivity worldwide. It serves more than 3,000 customers and over 1 million individual users across more than 70 countries. Sphera is focused on advancing operational excellence and continuous improvement in risk management practices. Recently, the company has expanded its management team and relocated its corporate headquarters to Denver, Colorado, with plans to strengthen its technology portfolio and enhance support for its global customers.
Ellucian specializes in providing integrated software and professional services tailored for the higher education sector. With over 40 years of experience, the company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, including student information systems, finance and human resources systems, and tools for recruiting and retention. These offerings are designed to help higher education institutions manage their operations more efficiently and effectively. Currently, Ellucian serves approximately 2,400 institutions in 40 countries, focusing on enhancing the educational experience for students, faculty, and staff while minimizing risk and improving outcomes.
QTS Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: QTS) is a leading provider of data center solutions across a diverse footprint spanning more than 7 million square feet of owned data center space throughout primarily North America and Europe. Through its software-defined technology platform, QTS is able to deliver secure, compliant infrastructure solutions, robust connectivity and premium customer service to leading hyperscale technology companies, enterprises, and government entities. QTS owns, operates or manages 27 data centers and supports more than 1,200 customers primarily in North America and Europe.
International Data Group is engaged in providing market intelligence, advisory services, and events services for information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. It operates as a technology media, events, and research company. It provides its clients with services in the areas of various brands; digital media, including online, mobile, and video; branded technology, entertainment conferences, events, and exhibitions management; and print publications. It also provides marketing services in areas such as multimedia marketing, lead generation, and consulting. It serves information technology professionals, business executives, investment communities, enterprise audiences, technology enthusiasts, and video game audiences in the Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and North America. International Data Group was established in 1964 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts with partnerships in the United States and Korea, and locations in China, India, and Vietnam.
Developer of commercial and residential properties intended to serve clients across the United Kingdom. The company focuses on promoting and master developing sites, including releasing land for house-building and commercial use, as well as delivering regeneration projects, thereby delivering businesses and communities with sustainable developments.
Entertainment One- Music
Acquisition in 2021
Entertainment One is an online platform that provides its users with media content.
Sabre Industries provides highly-engineered structures used for electric transmission and distribution, wireless communications, renewable energy, and government and defense infrastructure. In addition, they offer a variety of value added services that are critical to the development, expansion, and maintenance of both power delivery systems and wireless communication networks.
Founded in 1990, Desotec has pioneered the market for the purification of liquids and gases through mobile activated carbon filters. During its more than 25 years in business, the company has established itself as a European market leader in this field. Desotec provides a filtration technology that enables its customers to comply with increased environmental regulations and sustainability requirements and to serve mission-critical filtration needs offering a flexible rental solution.
Embassy Industrial Parks Private Limited, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, specializes in the development and management of industrial, light manufacturing, and warehousing spaces. The company addresses the challenges faced by businesses in India’s diverse market by providing well-equipped warehousing facilities that include amenities such as truck parking, canteens, rest areas, dormitories, and business centers. Embassy Industrial Parks has established a presence in key cities across India, including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Pune. This partnership between the Embassy Group, a prominent property developer, and Warburg Pincus, a leading private equity firm, aims to streamline the process of building and managing industrial spaces for various industries.
Interior Logic Group is the provider of turn-key design center management and installation services operating in over 220 locations across the United States. ILG provides services and interior finish solutions to single family residential homebuilders, apartment owner/operators, and fulfillment partners and is the leading full-service provider of outsourced homebuilder-branded design centers.
Allstate Corporation is a leading provider of property and casualty insurance, life insurance, and other financial products in the United States and Canada. Established in 1931 and headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, the company operates through several segments, including Allstate Protection, Service Businesses, Allstate Life, and Allstate Benefits. The Allstate Protection segment offers a range of insurance products, including private passenger auto and homeowners insurance, as well as specialty coverage for motorcycles and recreational vehicles. The Service Businesses segment provides various consumer protection plans and roadside assistance services. Additionally, Allstate Life offers traditional and variable life insurance products, while Allstate Benefits focuses on health insurance and employee benefits. The company utilizes multiple distribution channels, including direct contact centers, agents, and online platforms, to reach its customers. Allstate also has a corporate venture capital arm, Allstate Strategic Ventures, which invests in innovative startups across various sectors, including insurance technology and fintech.
Liftoff Mobile, Inc. is a company that specializes in mobile application marketing and retargeting for non-gaming applications. Founded in 2012 and based in Menlo Park, California, Liftoff offers a comprehensive platform that utilizes post-install data to optimize user acquisition and retention campaigns. By leveraging predictive intelligence and machine learning, Liftoff assists clients in identifying and engaging high-quality users at scale. The platform is designed to drive significant user actions beyond initial app installs, such as making purchases or subscribing to services. Its notable clients include Harmony, Orbitz, OpenTable, and HBO.
Piramal Glass Limited manufactures and sells glass containers for cosmetics and perfumery, specialty food and beverages, and pharmaceuticals industries in India. The company offers its products for use in decoration applications, such as hot foil stamping, lacquering, glass printing, glass etching, and sleeving. It also provides caps and closures, and cartons and liners. The company also exports its products. Piramal Glass Limited was incorporated in 1998 and is based in Mumbai, India. Piramal Glass Limited operates as a subsidiary of The Sri Hari Trust Corporation.
Precision for Medicine is focused on enhancing medical research and advancing biomarker and translational sciences. The organization provides specialized services designed to support pharmaceutical and life sciences companies in utilizing biomarkers to target patient treatments more effectively. Its team comprises scientists, clinical trial experts, and technical specialists who offer a range of capabilities, including a state-of-the-art biorepository, biomarker identification through the analysis of omics and clinical data, and comprehensive companion diagnostic product development. Additionally, Precision for Medicine delivers fully integrated global clinical trial services and regulatory expertise, enabling clients to navigate the complexities of the precision development pathway. By combining these resources, the organization aims to accelerate value and improve outcomes for innovative pharmaceutical and life science companies.
ZO Skin Health, Inc. is a skincare company based in Irvine, California, founded in 2006. It specializes in developing and delivering innovative skincare solutions that address various skin conditions, including acne, aging, hyperpigmentation, inflammation, rosacea, and sun damage. The company utilizes advanced science and the clinical expertise of Dr. Zein Obagi to create comprehensive skincare programs designed for both physicians and their patients. In addition to its product offerings, ZO Skin Health provides skin health seminars, clinical training for medical practices, and educational programs for patients, thereby bridging the gap between therapeutic treatments and daily skincare routines. The company's mission is to promote continuously healthy skin through effective treatments that cater to individuals of all ages and skin types. Products are distributed both domestically and internationally, ensuring accessibility to a global customer base.
Takeda Consumer Healthcare researches, develops, manufactures, sells, and markets over-the-counter pharmaceutical products and quasi-drugs. People want to live healthy, active lives. They want to enjoy good health for as many years as possible. As a consumer healthcare business unit, it is Takeda's duty to help them achieve this. Takeda will fully utilize its medical knowledge and experience, which has been built up over its long history, to provide high-quality products for personal care and self-medication, including products that offer preventative care and light treatment. Takeda turns dreams into reality. With Takeda's help, people will stay healthy longer and enjoy more from life. They can devote themselves to work or hobbies, travel to places they always wanted to visit, eat good food, and spend more time with friends and family. Takeda Consumer Healthcare Company Limited was built on the universal values of Takeda-ism. Guided by these principles, the company will always be by the side of its customers, taking joy in contributing to their well-being.
Ancestry.com LLC offers online family history services and personal DNA testing, enabling subscribers to discover, preserve, and share their ancestry. The primary platform, ancestry.com, provides a range of subscription packages that grant access to extensive digitized historical records, including family trees, census data, immigration documents, and military records. AncestryDNA allows users to explore their ethnic backgrounds and potential family connections. Additional offerings include Fold3.com for military records, Newspapers.com for historical newspaper archives, and AncestryProGenealogists, which provides professional research assistance. The company also features Ancestry Academy, an educational resource with instructional videos, and AncestryHealth, a beta service that traces hereditary medical conditions. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Provo, Utah, Ancestry has established itself as a leader in the family history market, boasting over 7 billion records from the US, Canada, and Europe. As of 2015, Ancestry reported approximately 2.2 million paying subscribers, reflecting its significant presence in online genealogy research.
HealthEdge provides modern, disruptive technology that delivers for the first time, a suite of products that enables healthcare payors to leverage new business models, improve outcomes, drastically reduce administrative costs, and connect everyone in the healthcare delivery cycle. Their next-generation enterprise product suite, HealthRules, is built on modern, patented technology and is delivered to customers via the HealthEdge Cloud or on-site deployment. They enable their customers to radically innovate, drastically reduce costs, and efficiently address the business imperatives of the evolving healthcare economy. HealthEdge was founded by Albert Waxman of Psilos Group and Rob Gillette in December 2004. In January 2005, the company acquired over $125 million in intellectual property and other assets. This technology served as the foundation for the patented, award-winning HealthRules product suite. In December 2012, HealthEdge acquired Click4Care, a care management, and utilization management software company, adding next-generation clinical capabilities to the award-winning HealthRules product suite. HealthEdge is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, and maintains an R&D center in Powell, Ohio.
IQ Student Accommodation is a student housing company that offers a range of semester contracts suitable for those on a short course, studying abroad on an exchange programme or taking a work placement on a sandwich year. IQ Student Accommodation operates 66 sites in 27 locations, with its most recent development has just opened in Glasgow City Centre. Their residents are from over 120 different nations. Founded in 2007, IQ Student Accommodation is headquartered in London.
All Cargo Logistics - Warehousing Unit
Acquisition in 2020
All Cargo Logistics - Warehousing Unit is a multinational leader in logistics.
MagicLab is a growing family of brands that built, owns, and operates Badoo, Bumble, Chappy, and Lumen. They share a foundation of technology, talent, and experience that accelerates and compounds their long-term growth. They’re a global team of brilliant designers, engineers, data scientists, product managers and researchers who enable their platforms to scale in our mission to create life-changing moments by building relationships.
Since 2008, Sipartech has been deploying its own fibre and optical transmission networks in France and Europe, interconnecting major datacentres as well as major business centres to guarantee the excellence of its services.
Driven by the constant willingness to go ever further by anticipating major technological challenges and by fulfilling our customers and partners demands and needs, our teams of engineers are mobilized to optimize and offer innovative solutions and specific services to the needs of each of them. These fundamental values within Sipartech push us every day to take up new challenges and to approach each issue with a unique perspective.
Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. is a prominent operator of family-oriented resorts in North America, specializing in indoor water parks and various entertainment activities. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, the company operates its resorts under the Great Wolf Lodge brand. Its facilities are designed to provide a comprehensive family experience, featuring amenities such as water slides, pools, arcade games, miniature golf, and ropes courses. Great Wolf Resorts manages its operations through two main segments: Resort Ownership/Operation and Resort Third-Party Management/Licensing. As of 2013, the company had 11 locations across the United States and Canada, including popular destinations such as Wisconsin Dells, Sandusky, and Niagara Falls. Through its focus on family fun and entertainment, Great Wolf Resorts aims to create memorable experiences for guests of all ages.
CRH - Europe Distribution
Acquisition in 2019
CRH's Europe Distribution Division, sells and distributes building materials to professional builders, specialist heating and plumbing contractors,
Vungle, Inc. operates a performance marketing platform that specializes in in-app video advertising for mobile businesses, advertisers, and publishers globally. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company provides a range of services including in-app video ads, creative and lifetime value optimization technologies, software development kits, and comprehensive ad serving solutions. Vungle also offers a Programmatic Buying solution tailored for agencies and trading desks, along with a Mobile Attribution solution that allows clients to assess the source and user value of their installs and track ad campaign performance. With additional offices in major cities around the world, Vungle aims to connect advertisers with high-value users through engaging video content.
Geo-Young Co., Ltd. provides pharmaceutical distribution and logistics services for healthcare facilities, manufacturers, and wholesalers. It also provides bidding, customer, inventory, and returns management, as well as quick order services in South Korea. Geo-Young Co., Ltd. was formerly known as Geo Young Corporation and changed its name to Geo-Young Co., Ltd. in November, 2004. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.
Essel Propack, part of the USD 4.2 billion Essel Group, with FY18 turnover of over USD 372 million, is the largest specialty packaging global company, manufacturing laminated plastic tubes catering to the FMCG and Pharma space. Employing over 2850 people representing 25 different nationalities, Essel Propack functions through 19 state of the art facilities and in eleven countries, selling circa 7 billion tubes and continuing to grow every year. Holding Oral Care market share of 36% in volume terms globally, Essel Propack is the world’s largest manufacturer with units operating across countries such as USA, Mexico, Colombia, Poland, Germany, Egypt, Russia, China, Philippines and India. These facilities cater to diverse categories that include brands in Beauty & Cosmetics, Pharma & Health, Food, Oral and Home, offering customized solutions through continuously pioneering first-in-class innovations in materials, technology and processes.
Servpro Industries, Inc. is a family-owned company based in Gallatin, Tennessee, specializing in residential and commercial restoration services. Founded in 1967, the company offers a range of services including water damage restoration, fire damage restoration, mold remediation, and storm damage restoration. Additionally, Servpro provides various cleaning services such as air duct and HVAC cleaning, biohazard cleaning, carpet and upholstery cleaning, and trauma scene cleanup. The company also addresses specialized needs like document restoration and odor removal. With a focus on franchise opportunities, Servpro has built a reputation for diligently serving its customers and supporting franchisees in achieving long-term success.
AYUMI Pharmaceutical Corporation produces and sells anti-rheumatic drugs. The company was formerly known as Hyperion Pharma Co., Ltd. and changed its name to AYUMI Pharmaceutical Corporation in June 2015. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.
Aadhar Housing Finance Limited is a housing finance company based in Mumbai, India, that focuses on providing affordable housing solutions primarily for low-to-middle-income individuals and families. Established in 1990, the company offers a variety of loan products, including home loans, home improvement and extension loans, loans for purchasing or constructing residential and non-residential properties, as well as loans against residential and commercial properties. Aadhar Housing Finance also facilitates balance transfer and top-up loans. The company serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, companies, and organizations, through an extensive network of 311 branches across 20 states and one union territory as of March 2019. It operates as a subsidiary of Wadhawan Global Capital Limited.
Tallgrass Energy is a family of companies formed to own, operate, acquire and develop midstream energy assets in North America. The Tallgrass Energy family is comprised of Tallgrass Energy Partners, LP, a publicly traded master limited partnership (NYSE: TEP), and Tallgrass Development, LP. Through those two holding companies, we currently provide natural gas transportation and storage services for customers in the Rocky Mountain and Midwest regions of the United States through our pipelines and natural gas processing assets.
Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P. is a prominent manufacturer and supplier of polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) drill bits and downhole tools for the oil and gas drilling sector, both in North America and internationally. The company offers a range of products, including steel and matrix PDC bits, as well as specialized tools like Torkbuster, which addresses torque and stick-slip issues, and Trugauge, a short stabilizer designed for near-bit applications. Founded in 1927 and based in Fort Worth, Texas, Ulterra leverages the expertise of seasoned industry professionals to deliver high-quality, high-performance solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of its customers. The company's localized approach allows for rapid response to market demands, ensuring the implementation of the latest technology available.
Testa Residencial, SOCIMI, S.A., a real estate company, engages in the acquisition, management, and rental of residential properties in metropolitan areas of Spain. Its property portfolio comprises approximately 10,600 apartments. The company is based in Madrid, Spain. Testa Residencial, SOCIMI, S.A. is a subsidiary of Tropic Real Estate Holding, S.L.U.
Clarus DE II is a venture capital fund managed by Blackstone Life Sciences, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 2005, the firm focuses on investments in life sciences, particularly biopharmaceuticals and medical technology companies. With $1.2 billion in assets under management across two dedicated funds, Clarus Ventures leverages the extensive expertise of its team, which comprises seasoned investment professionals with significant industry backgrounds. This diverse knowledge base enables the firm to identify and develop unique investment opportunities, supported by strong relationships with thought leaders and decision-makers in the field. Clarus DE II aims to create value by guiding its portfolio companies from inception through to maturity, enhancing their potential for success in the competitive life sciences sector.
Refinitiv US Holdings Inc. is a prominent provider of data, analytics, and trading tools for the global financial markets, catering to over 40,000 institutions across more than 190 countries. The company specializes in delivering financial market data and infrastructure to financial and trading institutions, facilitating performance in trading, investment, wealth management, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk management. Refinitiv offers a range of products, including trading platforms, risk assessment tools, and data management solutions, which are designed to enhance connectivity within the financial market community. Key offerings include Eikon Messenger, the Elektron Data Platform, and various governance and compliance tools. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, Refinitiv operates as a subsidiary of Refinitiv Parent Limited, continuing to evolve its technology and data solutions to address the complex needs of the financial industry.
Luminor was established as an independent Baltic bank in autumn 2017 built on the Baltic businesses of Nordea and DNB and combining the experience and knowledge from the Nordic countries. Nordea and DNB announced the plans to combine business operations in the Baltic countries in summer 2016. The size of Luminor’s loan portfolio is €12 billion and it holds over €8 billion of customer deposits. Luminor’s total equity amounts €1.7 billion.
Averys is an international company that specializes in the design, manufacture, and installation of industrial storage systems, including racks, warehouse automation solutions, and metal furniture. Founded in 1985 and based in Paris, France, Averys offers a range of products such as racking systems for palletized and small goods, as well as mezzanine structures, shuttle products, mobile bases, and silos. The company operates across Europe and markets its products through a distributor network in regions including the Nordics, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Australia, and both North and South Africa. Averys was previously known as GPRI Group until it rebranded in 2004.
PSAV is connecting and inspiring people around the globe by creating meeting and event experiences to help bring a vision to life. It provides creative, production, advanced technology, and staging services to help meeting professionals deliver more dynamic and impactful experiences at their meetings, trade shows, and events. The company consists of more than 9,000 professionals across 1,500 on-site venue locations and 49 branch offices within the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, the Caribbean, and the Middle East.
Investa Office Fund
Acquisition in 2018
Investa Office Fund (ASX code: IOF) is an ASX-listed real estate investment trust (A-REIT) and is included in the S&P/ASX100 index. receives rental income from a tenant register comprising predominantly government and blue chip tenants. IOF has total assets under management of $4 billion, with 20 investments located in core CBD markets throughout Australia. IOF investors can view the latest financial results, investor presentations and fund news and learn more about IOF’s structure, history and strategy within this section.
LaSalle Hotel Properties is a multi-operator real estate investment trust. The Company owns 46 hotels. The properties are upscale, full-service hotels, totaling approximately 11,450 guest rooms in 13 markets in nine states and the District of Columbia. The Company focuses on owning, redeveloping and repositioning upscale and luxury, full-service hotels located in convention, resort and major urban business markets. LaSalle Hotel Properties seeks to grow through strategic relationships with premier lodging companies.
Packers Sanitation Services, Inc. (PSSI) specializes in contract sanitation services for the food processing industry in the United States and Canada. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Kieler, Wisconsin, PSSI offers a comprehensive range of services, including site assessments, sanitation implementation, and technical audits. The company serves various sectors, such as protein markets, bakeries, fresh-cut produce, and ready-to-eat production facilities. PSSI employs over 6,000 staff members who provide daily cleaning services at food processing plants. By focusing on food safety and quality, PSSI aims to protect brands and ensure customer well-being while reducing the sanitation workload and minimizing liability for its clients.
Gramercy Europe is a prominent investor and asset manager specializing in commercial real estate, particularly in the logistics sector. Following its acquisition by Clarion Partners in April 2019, the firm has concentrated on core-plus investment opportunities across Europe. Gramercy Europe focuses on acquiring and managing income-producing industrial properties that are leased to high-quality tenants in major markets. This strategic emphasis allows the firm to leverage its expertise in the logistics industry, positioning it as a key player in the European commercial real estate landscape.
Center For Autism & Related Disorders (CARD) is dedicated to providing comprehensive treatment services for children and adults affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Founded in 1990 by Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh, CARD utilizes the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), a widely recognized and effective method for treating individuals with ASD. The organization offers a range of services including supervision and consultation, diagnosis, parent training, and specialized outpatient services. With numerous locations across the United States, including California, Texas, Illinois, New York, and Arizona, CARD aims to help individuals develop essential skills and achieve meaningful progress towards independence. Through its commitment to evidence-based practices, CARD strives to support patients and their families in navigating the challenges associated with autism.
COMSTAR Automotive Technologies Pvt Ltd. designs and manufactures starting and charging systems to original equipment manufacturers. It offers starter motors, alternators, and sub-assemblies for two and three wheelers, passenger cars, and light commercial vehicles. The company serves customers in Europe, Africa, South America, and Asia. COMSTAR Automotive Technologies Pvt Ltd. was incorporated in 1997 and is based in Chennai, India with manufacturing facilities in Chennai, India; and the United States. It has warehouses in Europe and Japan.
Refinitiv US Holdings Inc. is a prominent provider of data, analytics, and trading tools for the global financial markets, catering to over 40,000 institutions across more than 190 countries. The company specializes in delivering financial market data and infrastructure to financial and trading institutions, facilitating performance in trading, investment, wealth management, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk management. Refinitiv offers a range of products, including trading platforms, risk assessment tools, and data management solutions, which are designed to enhance connectivity within the financial market community. Key offerings include Eikon Messenger, the Elektron Data Platform, and various governance and compliance tools. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, Refinitiv operates as a subsidiary of Refinitiv Parent Limited, continuing to evolve its technology and data solutions to address the complex needs of the financial industry.
Taliesin Property Fund Limited is an investment company based in Jersey, established in 2006 and admitted to the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange in August 2007. The company focuses on investing in residential property in Berlin, where property prices had previously declined significantly compared to other German and European cities. While property prices have increased in recent years, they remain below those in other major German cities. Taliesin has capitalized on a market disparity by splitting freeholds in its portfolio since 2015, allowing for the sale of individual apartments at a premium compared to whole buildings. The company currently manages a portfolio that includes over 1,500 residential and commercial units.
La Trobe Financial is a credit specialist fund management company based in Melbourne, Australia, focused on providing alternative asset management services. The firm manages investment mandates for both retail and institutional investors and offers a range of financial services, including wholesale term debt funding, loan administration, and third-party outsourcing. It specializes in asset origination and mortgage finance solutions, encompassing residential, rural, and commercial lending. Additionally, La Trobe Financial provides wealth creation and management services for individual investors, alongside insurance and portfolio management solutions such as home, contents, and commercial property insurance. The company aims to meet the needs of clients who are underserved by traditional financial institutions, helping them build wealth and achieve sustainable financial futures.
Titus Inc. is a firm based in Ottawa, Canada, that specializes in solutions for classifying, protecting, and sharing information to ensure regulatory compliance. The company focuses on identifying and securing unstructured data, offering a range of services that include data identification, data loss prevention, intellectual property protection, and mobile and cloud data security. Titus's products assist organizations in safeguarding sensitive information across various platforms, including desktops and mobile devices. Additionally, the company provides professional services such as classification schema development, data leak protection policy configuration, and customer support. Its clientele spans multiple sectors, including aerospace, financial services, government, healthcare, and law enforcement. Founded in 2005, Titus has established itself in the information technology landscape, facilitating secure data management and compliance for enterprises across more than 120 countries.
Chiller Holdco, LLC is a cold storage warehouse and processing company based in Sioux City, Iowa. Founded in 1952, the company specializes in customized meat processing and packaging services, focusing on short runs and tailored processes to meet specific client needs. It operates facilities across several states, including Iowa, Missouri, Ohio, and North Carolina, positioning itself as a significant player in the cold storage industry. Chiller Holdco, LLC is recognized as one of the largest public refrigerated warehouse companies in North America, reflecting its extensive operational footprint and commitment to quality service.
ShyaHsin Packaging (China) Co., Ltd. (SHPC), established in 1970, has been specializing in the production of cosmetics packaging containers in the past more than 40 years, providing quality solutions in the aspects of development, designing and manufacturing. We recognized and supported by many major brands in Europe, the US, Japan, South Korea and other parts of the world over the years. As long as customers have the conception, SHPC can provide the most complete solution from proofing, confirmation, die trial, to the final product inspection and delivery. The one-stop service not only provides customers with high efficiency but also creates more brilliant business opportunities for them.
Hotel Investment Partners is a privately held Spanish hospitality company. The company owns a portfolio of 14 primarily coastal hotels with over 3,700 rooms in Spain’s most popular tourism destinations.
Schenck Process Holding GmbH specializes in manufacturing measuring and process technologies for various industrial applications, including weighing, feeding, conveying, thermal processing, pulverizing, classification, screening, mixing, blending, air filtration, and automation. The company offers a diverse range of products such as pneumatic conveying systems, bulk reception units, chain conveyors, industrial air filters, measuring and monitoring devices, and train filling solutions. Schenck Process also provides assembly, commissioning, maintenance, and repair services. Its solutions cater to multiple industries, including cement, chemicals, coal mining, energy, food, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and more, serving customers globally. Founded in 1881 and headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany, Schenck Process has established a strong presence with offices and subsidiaries worldwide, including in Australia and India, where it integrates various brands and technologies to meet local market needs.
Harvest is a provider of actively managed public market energy infrastructure and MLP investment solutions for institutional investors. Founded in 2005 and located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Harvest currently manages over $10 billion in assets. Harvest maintains a singular goal of generating strong risk-adjusted returns and meeting the needs of our investors each and every day.
Aliseda Inmobiliaria, founded in 2013 and based in Madrid, Spain, specializes in the management, development, and sale of real estate properties. As a subsidiary of Banco Popular Español, the company has established a strong national presence, focusing on the effective management of real estate assets and loans. Aliseda Inmobiliaria combines its expertise in real estate with strategic oversight to facilitate property transactions and optimize asset value.
Clarion Events is engaged in the production of events and media brands and the provision of connectivity and business-critical insight across communities of buyers and sellers. The company caters to exhibitions, conferences, tradeshows, and websites in the energy, defense and security, telecom, payment, retail, infrastructure, and resources industries. Clarion Events was founded in 1947 and is based in London, England.
IMC operates showroom spaces for furnishing, home décor, and gift industries in High Point, North Carolina; and Las Vegas. The company also rents venues for corporate events, conferences, weddings, and partiesI. IMC is the owner and operator of premier showroom space for the furnishings, home decor and gift industries, with 12.2 million square feet of world-class exhibition space in High Point, N.C. and Las Vegas, NV. The Company’s mission is to build and operate an innovative, sustainable, profitable and scalable platform for the furnishings, home decor and gift industries.
TOG is home to one of the most creative, exciting and forward-thinking working communities in the UK. They pioneered the concept of the shared workspace in Britain. TOG launched in 2003, when the global economy was beginning to be radically reshaped by new technology and new ideas. Their aim was to reconfigure the modern British workplace to bring it into line with a fast-changing world. When they founded the company our vision was this: to create beautifully designed buildings with a wide variety of spaces, and to offer tenants progressive membership schemes and short-term leases to allow for growth and change. Each building has its own unique identity, but all have an excellent range of facilities and vibrant communal areas to foster an open, collaborative working culture. Today, TOG has 15,000 members working across 29 buildings, 27 of which are in London, with more on the way. We house one of the fastest growing and most diverse workforces in Britain: app creators and advertising agencies; makers and media companies, financiers and foodies; artists and architects; and a smorgasbord of startups, entrepreneurs and freelancers. Whatever your goals, you can achieve them here — and you can find collaborators to help you.
Sponda is a Finnish real estate company founded in 1991, specializing in the development and leasing of property assets. The firm primarily invests in commercial real estate, including office and retail properties, with a focus on enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability in its projects. Sponda's investment portfolio is predominantly composed of investment properties, complemented by minor holdings in real estate funds and other assets. The company collaborates closely with clients to tailor solutions that meet their specific needs and objectives. With a commitment to eco-friendly practices, Sponda aims to create value through innovative property development and management strategies.
Global Sources is a Hong-Kong based business-to-business (B2B) media company that facilitates trade between Greater China and the world. It provides sourcing information to volume buyers and integrated marketing services to suppliers. A wide range of media is used to connect suppliers and buyers worldwide — online portals, magazines, research reports, and trade fairs. Global Sources delivers information on 4.3 million products and more than 196,000 suppliers annually through 14 online marketplaces, 13 monthly magazines, over 100 sourcing research reports and 10 specialized trade shows which run 32 times a year across nine cities. Suppliers receive more than 43 million sales leads annually from buyers through [Manufacturers: Global Sources](http://www.globalsources.com) alone. Wal-mart, Best Buy, Samsung and Carrefour are among the buyers that make use of the company's trade services.
Ascend Learning is a provider of educational content and software tools for students, educational institutions and employers. With products that span the learning continuum, Ascend Learning focuses on high-growth careers in a range of industries, with a special focus on healthcare and other licensure-driven occupations.
Cloudreach believe tomorrow's leaders will be those who take advantage of cloud technologies to beat the competition. Our mission is to enable this outcome through intelligent and innovative cloud adoption by providing capabilities to enable, integrate and operate cloud platforms. Our primary partners are AWS, Microsoft, Google and Salesforce, whose cloud platforms underpin everything we do and have done since we started the business in 2009. As the oldest AWS SI on the planet, our experience in enabling, integrating, and operating IT (public cloud to some of you) is unparalleled. Our customers are mainly enterprises with $1Bn+ in revenue looking to transform their business using cloud technologies. Will you be tomorrow’s digital revolutionary? We’re ready when you are. Headquartered in London, Cloudreach also has offices located in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Chicago, Cologne, Dallas, Edinburgh, Munich, New York, Paris, Vancouver and Zurich. Cloudreach is part of Blackstone’s portfolio of companies. Blackstone is one of the world’s leading investment firms with assets under management of over USD 360 billion.
Alight Inc. is a provider of human capital solutions that assist clients in managing their health, wealth, and human resources needs. The company specializes in human capital management (HCM) solutions, including advisory services, cloud deployment, application management, and payroll administration. Alight also offers health solutions such as benefits administration, healthcare navigation, and compliance services, alongside wealth management solutions that encompass defined contribution and benefit administration, financial well-being tools, and pension de-risking. Additionally, Alight provides hosted solutions for core HR and payroll services, managing both on-premises software and cloud-based platforms. Serving a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies across various industries, Alight aims to enhance operational efficiency and deliver valuable insights through its interconnected solutions. Headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois, Alight was incorporated in 2018 following the acquisition of Aon Hewitt's benefits and HR platform.
SESAC, Inc is a performing rights organization with headquarters in Nashville and offices in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Miami and London. Performing rights organizations (there are three in the US) are business designed to represent songwriters and publishers and their right to be compensated for having their music performed in public.
Tribe Buyer LLC specializes in providing outsourced skilled labor services to non-residential construction and industrial contractors across North America. The company offers a network of highly trained and vetted craftsmen who are reliable, skilled, and safety-focused, ensuring that clients receive the best possible workforce for their projects. Tribe Buyer LLC emphasizes the importance of safety and thorough vetting, as all craftsmen undergo comprehensive safety training upon hiring. In addition to supplying full-time labor for construction and heavy industrial jobs, the company is committed to fair compensation and benefits for its workforce, as well as opportunities for skill enhancement and career advancement. This approach enables clients to efficiently complete their projects on time and within budget.
Acetow GmbH
Acquisition in 2016
Acetow GmbH manufactures cellulose acetate for cigarette filters and supplies cellulose acetate flakes.
With a portfolio of about 100 properties, a total real estate value of approximately 3.2 billion Euro and lettable space of more than 1.4 million square meters we focus on selected Metropolitan Areas in Germany with a dedicated attention on the top six regions Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich and Stuttgart. Here, more than 95% of our lettable areas are located. Due to a balanced tenant base, long contractual terms, a high occupancy rate and the extensive know-how of the entire team, the company combines stability with the potential for a sustainable increase in value. Our operation‘s primary objective is to own and let as well as to manage our properties in a value-improving manner. Doing so, we strive for an enduring enhancement of our lettable space as well as our asset management services. Our goal is to achieve high quality standards in all real estate related activities as well as in the fair and cooperative relationship to our tenants. The deep knowledge of the German real estate market resulting from many years of experience and the evolved internal structures are the company’s key success factors. OFFICEFIRST Immobilien runs five local offices in the important metropolitan regions Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Dusseldorf and Berlin and features distinctively assigned regional asset managers as contacts for all matters regarding rental space or individual objects. In addition, we intend to gain sustainable value for our total portfolio by systematical investments, market-oriented development of own properties and targeted acquisitions. Here as well we rely on in-house resources in terms of Development and Investment.
TeamHealth was founded in 1979 with a vision of developing the best teams of healthcare professionals. With the relentless pursuit to advance patient care through strong leadership, innovation and teamwork, we're proud to say that 35 years later we have made great strides towards our goals. The impressive growth of TeamHealth should come as no surprise to hospitals and clinicians aware of our reputation for efficiency and commitment to excellence and collaboration.
ADVANZ PHARMA is a global pharmaceutical company focussed on serving the needs of our patients and healthcare providers around the world with enhanced access to high quality, niche established medicines. The Company has an international footprint with sales in more than 100 countries and has a diversified portfolio of more than 200 established, off-patent molecules that make up more than 1,300 SKUs. It also markets orphan drugs through its Orphan Drug Division, currently consisting of Photofrin for the treatment of certain rare forms of cancer, which is currently undergoing testing for potential new indications.
Mphasis Limited operates as an information technology solutions provider that specializes in cloud and cognitive services worldwide. The company operates through Banking and Capital Market, Insurance, Information Technology, Communication and Entertainment, and Emerging Industries segments. It offers application, blockchain, business process, cloud, cognitive, cyber security, DevOps, digital, product engineering, infrastructure, and enterprise automation, as well as governance, risk, and compliance services. The company serves customers operating in the banking and capital, insurance, and payment markets, as well as other industries, including communications, energy and utilities, healthcare, life sciences, logistics, manufacturing, and travel and transportation. It has a partnership agreement with R3 to develop a blockchain-enabled payment solutions. Mphasis Limited was incorporated in 1992 and is based in Bengaluru, India.
Armacell is a leading manufacturer of flexible insulation foams and engineered foams, serving both industrial and domestic sectors. The company operates through two primary divisions: Advanced Insulation and Engineered Foams. The Advanced Insulation division focuses on developing flexible insulation products designed for mechanical equipment in energy distribution applications, including HVAC, plumbing, and refrigeration systems, as well as process lines in various industries and the oil and gas sector. The Engineered Foams division specializes in high-performance foams that cater to lightweight and high-tech applications, along with aerogel blanket technology. Armacell's products aim to enhance energy efficiency in infrastructure across industrial, commercial, and residential markets, providing effective and cost-efficient solutions.
Diamonds Direct is an independent jewelry company that specializes in offering a wide selection of fine jewelry and diamonds at competitive prices through its online platform. By eliminating middlemen and overseeing the entire diamond procurement process, the company ensures high-quality products while providing significant value to its customers. Diamonds Direct is committed to ethical sourcing, adhering to the Kimberley process to guarantee that all diamonds meet responsible standards. Additionally, the company has contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to local philanthropic and cultural organizations, highlighting its dedication to supporting the communities it serves.
MB Aerospace Holdings Limited is a global provider of engineering solutions tailored for the aerospace and defense sectors. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Motherwell, United Kingdom, the company operates facilities in North America, the UK, and Poland. MB Aerospace specializes in the manufacture and repair of complex aero-engine components, including exhaust and gas turbine parts, as well as critical hardware such as flanges, nozzles, and bearing housings. The company employs advanced machining and fabrication techniques, including robotic welding and vacuum brazing, to meet the high standards of its clients. Additionally, MB Aerospace offers aftermarket solutions that encompass supply chain management, helping customers address obsolescence and optimize supplier performance. Its services also include legacy component production, where specialized facilities support low volume and low frequency demand. The firm has built a solid reputation in the industry, providing OEM-approved repair procedures and engineering-led supply chain strategies to enhance asset life and operational efficiency.
BioMed Realty Trust, Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on Providing Real Estate to the Life Science Industry®. The company's tenants primarily include biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, scientific research institutions, government agencies and other entities involved in the life science industry. BioMed owns or has interests in properties comprising approximately 12.5 million rentable square feet. The company's properties are located predominantly in the major U.S. life science markets of Boston, San Francisco, Maryland, San Diego, New York/New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Seattle, which have well-established reputations as centers for scientific research.
Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (SHR) operates as a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT). As of December 31, 2012, the Company’s portfolio included 18 full-service hotel interests located in urban and resort markets in the United States; Punta Mita, Nayarit, Mexico; Hamburg, Germany, and London, England. SHR conducts its operations through its direct and indirect subsidiaries, including its operating partnership, Strategic Hotel Funding, L.L.C. (SH Funding), which holds all of the Company’s assets. SHR is the sole managing member of SH Funding and held approximately 99% of its membership units as of February 27, 2013. SHR manages all business aspects of SH Funding, including the sale and purchase of hotels, the investment in these hotels and the financing of SH Funding and its assets. In April 2014, the Company announced that it has completed the sale of 237-room Marriott London Grosvenor Square hotel.
First Eagle Investment Management is an independent firm based in New York City that has been operating since 1864. It manages assets for both institutional and individual clients, with a focus on providing prudent stewardship and earning client trust. The firm emphasizes absolute returns and downside protection as its primary investment goals. First Eagle specializes in private debt investments in North America and offers various debt facilities, including asset-based lending and loans. In December 2019, the firm expanded its credit assets under management to $23 billion through the acquisition of THL Credit.
Excel Trust, Inc. is a vertically integrated, self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company conducts all of its business through Excel Trust, L.P., a limited partnership, or its operating partnership. The Company operates through three reportable business segments: retail properties, multi-family properties and office properties. The multi-family segment consists of apartment units at one retail property, West Broad Village, which is located in Richmond, Virginia. The office segment consists of two properties, Excel Centre, a portion of which is utilized as its headquarters, and the Promenade Corporate Center. Excel Trust leases its properties to national and regional supermarket chains, big-box retailers and select national retailers that offer necessity and value oriented items and generate regular consumer traffic. In September 2013, the Company announced the sale of Grant Creek Town Center.
Acenden Limited is a comprehensive third-party residential mortgage asset servicing company based in High Wycombe, United Kingdom, with additional locations in London and Dublin. Established in 2005, Acenden offers a range of mortgage servicing solutions aimed at investors in residential mortgage portfolios and domestic lenders looking to operate in the UK and Irish mortgage markets. The company provides various analytical products and services, including forbearance and affordability tools, credit scoring, and portfolio performance forecasting. Additionally, Acenden assists mortgage customers with annual and redemption statements, payment processing, and addressing payment difficulties. The firm also offers primary customer administration, repossession management, and securitization services to business partners. Formerly known as Capstone Mortgage Services Limited, Acenden changed its name in November 2010 and has a history as a subsidiary of Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.
Philadelphia Financial is a global specialty insurer and administration company with a focus on providing and supporting innovative solutions which combine insurance and investment management which may offer opportunities for clients around the world to grow wealth more effectively. Philadelphia Financial is an indirect subsidiary of Tiptree Financial Inc (NASDAQ: “TIPT”), a diversified holding company. Tiptree is primarily focused on four sectors of financial services: insurance and insurance services, specialty finance (including corporate, consumer and tax-exempt credit), asset management and real estate.
Founded in 1989, Alliance Automotive Group is leader in the independent automotive aftermarket in France and the UK. The Group operates under the brands Groupauto France, Groupauto UK, Partners and, Précisium. Alliance Automotive Group is an integrated group with a buying organization and a wholesale distribution network which comprises controlled subsidiaries and independent members with a total of around 1,500 outlets. The Group has 3,500 employees and should reach a turnover of €1.2 billion in 2013.
Ipreo provides market intelligence, deal execution platforms, and investor communication tools to investment banks and corporations around the world. Ipreo clients include hundreds of corporations listed on all the major exchanges around the globe.
Ipreo is the only provider of new issuance software solutions across the equity, fixed income, and municipal markets, including bookbuilding systems, roadshow & conference management platforms, and electronic document delivery. In addition, the company is known for its Bigdough database, widely recognized as the leading source for institutional contact data and investor profiles, which is available via a suite of sophisticated CRM and prospecting applications and relied upon by both capital markets and investor relations professionals to facilitate effective investor outreach initiatives.
Service King strives to be the collision repair operator of choice by providing a secure, fulfilling workplace that motivates their teammates to deliver safe, superior repairs with excellent customer service while ensuring sustainable, profitable growth and opportunity.
Lombard International has been partnering with the advisors of high net worth individuals and institutions for over 20 years. Together they seek to create a secure future for their clients addressing their complex financial needs on a global basis. As a result, they are recognized as thought leaders in global wealth structuring using life assurance.
Gates Australia is a manufacturing company that specializes in supplying a variety of products, including automotive and industrial belts, hydraulic hoses, and power transmission solutions. Operating under the Gates brand, the company provides highly engineered products used in various applications across multiple end markets such as construction, agriculture, energy, automotive, and transportation. Its product offerings include synchronous belts, V-belts, hydraulic hoses, and related components like sprockets and pulleys. Gates Australia caters to both replacement channel customers and original equipment manufacturers, emphasizing the importance of quality and reliability in its offerings. Founded in 2011, the company has established a strong reputation for delivering premium products that meet the needs of diverse industries, ensuring optimal performance in mission-critical applications.
Accuvant, a Blackstone (NYSE: BX) portfolio company, is the leading provider of information security services and solutions serving enterprise-class organizations across North America. The company offers a full suite of service capabilities to help businesses, governments and educational institutions define their security strategies, identify and remediate threats and risks, select and deploy the right technology, and achieve operational readiness to protect their organizations from malicious attack. Founded in 2002, Accuvant has been named to the Inc. 500|5000 list of fastest growing companies for the last seven consecutive years. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with offices across the United States and Canada.
Pactera is a consulting and technology services provider headquartered in China. It partners with clients to provide one-stop support in building up their business strategies in fields such as enterprise application services, business intelligence, application development and maintenance, mobility, cloud computing, infrastructure management, software product engineering and globalization, and business process outsourcing. Its global headquarters are strategically located in China, with regional headquarters in North America, Asia Pacific, and Europe. Pactera was established in 1995 after HiSoft Technology International Limited merged with VanceInfo Technologies Inc. From 2004 to 2006, it received investment from GGV Capital, Sequoia Capital, and Legend Investment Advisor. It was listed in NASDAQ but was delisted on March 28, 2014, after it was acquired by a consortium led by the Blackstone Group.
Igarashi Motors India Limited manufactures and sells micro motors and its accessories for the automotive sector in India. The company’s products include electric DC micro motors, and stamping and motor components. It also operates in the United States, Japan, Germany, Hong Kong, and internationally. The company was formerly known as CG Igarashi Motors Limited and changed its name to Igarashi Motors India Limited in July 2003. Igarashi Motors India Limited was incorporated in 1992 and is based in Chennai, India.
Intertrust provides fund and corporate, capital market, and private wealth and employee benefit solutions to multinationals, fund managers, financial institutions, and business entrepreneurs worldwide. It operates through five segments: The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Jersey, Cayman Islands, and rest of the world. Intertrust's corporate services include formation and implementation, domiciliation and management, legal administration, accounting and reporting, treasury management, performance and reward management, and escrow services; and fund services comprise fiduciary, legal administration, accounting and reporting, depositary, and escrow services, as well as risk and regulatory compliance services to hedge funds, private equity funds, and real estate funds. Its capital market services include special purpose vehicles and trustee, portfolio administration, calculation and payment agency, and investor reporting services. Intertrust's private wealth services comprise fund and trust formation services to international entrepreneurial families and high net worth individuals; and services to assist its private wealth clients in the management of assets and estate planning. It began operation in 1952, with its headquarters in Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
Vivint, Inc. is a smart home company based in Provo, Utah, providing a range of services and products focused on home security and automation in the United States and Canada. Established in 2006, Vivint offers an integrated smart home system that includes home security solutions, energy management, and local cloud storage. Its product lineup features control systems, smoke alarms, smart locks, outdoor and doorbell cameras, and various monitoring services. The company emphasizes professional installation and around-the-clock customer care, serving over 1.7 million clients. Vivint also provides a mobile application that allows homeowners to manage their systems remotely, enhancing the overall home experience through intelligent products and services.
Vivint Solar, Inc. provides distributed solar energy primarily to residential customers in the United States. It owns and installs solar energy systems through long-term customer contracts. The company also sells photovoltaic installation products, as well as solar renewable energy certificates. As of December 31, 2019, it had an aggregate capacity of 1,294.0 megawatts covering approximately 188,300 homes. The company was formerly known as V Solar Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to Vivint Solar, Inc. in April 2014. Vivint Solar, Inc. was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Lehi, Utah. As of October 8, 2020, Vivint Solar, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Sunrun Inc.
Change Healthcare is a catalyst for your value-based healthcare system. They are a healthcare technology company that offers software, analytics, network solutions, and technology-enabled services to help create a stronger, more collaborative healthcare system. They help deliver measurable value not only at the point of care, but also before, after, and in between care episodes.
It was founded in 2005 and is based in Nashville, Tennessee.
Jack Wolfskin is a major German producer of outdoor wear and equipment headquartered in Idstein. JW was founded in 1981 and since then has developed first-class, functional products on the basis of constant user feedback. With numerous patents and innovative, proprietary technologies, JW products currently lead the way in function, comfort and user benefits, and are now used all over the world.