Capricorn Holdings

Founded in 1987, Capricorn Holdings is a private equity firm specializing in investments in middle market companies with annual revenues above $3 billion. The firm focuses on turnarounds, emerging growth, early stage, and other special situation investments, typically valued between $50 million to $500 million. Capricorn prefers lead or co-lead roles, aiming for sole or shared board control over portfolio companies. It seeks to improve short-term performance through restructuring and create long-term value via internal growth and acquisitions.

Herbert Winokur Jr.

CEO and Chairman

6 past transactions

TrueCar

Series E in 2009
TrueCar is an information and technology platform operating in the United States that provides market-based pricing data for new and used cars and connects buyers with TrueCar certified dealers through its website and mobile apps. The company offers real-time pricing information for consumers and dealers, Trade-in value guidance, and digital retailing tools through DealerSync and DealerScience to help dealers manage, market, and grow their businesses. It also provides residual-value forecasting and related advisory services used by financial institutions to underwrite auto loans and measure risk across portfolios. The platform is customized for financial institutions, affinity groups, membership-based organizations, and large enterprises, delivering tailored solutions for banks, consumer groups, and employee programs. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, TrueCar operates on a unified data-driven platform and network of certified dealers to support pricing transparency and retail efficiency in the auto market.

TrueCar

Series B in 2008
TrueCar is an information and technology platform operating in the United States that provides market-based pricing data for new and used cars and connects buyers with TrueCar certified dealers through its website and mobile apps. The company offers real-time pricing information for consumers and dealers, Trade-in value guidance, and digital retailing tools through DealerSync and DealerScience to help dealers manage, market, and grow their businesses. It also provides residual-value forecasting and related advisory services used by financial institutions to underwrite auto loans and measure risk across portfolios. The platform is customized for financial institutions, affinity groups, membership-based organizations, and large enterprises, delivering tailored solutions for banks, consumer groups, and employee programs. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, TrueCar operates on a unified data-driven platform and network of certified dealers to support pricing transparency and retail efficiency in the auto market.

Imperium Renewables

Series B in 2007
Imperium Renewables, Inc. is a producer and marketer of biodiesel in the United States, utilizing feedstock oils and glycerin, a by-product of biodiesel production. Established in 2004 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company operates BQ-9000-certified biodiesel facilities in Hoquiam, Washington, and Oahu, Hawaii. Its biodiesel serves as an alternative fuel for various modes of transportation, including cars, trucks, ships, trains, and planes. Imperium Renewables markets its products through a network of distributors, emphasizing its commitment to renewable energy solutions. The company was formerly known as Seattle Biodiesel, LLC before rebranding in May 2005.

Targeted Growth

Series D in 2007
Targeted Growth, Inc. is a crop biotechnology company based in Seattle, Washington, with additional laboratories in the United States and Canada. Founded in 1998, the company specializes in developing technologies that enhance seed size and agricultural yields for both food and biofuel markets. Targeted Growth focuses on improving various crops, including canola, soybean, corn, and camelina, which are essential raw materials for renewable fuel production, such as ethanol and biodiesel. By increasing crop fertility and yield, Targeted Growth aims to support farmers and contribute to sustainable energy solutions.

Oberon Media

Venture Round in 2006
Oberon Media is a leading multi-platform casual games company, specializing in the development and distribution of games across PC, online, mobile, and interactive TV platforms. The company is recognized for its Oberon Game Center platform, which has become an industry standard and is utilized by prominent corporations such as Microsoft, Comcast, and Electronic Arts. This platform offers a comprehensive suite of casual game content and merchandising tailored to meet the unique requirements of each partner. Oberon Media distinguishes itself by providing integrated casual gaming solutions that effectively engage both brands and users. Its flagship online property is I-play Games, which exemplifies the company's commitment to delivering high-quality gaming experiences.

Nanosolar

Series C in 2006
Nanosolar, Inc. is a manufacturer of solar electricity cells and panels, specializing in cost-efficient solar solutions. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional manufacturing facilities in Berlin, Germany, Nanosolar develops innovative products such as the Utility Panel, designed for utility-scale power plants, and SolarPly, a lightweight solar-electric cell foil that can be customized in size. The company's proprietary technology involves printing solar cells using CIGS (Copper, Indium, Gallium, Selenium) and nanoparticle inks, along with an annealing process that reduces reliance on expensive vacuum deposition equipment. By leveraging industrial printing methods and roll-to-roll manufacturing, Nanosolar produces solar-electric foil at high speeds, effectively merging the principles of printing with solar photovoltaic semiconductor production, thereby enhancing economic efficiency in the solar industry.
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