Salary.com
Private Equity Round in 2021
Salary.com is a leading provider of employee compensation data, software, and services, catering to enterprises, small businesses, and individuals. The company offers enterprise software that enables organizations to efficiently manage compensation expenditures through real-time data and analytical tools. Its website serves as a recognized resource for reliable information on employee pay levels, compensation trends, and best practices. By combining cloud-based data and software with professional services, Salary.com makes the expertise of certified compensation professionals accessible to a wide audience, facilitating informed decision-making for various stakeholders.
Synacor
Acquisition in 2021
Synacor, Inc. is a digital technology company that specializes in providing email and collaboration software, cloud-based identity management platforms, managed web and mobile portals, and advertising solutions. Operating through two segments, Software & Services and Portal & Advertising, Synacor enables its clients, including video and internet providers, telecommunications companies, device manufacturers, and government entities, to monetize media and enhance customer engagement. Its Cloud ID Authentication platform offers secure identity and access management solutions, while its Email/Collaboration services include white-label hosting and security. The company’s robust portal framework and provisioning platform facilitate the delivery of premium content and services, allowing service providers to maintain consumer engagement across various devices. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York, Synacor was previously known as CKMP, Inc. before rebranding in 2001.
Turning
Acquisition in 2019
Turning Technologies, LLC specializes in developing audience response systems and data collection solutions for K-12 schools, universities, and businesses globally. Established in 2002, the company has delivered over 15 million response devices and is recognized as a leading provider in its field. Its flagship product, TurningPoint, integrates interactive questions into PowerPoint presentations, while ResponseWare enables participants to respond using smartphones, tablets, or computers. The company also offers a range of assessment tools, such as the ExamView Assessment Suite for creating and managing assessments, and Test Manager for managing rosters and analyzing results. Additional products include interactive whiteboards, mobile testing solutions, and a web-based platform for content creation and polling. Following its acquisition of eInstruction in 2013, Turning expanded its offerings to include innovative classroom technology and collaborative solutions. The Triton Data Collection System further enhances its portfolio by providing a reliable testing solution that combines traditional paper testing with the advantages of computer-based assessments.
Infobase Publishing
Acquisition in 2018
Infobase Publishing is one of America's providers of supplemental educational materials to the school and library markets. Product formats include books, eBooks, online databases, eLearning Modules, videos, and digital products under such well-known names as Facts On File, Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Chelsea House, Bloom's Literary Criticism, World Almanac®, and Ferguson Publishing. With thousands of titles and numerous award winners, Infobase provides students, librarians, and educators with authoritative, reliable resources supporting the curriculum across a wide variety of subject areas˜from history, science, and literature to careers, health, and social issues.
Alternative Biomedical Solutions
Acquisition in 2018
Alternative Biomedical Solutions is a provider of advanced laboratory technologies and services tailored for both mature and emerging markets. The company specializes in high-performance measurement systems, particularly in the fields of mass spectrometry, toxicology, and chemistry. Its products are utilized in various sectors, including physicians' offices, pain clinics, and pharmaceutical laboratories, as well as in criminal justice and forensics. Alternative Biomedical Solutions offers analyzers, reagents, consumables, and laboratory data management systems, alongside customized service agreements that enhance operational efficiency and accuracy for its clients. By continually innovating and developing applications in emerging laboratory science, the company maintains a strong position in its industry while addressing the evolving needs of laboratory operations.
Perform[cb]
Acquisition in 2016
Perform[cb] is a powerhouse in performance marketing, specializing in the cost-per-acquisition marketing model.
Vitamin World
Acquisition in 2016
Vitamin World, Inc. is a producer of wellness and nutrition products, established in 1976 and headquartered in Bohemia, New York. The company offers an extensive range of vitamins and minerals, including multivitamins, letter vitamins, and essential minerals. Its product lineup also features supplements for various health needs such as cardiovascular health, digestion, holistic wellness, joint support, and mental focus. Additionally, Vitamin World provides protein and fitness products, health and beauty items, and specialized products for both men and women. The company is committed to sourcing high-quality ingredients to create effective supplements and operates over 380 retail locations nationwide, as well as an online platform for customer convenience.
Saladworks
Acquisition in 2015
Saladworks, LLC is a prominent fast-casual restaurant chain based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, specializing in made-to-order salads, wraps, sandwiches, desserts, and sides. Established in 1986, it has grown to become the nation's first and largest fresh-tossed salad franchise, boasting over 100 locations across the United States. The company is known for its "fanatically fresh" menu, which includes signature dressings, proprietary soups, and Focaccia Fusion sandwiches, all prepared on-site for customers. Saladworks also emphasizes healthy eating with its True Nutrition menu, featuring signature salads that contain 500 calories or less. In addition to its restaurant operations, Saladworks provides catering services and offers franchise opportunities, serving a diverse customer base both in-person and online.
The Jobe's Company
Acquisition in 2015
The Jobe's Company is a producer and marketer of branded gardening products, specializing in environmentally-friendly solutions for consumers. The company offers a diverse range of items, including fertilizers, soil amendments, tree and garden accessories, as well as landscape fabrics and fencing. Jobe’s Organics is a prominent brand within the organic fertilizer segment, recognized for its commitment to sustainability. The company is a leader in the innovation of fertilizer spikes, potting soil, and water-soluble fertilizers, consistently developing new products to cater to the needs of eco-conscious gardeners. With its Weed Block and Landmaster Fabrics division, Jobe's Company stands as the largest U.S. manufacturer of commercial-grade landscape fabrics, driven by ongoing product innovation. Headquartered in Waco, Texas, the company operates manufacturing plants in Waco and Paris, Kentucky, and supplies products to the top lawn and garden retailers across North America. Formerly known as Easy Gardener Products, Jobe's Company emphasizes easy-to-use, natural gardening solutions that enhance the quality of life for its customers.