Marketplace Events
Acquisition in 2025
Marketplace Events is a leading organizer of consumer home and garden shows, operating 38 events in the United States and 14 in Canada, alongside five holiday shows. With a presence in 25 markets, the company attracts approximately 1.75 million attendees and 15,000 exhibitors annually, supported by a dedicated team of 150 employees across 14 offices. Marketplace Events is known for producing some of North America's most successful and long-standing shows, with several events in cities like Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Vancouver, Calgary, and Montreal having a history exceeding 75 years. In 2016, the company expanded its offerings by launching Marketing Solutions, a division that provides digital marketing, custom printing, branded content, and sales support to its diverse customer base.
Arthur Murray International
Acquisition in 2024
Arthur Murray International operates a network of dance studios, offering structured dance lessons and personalized instruction to individuals of all ages and skill levels. The company aims to foster a dance community, helping students develop grace, confidence, and social skills through various ballroom dance styles.
Narrative Strategies
Private Equity Round in 2024
Narrative Strategies is a strategic communications firm that addresses complex reputational and public affairs challenges for its clients. These clients include corporations, trade associations, coalitions, and law firms. The company excels at synthesizing intricate issues, crafting innovative solutions, and implementing effective campaigns to achieve successful outcomes.
Narrative Strategies
Acquisition in 2024
Narrative Strategies is a strategic communications firm that addresses complex reputational and public affairs challenges for its clients. These clients include corporations, trade associations, coalitions, and law firms. The company excels at synthesizing intricate issues, crafting innovative solutions, and implementing effective campaigns to achieve successful outcomes.
Ready Credit
Private Equity Round in 2023
Ready Credit Corporation is a financial services company that specializes in providing debit and credit card solutions. The company focuses on cashless payment systems tailored for various sectors, including transit, paratransit, government, and airlines. By designing and deploying innovative cashless solutions, Ready Credit aims to help its clients enhance revenue, reduce costs, improve customer experiences, and promote inclusivity. Through its offerings, the company plays a significant role in the evolution of payment processing in industries that require reliable and efficient financial transactions.
Vin Di Bona Productions
Private Equity Round in 2023
Vin Di Bona Productions is a production company. They create iconic entertainment that has been enjoyed by all ages for generations. It is engaged in comedic reality television. They charted new territory in the television industry.
OpenRoad Lending
Private Equity Round in 2021
OpenRoad Lending is a Dallas/Fort Worth-based auto loan specialist that focuses on assisting consumers in obtaining favorable financing terms for new or used vehicle purchases, as well as refinancing existing auto loans to reduce interest rates and monthly payments. The company operates an online direct-to-consumer lending platform, which also offers additional services such as insurance, GAP protection, service contracts, and credit repair in partnership with banks, credit unions, and institutional investors. Recognized for its rapid growth and as one of the Best Places to Work, OpenRoad Lending emphasizes transparency in its lending process by eliminating hidden costs and application fees, ensuring customers receive competitive rates and a streamlined experience. With a commitment to exceptional customer service, OpenRoad has successfully helped tens of thousands of consumers secure the vehicles they desire while achieving financial savings.
Harris & Harris
Private Equity Round in 2019
Harris & Harris, Ltd., established in 1968 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in accounts receivable management services. It caters to healthcare, government, and utility industries, offering a range of services including debt collection, litigation management, disaster recovery, and commercial insurance resolution. The company operates satellite call centers in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Ohio to support its client base.
Premiere Digital Services
Private Equity Round in 2018
Premiere Digital Services, Inc. is a cloud-based digital asset management and delivery company focused on the Media and Entertainment industry. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with an additional location in Bengaluru, India, the company offers comprehensive solutions for the ingestion, preparation, packaging, and distribution of digital content. Its Media Services segment caters to film and TV studios, content distributors, and streaming platforms, facilitating the efficient delivery of media assets across various digital platforms. Additionally, Premiere Digital Services provides software tools that allow clients to monitor, update, and track the availability, pricing, and performance of their digital content. This combination of services helps clients navigate the complexities of media distribution, optimize content management, and enhance monetization efforts.
AML RightSource
Private Equity Round in 2017
AML RightSource LLC is a provider of anti-money laundering (AML) and financial crime compliance services, established in 2004 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, with additional offices in Highland Hills, Ohio; Phoenix, Arizona; Buffalo, New York; and Ontario, Canada. The company delivers a range of services including transaction monitoring, alert backlog management, due diligence reviewing, and financial crimes advisory services. With a team of highly-trained professionals, AML RightSource supports clients in the financial services, retail banking, and insurance industries, helping them to navigate the complexities of compliance and maintain effective anti-money laundering practices. The firm caters to clients of all sizes globally, ensuring they meet their day-to-day compliance requirements.
Madison Logic
Acquisition in 2016
Madison Logic is a developer of an account-based marketing and data management platform that specializes in providing digital marketing services for business-to-business (B2B) enterprises. The company offers a global multi-channel marketing solution designed to help organizations identify and engage with influential individuals throughout the buyer’s journey. By utilizing unique proprietary data, Madison Logic enables businesses to pinpoint accounts most likely to convert, thereby accelerating the customer journey and shortening sales cycles. Its software integrates targeted advertising and content syndication with attribution metrics, empowering marketers to prioritize and engage their top accounts effectively. This comprehensive approach helps businesses track and target enterprise customers, ultimately enhancing their sales pipeline and return on investment.
The Oceanaire
Series D in 2008
The Oceanaire Seafood Room is a prominent chain of full-service seafood restaurants in the United States, renowned for its commitment to freshness and quality. The establishment prides itself on serving only the finest fish sourced from reputable suppliers worldwide, with a menu that changes daily based on market availability. Diners can enjoy a diverse selection of dishes, including oysters, shellfish, caviar, gourmet appetizers, live Maine lobsters, and various grilled or broiled fish. In addition to its regular offerings, The Oceanaire provides private dining options for business lunches, company functions, special celebrations, and holiday parties, ensuring a tailored experience for its guests.
Strategic Outsourcing
Acquisition in 2005
Strategic Outsourcing, Inc. (SOI) is a prominent provider of Professional Employer Organization (PEO) services in the United States, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Established in 1990 through its predecessor companies, SOI specializes in delivering comprehensive human resource outsourcing solutions tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. The company's offerings include payroll administration, safety and risk management, workers' compensation, human resource administration, compliance, and benefits administration. By streamlining these essential services, SOI enables its clients to focus on their core operations while ensuring compliance and efficient management of their workforce.
Pharmacopeia
Venture Round in 2005
Pharmacopeia, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of therapeutics for unmet medical needs. The company's internal program portfolio includes PS433540, a dual-acting angiotensin and endothelin receptor antagonist currently in phase II clinical development for cardiovascular and renal diseases, such as hypertension and diabetic nephropathy. Additionally, PS178990, a muscle selective SARM agonist, is in phase I clinical development. Pharmacopeia also has a preclinical product, PS031291, aimed at treating multiple myeloma and inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, as well as JAK3 inhibitors targeting T-cell and cytokine mediated dermatologic and ocular conditions, including psoriasis and dry eye. The company has formed strategic alliances with several pharmaceutical firms, enhancing its research and development capabilities. Founded in 1993 and based in Cranbury, New Jersey, Pharmacopeia was previously known as Pharmacopeia Drug Discovery, Inc. and became a subsidiary of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc. in 2008.
KP Engineering
Venture Round in 1999
KP Engineering is a Texas-based company that specializes in providing engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) solutions for the energy sector. Established in 2004, it serves a diverse range of industries, including refining, oil production, petrochemicals, and gas processing. The firm focuses on delivering comprehensive consulting and project management services that encompass process and scope development, engineering design, technology evaluations, fabrication, and field construction. With a commitment to safety, economic efficiency, and environmental performance, KP Engineering leverages its extensive industry experience and streamlined processes to meet the specific needs of its clients.