Murphree Venture Partners

Murphree Venture Partners, established in 1987 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a private equity firm focused on growth investments in medium-sized companies across the United States. The firm primarily targets investments in the energy, technology-enhanced business services, waste management, and critical infrastructure sectors. As of May 2018, the firm was in the process of winding down its operations.

Dennis Murphree

Founder and Managing General Partner

John D. White

General Partner

14 past transactions

GRIDSMART Technologies

Venture Round in 2010
GRIDSMART Technologies develops traffic management systems for clients worldwide. Its flagship product, GRIDSMART, includes various solutions such as the Bell Camera for intersection and highway data collection, processors like the CPU/GRIDSMART processor and GS2 processor, and software modules for real-time data analysis and pedestrian tracking. The company also offers traditional zoom cameras and FLIR thermal cameras. GRIDSMART Technologies sells its products through distributors and direct sales teams in multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, Oman, and Ireland. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, the company was formerly known as Aldis, Inc. before changing its name in March 2015.

Accellos

Series B in 2008
Accellos specializes in providing robust and customizable technology solutions for supply chain companies, aiming to offer innovation at a lower cost. Through strategic acquisitions, partnerships, and investments in research and development, Accellos strives to be the preferred choice for supply chain companies globally. Their focus is on achieving a balance between customer satisfaction, employee fulfillment, and stakeholder value, making their solutions easy to implement and maintain.

MedServe

Series C in 2008
MedServe is especially adept at meeting the waste management needs of healthcare companies because they come from both worlds. Their founders are seasoned healthcare and waste-management professionals. They saw that waste companies were generally indifferent to the unique needs of healthcare providers, so they came together to provide comprehensive, healthcare-focused waste management solutions. Everything they do is focused on delivering a solution that meets your needs – not a pre-packaged program they can pull off the shelf. This refreshingly client-centered approach is what truly sets them apart.

Dowley Security Systems

Series B in 2007
Dowley Security Systems, Inc., established in 1986 with headquarters in Houston, Texas, specializes in electronic security solutions for critical infrastructure, government, commercial, and educational sectors. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, perimeter security, information management, security networking, fire alarm systems, locksmithing, network infrastructure integration, project management, maintenance support, and on-call service. With additional locations in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Oklahoma, Dowley Security Systems designs, installs, monitors, and maintains these solutions to protect clients' assets and ensure operational continuity.

Infrastruct Security

Series A in 2006
Infrastruct Security is a convergent security provider focused on commercial, industrial and petrochemical customers. Infrastruct Security is a turn-key provider that designs, installs, and services: Electronic Security Systems, Fire Alarm and Life Safety Systems, Data Voice and Cabling, and Network Integration.

Object Reservoir

Venture Round in 2004
Object Reservoir, Inc. develops and provides reservoir analysis and well modeling and forecasting tools for the oil and gas industry.

Anark

Series C in 2003
Anark Corporation, founded in 1994 and based in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in visualization collaboration software tailored for manufacturing organizations. The company provides Anark Core, an automated content publishing solution that enables engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams to distribute technical content effectively across the extended enterprise and supply chain. Anark Core encompasses a desktop workstation and a server for publishing automation, along with an SDK for integration with other enterprise systems. Additionally, Anark MBEWeb offers a cloud-based platform for collaborative communication and access to technical content from various devices. Anark's solutions are utilized in engineering, quality inspection, supplier procurement, and product lifecycle management, helping clients like Boeing, NASA, and General Electric optimize their 3D CAD data and manufacturing information. By improving communication and collaboration, Anark aims to enhance product development and reduce material waste in the manufacturing sector.

Anark

Series B in 2002
Anark Corporation, founded in 1994 and based in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in visualization collaboration software tailored for manufacturing organizations. The company provides Anark Core, an automated content publishing solution that enables engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams to distribute technical content effectively across the extended enterprise and supply chain. Anark Core encompasses a desktop workstation and a server for publishing automation, along with an SDK for integration with other enterprise systems. Additionally, Anark MBEWeb offers a cloud-based platform for collaborative communication and access to technical content from various devices. Anark's solutions are utilized in engineering, quality inspection, supplier procurement, and product lifecycle management, helping clients like Boeing, NASA, and General Electric optimize their 3D CAD data and manufacturing information. By improving communication and collaboration, Anark aims to enhance product development and reduce material waste in the manufacturing sector.

Anark

Series B in 2001
Anark Corporation, founded in 1994 and based in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in visualization collaboration software tailored for manufacturing organizations. The company provides Anark Core, an automated content publishing solution that enables engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams to distribute technical content effectively across the extended enterprise and supply chain. Anark Core encompasses a desktop workstation and a server for publishing automation, along with an SDK for integration with other enterprise systems. Additionally, Anark MBEWeb offers a cloud-based platform for collaborative communication and access to technical content from various devices. Anark's solutions are utilized in engineering, quality inspection, supplier procurement, and product lifecycle management, helping clients like Boeing, NASA, and General Electric optimize their 3D CAD data and manufacturing information. By improving communication and collaboration, Anark aims to enhance product development and reduce material waste in the manufacturing sector.

Advent Networks

Series B in 2000
Advent Networks manufactures and offers IP access platform for the cable industry that operates on unmodified hybrid fiber-coax networks.

Elisar Resources

Series B in 2000
Elisar Resources is a Nigerian based company that offers high-quality products, technologies, and solutions to the Nigerian market. It specializes in heavy industry, telecom services and devices, and machinery and supplies. Elisar Resources is located in the heart of the Commercial Capital of Nigeria, Lagos.

Journée Software

Series B in 2000
Journée Software is a developer of innovative solutions that empower organizations to facilitate automated and personalized self-service interactions over the Internet. By offering technology that supports rich two-way communications, the company enables customers, employees, and partners to manage various business interfaces tailored to individual needs, accessible at any time from a computer. This capability not only streamlines operations but also significantly reduces costs, improves customer satisfaction, and enhances client retention. Furthermore, Journée Software helps organizations accelerate their e-business growth by delivering efficient and effective online engagement solutions.

ibooks.com

Series A in 1999
ibooks.com is a mobile-based application that enables its users to download and read books on their iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad.

PointServe

Series B in 1999
PointServe’s vision is to create a new, highly profitable marketplace for services on the Internet. Their patented online scheduling technology will enable businesses who could not efficiently use the Internet before to offer their services over the Internet and optimize delivery of those services. To the consumer, PointServe will enable greater ease-of-use in finding a provider and scheduling an appointment. To the provider, PointServe will mean increased revenue, customer loyalty and company growth.
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