Pivotal Group

Pivotal Group, Inc. is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Phoenix, Arizona, that also engages in real estate investments. Established in 1982, the firm specializes in middle-market investments, focusing on various sectors including telecommunications, technology, media, healthcare, aerospace, and business and financial services. Pivotal Group targets mid to late-stage venture investments and prefers to partner with management teams rather than acquiring firms outright. Investment amounts typically range from $15 million to $500 million, with a focus on companies that have revenues between $20 million and $500 million and a minimum EBITDA of $10 million. In addition to its private equity activities, Pivotal has extensive experience in real estate, managing a diverse portfolio that includes residential projects, commercial developments, and luxury properties. The firm primarily invests in the United States and Canada.

Richard Garner

COO

Scott K. Knauer

MD-Real Estate

F. Francis Najafi

Founder and CEO

Tyler Rives

VP, Private Equity

8 past transactions

SnapNurse

Venture Round in 2020
SnapNurse, Inc. operates an on-demand nurse booking application that connects healthcare facilities with certified nurses to fill vacant shifts efficiently. Founded in 2017 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, SnapNurse utilizes a technology platform that simplifies the process for both nurses and medical facilities. This platform allows pre-credentialed nurses to secure short-term engagements without the complexities of traditional job boards and paperwork. By streamlining the connection between qualified medical professionals and healthcare providers, SnapNurse addresses staffing needs in a timely manner, enhancing operational efficiency in healthcare settings.

Cyr3con

Series A in 2020
Cyr3con is a cybersecurity company founded in 2018 and based in Tempe, Arizona, that specializes in predicting cyber-attacks using artificial intelligence. The company offers a suite of solutions that analyzes data from various online hacker communities to quantify and anticipate hacker actions before they lead to incidents. By combining insights from human analysts with advanced machine learning capabilities, Cyr3con aims to understand the threat landscape and detect emerging attacks at their earliest stages. This approach enables enterprises to identify and prevent potential cyber threats effectively.

Wellements

Acquisition in 2004
Phoenix-based Wellements produces more than 60 products that are sold through major retailers including Costco Wholesale, Vitamin Shoppe, GNC, Hi-Health, as well as domestic and international specialty health food chains,

Network Solutions

Acquisition in 2003
Network Solutions helps small businesses build and maintain a Web presence by offering a full suite of online marketing services, including search engine marketing, Web hosting, website design, eCommerce websites, SSL certificates, email marketing, and domain name registration services.

Network Solutions

Private Equity Round in 2003
Network Solutions helps small businesses build and maintain a Web presence by offering a full suite of online marketing services, including search engine marketing, Web hosting, website design, eCommerce websites, SSL certificates, email marketing, and domain name registration services.

NXTV

Venture Round in 2003
The NXTV system is a 100 percent digital, IP-based, complete end-to-end solution that includes a proprietary digital set-top-box designed specifically for the hospitality environment, an advanced user interface called the "Interactive Program Guide" (IPG) and fully integrated Web-based transaction and system management software called NXTVue that allows dynamic, remote monitoring and maintenance of the system. The company has successfully deployed its technology at a number of award-winning hotels, including the Peninsula Beverly Hills, the Hotel Bel-Air, the Four Seasons Beverly Hills, and both the St. Regis Monarch Beach and St. Regis Los Angeles

NXTV

Venture Round in 2000
The NXTV system is a 100 percent digital, IP-based, complete end-to-end solution that includes a proprietary digital set-top-box designed specifically for the hospitality environment, an advanced user interface called the "Interactive Program Guide" (IPG) and fully integrated Web-based transaction and system management software called NXTVue that allows dynamic, remote monitoring and maintenance of the system. The company has successfully deployed its technology at a number of award-winning hotels, including the Peninsula Beverly Hills, the Hotel Bel-Air, the Four Seasons Beverly Hills, and both the St. Regis Monarch Beach and St. Regis Los Angeles

Ancestry

Series B in 1999
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.