Cequel III

Cequel III, LLC is a private equity firm based in St. Louis, Missouri, with an additional office in Dallas, Texas. Founded in 2002, it specializes in buyouts and growth capital investments across various sectors, including telecommunications, real estate, and data centers. The firm typically invests between $5 million and $50 million in companies with an enterprise value ranging from $10 million to $100 million, focusing on those with an EBITDA exceeding $2 million. Cequel III aims to acquire majority stakes in its portfolio companies and has a long-term investment horizon, often investing in subordinated debt as part of its strategy. The firm is known for its commitment to industry consolidation and recapitalization transactions, particularly within the telecommunications and data center sectors.

Paul R. Estes

CEO

Jerald L. Kent

CEO and Chairman

Wendy Knudsen

EVP, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

Howard L. Wood

Co-Founder

Past deals in Missouri

Atlas Digital Group

Seed Round in 2021
Atlas Digital Group brings real-world expertise in the design, development and management of industry leading eCommerce solutions, enabling fiber and cable businesses to accelerate growth in the near term and sustain growth over the long-term.

SwipeSum

Angel Round in 2020
SwipeSum, Inc. is a St. Louis-based company established in 2016 that provides a platform connecting businesses with a global network of payment providers and methods. Recognizing that payment processing fees represent a significant operational expense for U.S. businesses, SwipeSum acts as a payments consultant, utilizing proprietary software to optimize payment solutions tailored to each business's needs. This service is offered at no cost to the businesses, aiming to reduce or transform payment fees into a revenue stream. In 2019, SwipeSum advised on over $8 billion in processing volume. The company also specializes in integrating payments for software vendors, leveraging collective bargaining power to secure favorable partnership agreements. Additionally, SwipeSum's AI-powered technology, Staitment, enhances the efficiency of analyzing processing statements, allowing for rapid cost comparisons that typically take weeks. This innovative approach positions SwipeSum as a valuable resource for businesses seeking to navigate the complexities of payment solutions.

TierPoint

Private Equity Round in 2020
TierPoint, LLC is a prominent provider of information technology and data center services, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Established in 2010 through the merger of various respected data centers and IT solution providers, TierPoint specializes in colocation, cloud computing, and managed IT services. The company's offerings include Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solutions such as public, private, multi-tenant, and hybrid cloud deployments, alongside disaster recovery and backup services. Additionally, TierPoint provides managed security, firewall solutions, and professional services to a diverse clientele across sectors including education, healthcare, finance, and technology. With a national presence, TierPoint operates multiple data center locations throughout the United States, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity. The company is committed to delivering tailored solutions that meet the critical needs of businesses, supported by strategic partnerships, such as one with ScaleMatrix.

TierPoint

Private Equity Round in 2016
TierPoint, LLC is a prominent provider of information technology and data center services, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Established in 2010 through the merger of various respected data centers and IT solution providers, TierPoint specializes in colocation, cloud computing, and managed IT services. The company's offerings include Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solutions such as public, private, multi-tenant, and hybrid cloud deployments, alongside disaster recovery and backup services. Additionally, TierPoint provides managed security, firewall solutions, and professional services to a diverse clientele across sectors including education, healthcare, finance, and technology. With a national presence, TierPoint operates multiple data center locations throughout the United States, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity. The company is committed to delivering tailored solutions that meet the critical needs of businesses, supported by strategic partnerships, such as one with ScaleMatrix.

TierPoint

Acquisition in 2012
TierPoint, LLC is a prominent provider of information technology and data center services, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Established in 2010 through the merger of various respected data centers and IT solution providers, TierPoint specializes in colocation, cloud computing, and managed IT services. The company's offerings include Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solutions such as public, private, multi-tenant, and hybrid cloud deployments, alongside disaster recovery and backup services. Additionally, TierPoint provides managed security, firewall solutions, and professional services to a diverse clientele across sectors including education, healthcare, finance, and technology. With a national presence, TierPoint operates multiple data center locations throughout the United States, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity. The company is committed to delivering tailored solutions that meet the critical needs of businesses, supported by strategic partnerships, such as one with ScaleMatrix.