Northport Investments

Northport Investments, founded in 1997 by David T. Shelby and headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, specializes in late-stage private equity investments. The firm focuses on rapidly growing, innovative technology companies, catering to high net worth individuals, family offices, and financial institutions. With partners located in major cities including Chicago, Indianapolis, Denver, Fort Collins, and the Boston area, Northport Investments has established a network that enhances its investment opportunities in the technology sector.

Josh Shelby

Principal

4 past transactions

Turn

Series E in 2014
Turn Inc. develops and offers a comprehensive advertising technology platform tailored for marketers, brands, and agencies. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Turn provides an integrated solution known as Digital Hub, which includes various marketing applications such as Audience Suite for data management, Campaign Suite for digital media buying across multiple channels, and DataMine Analytics for data exploration and optimization. The platform enables real-time insights and facilitates the execution of cross-channel campaigns, fostering connections within a global network of over 100 partners. Recognized as a leader in the advertising technology sector, Turn is notable for its pioneering role in data-driven advertising, having executed some of the industry's first programmatic ad impressions. With a presence on five continents, Turn's technology responds rapidly to a significant volume of internet traffic, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of digital marketing efforts.

Brammo

Series B in 2011
Brammo is an electric vehicle technology company based in North America that specializes in the design and development of electric motorcycles, including models such as the Enertia, Empulse, and Engage. The company also serves as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), providing advanced Brammo Digital Drivetrain systems, which feature the Brammo Power battery pack and vehicle management system. Brammo's operations extend across North America, Europe, and Asia, focusing on promoting environmentally friendly transportation solutions through its range of plug-in electric motorcycles, sport motorcycles, supermoto, and off-road motorcycles. By catering to the growing demand for sustainable vehicles, Brammo aims to contribute to a cleaner, pollution-free environment.

Helium Network

Series A in 2008
Helium is simultaneously an online community for writers and a directory for user-generated articles. Writers can submit articles to 24 different channels (business, entertainment, travel, etc.), write for the side of a heated debate, try to capture publisher writing assignments bounties or win user-voted Helium writing contests. Users get to rate submitted articles so the best writing rises to the top. Community writers can also get paid for their work. Helium shares ad revenues with popular writers and the site has an extensive network of publishers that pay for specific articles that meet their criteria. Payments per article range from $20 to over $100, with 20% transaction fee going to Helium. Helium also has a partner program where partners can create their own branded Helium page with topics and debates that they choose. Partners are given co-branded advertisements to include on their sites and receive small donations for every visitor they send to the Helium site.

Greentech Media

Series B in 2008
Greentech Media, established in February 2007, operates as an online media company focused on the clean energy sector. It provides a comprehensive suite of services that includes news coverage, market research, and industry events tailored to the greentech market. The company specializes in delivering business-to-business news and analysis on various topics such as alternative fuels, solar power, batteries, fuel cells, and smart grids. By offering critical business information and facilitating effective communication between companies and their stakeholders, Greentech Media aims to support the growing demands of the global greentech marketplace.
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