Rizvi Traverse Management

Rizvi Traverse Management is an independent private equity investment firm founded in 2004 and based in West Palm Beach, Florida. The firm employs a value-oriented and opportunistic investment strategy, focusing primarily on late-stage investments in high-growth sectors such as technology, e-commerce, and social media across the United States. Rizvi Traverse aims to create value in its portfolio companies by providing not only capital but also management expertise, strategic direction, and guidance on mergers and acquisitions.

Karen Marie Blanchard

Vice President Operations

Suhail Rizvi

Founder / CIO

4 past transactions

RealD

Acquisition in 2015
RealD Inc. is a company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and licensing 3D and visual technologies for various applications worldwide. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Beverly Hills, California, RealD operates through three divisions: Cinema, Professional, and Consumer. The Cinema division provides equipment and technology for the projection of 3D films, including the RealD Cinema format that enhances the cinematic experience in theaters. The Professional division serves researchers and developers across multiple industries, offering 3D technology for simulations and product innovations. Meanwhile, the Consumer division focuses on integrating 3D technologies into home and office appliances. Additionally, RealD offers RealD 3D glasses and the RealD Me eprivacy solution for smartphones. Its technologies are utilized by Fortune 500 companies, government entities, academic institutions, and theme parks, making RealD a significant player in the visual technology landscape.

Jawbone

Private Equity Round in 2014
Jawbone is a technology company that specializes in creating personal devices designed for comfort and usability. The company is known for its flagship product, the Jawbone Bluetooth headset, which features NoiseAssassin technology that significantly enhances mobile voice quality by eliminating background noise. This technology, originally developed for military applications by DARPA, ensures clear communication in various environments. In addition to its audio products, Jawbone has also ventured into the fitness market, developing smart fitness tracking devices aimed at helping users monitor and improve their health and activity levels. Through its innovative products, Jawbone seeks to redefine personal technology while prioritizing both functionality and aesthetics.

Flipboard

Series C in 2013
Flipboard, Inc. is a company that develops a mobile application allowing users to collect and share articles, videos, and photos from various sources, all presented in a digital magazine format. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in New York and Beijing, Flipboard enables users to aggregate web content based on their personal interests. The platform allows users to create personalized social magazines that can be shared and followed on social media, facilitating access to news and stories from around the world. Additionally, Flipboard provides custom branded layout solutions for publishers and offers native and display advertising services for advertisers, enhancing the user experience while supporting content creators.

Square

Series D in 2012
Square, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides comprehensive payment and point-of-sale solutions for businesses in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a diverse ecosystem that includes both hardware and software products. Its hardware lineup features devices such as the Magstripe reader, Contactless and chip reader, Square Stand, Square Register, and Square Terminal, which facilitate various payment methods. On the software side, Square provides tools like Square Point of Sale, Square Appointments, and Square for Retail, among others, to help businesses manage sales, inventory, and customer relationships. Additionally, Square offers services such as managed payments, instant transfers, and small-business financing through Square Capital. The company also operates Cash App, enabling users to send, receive, and store money, and Weebly, which provides website hosting and domain registration services. With a focus on empowering businesses, Square continues to expand its offerings in mobile payments and merchant services.
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