Sandler Capital Management

Sandler Capital Management is a private equity firm based in New York that specializes in investing in small to midsized companies, particularly within the media, communications, entertainment, publishing, and related sectors. Founded in 1988, the firm manages approximately $1 billion in assets, including a significant portion in hedge funds, and employs a long/short equity strategy. Sandler Capital typically invests between $5 million and $60 million, often taking either a majority or minority stake in its portfolio companies. The firm also engages in investments in vendors that supply products and services to its targeted sectors. With a focus on fundamental analysis and a commitment to aligning interests with its clients, Sandler Capital continues to operate as a significant player in private equity and investment management.

William Bianco

Managing Director

Michael Marocco

Managing Director and Head of Private Equity

34 past transactions

Local Matters

Venture Round in 2005
Local Matters offers a suite of solutions for online publishers of local information, which consistently help them achieve their business goals, including traffic and revenue growth, and a better return on investment. We provide online publishers, such as directory publishers or online real estate listings, with localized web site portals that successfully connect consumers to rich content. In addition, we achieve broader exposure for clients, advertisers and agents through syndication and search engine marketing. For business directories, we help publishers establish and manage web site portals that successfully engage and connect consumers with local businesses, as well as achieve broader exposure for advertisers. For real estate clients, we build web site portals that engage consumers to drive leads and facilitate agent and home selections.

Farelogix

Series C in 2005
Farelogix Inc. develops software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions aimed at modernizing airline commerce and distribution. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, with an additional office in Dubai, the company provides a range of tools that enable airlines to create, control, optimize, and deliver personalized offers across various sales channels. Key offerings include FLX Open Connect for managing bookings, FLX NDC API for distributing airline content, and FLX Merchandise for merchandising control. The FLX Shop & Price engine supports NDC-aligned shopping, while the FLX Availability Calculator allows airlines to calculate availability without burdening their passenger service systems. Additionally, FLX Schedule Builder aids in managing complex schedules, and SPRK Point-of-Sale serves as a web-based system for travel agencies. By leveraging these technologies, Farelogix helps airlines enhance their revenue potential within the travel industry. The company operates as a subsidiary of Accelya Solutions India Limited.

Farelogix

Venture Round in 2004
Farelogix Inc. develops software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions aimed at modernizing airline commerce and distribution. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, with an additional office in Dubai, the company provides a range of tools that enable airlines to create, control, optimize, and deliver personalized offers across various sales channels. Key offerings include FLX Open Connect for managing bookings, FLX NDC API for distributing airline content, and FLX Merchandise for merchandising control. The FLX Shop & Price engine supports NDC-aligned shopping, while the FLX Availability Calculator allows airlines to calculate availability without burdening their passenger service systems. Additionally, FLX Schedule Builder aids in managing complex schedules, and SPRK Point-of-Sale serves as a web-based system for travel agencies. By leveraging these technologies, Farelogix helps airlines enhance their revenue potential within the travel industry. The company operates as a subsidiary of Accelya Solutions India Limited.

XplorNet

Venture Round in 2004
Barrett XPlore, Inc. provides wireless broadband services to home, business, and enterprise users. The company offers fixed wireless and satellite high-speed Internet services. It also provides Web hosting services for fixed wireless customers, as well as digital phone services, including local and long distance. The company is based in Woodstock, Canada. Barrett XPlore, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Barrett Corporation.

AAT Communications

Private Equity Round in 2003
AAT Communications offers communications systems and security infrastructure to government and private sector clients. The company was founded by Bill Marraccini and is based in Staten Island, New York.

Advanced Data Exchange

Series D in 2003
Advanced Data Exchange provides electronic data interchange, business integration, and commerce management services. It offers outsourced electronic data interchange services, including document specification and template design, data mapping and translation, trading partner connectivity, secure message delivery and tracking, project management, technical support, and training. The company also provides ADX WebAccess, a Web browser-based order management and invoice presentment solution for suppliers; and ADX Desktop, a personal computer software that offers data archiving and back office system integration capabilities. In addition, it offers business integration services, such as data translation, mapping, validation, back office systems integration, and trading partner connectivity; and trading partner electronic commerce reference guides, trading partner recruitment and connectivity, integration and data normalization, enterprise application integration, supplier support services, and scheduled business progress reviews. Further, Advanced Data Exchange provides commerce management services, which include order and invoice, customer and supplier, business document, and comprehensive business intelligence management services. Additionally, it offers CommerceMail, which provides solutions for the commerce problems. Advanced Data Exchange was formerly known as The EC Company. The company was founded as in 1992 and is headquartered in Fremont, California.

Nuera Communications

Series A in 2003
Nuera designs, develops and sells advanced Voice-over-IP (VoIP), converged VoIP and Data networking products for Service Providers and Enterprises. Nuera is focused on converged VoIP & data communications and its products are deployed globally in Broadband, Mobile, Cable, and Enterprise networks. Nuera offers a broad range of solutions that are built around the Company’s field-proven VoIP product range that includes session border controllers (SBC), digital and analog media gateways, IP phones, and a diverse suite of communications and management software applications.

Jedai Networks

Series B in 2003
Jedai Broadband Networks Inc., which is pitching cable operators a broadband data and voice solution for small and midsized businesses.

Wizmo

Series C in 2002
Wizmo, Inc. specializes in providing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and cloud computing solutions tailored for software companies. Founded in 1993 and based in Eagan, Minnesota, the company offers a range of services including Cloud Navigate, which facilitates executive workshops to address industry issues and review case studies; Cloud Connect, a SaaS infrastructure service that helps bring software to market; and Cloud Boost, which assists with SaaS augmentation and migration. Additionally, Wizmo provides Infrastructure-as-a-Service and Platform-as-a-Service solutions, catering to both private and public cloud environments. With over a decade of experience in cloud computing and SaaS, Wizmo has developed deep expertise in technical and business challenges, enabling clients to reduce costs and focus on software development and sales rather than day-to-day operational activities.

Radiant Networks Plc

Series C in 2002
Radiant Networks develops a broadband fixed wireless access technology solution. Its solution has network deployments in Europe and the United States.

InfoLibria

Venture Round in 2001
InfoLibria is the expert Internet infrastructure provider for advanced content distribution and delivery. InfoLibria's solutions enable service providers and carriers to deliver and manage the most demanding broadband and streaming media applications over the Internet including TV-quality video and CD-quality audio.

Commerce.TV

Series C in 2000
Commerce.TV Corporation is a leading infrastructure provider for interactive television. The company provides end-to-end enhanced TV solutions for cable operators and programmers including digital set-top applications that provide news, entertainment and shopping services, in combination with the "CoreTVnet(TM)," an advanced database network for content delivery and response processing.

Spike Broadband Systems

Venture Round in 2000
Spike Broadband Systems is a provider of carrier-grade and fixed wireless services.

Wizmo

Private Equity Round in 2000
Wizmo, Inc. specializes in providing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and cloud computing solutions tailored for software companies. Founded in 1993 and based in Eagan, Minnesota, the company offers a range of services including Cloud Navigate, which facilitates executive workshops to address industry issues and review case studies; Cloud Connect, a SaaS infrastructure service that helps bring software to market; and Cloud Boost, which assists with SaaS augmentation and migration. Additionally, Wizmo provides Infrastructure-as-a-Service and Platform-as-a-Service solutions, catering to both private and public cloud environments. With over a decade of experience in cloud computing and SaaS, Wizmo has developed deep expertise in technical and business challenges, enabling clients to reduce costs and focus on software development and sales rather than day-to-day operational activities.

eMadison

Series A in 2000
eMadison is a business-to-business e-commerce company that is revolutionizing the buying and selling of traditional media advertising. eMadison will benefit all constituencies in the media buying value chain, including media outlets, media representation firms and media buying companies.

LNG Holdings

Private Equity Round in 2000
LNG Holdings S.A. specializes in providing a range of managed bandwidth services, including broadband internet, telephony, and IT solutions tailored for commercial businesses and telecommunications operators. The company offers services such as fiber-optic transmission, high bit-rate IP services, and co-location at its points of presence across Europe. With a strong focus on meeting client needs, LNG Holdings delivers comprehensive business-to-business network solutions that encompass voice, video, and data communications. The company has established a significant presence in Germany, while also expanding its networks in France and Spain, and creating connections to major cities like Amsterdam, Brussels, and London. Through its innovative approach, LNG Holdings aims to enhance service offerings at competitive prices, positioning itself as a leader in the European telecommunications market.

FizzyLab

Series B in 2000
FizzyLab develops new technology that manages information chaos on the internet.

OnlineBenefits

Series C in 2000
OnlineBenefits offers interactive web-based solutions that focus on human resources and employee benefits. OnlineBenefits was acquired by A.D.A.M INC in August 2006. OnlineBenefits was founded in 1990 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Commerce.TV

Series B in 2000
Commerce.TV Corporation is a leading infrastructure provider for interactive television. The company provides end-to-end enhanced TV solutions for cable operators and programmers including digital set-top applications that provide news, entertainment and shopping services, in combination with the "CoreTVnet(TM)," an advanced database network for content delivery and response processing.

Epicentric

Series C in 2000
Epicentric develops software solutions and websites that personalize portals and integrate information and applications. It enables users to provide combined web services including applications, content, and commerce to customers and employees across intranets, extranets, and internet. Epicentric was established in 1998, based in San Francisco, California. Currently it operates under Vignette Corporation.

Quisic

Series A in 2000
Quisic Corporation specializes in the design and development of online learning programs aimed at enhancing employee training for businesses and academic institutions. The company offers custom content development services and e-learning software tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients. Quisic's focus is on creating engaging and effective online training solutions that facilitate professional development and skill enhancement. In 2002, Quisic was acquired by EDT Learning, Inc., further expanding its capabilities in the e-learning sector.

Choose Energy

Series A in 2000
Choose Energy, Inc. operates an online platform that allows customers to compare energy rates for electricity, natural gas, and solar options. Founded in 1998 and based in Plano, Texas, the company provides services across multiple states, including Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. The platform enables users to evaluate their utility bills, discover cost-effective energy plans, and switch suppliers, helping both individuals and businesses save on energy costs. Choose Energy has evolved to manage over a billion dollars in energy bills, focusing on simplifying the energy shopping experience and delivering valuable insights to its customers. As of June 2017, the company operates as a subsidiary of Red Ventures, LLC.

Actel Integrated Communications

Venture Round in 2000
Actel is an e-commerce infrastructure company providing integrated voice, data, Internet and broadband services to business customers.

COSI

Private Equity Round in 2000
Computer Outsourcing Services, Inc. (COSI) provides outsourced Information Technology solutions which include Information Processing Services. COSI is a nationwide company with over 400 employees throughout the United States. Since Their IPO in 1993, They have increased Their total annual revenue 255% through a combination of new business development and acquisitions. COSI's Information Technology solutions enable medium to large size companies to effectively process information with their trading partners in order to gain a competitive advantage. By utilizing Their Information Processing Services, Their clients can focus on their core business and client related activities while reducing operating costs.

Urban Data

Venture Round in 2000
Urban Data Solutions, Inc., an application service provider, delivers solutions to geo-spatial data management problems. The company develops On-Net, a suite of network infrastructure management applications that enable the Internet to manage various data. It also licenses its data to clients in telecommunication, commercial real estate, media and entertainment, security/defense, and architectural engineering industries. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Blink.com

Series B in 2000
Blink.com is a venture-supported personal information management service that enables its users to access their favorite web links whenever they want, from any internet browser in the world. It is based in New York, United States.

University Access

Venture Round in 2000
University Access (UA) is an e-learning company, which focuses solely on business management education and training, serving the needs of the corporate and academic markets. Its mission to be the global leader in providing total e-learning solutions encompasses content, technology and service. UA specifically excels at delivering a world-class learning experience as evidenced by 16 awards for excellence, including Inc. Magazine/Cisco System's Grand Prize in the "Growing With Technology" awards program.

MarketSwitch

Series B in 2000
Founded in 1996, Dulles, VA-based MarketSwitch is the leader in the emerging business category of Enterprise Marketing Optimization. Serving Fortune 500 firms, the company markets its enterprise solutions to large corporate end users and marketing automation service providers. MarketSwitch associates are widely published professionals with superior expertise in marketing, financial analytics, quantitative sciences, and software development. Our world-class scientific talent, coupled with superior strategic marketing know-how, enables us to build true enterprise-level decision support systems for the marketing executive.

Empowered Networks

Series C in 2000
Empowered Networks is a provider of information technology consulting and network monitoring solutions tailored for large enterprises. The company specializes in optimizing network management, security, and compliance, enabling organizations to enhance the agility, visibility, and reliability of their applications and services. Additionally, Empowered Networks is recognized for its innovative Voice-over-IP (VoIP) switching systems, which are designed for carriers and communication service providers. Its flagship product, the USX1000, seamlessly integrates with existing Intelligent Network services, facilitating the migration of voice traffic to IP infrastructure. By leveraging advanced technologies, Empowered Networks aims to drive positive business outcomes that significantly impact the bottom line for its clients.

BrightStreet

Venture Round in 2000
BrightStreet is a Internet/Internet Software & Services company based in Mountain View, California.

PressPoint

Venture Round in 2000
PressPoint, Inc. is a leader in the changing news and information industry, having developed the first global on-demand newspaper distribution service. PressPoint "distributes-then-prints" international newspapers on-demand, providing travelers with today's edition of the world's most influential titles, wherever they are in the world. Now readers away-from-home can get same-day editions of their national newspapers delivered directly to their hotel room, office, at convention centers or from the corner newsstand, simply, efficiently and timely.

Mainspring

Venture Round in 1999
Mainspring designs and develops digital business strategies. The company provides consulting services focusing on digital technologies, business optimization, and technology enablement. Mainspring, formerly known as Mainspring Communications Inc., was founded in 1996 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

MortgageIT

Series A in 1999
MortgageIT is a full-service residential mortgage banking company that is licensed to originate loans throughout the United States. MortgageIT originates single-family mortgage loans of all types, with a particular focus on prime adjustable-rate, or ARM, and fixed-rate, first lien residential mortgage loans.

Adknowledge

Series B in 1999
Adknowledge, Inc. is a digital advertising technology company that offers a wide range of marketing services to brands, agencies, publishers, and developers both in the United States and internationally. The company utilizes diverse data sources to facilitate ad placements across digital video, social media, applications, content recommendation, and email. Key offerings include AdParlor, a social and video advertising platform that integrates with major social media networks; AdBistro, which allows for customized ad placements; and Giant Media, a native video platform. Additionally, Adknowledge provides services such as mobile app installs, mobile monetization, influencer activations, and creative services, including graphic design and video production. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, Adknowledge has expanded its presence with offices in various locations worldwide, including major cities in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company emphasizes performance-based marketing, leveraging predictive technology to enhance connections between advertisers and consumers across multiple channels.
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