Growth Catalyst Partners

Growth Catalyst Partners, founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, is a private equity investment firm focused on mid-market companies within the business services and technology sectors in the United States. The firm targets investments in B2B, commercial services, and software industries. Its founders, Jim TenBroek and Scott Peters, bring extensive experience from their backgrounds in private equity and investment banking, which enhances the firm's ability to identify and create value in its portfolio companies. Growth Catalyst Partners operates as a Registered Investment Adviser, managing its proprietary growth expansion fund to capitalize on strategic investment opportunities.

James C. O’Callaghan

Managing Director

14 past transactions

Veritas Finance

Secondary Market in 2021
Veritas Finance Private Limited is a non-banking finance company based in Chennai, India, established in 2015. It primarily serves micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in rural and semi-urban areas, addressing the financial needs of customers who often lack access to traditional banking services. The company offers a range of financial products, including working capital loans, construction loans, and financing for business expansion and asset purchases. Veritas Finance aims to positively impact the lives of individuals engaged in informal activities by providing inclusive access to financial services, thereby supporting the growth of the MSME sector in India. The organization is led by experienced professionals in the financial services industry, dedicated to simplifying the credit process for underserved communities.

Veritas Finance

Series F in 2021
Veritas Finance Private Limited is a non-banking finance company based in Chennai, India, established in 2015. It primarily serves micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in rural and semi-urban areas, addressing the financial needs of customers who often lack access to traditional banking services. The company offers a range of financial products, including working capital loans, construction loans, and financing for business expansion and asset purchases. Veritas Finance aims to positively impact the lives of individuals engaged in informal activities by providing inclusive access to financial services, thereby supporting the growth of the MSME sector in India. The organization is led by experienced professionals in the financial services industry, dedicated to simplifying the credit process for underserved communities.

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank

Venture Round in 2021
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank provides a range of banking services.

Mintifi

Series B in 2021
Mintifi Private Limited develops and operates online lending platform that provides unsecured credit to small and medium businesses. Its products include working capital loan, bill discounting limit for invoice financing, and term loans. Mintifi Private Limited caters to hospitality, travel, education, logistics, retail, and computer peripherals industries. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India.

Equine Network

Private Equity Round in 2020
Equine Network is the provider of proprietary sports content, information, and tech-enabled services.

The Stable

Private Equity Round in 2020
The Stable is a consumer brand agency based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, established in 2015. It specializes in connecting brands with consumers across various channels of commerce. The agency offers a range of services, including strategy development, brand building, campaign execution, and retail management. By managing and executing retail programs, The Stable helps companies amplify their brand presence at every consumer touchpoint. It works with both established and emerging brands, facilitating partnerships that enable successful product launches and helping startups enter retail markets for the first time. Through its comprehensive approach, The Stable aims to drive sales and enhance efficiency for its clients.

GovExec

Acquisition in 2020
Government Executive Media Group LLC, established in 1969 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., focuses on delivering valuable information to leaders in federal, state, and local governments. The company publishes several magazines, including Government Executive, which offers business news and insights relevant to the federal sector, as well as Nextgov, which explores technology's impact on government, Defense One, addressing national security issues, and Route Fifty, which covers state and local government news. Government Executive's online platform provides daily updates and resources tailored for high-ranking officials, senior executives, and managers within government agencies, aiming to enhance service quality and foster a sense of community among public servants while raising awareness of the challenges they face.

GovExec

Private Equity Round in 2020
Government Executive Media Group LLC, established in 1969 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., focuses on delivering valuable information to leaders in federal, state, and local governments. The company publishes several magazines, including Government Executive, which offers business news and insights relevant to the federal sector, as well as Nextgov, which explores technology's impact on government, Defense One, addressing national security issues, and Route Fifty, which covers state and local government news. Government Executive's online platform provides daily updates and resources tailored for high-ranking officials, senior executives, and managers within government agencies, aiming to enhance service quality and foster a sense of community among public servants while raising awareness of the challenges they face.

TrueFire Studios

Private Equity Round in 2019
TrueFire Studios is an alliance of the world’s leading online music education companies. They’re passionate about democratizing music education by providing affordable, anytime, anywhere access to best-in-class artists and the most comprehensive music lesson library on the planet, across all major instrument categories. They provide exceptional revenue-share opportunities for educators, while preserving artist-led music education for future generations.

CyberRisk Alliance

Private Equity Round in 2018
CyberRisk Alliance is a business intelligence company focused on the cybersecurity and information risk management sector. It operates a collection of specialized businesses that deliver a range of resources, including information, events, and digital marketing services. The company aims to inform, educate, and train professionals in the field, while also fostering community engagement and facilitating commerce within the industry. By providing strategic insights and decision-making support, CyberRisk Alliance helps organizations navigate the challenges and risks they face, ensuring their ongoing success and resilience in an increasingly complex digital landscape.

Trendline Interactive

Private Equity Round in 2018
Trendline Interactive is a digital marketing firm that offers businesses with email marketing solutions and services. Trendline Interactive offers its customers with email strategy and campaign development, monitoring, acquisition, technical, and analytics services. Trendline Interactive was founded by Morgan Stewart and Andrew Kordek and is based in Austin, Texas.

Beachfront

Acquisition in 2017
Beachfront Media LLC operates a network of video platforms that connect viewers and advertisers through online video engagement. The company offers Mefeedia.com, a personal media portal and video search engine, alongside the Beachfront Media Network, which specializes in video monetization and optimization solutions for publishers. Additionally, Beachfront provides Beachfront Builder, a mobile-first video platform designed for video producers, TV networks, and enterprises to create and deliver video applications across various devices, including iPhones, iPads, Android smartphones, Android tablets, and Kindle Fire devices. Founded in 2005 and based in Burbank, California, Beachfront Media focuses on equipping clients with tools to effectively manage and monetize their video strategies.

Beachfront

Private Equity Round in 2017
Beachfront Media LLC operates a network of video platforms that connect viewers and advertisers through online video engagement. The company offers Mefeedia.com, a personal media portal and video search engine, alongside the Beachfront Media Network, which specializes in video monetization and optimization solutions for publishers. Additionally, Beachfront provides Beachfront Builder, a mobile-first video platform designed for video producers, TV networks, and enterprises to create and deliver video applications across various devices, including iPhones, iPads, Android smartphones, Android tablets, and Kindle Fire devices. Founded in 2005 and based in Burbank, California, Beachfront Media focuses on equipping clients with tools to effectively manage and monetize their video strategies.

Opus Agency

Private Equity Round in 2015
Opus Agency is a prominent global event marketing and management firm specializing in the technology sector. The company focuses on delivering innovative brand experiences through a combination of creative design, strategic insight, and advanced event technologies. With over twenty years of experience, Opus has successfully crafted and executed thousands of exclusive events for a diverse range of global brands. Their services encompass event marketing, production management, and promotional marketing, all aimed at helping clients enhance their business presence and engage effectively with their audiences. Recognized for their exceptional execution and memorable experiences, Opus Agency continues to lead in the field of experiential marketing.
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