Stephens

Stephens Capital Management (SCM) is the asset management division of Stephens Inc., a privately held financial services firm established in 1933 and headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, with an additional office in Houston, Texas. SCM specializes in managing separate client-focused equity, fixed income, and balanced portfolios for a diverse clientele, including high net worth individuals, institutions, corporations, and government entities. The firm invests globally in public equity and fixed income markets, focusing on value and growth stocks across various market capitalizations. In fixed income, SCM targets AAA government and agency bonds, short-term and intermediate-term bonds, as well as international bonds, employing macro-economic analysis for investment decisions. The firm emphasizes disciplined investing and conducts in-house research to inform its strategies, benchmarking its fixed income portfolios against the Lehman Government Intermediate Index. Additionally, SCM offers retirement planning, educational services, and consulting for governmental and corporate pension management.

Richard H. Blank

MD

Curtis Franklin Bradbury

Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Director

Kathy Riley Bryant

CFO

Matt Dement

MD

Jackson Farrow

General Counsel and MD

Robert Janes

MD

Douglas Howard Martin

Senior MD

Joseph Warren Simpson

Executive VP & MD

Warren Stephens

Chairman, EVP, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director

Noel M. Strauss

MD

Kevin M. Wilcox

MD

13 past transactions

CRUX Asset Management

Venture Round in 2022
Crux Asset Management is one of the leading boutique asset management firms based in London

Hydrant

Venture Round in 2021
Hydrant, Inc. produces and sells hydration drink mixes in lime and lemon flavors. The company offers rapid and caffeinated hydration mixes. Its hydration formula used as an alternative to sugar drinks to keep users hydrated. The company markets its hydration mixes, water bottles, tote bags, and T-shirts through its online store. Hydrant, Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is based in New York, New York.

Roadie

Series B in 2016
Roadie, Inc. develops a delivery ride sharing application software. The company operates a neighbor-to-neighbor shipping network to provide local and long haul solutions on same day, next day, and weekends. Its application allows senders to post gigs with details and pictures of the stuff they want to send; enables drivers to select the stuff they want to deliver based on location, price, ratings, and reviews; and provides real-time tracking of stuff. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Choose Energy

Series B in 2013
We are committed to making energy choice simple and easy. When we started back in 2008, we had a vision to simplify shopping for the best electricity and natural gas rates, plan terms and renewable energy options. Today, using data and energy expertise, we now manage over a billion dollars in energy bills while delivering the highest quality service and saving millions of dollars for people and businesses across America. We take comfort in knowing you and your neighbors are getting the energy plan that’s right for you.

Choose Energy

Venture Round in 2013
We are committed to making energy choice simple and easy. When we started back in 2008, we had a vision to simplify shopping for the best electricity and natural gas rates, plan terms and renewable energy options. Today, using data and energy expertise, we now manage over a billion dollars in energy bills while delivering the highest quality service and saving millions of dollars for people and businesses across America. We take comfort in knowing you and your neighbors are getting the energy plan that’s right for you.

Helomics

Series C in 2003
Helomics® is a comprehensive personalized healthcare company, bringing the next generation of diagnostics to the oncology field. Helomics is dedicated to improving patient outcomes by providing a personalized comprehensive tumor profile utilizing a proprietary set of laboratory platforms that leverage both tissue-based live and fixed cellular based analysis allowing physicians to characterize malignant tumors on a personalized basis. Helomics’ novel molecular and cellular markers and bioinformatics services support treatment decisions by providing vital information based on the specific biological processes of each individual’s cancer.

Helomics

Series B in 2001
Helomics® is a comprehensive personalized healthcare company, bringing the next generation of diagnostics to the oncology field. Helomics is dedicated to improving patient outcomes by providing a personalized comprehensive tumor profile utilizing a proprietary set of laboratory platforms that leverage both tissue-based live and fixed cellular based analysis allowing physicians to characterize malignant tumors on a personalized basis. Helomics’ novel molecular and cellular markers and bioinformatics services support treatment decisions by providing vital information based on the specific biological processes of each individual’s cancer.

eTopware

Series B in 2000
eTopware, Inc.

Vectrix

Venture Round in 2000
Vectrix is a venture capital firm based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializing in investments in early-stage and growth companies, particularly in the technology sector. Founded in 1998, Vectrix primarily focuses on the Dutch market and invests between €0.2 million and €0.6 million in start-ups and scale-ups. In addition to equity investments, the firm provides subsidies, loans, and financing advice, and engages in co-investments. Vectrix emphasizes support for B2B SaaS, platform, and technology companies with strong intellectual property. The firm aims to foster innovation and growth within the Dutch entrepreneurial ecosystem.

NeoPlanet

Series B in 2000
NeoPlanet, Inc. develops intelligent customer-interaction software designed to connect companies with their customers across digital platforms. The company offers a suite of products known as Viassary, which facilitates targeted communications and applications through various digital touchpoints, both online and offline. Key components include Viassary Conductor, which recognizes customer interactions and delivers relevant news and promotions; Viassary Imager, which creates engaging applications and interfaces; Viassary Transporter, a technology for background downloads of applications and updates; and Viassary Interpreter, which utilizes analytics to enhance customer relationships. NeoPlanet markets its solutions to major players in industries such as entertainment, computer manufacturing, and sports. Founded in 1999, the company is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.

eAngler

Series B in 2000
eAngler.com is owned and operated by eAngler, Inc., a Florida corporation, headquartered in Tampa, FL. Our mission is to create, maintain and continually improve "The World's Ultimate Online Fishing Resource", eAngler.com.Fishing enthusiasts from all over the world now have an online venue where they can find both current and timeless information on all aspects of fishing, as well as opportunities to purchase fishing-related products and services.

Vindigo

Series A in 2000
Vindigo is one of the industry's leading mobile media companies. The company publishes and distributes mobile media through a network of partnerships that includes all tier-one U.S. wireless carriers, with combined reach of more than 140 million mobile subscribers. Vindigo sells mobile content including wallpaper, ringtones, local information, maps, news, entertainment and sports. Vindigo also provides a full suite of mobile marketing solutions to more than 100 advertisers including Cadillac and MasterCard. Vindigo is a wholly owned subsidiary of For-Side.com, one of the largest mobile media companies in the world. Vindigo understands the mobile user—and consumers love our products. Since 1999, millions of subscribers have downloaded our content, and Vindigo continues to deliver fun and easy-to-use mobile media services to consumers today. To learn more about how to add life to your phone, or how to extend your brand to mobile media, contact us today.

Bigfoot Interactive

Series A in 2000
Bigfoot Interactive has developed successful permission-based email programs for more than 150 top companies. As a major innovator in email communications since the industry’s inception, Bigfoot Interactive has established many of the original email communications philosophies and best practices widely used today. Over time, Bigfoot Interactive’s leading email technology has evolved to meet and exceed the demands of marketers and communicators. Today, Bigfoot Interactive's technology platform is available in a wide range of offerings, from full-service broadcast to ASP/collaborative ASP to enterprise-level integrated solutions. Surrounding the company’s technology platform is a suite of blue-ribbon professional services that help drive maximum results. These services include list acquisition, strategic consulting, creative design and production, data solutions and analytics/modeling.