Weston Presidio

Weston Presidio Capital is a Boston-based private equity and venture capital firm established in 1991, specializing in a diverse range of investments primarily within the United States. The firm focuses on seed, early-stage, and later-stage ventures, with a particular interest in sectors such as e-commerce, healthcare, technology, retail, and manufacturing. Weston Presidio manages five funds with total investments exceeding $3.3 billion, typically committing between $3 million and $100 million per transaction. The firm seeks to invest in closely-held and family-controlled businesses, often taking a lead role and board seat in its portfolio companies. With a strategic emphasis on North America, particularly in the Rocky Mountain area and Midwest, Weston Presidio also considers opportunities in developed European markets.

Michael Francis Cronin

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Alex C. Gundry

Associate

Kevin M. Hayes

Partner

Michael Lazarus

Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Chase A. Ormond

Associate

36 past transactions

Digital Commerce

Venture Round in 2000
Founded in 1995, Digital Commerce Corporation builds communities and bridges between buyers and sellers that recognize the individuality and requirements of each market. By building Internet communities that serve the world, Digital Commerce brings together vendors and government agencies every day. Digital Commerce Corporation designs and operates multiple electronic marketplaces.

Quidnunc

Series A in 1999
Quidnunc offers businesses and brands with consulting services and support to create e-businesses. It offers tools and solutions that enable its customers to measure the performance of their e-commerce websites. Quidnunc was founded by Laurence Holt in 1988.

BlueArc

Series C in 2001
BlueArc is a leading provider of high performance unified network storage systems to enterprise markets, as well as data intensive markets, such as electronic discovery, entertainment, federal government, higher education, Internet services, oil and gas and life sciences. Their products support both network attached storage, or NAS, and storage area network, or SAN, services on a converged network storage platform. Aquired by HDS as of September 7th 2011.

Summit Energy

Venture Round in 2007
Summit Energy provides energy management and sustainability services to organizations in a wide range of industries. Summit Energy began in 1991 as a small natural gas consulting firm in Louisville, KY, USA. Summit Energy has grown into a global company that excels in leading companies to cost-effective and sustainable energy.

Scene7

Series B in 2001
Adobe [acquired](http://www.crunchbase.com/acquisition/8df47bafeccc8db6c9830dc69df1e5a3) Scene7 in May 2007 and now offers Scene7 as one of its products. Scene7 – provider of the leading on-demand rich media platform – enables companies to grow revenues, enhance customer experience and cut production costs. With Scene7, businesses can improve the entire selling and marketing cycle – from attracting customers, to guiding them to the right products and services, to successfully converting them into loyal buyers. The company offers rich media solutions built on a robust, integrated technology platform – for unrivaled breadth, depth, scalability and ease of ongoing rich media use. Adobe acquired Scene7 in May 2007.

Rocket Network

Venture Round in 2000
Rocket Network is the industry standard global production network for audio professionals. The Company has established this standard through development and resale partnerships with leading audio companies, including Digidesign/Avid, DSP Media, Emagic, Euphonix, MOTU, Steinberg and Waveframe who have developed or are developing "RocketPower(TM)" versions of their products. This allows users to access the network via their favorite audio applications. Rocket Network's worldwide network for audio production and session management allows simultaneous multi-user access to files that can be dynamically updated from anywhere, at any time, and provides services that enhance session workflow, such as central secure archiving, talent search, and cross application support. Rocket Network's technology and services are becoming an integral part of a growing percent of professional audio sessions.

Intellispace

Venture Round in 2000
Intellispace is the Gold Coast’s leading services office and virtual office space provider. If you are looking for a professional and well maintained serviced office, virtual office or meeting room facilities to conduct your important business.

BlueArc

Series D in 2003
BlueArc is a leading provider of high performance unified network storage systems to enterprise markets, as well as data intensive markets, such as electronic discovery, entertainment, federal government, higher education, Internet services, oil and gas and life sciences. Their products support both network attached storage, or NAS, and storage area network, or SAN, services on a converged network storage platform. Aquired by HDS as of September 7th 2011.

Scene7

Series A in 2001
Adobe [acquired](http://www.crunchbase.com/acquisition/8df47bafeccc8db6c9830dc69df1e5a3) Scene7 in May 2007 and now offers Scene7 as one of its products. Scene7 – provider of the leading on-demand rich media platform – enables companies to grow revenues, enhance customer experience and cut production costs. With Scene7, businesses can improve the entire selling and marketing cycle – from attracting customers, to guiding them to the right products and services, to successfully converting them into loyal buyers. The company offers rich media solutions built on a robust, integrated technology platform – for unrivaled breadth, depth, scalability and ease of ongoing rich media use. Adobe acquired Scene7 in May 2007.

Digital Commerce

Series D in 2000
Founded in 1995, Digital Commerce Corporation builds communities and bridges between buyers and sellers that recognize the individuality and requirements of each market. By building Internet communities that serve the world, Digital Commerce brings together vendors and government agencies every day. Digital Commerce Corporation designs and operates multiple electronic marketplaces.

SquareTrade

Series B in 2000
[SquareTrade](http://www.squaretrade.com) is an independent warranty provider for consumer electronics and appliances. It doesn't matter where you purchased your item, online auction or brick and mortar, the item is eligible for a SquareTrade warranty.

Silego Technology

Venture Round in 2010
Developer of semiconductor timing and frequency generators for the computer, communications, and consumer electronics marketplace. The company's products include PC motherboard clock products, PLLs, and Registers for the DDR1/2 DIMM market.

BlueArc

Venture Round in 2006
BlueArc is a leading provider of high performance unified network storage systems to enterprise markets, as well as data intensive markets, such as electronic discovery, entertainment, federal government, higher education, Internet services, oil and gas and life sciences. Their products support both network attached storage, or NAS, and storage area network, or SAN, services on a converged network storage platform. Aquired by HDS as of September 7th 2011.

AtHoc

Series B in 2000
AtHoc, a division of BlackBerry Limited, is the pioneer and recognized leader in networked crisis communication, protecting millions of people and thousands of organizations around the world. AtHoc provides a seamless and reliable exchange of critical information among organizations, their people and devices. A trusted partner to the world’s most demanding customers, AtHoc is the leading provider to the U.S. Departments of Defense and Homeland Security, and safeguards numerous other government agencies and leading commercial enterprises. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, the company operates around the globe. AtHoc was acquired by BlackBerry in 2015 for $250M.

Rocket Network

Venture Round in 2001
Rocket Network is the industry standard global production network for audio professionals. The Company has established this standard through development and resale partnerships with leading audio companies, including Digidesign/Avid, DSP Media, Emagic, Euphonix, MOTU, Steinberg and Waveframe who have developed or are developing "RocketPower(TM)" versions of their products. This allows users to access the network via their favorite audio applications. Rocket Network's worldwide network for audio production and session management allows simultaneous multi-user access to files that can be dynamically updated from anywhere, at any time, and provides services that enhance session workflow, such as central secure archiving, talent search, and cross application support. Rocket Network's technology and services are becoming an integral part of a growing percent of professional audio sessions.

MediaQ,Inc

Series D in 2002
MediaQ develops integrated semiconductors and software for mobile, wireless, and handheld devices to enhance visual display, improve connectivity, and minimize power consumption.

GoodHome.com

Venture Round in 2000
GoodHome.com is the revolutionary home decorating Web site that offers consumers an entirely new way of decorating their homes --online.

Too Faced Cosmetics

Private Equity Round in 2012
Too Faced Cosmetics, LLC manufactures and sells makeup, cosmetics, and beauty products for women in the United States and internationally. The company offers facial products that include foundations, highlighters, primers, bronzers, powders, blushes, concealers, contours, face palettes, and setting sprays; eye shadows, mascaras, eyeliners, brows, and eye shadow primers; lipsticks, melted lipsticks, lip plumpers, lip gloss, and lip primers. It sells its products and accessories online and through distribution partners. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Irvine, California. As of December 19, 2016, Too Faced Cosmetics, LLC operates as a subsidiary of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

Apple & Eve

Venture Round in 1999
Founded in 1975, Port Washington, NY-based Apple & Eve is the largest privately held producer of 100% fruit juice products in the United States. The Company offers more than one hundred different juice products sold under its iconic flagship brand name, Apple & Eve, and includes a portfolio of sub brands including Organics, Fruitables, Quenchers, Waterfruits and Sesame Street. Additionally, it owns and markets juices under Northland, Seneca and The Switch brands. The Company’s Apple & Eve products are sold in supermarkets, mass merchandisers, warehouse clubs, natural food stores, schools and convenience stores across the country.

Flynn Group

Venture Round in 2011
Operator of franchise food retail chain restaurants across the United States. The company provides dining experiences to its guests, coupling local empowerment in each of its markets with deep resources and high standards at the corporate level, helping the chain operators to focus on running premier restaurants.

CurtCo Media Group

Venture Round in 2003
CurtCo Media Group is operated by CurtCo Media Labs, which for more than two decades has built publishing companies.

Saltare

Series B in 2000
Saltare is a business intelligence company. it provides a Java-based, web-centric software solution to link real-time supply chain information with decision-making tools. Its software is called leap and it allows buyers to monitor the status of their supply shipments and to receive notification of problems with their supply deliveries. Saltare was founded by Michael Addicott in 1999 and is located in San Mateo, California.

SquareTrade

Private Equity Round in 2012
[SquareTrade](http://www.squaretrade.com) is an independent warranty provider for consumer electronics and appliances. It doesn't matter where you purchased your item, online auction or brick and mortar, the item is eligible for a SquareTrade warranty.

Disys

Venture Round in 2012
DISYS is an ISO 9001:2008 certified IT staffing and consulting company with core services in IT Staffing and Consulting, Finance and Professional Services, ERP Services, and Infrastructure Support Services. Their vision is to be a global business partner, delivering highest quality and most consistent services at the best value to clients worldwide. Incorporated in 1994 as a certified Minority Business Enterprise, DISYS has posted an eight-year average of 50% growth per year and currently ranks as the sixth-fastest growing company in the staffing industry.

Party City

Private Equity Round in 2012
Party City Corporation operates as a party goods supplier and party retail chain in North America and internationally. The company offers balloons, party supplies, birthday party supplies, holidays, theme party supplies, Halloween costumes, and personalization products. It sells products through its retail stores, as well as online. The company was founded in 1986 and is based in Rockaway, New Jersey. As of December 23, 2005, Party City Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Party City Holdings Inc.

Tavolo

Venture Round in 2000
Tavolo offers an online store that enables its users to find and buy products related to cooking. Tavolo was acquired by OurHouse in December 2000. It is based in San Rafael, California.

Xenon Arc

Venture Round in 2010
Xenon Arc, Inc. provides distribution solutions for industrial materials producers. Its solutions include xa-Direct, a direct-to-market solution that provides the end-user direct contact with a customized extension of client’s sales, marketing, and technical capabilities; and directibility, an online integrated research, selection, and ordering portal for small-to-mid-sized businesses in the materials industry. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Bellevue, Washington with additional offices in the Netherlands, Mexico, and Brazil.

MediaQ,Inc

Series C in 2000
MediaQ develops integrated semiconductors and software for mobile, wireless, and handheld devices to enhance visual display, improve connectivity, and minimize power consumption.

Purcell Systems

Series B in 2007
Purcell Systems Inc. is a leading global company based in the US, with an International counterpart based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has been servicing the telecom market since 2000. The company designs and manufactures innovative, industry-leading, thermally managed, modular outdoor electronic equipment enclosure solutions, and provides system level solutions to a variety of global customers in Telecom, Cable/MSO, Energy/Utility, Land Mobile Radio, Transportation, and U.S. Government/Military.

Rocket Network

Series D in 2001
Rocket Network is the industry standard global production network for audio professionals. The Company has established this standard through development and resale partnerships with leading audio companies, including Digidesign/Avid, DSP Media, Emagic, Euphonix, MOTU, Steinberg and Waveframe who have developed or are developing "RocketPower(TM)" versions of their products. This allows users to access the network via their favorite audio applications. Rocket Network's worldwide network for audio production and session management allows simultaneous multi-user access to files that can be dynamically updated from anywhere, at any time, and provides services that enhance session workflow, such as central secure archiving, talent search, and cross application support. Rocket Network's technology and services are becoming an integral part of a growing percent of professional audio sessions.

Virage

Venture Round in 1999
Virage is the leading provider of software products and application services that enable media and entertainment companies, enterprises, and consumers to publish, manage and distribute their video content over the Internet or intranets. Our products and services enable Internet users to find and use the video content they want, and then to interact with it in a way that is familiar and comfortable to them. Additionally, we increase the value of video to content owners by transforming their video assets into engaging web experiences that incorporate on-demand viewing, targeted advertising, community building and e-commerce.

Snooze

Venture Round in 2012
Snooze Import Export LLC operates restaurants. It also offers catering services. The company also sells T-shirts, hats, baby bibs, and frisbees online. Snooze Import Export LLC was founded in 2006 and is based in Denver, Colorado.

The Wolf Organization, LLC

Private Equity Round in 2003
Wolf Holdings Organization is a supplier of kitchen cabinets and provider of specialty building products.

Trimark Sportswear Group

Venture Round in 2005
Trimark Sportswear Group operates as an apparel supplier. Trimark Sportswear Group designs, manufactures, and decorates branded apparel for promotional distributors and retail markets. Trimark Sportswear Group Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Polyconcept North America.

RedEnvelope

Venture Round in 1999
RedEnvelope is an online ecommerce site which offers unique and personalized gifts for life’s special occasions. RedEnvelope is a part of Provide Commerce, a premier $700 million ecommerce company that operates with well-known brands like ProFlowers, Shari’s Berries, Cherry Moon Farms, Personal Creations, and ProPlants. Provide Commerce is wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation (NASDAQ: LINTA). The RedEnvelope business unit was acquired out of bankruptcy by Provide Commerce in 2008. The initial focus was to make RedEnvelope a profitable business unit, which occurred within the first 18 months of managing the business. RedEnvelope is known for its iconic “Red Box”, which serves to symbolize the emotional connection between gift giver and recipient through a great gifting experience. RedEnvelope is generally considered to have the highest brand name recognition amongst Provide Commerce brands. The RedEnvelope team is focused on developing unique and high quality products that help create a “wow” gifting experience. We have invested in expanding our new product development to increase the depth and frequency of product introductions, and have expanded into new categories that resonate with our target customers. We are looking to evolve our marketing practices as today’s digital landscape continues transform our efforts to focus more on finding and connecting with passionate gift-givers, and offering them a tailored and convenient shopping experience.