Platform Partners

Platform Partners, founded in 2006 and based in Houston, Texas, is a private equity firm that focuses on equity and debt investment opportunities in small to middle-market companies throughout the United States. The firm specializes in various sectors, including commercial products, energy, consumer products and services, financial services, healthcare, information technology, cybersecurity, e-commerce, big data, educational technology, clean technology, media, and retail. Additionally, Platform Partners operates as a Registered Investment Adviser, emphasizing a diverse investment strategy to support growth in its targeted industries.

Brett Boren

Vice President

Fred Brazelton

CEO

Brennon Brignac

Vice President

Jorge M. Diaz

Operating Partner

David Heaney

Senior Vice President

Andrew Jacobe

Associate

Vik Kalra

Executive Vice President

Lucas Kuipers

Senior Vice President

Fred Lummis

Chairman

Maclean Martin

Senior Associate

Brad Morgan

President

Jeremy Newsom

Executive Vice President

Kemp Sauer

Associate

Laura Thompson

CFO

4 past transactions

E-xact Transactions

Private Equity Round in 2020
E-xact has provided fast, secure, and innovative online transaction solutions for over 15 years. They continue to work at the forefront of the online payments world, with secure transaction processing systems and superb customer service. They offer everyone a way to get into the e-commerce marketplace; software and website developers, merchants, and financial institutions all have something to gain by using

SmartSky Networks

Series C in 2019
SmartSky Networks, LLC provides a 4G LTE based air-to-ground network for business aviation. The company’s products includes SmartSky 4G LTE and SmartSky LiTE. It has a strategic partnership with Avidyne Corporation. SmartSky Networks, LLC was formerly known as Jetpool Ventures, LLC. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Beneplace

Acquisition in 2017
Beneplace is a rapidly growing provider of voluntary benefits and employee discount programs, serving Fortune 1000 companies and government institutions. Headquartered in Austin, the company manages customized solutions for a diverse clientele, reaching approximately nine million individuals across the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Beneplace focuses on enhancing employee acquisition, retention, and satisfaction by delivering tailored voluntary solutions that align with the specific goals of its clients. By offering a comprehensive suite of carefully curated benefits and savings programs, Beneplace aims to simplify the processes for HR teams, ensuring that organizations can effectively meet their workforce needs while maintaining operational ease.

SmartSky Networks

Venture Round in 2015
SmartSky Networks, LLC provides a 4G LTE based air-to-ground network for business aviation. The company’s products includes SmartSky 4G LTE and SmartSky LiTE. It has a strategic partnership with Avidyne Corporation. SmartSky Networks, LLC was formerly known as Jetpool Ventures, LLC. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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