Lake Capital

Lake Capital is a private equity firm based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 1998. The firm focuses on investing in lower middle market, service-based companies across various sectors, including marketing services, finance, operational and infrastructure-related services, specialty services, healthcare, consumer services, business process outsourcing, and technology. Lake Capital employs a comprehensive process for selecting investment opportunities, which includes thorough research, alignment of interests, and ongoing support for portfolio companies. Its investment strategy emphasizes mid-market opportunities in the United States, positioning the firm to capitalize on growth potential in diverse industries.

Terence Graunke

Co-Founder and Principal

Douglas Rescho

Principal

Kevin J. Rowe

Principal

Scott Rowe

Vice President

Paul Yovovich

Co-Founder and Principal

6 past transactions

Nexenta

Corporate Round in 2017
Nexenta Systems, Inc. specializes in software-defined storage solutions, focusing on cloud and virtualization-optimized software for various hardware platforms. The company offers a range of products, including NexentaStor, which delivers file and block storage for enterprise applications, and NexentaCloud, tailored for virtual desktop infrastructure. Additionally, NexentaEdge provides an object storage platform that enables users to access data without needing to know its physical location. The company also features NexentaFusion, which offers analytics and orchestration tools for managing complex computing environments. With over 6,000 customers and partnerships with numerous technology firms, Nexenta emphasizes an open-source approach, allowing organizations to avoid vendor lock-in and adapt to diverse applications and cloud environments. Founded in 2005 and based in San Jose, California, Nexenta operates as a subsidiary of DataDirect Networks, Inc., continuing to innovate in the storage industry.

Viamedia

Venture Round in 2015
Viamedia, Inc. specializes in cable television advertising management solutions in the United States, representing a diverse range of clients including cable and telecommunications service providers, utility companies, and municipalities. Established in 2001 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a comprehensive suite of advertising services, including TV and cross-media advertising, programmatic solutions, and creative services such as digital production and broadcast commercials. Viamedia operates placemedia, a programmatic platform that aggregates advertising inventory from multichannel video programming distributors and cable networks, allowing local, regional, and national advertisers to effectively reach their audiences. The firm is recognized as the largest non-MSO affiliated video ad sales organization in the country, providing independent representation that helps drive revenue for video providers while utilizing advanced technologies for online advertising solutions.

Engine

Acquisition in 2014
Engine is a prominent advertising and marketing company that offers a wide range of services in marketing, communications, and consulting. Their expertise encompasses areas such as advertising, digital strategy, social media marketing, public relations, and management consulting. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Engine also maintains offices in New York, allowing them to serve a diverse clientele effectively.

Leonardo Worldwide

Venture Round in 2008
Leonardo's mission is to help people have better travel experiences. The company delivers a technology platform that helps hotels, hotel chains, management companies and travel websites attract more bookings and revenue. They let travel suppliers focus on creating amazing guest experiences, powered by innovative technology behind the scenes. Leonardo has been a hospitality market leader for 20 years with engaged partnerships with global hotel chains, leading travel websites, and thousands of individual hotel properties. Leonardo's technology makes it easier for travel shoppers to select hotels that meet their needs and expectations. After all, people have limited vacation time and staying at the right hotel matters.

VFM Interactive

Venture Round in 2008
VFM Interactive a provider of rich media content to the lodging and travel industry.

Leonardo Worldwide

Venture Round in 2008
Leonardo's mission is to help people have better travel experiences. The company delivers a technology platform that helps hotels, hotel chains, management companies and travel websites attract more bookings and revenue. They let travel suppliers focus on creating amazing guest experiences, powered by innovative technology behind the scenes. Leonardo has been a hospitality market leader for 20 years with engaged partnerships with global hotel chains, leading travel websites, and thousands of individual hotel properties. Leonardo's technology makes it easier for travel shoppers to select hotels that meet their needs and expectations. After all, people have limited vacation time and staying at the right hotel matters.
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