TH Lee Putnam Ventures

TH Lee Putnam Ventures is a technology-focused private equity firm that primarily engages in private transactions involving later-stage venture companies reliant on information technologies. Since its inception in 1999, the firm has managed approximately $1.1 billion in capital commitments and invested around $850 million across more than 43 companies. While the firm predominantly targets later-stage ventures, it is also open to investing in public entities, middle-market buyouts, recapitalizations, and corporate spinouts. TH Lee Putnam Ventures seeks businesses with established revenue streams, a clear path to profitability, and strong management teams, typically making investments in the range of $20 million to $50 million, though it may adjust its investment size based on specific circumstances.

James Brown

Managing Director

Paul J. Licursi

Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer

Sharon Pipe

Managing Director, International Transactions

Paul Joseph Rossi

Director of Finance and Business Operations

20 past transactions

Zalando

Private Equity Round in 2013
Zalando is a prominent European online fashion platform headquartered in Berlin, specializing in a wide range of clothing, footwear, accessories, and beauty products. Since its founding in 2008, Zalando has grown to serve 42 million active customers across 17 markets, offering over 1,500 brands and more than 150,000 product choices. The platform aims to provide a comprehensive fashion experience, catering to diverse customer needs with both internationally recognized labels and local brands. Zalando emphasizes innovation and technology to enhance the online shopping journey for its customers and partners. Its logistics network, which includes 13 fulfillment centers and additional warehouses in Italy, France, Poland, and Sweden, ensures efficient delivery and responsiveness to local demands. Through continuous optimization of its processes and offerings, Zalando strives to maintain its position as Europe's leading online fashion retailer.

Click Tactics

Series E in 2004
Click Tactics, Inc. is an Internet-based direct marketing services provider. They help small to medium-sized businesses increase their business potential by providing marketing assistance and data management. Click Tactics' goal is to partner with large corporations who have smaller businesses as customers.

Marketmax Inc.

Venture Round in 2003
Marketmax Inc is a Computer Software company located in 101 Pine Ledge Dr, Wells, Maine, United States.

Symphony Services

Venture Round in 2003
**On February 9, 2012, Symphony Services Corporation announced merger with Teleca AB, creating Symphony Teleca, world's first services organization dedicated to helping clients rapidly develop, deploy and manage software and software-enabled products aimed at solving challenges arising from the massive global convergence of software, cloud and mobility. The newly created Symphony Teleca has 6,100 employees worldwide with 35 global offices including 12 delivery centers throughout India, China, Japan, the US, Europe and South America. To learn more, visit www.symphonyteleca.com. The following is the previous description for Symphony Services Corporation.** Symphony Service Corp. provides product engineering outsourcing services for independent software vendors and software-enabled businesses. It offers software product development lifecycle services, including architecture design, product management, product development engineering, quality engineering, sustaining engineering, and support services. The company also provides product line management and domain expertise services. In addition, it offers QA test automation and SaaS transition services. Further, the company provides a product defect remediation solution designed to help software product companies reduce troublesome 'bug' backlog build-up. It serves communications, semiconductors, automotive, consumer electronics, medical devices, storage, and government markets. Symphony Service Corp. was founded in 2002 and is based in Palo Alto, California with additional offices in Dallas, Texas; London, the United Kingdom; Nashville, Tennessee; and Waltham, Massachusetts. The company also has deliver centers in Bangalore, Mumbai, and Pune, India; Beijing, China; and Westford, Massachusetts.

Refractec

Series D in 2003
Refractec is an ophthalmic medical device company that develops and markets an innovative and proprietary radiofrequency (RF) device called the ViewPoint® CK System. The ViewPoint CK System, used to perform the NearVisionSM CK® (Conductive Keratoplasty®) treatment, is the only FDA-approved technology that temporarily improves near vision for the 37 million presbyopic emmetropes and presbyopic hyperopes in the USA, and can be conveniently performed in-office in just a few minutes. NearVision CK was ranked the #1 non-laser refractive procedure in the USA, according to Market Scope's 2005 Annual Survey of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, and is an effective, safe and minimally-invasive alternative for the millions of conservative, plano presbyopic baby boomer patients who may be apprehensive about laser vision correction surgery, and are seeking to reduce their dependence on reading glasses and improve their near vision

Goldk

Series C in 2003
GoldK offers a range of web-based financial services for retirement plan operators. The company provided services that included open investment choice with mutual funds from many of America’s leading fund families, secure plan access, complete plan administration and record keeping, educational tools for retirement investors, and customer support. It also provided its retirement investment platform online. GoldK was founded in 1999 and is based in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Sentient Jet

Acquisition in 2003
Sentient Jet, LLC, founded in 1999 and based in Braintree, Massachusetts, specializes in private aviation services. The company is known for its Sentient Jet 25-Hour Card, which provides customers with access to a network of Part 135, ARG/US-audited jets across the United States, ensuring a guaranteed response time of five hours or less. In addition to its core jet card offerings, Sentient Jet also provides a range of ancillary services, including travel and hospitality arrangements, private wine tours, and lifestyle products. This positions Sentient Jet as a flexible and economical choice for those seeking premium executive class aircraft and comprehensive private jet travel solutions.

Actiance

Venture Round in 2002
Actiance, Inc. provides communication, collaboration, and social media governance solutions for enterprises and banks in North America, Europe, and Latin America. It offers The Actiance Platform to enable the communication, collaboration, and social networking tools for business needs; Vantage that simplifies management and compliance for enterprise communication and collaboration; and Socialite that enables employees to use social networks from any device with the protection need to meet regulatory requirements. The company’s platform lets people connect using unified communications, enterprise social software, instant messaging, social networks, and custom-built enterprise apps. Actiance, Inc. was formerly known as FaceTime Communications, Inc. and changed its name to Actiance, Inc. in January 2011. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Redwood City, California with additional offices in Atlanta, Georgia; Arlington Virginia; Berkshire, United Kingdom; and Bengaluru, India.

Refractec

Venture Round in 2002
Refractec is an ophthalmic medical device company that develops and markets an innovative and proprietary radiofrequency (RF) device called the ViewPoint® CK System. The ViewPoint CK System, used to perform the NearVisionSM CK® (Conductive Keratoplasty®) treatment, is the only FDA-approved technology that temporarily improves near vision for the 37 million presbyopic emmetropes and presbyopic hyperopes in the USA, and can be conveniently performed in-office in just a few minutes. NearVision CK was ranked the #1 non-laser refractive procedure in the USA, according to Market Scope's 2005 Annual Survey of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, and is an effective, safe and minimally-invasive alternative for the millions of conservative, plano presbyopic baby boomer patients who may be apprehensive about laser vision correction surgery, and are seeking to reduce their dependence on reading glasses and improve their near vision

RestaurantTrade

Series C in 2002
RestaurantTrade the leading provider of Web-based software for the hospitality industry.

FaceTime Communications, Inc

Series D in 2001
Leading provider of instant messaging.

Viajo.com

Series C in 2001
Viajo.com is an online platform that enables its users to make online air ticket reservations and more. It was launched in 1999. Viajo.com is operated from Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal.

Sameday

Series B in 2001
Sameday.com is an e-commerce distribution system that provides the convenience and service of traditional retail stores.

Click Tactics

Series A in 2000
Click Tactics, Inc. is an Internet-based direct marketing services provider. They help small to medium-sized businesses increase their business potential by providing marketing assistance and data management. Click Tactics' goal is to partner with large corporations who have smaller businesses as customers.

Prescient Markets

Series B in 2000
Founded in February 1999, Prescient Markets, Inc. provides electronic, Internet-based distribution platforms for institutional participants in the fixed-income market. The company's first product, cpmarket.com, is the world's first Internet portal that directly links institutional investors with multiple commercial paper issuers on a single, electronic platform, and provides them with transactional, operational and value-added services. In addition to its commercial paper offering, Prescient Markets is diversifying to other asset classes and expanding its presence outside of the United States. Based in White Plains, New York, Prescient Markets' mission is to become a leading global provider of electronic, Internet-based platforms for fixed-income markets.

ARGUS Software

Series A in 2000
ARGUS Software provides real estate software and services. The Company offers property management and valuation software products that allows customers to manage the financial and operational performance of their real estate portfolios. Realm Business Solutions serves customers worldwide.

Submarino

Series B in 2000
Submarino is an online seller of Spanish- and Portuguese-language books, CDs and toys.

FaceTime Communications, Inc

Series D in 2000
Leading provider of instant messaging.

HomePoint

Series B in 2000
HomePointAdvantage Network, which acts as an online marketplace connecting retailers and manufacturers. This network gives retailers the ability to process online orders with manufacturers and gain access to inventory and product data. Manufacturers gain benefits such as: reduced errors in order processing, market research on consumers and coordinated advertising and promotions.

Krause's Furniture

Venture Round in 2000
Krause's Furniture, Inc. engages in the manufacture, retailing, and wholesaling of upholstered furniture and accessories in the United States. Its product line consists primarily of upholstered sofas, sofabeds, chairs, and sectionals. In addition, the company retails an assortment of tables, area rugs, lamps and wall decor, entertainment centers, custom-made chairs, and recliners. It sells its products through leased retail showrooms to customers in the hospitality market, including hotels and motels; healthcare market, including assisted living and retirement homes; and college and university markets.