Golden Gate Capital

Golden Gate Capital is a private equity firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2000. With over $12 billion in committed capital under management, the firm focuses on making investments across various sectors, including consumer, financial services, industrials, software, information systems, and tech-enabled services. It manages multiple buyout funds, targeting both business-to-consumer and business-to-business markets, as well as information technology and other technology-related sectors. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Golden Gate Capital aims to identify opportunities that can drive growth and enhance value within its portfolio companies.

Doug Ceto

Managing Director

Matt Crump

Managing Director

Jon Davies

Executive Vice President

Adam Dries

Associate

Claudia Han

Principal

Dan Haspel

Managing Director

Dionicio Herrera

Principal

Matthew Kirk

Associate

Olivia Lassoff

Vice President

Felix Lo

Managing Director

Greg Mason

Managing Director

Matthew Michel

Principal

John Mrkonic

Associate

Shien Wei Ooi

Associate

Marcello Pantuliano

Managing Director

John Percival

Managing Director

Javier Puig

Managing Director

Viraj Sadarangani

Associate

Michael Schwartzman

Principal

Michele Shahroody

Managing Director and CFO

Mike Stewart

Principal

David Stringer

Associate

Hatim Sukhla

Associate

Raymond Tang

Associate

William Wang

Principal

Jennifer Zhu

Principal

45 past transactions

Securly

Acquisition in 2021
Securly, Inc. specializes in cloud-based filtering solutions tailored for educational institutions. Established in 2012 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional offices in various international locations, Securly provides In-School and Take-Home Filtering software that allows secure access to educational tools in the classroom. The platform is designed to address the unique needs of schools by minimizing the problem of over-blocking, enabling educators to safely utilize modern instructional resources such as Google, YouTube, and Wikipedia. Additionally, Securly's technology employs language-sentiment analysis to detect issues like cyberbullying and self-harm, allowing teachers and parents to monitor and manage students' online activities effectively. Securly's solutions are quick to implement, cost-effective, and aimed at enhancing student safety while fostering a productive learning environment.

Mosaic Insurance

Venture Round in 2021
Provider of specialty insurance services intended to meet the complex risks for clients around the world. The company offers insurance products and underwriting services that include cyber, financial lines, political risk, political violence, professional lines, and transactional liabilities, enabling businesses with a single, responsive claims-settling approach.

Covia

Private Equity Round in 2020
Covia is a provider of minerals and material solutions primarily serving the industrial and energy markets. The company specializes in the production and distribution of value-added proppants, including resin-coated sand and untreated raw frac sand. Covia emphasizes a strong commitment to partnership, fostering relationships with customers and communities to enhance innovation and drive positive outcomes. With a diverse range of high-quality products and distinctive technical capabilities, Covia is dedicated to meeting the needs of its clients through a comprehensive and accessible distribution network.

Cole-Parmer

Venture Round in 2019
Cole-Parmer has been a leading source of laboratory and industrial instrumentation, equipment and supplies.

Invo HealthCare

Acquisition in 2019
Invo HealthCare Associates, Inc. is a prominent provider of outsourced special education and related services focused on children with developmental delays and disabilities. Established in 1993 and headquartered in Jamison, Pennsylvania, the company specializes in a range of therapies including occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and language pathology, applied behavior analysis, and mental health services. Invo HealthCare serves infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children, as well as adults with special needs, by delivering therapeutic interventions designed to enhance their educational experiences and overall well-being. The organization is recognized for its commitment to excellence and has developed strong partnerships with schools and community programs across 24 states. Invo HealthCare prides itself on its ability to recruit and retain dedicated therapists who thrive in educational settings, contributing to its high retention rates and a culture centered on the needs of students and families.

Ensemble Health Partners

Private Equity Round in 2019
Ensemble Health Partners provides revenue cycle management services for hospitals and physician practice operators.

Ensemble Health Partners

Acquisition in 2019
Ensemble Health Partners provides revenue cycle management services for hospitals and physician practice operators.

Itamar Medical

Post in 2019
Itamar Medical Ltd. is an Israeli company specializing in the research, development, marketing, and sale of non-invasive medical devices tailored for the cardiology sector. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Caesarea, the company utilizes its proprietary Peripheral Arterial Tone (PAT) signal technology to create devices that assess various cardiovascular and respiratory conditions. Its primary products include the WatchPAT device, designed for home testing of sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea, and the EndoPAT device, which is FDA-approved for evaluating endothelial function and the risk of coronary artery disease. Itamar Medical serves a global market, including the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia, and has established partnerships to enhance the delivery of its home sleep apnea testing services.

Infor

Private Equity Round in 2019
Infor Global Solutions, Inc. develops on-premise and cloud-based business software applications tailored for various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and public sectors. The company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, including enterprise resource planning, enterprise asset management, financial management, human capital management, and supply chain management. Infor also provides industry-specific software, such as Infor CloudSuite for retail and construction management tools. Additionally, the company offers consulting, managed services, and support, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making through data-driven insights. Its customer base includes large enterprises and small-to-midsize companies across diverse sectors, both domestically and internationally. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in New York, Infor operates as a subsidiary of INFOR, INC.

Nassau Financial Group

Private Equity Round in 2018
Nassau Financial Group, established in 2015 and headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut, provides a range of insurance and financial services, including life insurance, annuities, and long-term care products. The company offers various insurance options, such as term life, whole life, and fixed indexed universal life insurance, as well as traditional and fixed indexed annuities. Nassau also engages in reinsurance and asset management, offering services like risk transfer, asset advisory, and product design. With a focus on acquiring and managing onshore and offshore platforms that address long-tail liabilities, Nassau aims to meet the income and protection needs of families and individuals. The firm is backed by significant capital commitments and leverages the extensive experience of its leadership in both investment and insurance sectors to drive growth and sustainability.

Active Minerals International

Acquisition in 2018
Active Minerals International is a mining & metals company specializing in mineral processing solutions and distribution services. Its products are sold throughout the world for industrial, agricultural and construction related applications.

Vector Solutions

Acquisition in 2018
Developer of online training management software designed for the public, education and commercial markets. The company provides curated content for industry-specific training as well as offers platforms for risk, workforce and operational management, enabling clients to operate efficiently as well as be prepared for challenging workplaces and environments.

Aperio

Acquisition in 2018
Aperio serves investment advisors, single family offices, tax-exempt institutions, and fund sponsors. Their technology-based processes are designed to make serving clients seamless and efficient. But their work doesn’t end with technology. They take a tailored, consultative approach, working with investors and their advisors to craft optimal solutions that address their unique portfolio challenges. Combining this personalized approach with quantitative data-driven processes, we are able to offer flexibility, efficiency, and insight, all factors that establish trust and longevity.

The Learning ExperienceAcademy

Acquisition in 2018
The Learning Experience is a child development center that offers childcare education to children between the ages of 6 weeks to 12 years. At The Learning Experience® (TLE®), we believe that each child deserves to grow and learn at his/her own pace. Our responsibility as an Academy of Early Education is to provide the tools and the environment that will give every child the opportunity to develop to their greatest potential. Children deserve to receive all the support and respect it takes to establish a strong foundation for their future. We do all of this in a safe and nurturing environment that is both fun and exciting for children. Making learning fun and exciting is just one of the ways we're able to develop each child's potential. The other is to focus on the three key educational platforms for children: cognitive, social and physical. Or, as we say at TLE®, ""learn, play, and grow!"" The original concept for The Learning Experience earlychild care program, curriculum, and training was developed over the past 25+ years exclusively for TLE by its professional management team through exhaustive trials and hands-on experience. The approach is to constantly enhance the prod.

Pluribus Labs

Private Equity Round in 2018
Pluribus Labs, LLC is a privately owned investment manager established in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in analyzing unstructured data from various unique sources and enhances this information with advanced quantitative research and analytics. This approach allows Pluribus Labs to provide actionable, predictive insights that add value throughout the investment lifecycle, including idea generation, risk management, portfolio construction, and trade execution. The company emphasizes collaboration, working closely with clients to tailor its solutions to their specific infrastructure and investment process objectives.

Mavis

Acquisition in 2018
Mavis Tire Supply LLC, operating under the name Mavis Discount Tire, is a tire retailer and service provider based in Millwood, New York. Founded in 1949, the company operates over 150 retail locations across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, employing approximately 1,600 staff members. Mavis offers a wide range of products and services, including tires, brakes, mufflers, exhaust systems, struts, and suspension parts. It also provides various automotive services such as tire repairs, wheel balancing, oil changes, battery replacements, state inspections, and more. The company sells over 20 major tire brands and offers discounted tires online, catering to diverse customer needs. Mavis Tire Supply LLC was previously known as Vic the Tire King before rebranding in 1972 and is a subsidiary of Express Oil, LLC.
Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers is one of the leading automotive service providers in the South with nearly 300 locations across 14 states. Throughout our 37-year history, our oil change process has been refined to give our customers the quickest oil change around while still providing the highest quality service and premium vehicle maintenance checks.

GAL Manufacturing

Acquisition in 2017
GAL supplies nearly every electromechanical component used on elevator systems, including door operators and associated door equipment, geared and gearless traction machines, universally compatible microprocessor controllers, safety components, signal fixtures, push button panels, and structural assemblies.

2020 Technologies

Acquisition in 2017
Founded in 1987, 20-20 Technologies has been leading the world in computer-aided design, business and manufacturing software for the interior design and furniture industries for more than 20 years. 20-20 Technologies’ solutions cover the entire supply chain, from plant floor to point of sale. They have become the industry standard for their breadth of functionality and catalog content as well as their cutting-edge 3D rendering. 20-20 Technologies owes its unrivalled expertise and longevity in the industry to the calibre of its more than 500 employees and extensive network of partners worldwide. The company operates in 11 countries.

Bob Evans Farms

Acquisition in 2017
Bob Evans Farms, Inc. produces and distributes food products for grocery retailers in the United States. The company’s products include refrigerated and frozen food items, including mashed potatoes, diced and shredded breakfast potatoes, Homestyle broccoli and cheese, seasoned Homestyle stuffing, six cheese pasta and sliced glazed apples, sausages, egg and cheese biscuits, sausage biscuits, egg and cheese croissant, breakfast burritos, breakfast bowls and kolaches, and soups, as well as sausage gravies; and fresh, smoked, and fully cooked pork and turkey sausage, ham, and hickory-smoked bacon products, as well as its oven bake scalloped potatoes, oven bake macaroni and cheese, oven bake double cheddar pasta with applewood smoked bacon, and oven bake southwest products. It provides its home-style refrigerated side-dishes, pork sausage products, and various related frozen food items under the Bob Evans, Owens, Country Creek, and Pineland Farms brands, as well as its retail customers' private-label brands. The company also manufactures and sells similar products to foodservice customers and food sellers. Bob Evans Farms, Inc. was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in New Albany, Ohio. As of January 12, 2018, Bob Evans Farms, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Post Holdings, Inc.

Cole-Parmer

Acquisition in 2017
Cole-Parmer has been a leading source of laboratory and industrial instrumentation, equipment and supplies.

Neustar

Acquisition in 2016
Neustar is a technology company based in Sterling, Virginia, that provides cloud-based services to marketing and IT professionals. Founded in 1996 by Jeffrey Ganek, the company specializes in complex data registries and offers real-time information services and analytics. Neustar's expertise enables clients to access actionable, data-driven insights, facilitating high-value business decisions. The company's focus on promoting and protecting businesses through innovative technology solutions positions it as a key player in the data-driven decision-making landscape.

Tronair

Acquisition in 2016
Tronair, based in Holland, Ohio, is the global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of ground support equipment ("GSE") for business, commercial and military aircraft. Tronair's broad and innovative product line of GSE, comprised of over 1,000 SKUs, is used by over 300 unique aircraft platforms. Tronair is the market leader in its core products and market segments, serving leading aircraft OEMs (e.g., Bombardier, Gulfstream, Embraer, Boeing and Airbus), fixed based operators, maintenance and repair providers, corporate hangars, commercial airlines, defense contractors and military airbases around the world.

Pacific Sunwear

Acquisition in 2016
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. and its subsidiaries is a leading specialty retailer rooted in the action sports, fashion and music influences of the California lifestyle. The Company sells a combination of branded and proprietary casual apparel, accessories and footwear designed to appeal to teens and young adults. As of September 8, 2015 the Company operated 609 stores in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.

Sard Verbinnen

Venture Round in 2016
Sard Verbinnen & Co is a New York-based firm that specializes in strategic communications and public relations services. The company provides a range of offerings including corporate positioning, crisis communication, media relations, and investor relations. By focusing on reputation management and market value enhancement, Sard Verbinnen helps clients navigate critical events and overall positioning within their industries. The firm is adept at engaging multiple stakeholders, including journalists, investors, analysts, employees, customers, lawmakers, and regulators, ensuring comprehensive support in managing communication strategies effectively.

Angus Chemical

Acquisition in 2014
Angus Chemical Company is a global manufacturer and distributor of nitroalkanes and their derivatives, specializing in basic nitroparaffins, amino alcohols, oxazolidines, and biological buffers. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, the company operates fully integrated manufacturing facilities in the United States and Germany. Angus's innovative products, including its AMP™ multifunctional additives and TRIS AMINO™ tromethamine, cater to diverse industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, paints and coatings, agriculture, personal care, metalworking fluids, and electronics. The company supports its global clientele through six Customer Applications Centers located across major cities including Chicago, Paris, São Paulo, Singapore, Shanghai, and Mumbai. With a commitment to enhancing product and process performance, Angus Chemical is positioned as a leader in specialty and fine chemicals worldwide.

Canada Fluorspar

Acquisition in 2014
Canada Fluorspar Inc. is a specialty mineral resource company focused on developing and producing fluorspar deposits in Canada. The company holds a 100% interest in the St. Lawrence Fluorspar project, which is situated in St. Lawrence, Newfoundland and Labrador, and comprises six mineral licenses. Headquartered in St. John's, Canada, Canada Fluorspar is advancing its operations to capitalize on the growing demand for fluorspar, a critical mineral used in various industrial applications.

Phillips-Medisize

Acquisition in 2014
Phillips-Medisize is a prominent global provider of design and manufacturing services primarily serving the medical device and diagnostics, drug delivery, and commercial markets. Headquartered in Hudson, Wisconsin, the company generates over $500 million in annual sales, with approximately 75% of its revenue derived from drug delivery and medical device sectors. Its product offerings include disposable insulin pens, glucose meters, specialty inhalation drug delivery devices, single-use surgical devices, and consumable diagnostic components. By focusing on innovative solutions in medical technology, Phillips-Medisize plays a vital role in enhancing healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.

LiveVox

Venture Round in 2014
LiveVox is a cloud-based contact center platform that facilitates over 14 billion interactions annually. It serves enterprises, business process outsourcers, and collections agencies with a scalable, next-generation architecture that integrates omnichannel communications, customer relationship management, and workforce optimization. By leveraging pre-integrated artificial intelligence capabilities, LiveVox enhances customer engagement across various channels, including voice and virtual agents. The company prioritizes compliance and risk mitigation, providing robust security tools to help clients navigate an evolving business landscape. With two decades of experience in cloud technology, LiveVox is recognized for its innovation in the contact center space. Headquartered in San Francisco, it employs over 500 people with additional offices in several U.S. cities and internationally.

LiveVox

Acquisition in 2014
LiveVox is a cloud-based contact center platform that facilitates over 14 billion interactions annually. It serves enterprises, business process outsourcers, and collections agencies with a scalable, next-generation architecture that integrates omnichannel communications, customer relationship management, and workforce optimization. By leveraging pre-integrated artificial intelligence capabilities, LiveVox enhances customer engagement across various channels, including voice and virtual agents. The company prioritizes compliance and risk mitigation, providing robust security tools to help clients navigate an evolving business landscape. With two decades of experience in cloud technology, LiveVox is recognized for its innovation in the contact center space. Headquartered in San Francisco, it employs over 500 people with additional offices in several U.S. cities and internationally.

Ex Libris

Acquisition in 2012
Ex Libris Group is a leading provider of library automation solutions, offering the only comprehensive product suite for the discovery, management, and distribution of all materials—print, electronic, and digital. Dedicated to developing the market's most inventive and creative solutions, Ex Libris leads the way in defining and designing efficient, user-friendly products that serve the needs of academic, research, and national libraries today, enabling them to transition into the future.

Infor

Private Equity Round in 2012
Infor Global Solutions, Inc. develops on-premise and cloud-based business software applications tailored for various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and public sectors. The company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, including enterprise resource planning, enterprise asset management, financial management, human capital management, and supply chain management. Infor also provides industry-specific software, such as Infor CloudSuite for retail and construction management tools. Additionally, the company offers consulting, managed services, and support, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making through data-driven insights. Its customer base includes large enterprises and small-to-midsize companies across diverse sectors, both domestically and internationally. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in New York, Infor operates as a subsidiary of INFOR, INC.

Conexant Systems

Venture Round in 2011
Conexant Systems Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Irvine, California, that specializes in audio, imaging, embedded modem, and video surveillance technologies. Founded in 1996 and formerly known as Rockwell Semiconductor Systems, the company offers a diverse range of products, including AudioSmart solutions, which comprise hardware codecs and voice input processors for various consumer and automotive applications. Conexant's portfolio also features analog-to-digital converters, USB DSP codecs, and cloud imaging software that enables printing from multiple devices. The company designs integrated semiconductor solutions for multifunction printers, including system-on-chip technology for inkjet and laser printers, and develops imaging products that enhance user experiences in both personal and professional environments. As of 2017, Conexant operates as a subsidiary of Synaptics Incorporated and maintains a global presence with offices in China, India, and the United States.

Conexant Systems

Acquisition in 2011
Conexant Systems Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Irvine, California, that specializes in audio, imaging, embedded modem, and video surveillance technologies. Founded in 1996 and formerly known as Rockwell Semiconductor Systems, the company offers a diverse range of products, including AudioSmart solutions, which comprise hardware codecs and voice input processors for various consumer and automotive applications. Conexant's portfolio also features analog-to-digital converters, USB DSP codecs, and cloud imaging software that enables printing from multiple devices. The company designs integrated semiconductor solutions for multifunction printers, including system-on-chip technology for inkjet and laser printers, and develops imaging products that enhance user experiences in both personal and professional environments. As of 2017, Conexant operates as a subsidiary of Synaptics Incorporated and maintains a global presence with offices in China, India, and the United States.

U.S. Silica

Acquisition in 2008
U.S. Silica is a producer of high-quality unground silica, ground and fine ground silica, calcined kaolin clay and aplite. It's a visionary company, with a history dating back more than 100 years -- making us one of the oldest in the industry. Henry Harrison Hunter first discovered the Oriskany sandstone deposit just north of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, where he mined and processed his first sample by hand. Hunter entered a sample of this silica sand in the Chicago World's Fair in 1893, and was awarded a blue ribbon and the medal of excellence. Since 1893, U.S. Silica has acquired many properties, developed more than 200 unique products, and created a network of production plants and packaging facilities across the country -- making procurement of the silica, ground and fine ground silica and other industrial minerals you need convenient and reliable. U.S. Silica is built on a foundation of stability, with the keys to our longevity rooted in our ability to collaborate with our customers to find new and innovative ways to use our products, while maintaining our dedication to health, safety, quality and integrity in the workplace and the environment. In November of 2008, U.S. Silica was acquired by Golden Gate Capital, a San Francisco based private equity firm.

Infinium Labs

Funding Round in 2006
Infinium Labs (OTCBB:IFLB) is in development of The Phantom Game Service, anticipated to be the first end-to-end, on-demand game service for delivery to the living room. Delivered over broadband, the Phantom Game Service is designed to offer casual and avid gamers a broad library of titles, available anytime, day or night.

Symon Communications

Acquisition in 2005
Symon Communications is a provider of intelligent visual communications.

SignStorey

Series A in 2005
CBS Outernet provides in-store digital media networks to the grocery industry in the United States. The company's media distribution platform helps grocery retailers, advertisers, and content providers to market their products to individual shoppers. It also offers a range of implementation and production services. The company, formerly SignStorey, Inc., was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Fairfield, Connecticut. CBS Outernet is a former subsidiary of Gerber Scientific, Inc. As of October 5, 2007, CBS Outernet is a subsidiary of CBS Corporation.

Newport News

Acquisition in 2004
Newport News has been empowering women to express their personal style by offering the latest fashions at easily affordable prices.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2004
Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the identification, development, and commercialization of products for neurology and psychiatry, primarily in the United States. The company's notable products include Xyrem, which treats cataplexy and excessive daytime sleepiness in narcolepsy patients; Cystadane, for homocystinuria; and Antizol, used for ethylene glycol and methanol poisoning. Jazz Pharmaceuticals is advancing several late-stage candidates such as Luvox CR, an extended-release formulation for obsessive-compulsive disorder and social anxiety disorder, and JZP-6, a liquid form of sodium oxybate aimed at treating fibromyalgia. Its clinical pipeline features JZP-4, targeting epilepsy and bipolar disorder; JZP-8, for acute seizure clusters; JZP-7, for restless legs syndrome; and JZP-2, designed for panic attacks in panic disorder. The company maintains a product development and licensing agreement with Antares Pharma. Founded in 2003, Jazz Pharmaceuticals is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Concerto Software

Acquisition in 2004
Concerto Software, a customer interaction management company, offers contact center services to its clients. The company offers its users with services that assist them in managing interactions with its clients through voice, email, Web, and fax. Its combination with Touchstar's Predictive Dialing System enables its users to optimize productivity with the assistance of TCPA and Do-not call registry systems that contains inbound ACD features. Furthermore, the service provides a range of facilities, including predictive dialing, call recording, silent call monitoring, and single-screen monitoring facilities. Cobncerto Software is a subsidiary of Golden Gate Capital and is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts.

Lexicon Marketing

Acquisition in 2003
Lexicon is the developer and marketer of Inglés sin Barreras, the world's best selling video-based English learning program. Inglés sin Barreras is Spanish for "English without Barriers" which summarizes their approach to the Hispanic market. Since 1974, they've been removing obstacles for their Hispanic customers, helping them gain their full share of the American dream. Their faith in the integrity of their customers, their belief that they are among America's most motivated, hardest working, and fiscally responsible consumers, has led to a lasting and loyal relationship. They've lifted economic barriers, establishing credit for their Spanish-speaking customers when others would not. Their fun, entertaining, and easy-to-use learning products have opened new opportunities for their customers and their families, paving the way to greater confidence, personal satisfaction, academic achievement, and economic success. Lexicon remains an innovator in the arena of financing; finding new ways to help their customers responsibly establish and take advantage of credit. They are dedicated to researching, developing, and promoting a new wave of high-value products specifically tailored to meet the needs of Hispanic consumers. Today, Lexicon continues to eliminate barriers and contribute to the advancement and achievement of Hispanics in the United States and abroad. They look forward to the opportunity to work with you, creating a world that is "sin Barreras."

Celetron International

Private Equity Round in 2001
Celetron is India's largest exporter of electronics, with over 20 years of experience in delivering complete end-to-end solutions for electronic OEMs. As a technology leader, the Company focuses on providing world-class engineering solutions in a cost-effective manner. Celetron's services include: precision electro-mechanical assembly (including optical components); PCB and memory-module test and assembly; the manufacture of power conversion equipment and RFID products; box-build and systems integration; and the supply of design, engineering and other prototype services.
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