Escalate Capital Partners

Escalate Capital Partners is a Texas-based mezzanine firm established in 2005, specializing in providing capital to venture-backed expansion and late-stage companies primarily within the technology, life sciences, and service sectors. The firm offers a range of financing solutions, including senior, subordinated, and mezzanine debt, which are designed to be less dilutive than equity and more flexible than traditional bank loans. Escalate aims to support companies as they scale operations and pursue profitability by diversifying their capital sources. The firm's tailored financial solutions address needs such as permanent working capital, acquisitions, and buyouts. With over $495 million in cumulative capital commitments and a seasoned investment team boasting over 80 years of combined experience, Escalate has invested more than $2 billion in over 500 companies, leveraging an extensive network of venture capital and debt financing partners to structure syndicated transactions that incorporate both equity and debt.

Larry Bradshaw

Principal

Ross Cockrell

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Janan Ghaddar

Associate

Christopher Julich

Managing Director

Kokila Lozano

Principal

Tony Schell

Managing Director

Travis Wood

Director

Connor Woods

Associate

24 past transactions

Enboarder

Series B in 2022
Enboarder is an onboarding and engagement platform that enhances the new hire experience by focusing on engagement rather than administrative tasks. The platform leverages a workflow engine that provides coaching to managers via mobile devices, enabling them to effectively guide new employees throughout the onboarding process. By delivering engaging content directly to new hires' mobile phones from the moment they accept an offer, Enboarder eliminates the need for applications, usernames, or logins, ensuring a seamless experience across all devices. Human Resources teams can independently create and manage engaging workflows without relying on IT or external consultants, allowing for rapid implementation. The platform also includes features such as check-in surveys, automated IT provisioning, and personalized nudges, which collectively enhance the overall onboarding process and employee engagement.

ThreatQuotient

Debt Financing in 2021
ThreatQuotient, Inc. operates a threat intelligence platform that helps organizations manage and respond to cyber threats effectively. Founded in 2013 and based in Reston, Virginia, the company offers ThreatQ, which centralizes and correlates various external threat intelligence sources with internal security and analytics solutions. This platform provides contextual and operationalized intelligence, enabling security teams to identify, understand, and prioritize threats tailored to their specific infrastructure. ThreatQ features integrations with commercial and open-source intelligence feeds, as well as advanced threat solutions and security monitoring systems. This comprehensive approach enhances an organization's ability to respond to high-priority threats through automation and informed decision-making. Additionally, ThreatQuotient has operations in Germany and Australia, further extending its global reach in cybersecurity.

ThreatQuotient

Venture Round in 2021
ThreatQuotient, Inc. operates a threat intelligence platform that helps organizations manage and respond to cyber threats effectively. Founded in 2013 and based in Reston, Virginia, the company offers ThreatQ, which centralizes and correlates various external threat intelligence sources with internal security and analytics solutions. This platform provides contextual and operationalized intelligence, enabling security teams to identify, understand, and prioritize threats tailored to their specific infrastructure. ThreatQ features integrations with commercial and open-source intelligence feeds, as well as advanced threat solutions and security monitoring systems. This comprehensive approach enhances an organization's ability to respond to high-priority threats through automation and informed decision-making. Additionally, ThreatQuotient has operations in Germany and Australia, further extending its global reach in cybersecurity.

AeroSafe Global

Private Equity Round in 2020
AeroSafe Global specializes in the development and production of aerogels and related materials designed for temperature-sensitive shipping needs. Operating primarily in the United States, the company addresses thermal insulation requirements for transporting biomedical, pharmaceutical, and other temperature-sensitive products. AeroSafe Global offers cold-chain services tailored for the biopharma industry, ensuring zero temperature excursions for clients and their products. Through proprietary packaging, logistics, and operational services, the company creates customized solutions that guarantee the safe delivery of sensitive biopharmaceuticals. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Rochester, New York, AeroSafe Global also maintains additional offices in Kentucky, Nevada, Germany, and Canada.

Cloudability

Debt Financing in 2018
Cloudability Inc. specializes in cloud cost management software solutions, providing a platform that allows organizations to monitor and analyze their cloud expenses effectively. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, the company offers tools that aggregate spending data into detailed reports, facilitating the identification and allocation of cloud costs. The platform employs real-time analytics and machine learning, enabling IT, finance, and business teams to gain a precise understanding of their cloud expenditures. Key features include budget alerts, custom dashboards, anomaly detection, and True Cost Explorer, which helps enterprises navigate vendor billing. Cloudability serves a diverse clientele, including operations teams, product owners, finance departments, and executives, with additional offices located in Seattle, Boulder, Sydney, and London. The company operates as a subsidiary of Apptio, Inc.

IDX

Debt Financing in 2016
ID Experts brings simplicity and efficiency to the complex world of data privacy, security, and fraud prevention, through innovative software and service solutions. The personal data your organization captures, stores, and transmits is both a necessity and a liability. The risk of a data breach has never been so high. Neither have the consequences of not complying with federal/state privacy and security regulations like HIPAA/HITECH and GLBA. ID Experts’ focus is to minimize these risks.

LeisureLink

Venture Round in 2016
LeisureLink, Inc. provides sales, marketing, and distribution solutions tailored for the North American vacation rental property management industry. The company's platform integrates with various online travel agencies, tour operators, and property management systems, enabling property managers to access a wide range of potential visitors. LeisureLink's services include tracking competitive pricing, adjusting inventory prices based on market conditions, and managing inventory allocation across multiple online channels. Additionally, the company offers MarketSpan, a platform that automates pricing, promotions, and inventory management while consolidating accounting and reporting functions. By facilitating integrated access to diverse distribution channels, LeisureLink helps vacation property managers enhance bookings and revenue. The company serves a variety of accommodations, including boutique hotels, resorts, and vacation rentals across the United States and internationally. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, LeisureLink operates as a subsidiary of VacationRoost Group Inc.

Mopro

Debt Financing in 2015
Mopro specializes in providing high-quality digital products and services tailored for businesses of all sizes. The company focuses on designing, building, and hosting mobile-responsive websites that are both aesthetically pleasing and effective. Utilizing artificial intelligence-powered technology, Mopro creates websites that are simple to manage and affordable, allowing small businesses to establish and enhance their digital presence. In addition to website development, Mopro offers an evolving suite of products aimed at supporting and safeguarding a robust online identity, ensuring that clients' digital assets remain contemporary and effective against technological changes.

Kareo

Series G in 2015
Kareo is the leading cloud-based, clinical and business management platform designed specifically for the independent practice. Kareo’s integrated modules work together as part of a seamless platform, so independent practices have helpful tools to tackle their toughest administrative challenges. These tools include electronic health records, practice management, billing, marketing and patient engagement software. Plus, proven, integrated third-party applications and services in Kareo Marketplace to make delivering care even easier. Today we help over 50,000 providers in all 50 states run more efficient and profitable practices, while delivering outstanding patient care. Kareo has received extensive industry recognition, including being awarded the 2018 United States Ambulatory EHR Enabling Technology Leadership Award from Frost and Sullivan, Deloitte Technology Fast 500, Inc. 5000 and Black Book’s #1 Integrated EHR, Practice Management and Medical Billing Vendor. With offices across the country, our mission is to help independent practices succeed in an ever-changing healthcare market.

Kareo

Debt Financing in 2014
Kareo is the leading cloud-based, clinical and business management platform designed specifically for the independent practice. Kareo’s integrated modules work together as part of a seamless platform, so independent practices have helpful tools to tackle their toughest administrative challenges. These tools include electronic health records, practice management, billing, marketing and patient engagement software. Plus, proven, integrated third-party applications and services in Kareo Marketplace to make delivering care even easier. Today we help over 50,000 providers in all 50 states run more efficient and profitable practices, while delivering outstanding patient care. Kareo has received extensive industry recognition, including being awarded the 2018 United States Ambulatory EHR Enabling Technology Leadership Award from Frost and Sullivan, Deloitte Technology Fast 500, Inc. 5000 and Black Book’s #1 Integrated EHR, Practice Management and Medical Billing Vendor. With offices across the country, our mission is to help independent practices succeed in an ever-changing healthcare market.

Silverpop

Venture Round in 2013
Silverpop is a digital marketing software company that specializes in email marketing and marketing automation solutions. The company focuses on enhancing customer experiences by leveraging customer data and individual behaviors to inform real-time interactions. Silverpop enables marketers to automate personalized communications at scale, catering to both B2C and B2B sectors across various industries. With a strong reputation, Silverpop serves over 5,000 brands worldwide, providing tools that enhance engagement and drive revenue through effective customer communication strategies.

Hotchalk

Debt Financing in 2013
HotChalk is a leading provider of education technology and services. The Silicon Valley company partners with universities to provide turnkey solutions that put degree programs on line. HotChalk solutions incorporate all phases of the education lifecycle and deliver industry leading student retention and graduation rates. HotChalk operates the largest global network of free education content on the Internet through the HotChalk Education Network. The company believes all people should have access to education, and is on a mission to make meaningful education outcomes available to everyone, everywhere. To learn more, visit HotChalk.com.

BlackDuck

Debt Financing in 2013
Black Duck secures and manages open source software worldwide, eliminating open source security vulnerabilities and license compliance pain. With the rapid, widespread adoption of open-source software, Black Duck is a key component of Synopsys’ Software Integrity Platform, the most comprehensive solution for integrating security into the SDLC and software supply chain. Black Duck was established in 2002 and is based in Burlington, Massachusetts, United States.

Motionsoft

Debt Financing in 2013
Motionsoft provides fitness, gym, and recreation club management and marketing software solutions. The company's software provides club professionals with a modern and effective tool to automate operations with reporting functionality to have their staff acquire, engage, and retain members, enabling studios and gyms, corporate fitness facilities, hospital wellness centers, hotels, spas, and university recreation centers to accelerate financial and operational efficiencies.

Glowpoint

Debt Financing in 2012
Glowpoint is a provider of cloud-based video collaboration and managed video conferencing solutions based in Denver, Colorado. The company delivers a tailored mix of services, including video endpoints management, network services, and business-class support, to meet the specific needs of its clients. With a customer base of over 1,000 organizations in 96 countries, Glowpoint facilitates effective collaboration among colleagues, business partners, and customers. Additionally, it offers knowledge-based training programs and 24-hour access to its support team, ensuring that businesses can efficiently scale their operations using existing video devices.

Workfront

Series C in 2012
Workfront, Inc. develops cloud-based enterprise work management solutions designed to enhance productivity and collaboration for marketing teams, IT departments, and other enterprise groups. Its primary offering, Workfront Enterprise Work Cloud, provides a centralized platform for managing various work processes throughout their lifecycle, reducing reliance on excessive emails and status meetings. Additionally, Workfront Fusion serves as an integration platform, allowing users to connect their work management system with other business applications. The company caters to diverse needs, including corporate application development, new product development, and marketing work management for creative services and agencies. Workfront also offers consulting, education, and support services to its clients. Founded in 2001 and based in Lehi, Utah, Workfront has operations in the United States and internationally, with data centers located in Ireland, Germany, and the United States. It became a subsidiary of Adobe Inc. in December 2020.
Achieve Financial Services, LLC is an Austin, Texas-based company that specializes in marketing general-purpose reloadable (GPR) prepaid debit cards and related financial services. The firm focuses on the distribution of GPR Visa debit cards, which are designed for various financial transactions, including making purchases, receiving direct deposits, and paying bills online. Through its services, Achieve Financial Services aims to provide consumers with convenient and accessible financial solutions.

Everyday Health

Debt Financing in 2012
Everyday Health is a digital media company that owns websites and produces content related to health and wellness. It offers consumers, healthcare professionals, and marketers with content and advertising-based services. The company’s broad portfolio consists of websites, tablet applications, and mobile applications that span the health spectrum from in-depth medical content for condition prevention and management to healthy lifestyle offerings. It offers the necessary tools, community, and expert advice to live healthily. It enables consumers to manage their daily health and wellness needs; healthcare professionals to stay informed and make better decisions for their patients; and marketers, health payers, and providers to communicate and engage with consumers. The company’s brands are divided into two categories: brands that it owns and operates in partnership with leading offline providers of health content or prominent health and wellness experts and personalities; and brands where it manages and sells advertising opportunities on behalf of its partners.

Market Force Information

Debt Financing in 2011
Market Force Information provides consumer experience information and insights for multi-location businesses. Through a suite of products, Market Force Information helps businesses increase customer loyalty and protect the brand at the store level through the corporate level. They have headquarters in Colorado and were founded in 2005.

Mobixell Networks

Venture Round in 2010
Mobixell Networks specializes in providing intelligent mobile Internet solutions designed for mobile operators to optimize their data networks and enhance profitability. Its flagship product, Seamless Access, allows operators to efficiently manage and monetize increasing mobile data and video traffic while ensuring a high-quality user experience for subscribers. The company has established numerous deployments globally, partnering with major operators such as Verizon, Vodafone, Bharti, Orange, XLcom, TIM, and Telefonica. Founded in 2000, Mobixell has a presence in several countries, including the US, UK, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, India, Indonesia, and China, and focuses on delivering innovative mobile multimedia and advertising solutions.

Ecast

Venture Round in 2009
Ecast is the leader in place-based interactive media. Their hospitality network delivers digital music, games, entertainment, information and interactive advertising to more than 10,000 bars and nightclubs across the United States. Leveraging the personal impact of touch combined with the interactivity and targeting of the Internet, Ecast brings unsurpassed consumer engagement to out-of-home markets and is redefining the way consumers are entertained, informed and engaged.

Acclaris

Series A in 2009
Acclaris Holdings, Inc. is a Tampa, Florida-based company that specializes in providing software and services for managing healthcare programs. Established in 2001, Acclaris offers financial technology solutions that focus on administering flexible spending accounts (FSA), health reimbursement arrangements (HRA), and health savings accounts (HSA). The company’s integrated platform supports health plan providers, financial institutions, and human resources administrators by delivering consumer-driven healthcare products and services. Acclaris aims to enhance operational efficiency and member satisfaction while enabling faster growth and increased agility for its clients in the healthcare sector.

SportVision

Venture Round in 2006
SportVision, Inc. is a company that specializes in digital sports content and broadcast enhancements, enhancing the viewing experience for fans, media, and marketers. Founded in 1998 and based in Chicago, Illinois, SportVision provides innovative software solutions such as PITCHf/x and FIELDf/x, which offer real-time tracking and analysis of player and ball movements in various sports. The company's products have been utilized across major leagues, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NASCAR, among others. Notably, SportVision has received ten Emmy Awards for its contributions to sports broadcasting, including the widely recognized virtual yellow 1st & Ten line and K-Zone. As of October 2016, SportVision operates as a subsidiary of SportsMEDIA Technology Corporation.
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