Mesirow Financial

Mesirow Financial is a diversified financial services firm based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 1937. The firm offers a wide range of services including investment management, banking, and insurance. Its investment banking division provides advisory services for corporate divestitures, buy-side transactions, private placements, and debt restructuring. Mesirow Insurance Services, established in 1972, specializes in property and casualty insurance, employee benefits, and life and disability insurance, serving a diverse regional clientele. The firm also engages in private equity investments and provides consulting services in corporate recovery, valuation, and real estate development. With a commitment to understanding clients' evolving financial needs, Mesirow Financial aims to deliver high-quality products and tailored solutions to institutional clients and high-net-worth individuals.

Michael C. Aleshire

Vice President

Matthew Coen

CFO, Senior Managing Director

Robert DeBolt

CEO

Anthony A. Deras

Investment Associate

Ryan M. Fedronich

Senior Managing Director

Courtney W. Haynes

Senior Managing Director

Bradley S. Karelitz

Senior Vice President

Jessica D. Marta

Senior Vice President

Martha N. Payne

Senior Vice President

Kristina Meszaros Pierce

Senior Managing Director

Patrick K. Ryan

Vice President

Marc E. Sacks

Chairman

Matthew V. Scherer

Vice President

Stephen Stober

Vice President

24 past transactions

CENX

Venture Round in 2015
CENX, provides interconnect services for the new generation of Ethernet-based backhaul networks. Awarded by multiple leading publications for its innovation, CENX's Ethernet Backhaul Management Service aggregates and translates different Ethernet backhaul services from multiple access providers to all cell sites in a given market. CENX provides a normalized Carrier Ethernet handoff to a given wireless provider enabling ubiquitous 4G-LTE Ethernet backhaul coverage to all cell sites in that market. CENX manages the entire circuit life cycle, yielding better quality of service, reduced CapEx and a level of monitoring of Ethernet Backhaul service traffic that has not been feasible previously. CENX's investors include its management and a number of leading firms, including DCM (whose co-founder, Dixon Doll, is the Chairman of the CENX Board of Directors), Highland Capital Partners and Mesirow Financial. Through its work in the MEF (Metro Ethernet Forum) and in the industry, the CENX management team has played a critical role in the definition of standards and the development of the Carrier Ethernet market over the past ten years.

Pivot3

Series G in 2015
Pivot3 is a provider of software infrastructure services aimed at simplifying data center operations by integrating storage, compute, and network resources into a cohesive solution. The company offers Dynamic Hyperconverged Infrastructure and PCIe Flash Arrays that optimize resource utilization, ensure high availability, and support mission-critical applications. Pivot3’s technologies help organizations lower their IT infrastructure costs, enhance revenue generation, improve customer satisfaction, and boost employee productivity. With a diverse portfolio tailored for various applications such as server virtualization, data center consolidation, and disaster recovery, Pivot3 has established a significant global presence, deploying over 16,000 hyperconverged infrastructures and flash storage solutions across 53 countries. Its client base spans mid-sized firms to major corporations in sectors including energy, aerospace, logistics, telecommunications, and retail. Through partnerships with technology and system integration firms, Pivot3 is committed to advancing smart IT infrastructures that pave the way for the future of software-defined data centers.

Pivot3

Series E in 2014
Pivot3 is a provider of software infrastructure services aimed at simplifying data center operations by integrating storage, compute, and network resources into a cohesive solution. The company offers Dynamic Hyperconverged Infrastructure and PCIe Flash Arrays that optimize resource utilization, ensure high availability, and support mission-critical applications. Pivot3’s technologies help organizations lower their IT infrastructure costs, enhance revenue generation, improve customer satisfaction, and boost employee productivity. With a diverse portfolio tailored for various applications such as server virtualization, data center consolidation, and disaster recovery, Pivot3 has established a significant global presence, deploying over 16,000 hyperconverged infrastructures and flash storage solutions across 53 countries. Its client base spans mid-sized firms to major corporations in sectors including energy, aerospace, logistics, telecommunications, and retail. Through partnerships with technology and system integration firms, Pivot3 is committed to advancing smart IT infrastructures that pave the way for the future of software-defined data centers.

Pivot3

Series E in 2014
Pivot3 is a provider of software infrastructure services aimed at simplifying data center operations by integrating storage, compute, and network resources into a cohesive solution. The company offers Dynamic Hyperconverged Infrastructure and PCIe Flash Arrays that optimize resource utilization, ensure high availability, and support mission-critical applications. Pivot3’s technologies help organizations lower their IT infrastructure costs, enhance revenue generation, improve customer satisfaction, and boost employee productivity. With a diverse portfolio tailored for various applications such as server virtualization, data center consolidation, and disaster recovery, Pivot3 has established a significant global presence, deploying over 16,000 hyperconverged infrastructures and flash storage solutions across 53 countries. Its client base spans mid-sized firms to major corporations in sectors including energy, aerospace, logistics, telecommunications, and retail. Through partnerships with technology and system integration firms, Pivot3 is committed to advancing smart IT infrastructures that pave the way for the future of software-defined data centers.

Pivot3

Venture Round in 2013
Pivot3 is a provider of software infrastructure services aimed at simplifying data center operations by integrating storage, compute, and network resources into a cohesive solution. The company offers Dynamic Hyperconverged Infrastructure and PCIe Flash Arrays that optimize resource utilization, ensure high availability, and support mission-critical applications. Pivot3’s technologies help organizations lower their IT infrastructure costs, enhance revenue generation, improve customer satisfaction, and boost employee productivity. With a diverse portfolio tailored for various applications such as server virtualization, data center consolidation, and disaster recovery, Pivot3 has established a significant global presence, deploying over 16,000 hyperconverged infrastructures and flash storage solutions across 53 countries. Its client base spans mid-sized firms to major corporations in sectors including energy, aerospace, logistics, telecommunications, and retail. Through partnerships with technology and system integration firms, Pivot3 is committed to advancing smart IT infrastructures that pave the way for the future of software-defined data centers.

CENX

Venture Round in 2012
CENX, provides interconnect services for the new generation of Ethernet-based backhaul networks. Awarded by multiple leading publications for its innovation, CENX's Ethernet Backhaul Management Service aggregates and translates different Ethernet backhaul services from multiple access providers to all cell sites in a given market. CENX provides a normalized Carrier Ethernet handoff to a given wireless provider enabling ubiquitous 4G-LTE Ethernet backhaul coverage to all cell sites in that market. CENX manages the entire circuit life cycle, yielding better quality of service, reduced CapEx and a level of monitoring of Ethernet Backhaul service traffic that has not been feasible previously. CENX's investors include its management and a number of leading firms, including DCM (whose co-founder, Dixon Doll, is the Chairman of the CENX Board of Directors), Highland Capital Partners and Mesirow Financial. Through its work in the MEF (Metro Ethernet Forum) and in the industry, the CENX management team has played a critical role in the definition of standards and the development of the Carrier Ethernet market over the past ten years.

Pivot3

Venture Round in 2012
Pivot3 is a provider of software infrastructure services aimed at simplifying data center operations by integrating storage, compute, and network resources into a cohesive solution. The company offers Dynamic Hyperconverged Infrastructure and PCIe Flash Arrays that optimize resource utilization, ensure high availability, and support mission-critical applications. Pivot3’s technologies help organizations lower their IT infrastructure costs, enhance revenue generation, improve customer satisfaction, and boost employee productivity. With a diverse portfolio tailored for various applications such as server virtualization, data center consolidation, and disaster recovery, Pivot3 has established a significant global presence, deploying over 16,000 hyperconverged infrastructures and flash storage solutions across 53 countries. Its client base spans mid-sized firms to major corporations in sectors including energy, aerospace, logistics, telecommunications, and retail. Through partnerships with technology and system integration firms, Pivot3 is committed to advancing smart IT infrastructures that pave the way for the future of software-defined data centers.

Grubhub

Series E in 2011
Grubhub is an online and mobile food-ordering and delivery marketplace that connects nearly 24 million active diners with a vast network of restaurant partners. With a portfolio that includes Grubhub, Seamless, LevelUp, AllMenus, and MenuPages, the company features approximately 300,000 restaurants across more than 4,000 cities in the United States. Grubhub's platform allows users to order food from their favorite local restaurants, offering live order tracking and additional discounts, ensuring that meals are delivered fresh and on time. The company is dedicated to enhancing the food ordering experience through innovative technology and user-friendly interfaces.

Serious Energy

Series D in 2010
Serious Energy, Inc. specializes in designing and providing energy-efficient products for buildings, aimed at reducing energy consumption for both owners and occupants. The company's offerings include the iWindow, a retrofit glass system for commercial applications; SeriousEnergy Manager, a cloud-based energy management platform; and various products like SeriousWindows, SeriousGlass, and QuietRock, which enhance energy performance and soundproofing in different environments such as residential, commercial, and institutional settings. Founded in 1977 and located in Sunnyvale, California, Serious Energy operates manufacturing plants in Newark, California; Boulder, Colorado; and Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, along with a dedicated research and development facility. The company, formerly known as Serious Materials, has received multiple accolades for its innovative contributions to sustainable building materials, highlighting its commitment to reducing the environmental impact of the built environment.

Pivot3

Series D in 2010
Pivot3 is a provider of software infrastructure services aimed at simplifying data center operations by integrating storage, compute, and network resources into a cohesive solution. The company offers Dynamic Hyperconverged Infrastructure and PCIe Flash Arrays that optimize resource utilization, ensure high availability, and support mission-critical applications. Pivot3’s technologies help organizations lower their IT infrastructure costs, enhance revenue generation, improve customer satisfaction, and boost employee productivity. With a diverse portfolio tailored for various applications such as server virtualization, data center consolidation, and disaster recovery, Pivot3 has established a significant global presence, deploying over 16,000 hyperconverged infrastructures and flash storage solutions across 53 countries. Its client base spans mid-sized firms to major corporations in sectors including energy, aerospace, logistics, telecommunications, and retail. Through partnerships with technology and system integration firms, Pivot3 is committed to advancing smart IT infrastructures that pave the way for the future of software-defined data centers.

Pivot3

Venture Round in 2009
Pivot3 is a provider of software infrastructure services aimed at simplifying data center operations by integrating storage, compute, and network resources into a cohesive solution. The company offers Dynamic Hyperconverged Infrastructure and PCIe Flash Arrays that optimize resource utilization, ensure high availability, and support mission-critical applications. Pivot3’s technologies help organizations lower their IT infrastructure costs, enhance revenue generation, improve customer satisfaction, and boost employee productivity. With a diverse portfolio tailored for various applications such as server virtualization, data center consolidation, and disaster recovery, Pivot3 has established a significant global presence, deploying over 16,000 hyperconverged infrastructures and flash storage solutions across 53 countries. Its client base spans mid-sized firms to major corporations in sectors including energy, aerospace, logistics, telecommunications, and retail. Through partnerships with technology and system integration firms, Pivot3 is committed to advancing smart IT infrastructures that pave the way for the future of software-defined data centers.

Serious Energy

Series C in 2009
Serious Energy, Inc. specializes in designing and providing energy-efficient products for buildings, aimed at reducing energy consumption for both owners and occupants. The company's offerings include the iWindow, a retrofit glass system for commercial applications; SeriousEnergy Manager, a cloud-based energy management platform; and various products like SeriousWindows, SeriousGlass, and QuietRock, which enhance energy performance and soundproofing in different environments such as residential, commercial, and institutional settings. Founded in 1977 and located in Sunnyvale, California, Serious Energy operates manufacturing plants in Newark, California; Boulder, Colorado; and Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, along with a dedicated research and development facility. The company, formerly known as Serious Materials, has received multiple accolades for its innovative contributions to sustainable building materials, highlighting its commitment to reducing the environmental impact of the built environment.

Dexterra

Series F in 2008
Dexterra is a mobile platform and application provider, with complete solutions to manage and optimize your mobile workforce. Dexterra Concert, its mobile platform provides and open standards-based development environment that supports applications running on all types of mobile devices, integrated with most common back-office systems, and deployed in numerous countries and languages around the world. Its portfolio of mobile applications support field service, scheduling, dispatch, mobile tracking, field sales, asset management and location-based services. Business leaders in a variety of industries depend on Dexterra to mobile their operations, such as ADP, Ikon, Parts Associates, Safelite Autoglass, Tennant, Virgin Media, Verizon and Vodafone.

Pivot3

Series C in 2008
Pivot3 is a provider of software infrastructure services aimed at simplifying data center operations by integrating storage, compute, and network resources into a cohesive solution. The company offers Dynamic Hyperconverged Infrastructure and PCIe Flash Arrays that optimize resource utilization, ensure high availability, and support mission-critical applications. Pivot3’s technologies help organizations lower their IT infrastructure costs, enhance revenue generation, improve customer satisfaction, and boost employee productivity. With a diverse portfolio tailored for various applications such as server virtualization, data center consolidation, and disaster recovery, Pivot3 has established a significant global presence, deploying over 16,000 hyperconverged infrastructures and flash storage solutions across 53 countries. Its client base spans mid-sized firms to major corporations in sectors including energy, aerospace, logistics, telecommunications, and retail. Through partnerships with technology and system integration firms, Pivot3 is committed to advancing smart IT infrastructures that pave the way for the future of software-defined data centers.

Pivot3

Venture Round in 2007
Pivot3 is a provider of software infrastructure services aimed at simplifying data center operations by integrating storage, compute, and network resources into a cohesive solution. The company offers Dynamic Hyperconverged Infrastructure and PCIe Flash Arrays that optimize resource utilization, ensure high availability, and support mission-critical applications. Pivot3’s technologies help organizations lower their IT infrastructure costs, enhance revenue generation, improve customer satisfaction, and boost employee productivity. With a diverse portfolio tailored for various applications such as server virtualization, data center consolidation, and disaster recovery, Pivot3 has established a significant global presence, deploying over 16,000 hyperconverged infrastructures and flash storage solutions across 53 countries. Its client base spans mid-sized firms to major corporations in sectors including energy, aerospace, logistics, telecommunications, and retail. Through partnerships with technology and system integration firms, Pivot3 is committed to advancing smart IT infrastructures that pave the way for the future of software-defined data centers.

Coradiant

Series E in 2007
Coradiant, Inc. specializes in network and website monitoring solutions aimed at managing, optimizing, and troubleshooting web applications. Founded in 2000, the company utilizes customer metrics from web user visits as its primary data source for information technology management. Coradiant offers a range of products, including both virtual and physical appliances that passively collect web traffic data. One of its notable offerings is Coradiant TrueSight Edge for Akamai, a software product designed to enhance performance visibility for web applications accelerated by Akamai. The company serves a diverse clientele across various industries, including software-as-a-service, e-commerce, entertainment, finance, insurance, healthcare, and education.

Dexterra

Series E in 2007
Dexterra is a mobile platform and application provider, with complete solutions to manage and optimize your mobile workforce. Dexterra Concert, its mobile platform provides and open standards-based development environment that supports applications running on all types of mobile devices, integrated with most common back-office systems, and deployed in numerous countries and languages around the world. Its portfolio of mobile applications support field service, scheduling, dispatch, mobile tracking, field sales, asset management and location-based services. Business leaders in a variety of industries depend on Dexterra to mobile their operations, such as ADP, Ikon, Parts Associates, Safelite Autoglass, Tennant, Virgin Media, Verizon and Vodafone.

Adam Aircraft

Series F in 2006
Adam Aircraft designs and manufactures a family of innovative general aviation aircraft, including the centerline thrust, twin-engine A500, and the A700 twin-engine AdamJet. By combining modern technologies, rapid deployment processes, and innovative engineering, Adam Aircraft is designing and building new high-performance aircraft that are raising the standards of quality and value in general aviation.

Inteliquent

Series C in 2006
Inteliquent is a provider of network-based voice and messaging services aimed at wireless carriers, cable companies, competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs), and broadband service providers. The company operates an extensive tandem network that enhances the reliability of the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) through tandem switch diversity and offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional tandem networks. Inteliquent's services include local transit, long-distance, switched access, international voice, direct inward dialing, and toll-free services, all delivered via an all-IP network. This infrastructure not only facilitates market entry for service providers but also supports the growth of their existing operations by reducing competitive tensions among carriers.

Dexterra

Series D in 2006
Dexterra is a mobile platform and application provider, with complete solutions to manage and optimize your mobile workforce. Dexterra Concert, its mobile platform provides and open standards-based development environment that supports applications running on all types of mobile devices, integrated with most common back-office systems, and deployed in numerous countries and languages around the world. Its portfolio of mobile applications support field service, scheduling, dispatch, mobile tracking, field sales, asset management and location-based services. Business leaders in a variety of industries depend on Dexterra to mobile their operations, such as ADP, Ikon, Parts Associates, Safelite Autoglass, Tennant, Virgin Media, Verizon and Vodafone.

Vendavo

Series E in 2005
Vendavo is the provider of price management and optimization software for business-to-business companies worldwide. The Vendavo Enterprise Pricing Suite solves pricing problems by giving businesses true enterprise-wide control of their entire pricing process. Vendavo combines pricing science, pricing best practices, and enterprise-class software to drive improvements in average prices at every stage of the pricing process, from segmentation to deal close. Added up, these improvements deliver significant increases in profits from 10% to 30%. Vendavo is the enterprise price management and optimization solution of choice for some of the worlds biggest companies in chemicals, high-tech, industrial manufacturing, consumer products, mill products and distribution. SAP, the worlds leading provider of business software, with more than 33,200 customers in more than 120 countries, sources its price and margin management solution from Vendavo. It is sold by SAP worldwide under the name SAP Price and Margin Management.

Recourse Technologies

Venture Round in 2002
As of July 2002, Recourse Technologies, Inc. was acquired by Symantec Corporation. Recourse Technologies, Inc. provides threat management solutions that detect, analyze, and respond to malicious computer attacks enabling secure and uninterrupted business operations. It offers ManHunt, a threat management system for detecting, analyzing, and responding to attacks; and ManTrap, a deception system that catches and identifies internal and external security threats. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Redwood City, California.

Motivation Online

Series A in 2000
Motivation Online provider of an internet-based behavioral business systems that systematically deploys technologies to its clients.

American Blinds and Wallpaper

Venture Round in 2000
American Blinds helps your home look its best. Blinds, shades, wall decals, wallpaper + more. We love home decorating!
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