Escalate Capital Partners

Escalate Capital Partners, established in 2005 and based in Austin, Texas, is a leading mezzanine debt firm specializing in providing capital to venture-backed, expansion-stage companies in technology, life sciences, and service-based industries. With over $495 million in cumulative capital commitments and 80+ years of combined investment experience, Escalate offers patient, flexible financing solutions tailored to each company's unique needs. Their expertise lies in delivering senior, subordinated, and mezzanine debt facilities, which are less dilutive than equity and more flexible than conventional bank loans. These facilities are designed to finance permanent working capital requirements, acquisitions, and buyouts, helping companies achieve an optimal blend of cost and capital flexibility as they expand operations and strive for profitability. Escalate also structures syndicated transactions, leveraging an extensive network of venture capital and debt financing partners.

Larry Bradshaw

COO and CFO

Ross Cockrell

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Janan Ghaddar

Associate

Chris Julich

Managing Director

Kokila Lozano

Principal

Connor Woods

Associate

35 past transactions

Optimize Health

Series B in 2023
Optimize Health is a provider of a digital healthcare platform focused on enabling Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) programs. The company offers user-friendly equipment and software designed to support healthcare providers in managing patient care efficiently. Its platform automatically tracks medication doses and sends reminders to patients, ensuring adherence to treatment plans by syncing with smartphones or tablets. This system not only enhances patient engagement but also assists providers in complying with billing requirements for new Medicare codes, promoting profitability for physicians from the outset. Through its innovative approach, Optimize Health aims to improve health outcomes and streamline the management of chronic conditions.

AeroSafe Global

Private Equity Round in 2023
AeroSafe Global is a U.S.-based company that develops and manufactures aerogels for thermal insulation, primarily serving the biopharmaceutical industry. Its products ensure reliable, sustainable, and simple temperature-sensitive supply chain solutions. AeroSafe Global specializes in cold-chain services, providing customized packaging, logistics, and operational services to prevent any temperature excursions during transportation of biomedical and pharmaceutical products.

Soundstripe

Series B in 2022
Soundstripe Inc. is a Nashville-based company that specializes in providing unlimited, royalty-free music, stock video, and sound effects for a diverse range of creators, including YouTubers, advertisers, wedding filmmakers, and non-profits. Established in 2016, Soundstripe operates on a subscription model, allowing users to access its extensive catalog for a fixed fee, while also offering a la carte licensing options. This innovative approach has resulted in the issuance of over 6 million licenses to tens of thousands of customers across more than 140 countries. Recognized for its rapid growth, Soundstripe was featured in the Top 100 of the 2020 Inc. 5000 list and received accolades for its workplace culture and leadership. The company has also been honored with awards such as the Game-Changing Startup award at the 2019 NEXT Awards and recognition as one of Nashville's Top 10 startup cultures. Soundstripe continues to empower content creators by providing high-quality audio and visual resources tailored to their needs.

Enboarder

Series B in 2022
Enboarder is an onboarding and engagement platform that prioritizes the new hire experience by providing a comprehensive and interactive approach to onboarding. The platform empowers HR teams to create engaging workflows independently, eliminating the need for IT or external resources. Enboarder's workflow engine guides managers through the onboarding process via mobile coaching, enhancing their ability to support new employees. It delivers rich content directly to new hires' mobile devices from the moment they accept their job offers, fostering engagement from the outset. Additionally, features such as check-in surveys, manager nudges, and automated IT provisioning enable companies to personalize and streamline their onboarding processes effectively.

ThreatQuotient

Debt Financing in 2021
ThreatQuotient, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a threat intelligence platform designed to help organizations manage and respond to cyber threats effectively. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with additional operations in Germany and Australia, ThreatQuotient offers a platform that integrates and correlates various external intelligence sources with internal security processes and analytics. This platform provides contextual and operationalized intelligence, enabling organizations to streamline their security operations by focusing on prioritized threats. Its features include Indicator Nurturing, which tailors indicators of compromise to specific infrastructures, and the automation of processes to enhance investigation efficiencies and collaboration among security teams. By integrating with existing technologies, ThreatQuotient’s solutions support multiple use cases such as incident response, threat hunting, and vulnerability management. The company has been recognized for its product excellence and leadership in the cybersecurity industry, receiving several awards for its contributions to enhancing security operations.

ThreatQuotient

Venture Round in 2021
ThreatQuotient, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a threat intelligence platform designed to help organizations manage and respond to cyber threats effectively. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with additional operations in Germany and Australia, ThreatQuotient offers a platform that integrates and correlates various external intelligence sources with internal security processes and analytics. This platform provides contextual and operationalized intelligence, enabling organizations to streamline their security operations by focusing on prioritized threats. Its features include Indicator Nurturing, which tailors indicators of compromise to specific infrastructures, and the automation of processes to enhance investigation efficiencies and collaboration among security teams. By integrating with existing technologies, ThreatQuotient’s solutions support multiple use cases such as incident response, threat hunting, and vulnerability management. The company has been recognized for its product excellence and leadership in the cybersecurity industry, receiving several awards for its contributions to enhancing security operations.

AeroSafe Global

Private Equity Round in 2020
AeroSafe Global is a U.S.-based company that develops and manufactures aerogels for thermal insulation, primarily serving the biopharmaceutical industry. Its products ensure reliable, sustainable, and simple temperature-sensitive supply chain solutions. AeroSafe Global specializes in cold-chain services, providing customized packaging, logistics, and operational services to prevent any temperature excursions during transportation of biomedical and pharmaceutical products.

Arrive

Venture Round in 2020
Arrive is a company that focuses on enhancing the last mile of mobility through innovative parking solutions. It offers a unique platform that predicts and recommends optimal parking options tailored to individual journeys, thereby simplifying the parking experience for drivers. This technology is accessible through various interfaces, including apps, websites, voice platforms, and in-dash vehicle integrations. Arrive serves a diverse range of clients, including smart cities, automakers, fleets, and venues, while also managing consumer brands like ParkWhiz and BestParking. The company aims to streamline parking processes, providing features that allow for easy reservations and drive-up access at numerous locations, ultimately making parking more efficient and user-friendly.

Welcome

Venture Round in 2019
Welcome is a marketing orchestration platform, designed to streamline and optimize marketing operations for large, ambitious brands. It aligns marketing teams, simplifies campaign execution, and provides measurable results. Welcome integrates with other marketing technology tools, enabling better collaboration and performance tracking. It serves as a central hub for marketing teams, supporting their growth and enhancing overall marketing performance.

Fideo Intelligence

Venture Round in 2018
Fideo Intelligence specializes in advanced identity verification and fraud prevention. It leverages a vast, diverse data ecosystem and real-time integration to provide a comprehensive, up-to-date view of identities. The company's platform is designed for efficiency and scalability, empowering businesses to mitigate risk, expedite onboarding processes, and stay proactive against evolving fraud threats. It caters to finance, communications, and intelligence sectors, offering reliable insights through its identity intelligence products.

Cloudability

Debt Financing in 2018
Cloudability Inc. is a financial management company that specializes in cloud cost management software solutions. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, the company provides a platform that enables organizations to monitor, manage, and optimize their cloud expenditures. Its services include budgeting alerts, reporting tools, customizable dashboards, and anomaly detection that identifies unusual spending patterns while filtering out false positives. Cloudability's True Cost Explorer allows enterprises to analyze vendor billing comprehensively. The platform aggregates real-time financial data using advanced analytics and machine learning, offering IT, finance, and business teams detailed insights into cloud spending. Cloudability serves a diverse range of clients, including operational teams, product owners, finance departments, and executives, and operates additional offices in Seattle, Boulder, Sydney, and London.

IDX

Debt Financing in 2016
IDX is a consumer privacy platform focused on empowering individuals to manage their privacy and identity effectively. The company provides a range of services, including data breach response, medical fraud monitoring, and employee benefits, all delivered through a secure and adaptable platform. IDX's offerings include monitoring financial transactions, dark web activity, and medical claims, allowing for early detection of potential fraud. Additionally, IDX offers underwritten insurance to cover identity theft expenses and losses from unauthorized electronic transactions. Trusted by government entities, enterprises, and various partners in employee benefits and e-commerce, IDX is dedicated to safeguarding the identities and reputations of its clients and their customers.

LeisureLink

Venture Round in 2016
LeisureLink, Inc. is a company that provides sales, marketing, and distribution solutions tailored for the North American vacation rental property management industry. It offers an integrated platform that connects property managers to various online travel agencies, travel agents, and vacation rental channels, enhancing their visibility and access to potential guests. The company’s tools enable property managers to monitor competitive pricing, adjust inventory prices based on market dynamics, and ensure consistent pricing across different online platforms. Additionally, LeisureLink offers the MarketSpan platform, which automates pricing, promotions, and inventory allocation, while also consolidating accounting and reporting across channels. Serving a diverse clientele that includes boutique hotels, resorts, and vacation rental properties, LeisureLink aims to boost bookings and revenue for its partners. Founded in 2001 and initially based in Salt Lake City, Utah, the company is now headquartered in Pasadena, California, and operates as a subsidiary of VacationRoost Group Inc.

Mopro

Debt Financing in 2015
Mopro is a company focused on providing high-quality digital products and services to businesses of all sizes, making advanced digital solutions accessible and affordable. The company specializes in designing, building, and hosting mobile-responsive websites that are visually appealing and user-friendly. Utilizing artificial intelligence-powered technology, Mopro creates websites that not only enhance a client's online presence but also evolve with ongoing digital trends. Their comprehensive offerings support small businesses in establishing and managing their digital identities, ensuring they remain competitive in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

Kareo

Series G in 2015
Kareo is a leading cloud-based clinical and business management platform tailored for independent medical practices. It offers an integrated suite of tools that addresses various administrative challenges faced by these practices, including electronic health records, practice management, billing, marketing, and patient engagement software. The platform also features third-party applications and services through the Kareo Marketplace, enhancing the delivery of care. Serving over 50,000 providers nationwide, Kareo aims to increase the efficiency and profitability of independent practices while ensuring high-quality patient care. The company has received notable industry recognition, including awards for its integrated EHR, practice management, and medical billing solutions. With multiple offices across the United States, Kareo is dedicated to supporting independent practices in navigating the complexities of the healthcare landscape.

Vibe HCM

Venture Round in 2015
Vibe HCM, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based human capital management software headquartered in Austin, Texas. Established in 1996 and formerly known as Electronic Commerce, Inc., the company specializes in offering a comprehensive suite of human resource, payroll, and employee engagement solutions. Vibe HCM's platform is designed to streamline HR processes by automating workflows, enhancing interdepartmental communication, and minimizing reliance on manual and paper-based methods. This unified approach allows organizations, ranging from medium-sized companies to well-known global brands, to efficiently recruit, manage, connect, and inspire their workforce. In addition to its software offerings, Vibe HCM provides implementation, training, and customer support services to ensure a smooth user experience.

PrimeRevenue

Venture Round in 2015
PrimeRevenue, Inc. is a provider of software solutions focused on supplier financing and cash flow optimization. Founded in 2003 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, the company offers its OpenSCi suite, which includes tools such as SCiMap for procurement organizations, SCiEnable for supplier onboarding, and SCiSupplier for enhancing working capital through early payment terms. Additionally, the platform features SCiCustomer to accelerate receivables payments and Working Capital Grader, which allows companies to benchmark their working capital performance against industry peers. With a global clientele exceeding 13,000 customers, PrimeRevenue operates in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific, delivering cloud-based solutions that enable businesses to manage their financial supply chain effectively and strengthen supplier relationships.

First Insight

Series B in 2015
First Insight Inc., established in 2007 and headquartered in Warrendale, Pennsylvania, specializes in cloud-based predictive analytics solutions for retailers, manufacturers, and e-commerce companies. The company's core offering is a SaaS platform that provides data-driven insights into the expected performance of new products within 48-72 hours, enabling clients to make informed decisions on product design, buying, assortment planning, pricing, and marketing strategies. This platform leverages Big Data and gamification techniques to gather consumer feedback on hundreds of candidate products simultaneously, ensuring retailers and brands focus on the most promising items. Additionally, First Insight offers iCX, a customer experience platform, further expanding its suite of solutions for clients aiming to improve sales margins and inventory turnover.

Kareo

Debt Financing in 2014
Kareo is a leading cloud-based clinical and business management platform tailored for independent medical practices. It offers an integrated suite of tools that addresses various administrative challenges faced by these practices, including electronic health records, practice management, billing, marketing, and patient engagement software. The platform also features third-party applications and services through the Kareo Marketplace, enhancing the delivery of care. Serving over 50,000 providers nationwide, Kareo aims to increase the efficiency and profitability of independent practices while ensuring high-quality patient care. The company has received notable industry recognition, including awards for its integrated EHR, practice management, and medical billing solutions. With multiple offices across the United States, Kareo is dedicated to supporting independent practices in navigating the complexities of the healthcare landscape.

Everspring

Venture Round in 2014
Everspring, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing technology and services for customized online education solutions. Founded in 2011 and based in Evanston, Illinois, Everspring partners with universities to design and deliver educational programs across various disciplines. Its offerings include academic operations, enrollment management, faculty engagement, learning design, marketing, student support, and data analytics. The company also focuses on technology integration and support, enabling institutions to develop and expand online, on-campus, and hybrid educational programs. Through its comprehensive platform, Everspring aims to enhance the educational experience for students and facilitate effective learning environments.

Silverpop

Venture Round in 2013
Silverpop is a digital marketing software company that specializes in email marketing and marketing automation solutions. It focuses on enhancing customer experiences by leveraging customer data and individual behaviors to guide real-time interactions. This capability allows marketers to automate highly personalized communications on a large scale. Silverpop's tools cater to both B2C and B2B marketers across various industries, making it a trusted partner for over 5,000 brands worldwide. By transforming how enterprises communicate with customers, Silverpop plays a significant role in driving engagement and revenue growth.

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.

HotChalk

Debt Financing in 2013
HotChalk is a prominent provider of education technology and services, specializing in assisting universities in transitioning their degree programs to an online format. The company offers a comprehensive platform that includes interactive course design, content development tools, marketing, and student recruitment, all supported by proprietary data analytics. This enables educational institutions to effectively manage and operate online degree programs, ultimately enhancing student retention and graduation rates. HotChalk also operates the largest global network of free educational content on the Internet through the HotChalk Education Network, reinforcing its commitment to making meaningful education accessible to all individuals.

Motionsoft

Debt Financing in 2013
Motionsoft, Inc. is a developer of gym management software solutions, offering a range of products tailored for fitness clubs, corporate wellness facilities, hospital wellness centers, and university recreation centers. The company’s flagship offerings include MoSo Club, a cloud-based platform for payment processing, and MoSo Enterprise, an enterprise management suite designed to help users analyze data for informed decision-making. Motionsoft provides various software modules such as Front Desk Check-In for member engagement, Kids’ Club for childcare management, smart locker management, access control solutions, and scheduling software for training services. Additionally, its offerings include membership management, mobile applications, and point of sale systems, enabling clients to streamline operations and enhance member acquisition and retention. Founded in 2004 and based in Rockville, Maryland, Motionsoft was previously known as KI Software, Inc. and became a subsidiary of DAXKO LLC in 2020.

Glowpoint

Debt Financing in 2012
Glowpoint is a provider of cloud-based video collaboration and network services, catering to a diverse clientele that includes over 1,000 organizations across 96 countries. Based in Denver, Colorado, the company specializes in managed video conferencing solutions, offering services such as video endpoint management, network device support, and comprehensive training programs. Glowpoint ensures that businesses can effectively collaborate by providing tailored solutions and 24-hour access to support for existing video devices. This focus on customer-specific needs allows organizations to enhance their communication with colleagues, partners, and clients.

Workfront

Series C in 2012
Workfront, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based enterprise work management solutions aimed at enhancing productivity and collaboration for marketing teams, IT departments, and various enterprise groups. Its flagship product, Workfront Enterprise Work Cloud, facilitates the management and collaboration of work across the entire lifecycle, reducing reliance on excessive emails and redundant meetings. The company also offers Workfront Fusion, an integration platform that connects its work management tools with other business applications. Workfront's solutions cater to diverse areas such as corporate application development, new product development, and project management for IT and marketing teams, including creative services and marketing agencies. Additionally, the company provides consulting, education, and support services to its clients. Founded in 2001 and based in Lehi, Utah, Workfront operates data centers in the United States, Ireland, and Germany, and serves a global clientele that includes notable enterprises. The company rebranded from AtTask, Inc. to Workfront, Inc. in January 2015 and is currently a subsidiary of Adobe Inc.

Achieve Financial Services

Series B in 2012
Achieve Financial Services, LLC is an Austin, Texas-based company that specializes in marketing general-purpose reloadable (GPR) prepaid debit cards and associated financial services. The firm focuses on distributing GPR Visa debit cards, which enable users to make purchases, set up direct deposits, and pay bills online. Through its innovative marketing strategies, Achieve Financial Services aims to provide accessible and convenient financial solutions to consumers.

Everyday Health

Debt Financing in 2012
Everyday Health is a digital media company specializing in health and wellness content. It operates websites, tablet apps, and mobile apps covering medical conditions, prevention, management, and healthy lifestyle topics. The company serves three primary audiences: consumers seeking daily health management tools and expert advice; healthcare professionals aiming to stay informed for better patient care; and marketers, payers, and providers looking to engage with consumers. Everyday Health's portfolio includes owned brands and partnerships with offline health content providers or experts, as well as managed advertising opportunities on behalf of partners.

Market Force Information

Debt Financing in 2011
Market Force Information, Inc. is a provider of location-level measurement solutions designed to enhance brand reputation for multi-location businesses. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes mystery shopping, customer surveys, contact center evaluations, employee engagement surveys, and social media insights. These services are supplemented by strategic advisory offerings, analytics, and market research tailored to client needs. Market Force also develops technology solutions such as the KnowledgeForce platform, which facilitates data collection and visualization, and a mobile application for mystery shoppers and auditors to gather feedback efficiently. The company's solutions are utilized across various industries, including retail, hospitality, banking, and telecommunications, helping businesses improve operational excellence and customer experience while driving customer loyalty and measurable results.

Mobixell Networks

Venture Round in 2010
Mobixell Networks specializes in providing intelligent mobile Internet solutions tailored for mobile operators, focusing on optimizing data networks and enhancing data profitability. Its flagship product, Seamless Access, allows mobile operators to effectively manage and monetize increasing mobile data and video traffic while ensuring a high-quality user experience for subscribers. Founded in 2000, Mobixell has a global presence with offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Israel, and additional operations in Germany, Switzerland, Finland, India, Indonesia, and China. The company has established partnerships with numerous leading telecommunications firms, including Verizon, Vodafone, Bharti, Orange, XLcom, TIM, and Telefonica, underscoring its significant role in the mobile multimedia and advertising sectors.

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.

AVST

Venture Round in 2009
Applied Voice & Speech Technologies, Inc. (AVST) is a developer of software-based Unified Communications (UC) solutions, with over 30 years of experience in the industry. The company focuses on enhancing the productivity of businesses by providing secure, reliable, and scalable communications solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing IT infrastructure. AVST's offerings include unified messaging, speech-based call processing, contextually aware personal assistants, and advanced notification systems. These solutions cater to a variety of organizations, including hospitals, universities, government agencies, and multinational corporations, addressing their mission-critical communication needs. AVST also emphasizes interoperability, facilitating the transition of enterprises to cloud-based systems and ensuring compatibility with major communication technologies. Headquartered in Orange County, California, AVST operates facilities in Seattle, Victoria (Canada), and the United Kingdom, supported by a global network of resellers and OEM partners. The company was formed in 2003 from the merger of two prior businesses, establishing itself as a privately owned entity focused on innovation in the UC space.

Acclaris

Series A in 2009
Acclaris Holdings, Inc., established in 2001 and located in Tampa, Florida, specializes in providing software solutions for the administration of healthcare programs. The company focuses on delivering software-as-a-service (SaaS) financial technology and integrated services designed to manage various healthcare plans, including flexible spending accounts (FSA), health reimbursement arrangements (HRA), and health savings accounts (HSA). Acclaris employs a consumer-driven healthcare strategy that enables health plan providers, financial institutions, and human resources administrators to enhance their operational efficiency and member satisfaction. Through its integrated technology and services, Acclaris aims to support its clients in achieving faster growth and increased agility in the management of healthcare reimbursement products and services.

Fishbowl

Series A in 2008
Fishbowl is a social networking platform designed for professionals to engage in open discussions about workplace topics. It facilitates candid conversations on industry news and career advice among peers and senior leaders, fostering a positive and supportive environment. The platform is free for all users and has gained substantial traction across various industries, including law, consulting, finance, advertising, healthcare, technology, sales, and accounting. In addition, Fishbowl is recognized as a leading provider of guest marketing products and services specifically tailored for the restaurant sector.

SportVision

Venture Round in 2006
Sportvision, Inc. is a Chicago-based company founded in 1998 that specializes in digital sports content and broadcast enhancements. It provides innovative software solutions such as PITCHf/x, which captures real-time data on pitcher and batter interactions, and FIELDf/x, which offers comprehensive player and ball tracking information. Sportvision enhances the viewing experience for fans and media across various sports, including NFL, NBA, MLB, and NASCAR, among others. The company's contributions to sports broadcasting have earned it ten Emmy Awards, notably for its pioneering broadcast enhancements like the virtual yellow 1st & Ten line and K-Zone. As a subsidiary of SportsMEDIA Technology Corporation, Sportvision continues to lead in developing products that engage sports audiences and improve live sports telecasts.
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