GTCR is a private equity firm established in 1980 and based in Chicago, Illinois. The firm specializes in investing in growth companies across various sectors, including financial services and technology, healthcare, and information services and technology. GTCR is recognized for its innovative "Leaders Strategy," which emphasizes partnering with exceptional leaders to identify, acquire, and develop market-leading companies through both acquisitions and organic growth. Over its history, GTCR has invested more than $8 billion in over 200 companies, focusing on sectors such as healthcare services, fintech, insurtech, and technology media and telecommunications. The firm manages several funds, including GTCR Evergreen Fund and previous vintage funds, each targeting a diverse array of industries to capitalize on growth opportunities.
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), founded in 1989, specializes in providing hourly cost maintenance solutions for a wide range of business aircraft, including jets, turbo-props, and turbine-powered helicopters. Serving clients globally, JSSI offers comprehensive maintenance services tailored for aircraft owners, operators, and maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO) businesses. The company’s offerings encompass hourly cost maintenance programs for engines, airframes, and auxiliary power units (APUs), as well as aircraft part leasing and advisory services. By delivering flexible financial tools, JSSI assists customers in stabilizing maintenance costs, enhancing residual value, procuring parts, and managing maintenance events, thereby enabling more informed ownership decisions. With a network of certified technical advisors, JSSI ensures effective management of maintenance services worldwide.
Gogo is an inflight internet company that provides broadband connectivity products and services for aviation. It gives air travelers the freedom to be entertained or work more productively, connect aircrews in new ways for better service and safer operations, and employ innovative technologies to talk to the airplanes themselves to deliver higher performance and cost savings. It was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Vivid Seats is an online secondary ticket resale marketplace that connects fans with live events across the United States, Canada, and Japan. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company specializes in providing tickets for a wide range of events, including sports, concerts, theater performances, and comedy shows. Vivid Seats operates in two main segments: marketplace and resale, and it has established partnerships with various brands in the entertainment industry to enhance its offerings. Through its platform, Vivid Seats aims to facilitate access to live entertainment for its customers.
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.
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.
TerSera Therapeutics acquires and develops specialty pharmaceutical products with a focus on select therapeutic areas. Their mission is to market products which truly make a difference for patients.
American Capital Invests $35 Million in Independent Managed Care Organization Bethesda, MD - March 8, 2005 - American Capital Strategies Ltd. (Nasdaq:ACAS) announced today it has invested $35 million in NewQuest Health Solutions LLC, an independent managed care organization primarily focused on providing Medicare Advantage HMO health plans to members in Alabama, Illinois, Tennessee and Texas. American Capital's investment takes the form of senior subordinated debt and supports GTCR Golder Rauner LLC's recapitalization of NewQuest. UBS Securities LLC is providing a revolving credit facility and investing in a senior term loan. NewQuest management and existing investors in NewQuest are rolling over a significant amount of equity. "American Capital is pleased to invest for the fourth time with GTCR, a prominent sponsor with extensive experience in the healthcare industry," said American Capital COO Ira Wagner. "We are proud to support the growth of NewQuest, one of the largest and fastest growing companies in the growing Medicare HMO marketplace. We were particularly impressed with NewQuest's substantial growth in revenue, EBITDA and membership base." American Capital invested over $2.2 billion in the last twelve months and $364 million year to date. For more information about American Capital's portfolio, click here. "American Capital is backing an outstanding management team with significant industry experience led by Herb Fritch, one of the most talented executives in the managed care industry," said American Capital Principal Ian Larkin. "Over the past four years, the management team has successfully grown NewQuest and positioned it as a market leader within its geographical niches by renegotiating hospital and Independent Provider Association contracts, enhancing core operations, focusing on medical review and case management, increasing marketing efforts, broadening its geographic coverage and aligning with physicians to better serve its member base." "NewQuest's expertise in utilization and disease management, strong local provider networks and good relationships with state regulatory bodies, solidify its position in its space," said American Capital Vice President Demian Kircher. "By leveraging its competitive advantages and capitalizing on positive industry trends fueled by growing familiarity of managed care programs, attractive demographics, continued government support and better benefit packages resulting from increased reimbursement rates, NewQuest can substantially grow its business in existing and new markets." Medicare HMOs contract with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to provide healthcare coverage to Medicare beneficiaries in exchange for a predetermined monthly amount per member. The Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 established the Medicare Advantage Program, formerly Medicare+Choice, which expands the role of private plans available to Medicare beneficiaries, including regional health care plan options. Based in Nashville, TN, NewQuest is an independent managed care organization primarily focused on providing Medicare Advantage HMO health plans through a comprehensive network of physicians and hospitals. The Company offers a broad continuum of value-added healthcare services to its members, including Independent Provider Association management services, prescription drug benefits, disease management, care enhancement and high-risk health management programs, and behavioral health and substance abuse services. Founded in 2000, NewQuest has grown from a single location in Tennessee to five facilities in Tennessee, Alabama, Illinois and Texas, serving over 100,000 beneficiaries in 60 counties and employing nearly 700. NewQuest operates four leading Medicare Advantage health plan providers: Tennessee HealthSpring, Alabama HealthSpring, HealthSpring of Illinois and Texas HealthSpring. In 2004, NewQuest was named one of Tennessee's Top 100 Companies by Business Tennessee. Also, in 2003, Nashville Business Journal awarded NewQuest one of its "Best In Business" Awards. Over the last four years, NewQuest has grown sales at approximately 61%, annualized, and recorded sales of over $600 million in 2004. "Having worked with American Capital in previous investments, we were very comfortable turning to them again for mezzanine financing," said GTCR Vice President Peter Stavros. "The financial capabilities of American Capital, combined with the Company's exceptional staff, make them an ideal partner for GTCR. With the combined support of all investors, NewQuest can execute its growth initiatives and continue to deliver high quality healthcare benefits and services to a rapidly growing population." ABOUT AMERICAN CAPITAL American Capital is a publicly traded buyout and mezzanine fund with capital resources of more than $4.9 billion. American Capital is an investor in and sponsor of management and employee buyouts, invests in private equity buyouts, and provides capital directly to private and small public companies. American Capital provides senior debt, mezzanine debt and equity to fund growth, acquisitions and recapitalizations. As of February 28, 2005, American Capital shareholders have enjoyed a total return of 348% since the Company's IPO - an annualized return of 22%, assuming reinvestment of dividends. American Capital has paid a total of $651 million in dividends and paid or declared $16.76 dividends per share since its August 1997 IPO at $15 per share. Companies interested in learning more about American Capital's flexible financing should contact Mark Opel, Senior Vice President, Business Development, at (800) 248-9340, or visit our website.
NewWave Communications is a broadband company delivering high-speed Internet, TV and telephone services to residential and business customers in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Texas. Our growth strategy includes an on-going investment in new technology, our fiber optic network, our employees and the customer experience. We truly care about the communities we serve. We work hard every day to be the best choice for Internet, TV and telephone services. Our promise is exceptional service.
Sterigenics has delivered safer, smarter and more productive contract sterilization solutions to the medical device and pharmaceutical industries, using Ethylene Oxide (EO), Gamma and Electron Beam (E-Beam) irradiation. We also provide process capabilities for Food Safety and High Performance Specialty Materials using our Gamma and Electron Beam radiation technologies. With over 1,300 employees and 38 service centers around the world, Sterigenics is able to offer more choices of location as well as the widest range of advanced technological solutions and support services to our customers.
ForeFront Education
Venture Round in 2003
ForeFront Education provides career-oriented instruction, education, and training services for its clients. The company is focused on the provision of services covering the areas of medical assistant, dental assistant, drafting technology, networking, entry-level management and office support, paralegal, and criminal justice. ForeFront Education was founded in 1999 and is based in Barrington, Illinois.