mParticle
Seed Round in 2014
mParticle, Inc. is a New York-based company that develops a customer data platform designed for multi-channel consumer brands. Founded in 2012, mParticle enables businesses to effectively manage and analyze customer data in real time, providing tools for marketers, developers, and data scientists to integrate and orchestrate their marketing efforts. The platform collects user data from various sources, unifying it into a single view to deliver personalized, omnichannel customer experiences. This capability allows companies to gain actionable insights, optimize customer journeys, and enhance engagement through advanced analytics and audience segmentation. mParticle serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, financial services, media, dining, travel, gaming, and marketing, among others, helping brands accelerate their growth strategies while ensuring compliance with regulations such as GDPR. The company also has additional offices in San Francisco, Bellevue, London, and Delray Beach.
Ligado Networks
Venture Round in 2011
Ligado Networks, LLC is a provider of mobile satellite voice and data services, specializing in advanced satellite communications technology. The company offers a range of services, including push-to-talk communications, telephony, GPS tracking, and satellite capacity leasing to enable private network carriers to develop their own satellite solutions. Ligado's solutions cater primarily to sectors such as public safety, security, fleet management, and asset tracking. The company employs a hybrid wireless network that integrates satellite technology with terrestrial components to deliver seamless 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) services. Ligado Networks aims to modernize American infrastructure, facilitating connectivity for businesses through Custom Private Networks. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Ligado Networks operates on a wholesale basis across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and it has established a strategic partnership with ViaSat, Inc. Formerly known as LightSquared Inc., the company rebranded in February 2016 and has been incorporated since 1985.
U.S. Silica Holdings
Acquisition in 2007
U.S. Silica Holdings is a prominent producer of high-quality silica products, including unground silica, ground silica, fine ground silica, calcined kaolin clay, and aplite. Established over a century ago, the company traces its origins to the discovery of the Oriskany sandstone deposit in West Virginia by Henry Harrison Hunter, who showcased silica sand at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Over the years, U.S. Silica has expanded its operations through acquisitions and the development of a diverse range of over 200 unique products. The company operates a comprehensive network of production plants and packaging facilities across the United States, facilitating reliable procurement of silica and other industrial minerals. A significant portion of its revenue is generated from its Oil and Gas Proppants segment, supporting hydraulic fracturing operations. U.S. Silica emphasizes collaboration with customers to innovate product applications while maintaining a commitment to health, safety, quality, and environmental integrity. In 2008, the company was acquired by Golden Gate Capital, a private equity firm based in San Francisco.