Neuberger Berman

Neuberger Berman is an independent, employee-owned investment management firm founded in 1939 and headquartered in New York City. The firm offers a wide range of investment solutions to institutional and individual investors, including customized separately managed accounts, mutual funds, and alternative investment products. Neuberger Berman manages client-focused portfolios across various asset classes, including public equity, fixed income, private equity, and hedge funds, with a focus on growth and value stocks as well as distressed and high-yield securities. Its investment strategies encompass global markets, emphasizing the United States, Europe, and emerging markets. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and quantitative analysis in its investment processes, utilizing both in-house and external research. Neuberger Berman also engages in co-investments and offers financing options to mid-sized companies in North America and Europe. With a global presence, the firm maintains offices in key financial centers worldwide, enhancing its ability to serve a diverse client base effectively.

Jahangir Aka

Head of Official Institutions

Joseph Vincent Amato

President and Chief Investment Officer of Equity

Fabio Canè

Managing Director

Kent Chen

Managing Director of Private Equity

Bruce Crystal

MD and Head of Distribution for the Middle East

Paul Daggett

Principal

Lakshman Easwaran

SVP

Steve Eisman

Managing Director and Portfolio Manager

Ethan Falkove

Managing Director

Richard Gardiner

Chief Investment Officer

Brian Hahn

Managing Director and Wealth Advisor

Lydia Hao

Senior Vice President

Scott Koenig

Managing Director

Andrew S. Komaroff

COO

Dik van Lomwel

CEO and Director

Matthew Malloy

Managing Director

Yutaro Nishihara

Senior Vice President

Thomas P. O'Reilly

MD and Portfolio Manager

Philipp Patschkowski

Principal

Phillip Patschkowski

Managing Director

Bradley Curtis Tank

MD and CIO of Fixed Income

George Walker

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Brock Williams

Senior Vice President

62 past transactions

USIC

Secondary Market in 2022
USIC Locating Services, Inc., a subsidiary of United States Infrastructure Corporation, is a leading provider of underground utility locating services in the United States and Canada. With over 4,300 trained technicians, USIC serves more than 90% of Fortune 500 utilities and telecommunications companies across 30 states and one Canadian province. The company is recognized for its high volume, accuracy, and timeliness in utility locating, ensuring the protection of critical infrastructure and assets. USIC is committed to delivering efficient and innovative solutions for utility services and damage prevention, earning a reputation as a trusted name in the industry.

Skyfire

Seed Round in 2022
Skyfire operates an open protocol financing platform designed to enhance the accessibility of digital assets, particularly non-fungible tokens (NFTs). By offering point-of-sale financing options, Skyfire simplifies the purchasing process for NFTs, allowing users to acquire these digital assets more easily. Additionally, the platform provides collateralized lending solutions that improve post-sale liquidity, enabling users to access funds against their NFT holdings. This approach not only facilitates smoother transactions but also empowers marketplaces to offer differentiated and flexible payment and liquidity solutions, contributing to the growth of NFTs as a significant asset class.

Clutch

Debt Financing in 2022
Clutch Canada Inc. is an online platform that specializes in the sale of used cars, allowing customers to search, experience, finance, and purchase vehicles from the comfort of their homes. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Bedford, Canada, the company serves regions including Nova Scotia, Halifax, Toronto, and Dartmouth. Clutch distinguishes itself by providing detailed listings that feature images of vehicle condition, comprehensive CarFax reports, and 360-degree views of both the interior and exterior. The company emphasizes transparency by having no hidden fees and offers a seven-day money-back guarantee on all purchases. Additionally, Clutch provides services such as test drives, mechanical inspections, and direct delivery to enhance the customer experience.

Quantum

Post in 2022
Quantum Corp. is the global specialist in backup, recovery, and archive. From small businesses to multinational enterprises, more than 50,000 customers trust Quantum to solve their data protection, retention and management challenges. Quantum's best-of-breed, open systems solutions provide significant storage efficiencies and cost savings while minimizing risk and protecting prior investments. They include three market-leading, highly scalable platforms: DXi®-Series disk-based deduplication and replication systems for fast backup and restore, Scalar® tape automation products for disaster recovery and long-term data retention, and StorNext® data management software for high-performance file sharing and archiving.

Salsify

Series F in 2022
Salsify is an e-commerce software startup based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2012 by Jason Purcell, Jeremy Redburn, and Rob Gonzalez. The company provides brands with tools to manage and optimize their product information, inventory, and sales across various digital platforms. Its primary offering, Commerce Experience Management (CommerceXM), integrates Product Experience Management with commerce capabilities to facilitate sales through retailer and distributor channels, as well as marketplaces, social commerce, and direct-to-consumer sites. Salsify aims to empower brands to create engaging shopping experiences for consumers across all digital touchpoints. The company has received backing from notable investors, including Venrock, Matrix Partners, and Warburg Pincus.

Scipher Medicine

Series D in 2022
Scipher Medicine is a biotechnology company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, that focuses on developing a molecular technology platform to predict patient responses to drug therapies, particularly in cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases. The company offers several diagnostic tests, including PrismDx, which identifies patients who may not respond to specific medications, PrismRA for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, and PrismUC for those with ulcerative colitis. These tests enable healthcare providers to prescribe more suitable alternative therapies for patients who are unlikely to benefit from traditional treatments. Scipher Medicine emphasizes the importance of providing scientifically backed data to improve patient outcomes and enhance treatment decisions. The company has also established a strategic partnership with Ambry Genetics Corporation to further advance its capabilities. Founded in 2014, Scipher Medicine was previously known as DZZOM Delaware Corporation before changing its name in 2015.

Savage X Fenty

Series C in 2022
In partnership with a team assembled from the industry’s elite, the label has disrupted and redefined the marketplace with its accessible price point and extensive assortment of lingerie. Savage X Fenty was founded by Robyn Rihanna Fenty, a music and fashion icon.

Solid Power

Post in 2021
Solid Power Inc. is a developer of advanced solid-state rechargeable batteries that eliminate volatile and flammable liquid components. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, the company focuses on creating energy-dense and safe battery solutions for various applications, including portable electronics, electric vehicles, aircraft, and satellites. Solid Power's technology aims to enhance the performance of battery-powered devices by providing longer run times, improved safety, and reduced costs. As an industry leader in next-generation battery technology, Solid Power is positioned to significantly impact the future of energy storage and transportation.

PharmEasy

Venture Round in 2021
PharmEasy is a leading pharmacy aggregator in India that operates an online drug delivery platform aimed at enhancing the supply chain of pharmaceuticals. By digitizing the process, it connects patients with local pharmacy stores and diagnostic centers, ensuring they can easily access a wide range of medicines and healthcare products. The platform is designed to make healthcare services more accessible and affordable, emphasizing the importance of good health for everyone. Through its services, PharmEasy strives to simplify the healthcare experience for patients, allowing them to fulfill their medical needs efficiently.

Volta Charging

Post in 2021
Volta Charging is a marketing and advertising company that designs, installs, and maintains a network of electric vehicle charging stations funded by sponsor brands. The company provides a valuable community amenity in markets across the U.S. helping brands meet consumers at the optimal moment of the purchase decision. It was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Rocket Lab

Post in 2021
Rocket Lab Ltd. specializes in designing and manufacturing rocket and space systems, focusing on low-cost and efficient payload deployment. Founded in 2006 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, the company offers a variety of technologies, including carbon composite materials, thermal protection products, recovery systems, propulsion systems, and electronic systems for avionics and communication. Its flagship orbital launch vehicle, Electron, aims to transform the space industry by providing dedicated, high-frequency launches tailored for the growing small satellite market. Rocket Lab's innovations are geared towards making space access more affordable and accessible.

Branch

Debt Financing in 2021
Branch is a financial technology company that partners with employers to provide hourly workers with accessible banking services. It aims to help employees manage their finances by offering a zero-fee bank account, free instant access to earned wages, and auto-budgeting tools. This service not only assists employers in attracting and retaining talent but also reduces costs associated with traditional payment methods like paper checks and paycards. By positioning itself as a financial wellness benefit, Branch addresses the needs of working Americans, promoting financial growth and stability.

Li-Cycle

Post in 2021
Li-Cycle is a clean technology company specializing in the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. Founded in 2016 and based in Mississauga, Canada, the company employs an innovative process known as Li-Cycle Technology™ to recover 80 to 100% of materials from end-of-life batteries. This closed-loop resource recovery system not only ensures the safe and sustainable processing of battery waste but also addresses the increasing demand for critical materials essential for battery production. In addition to recycling, Li-Cycle provides various services, including logistics management and destruction, aimed at creating environmentally responsible solutions for battery disposal and resource recovery.

GupShup

Series F in 2021
Gupshup Inc. is a prominent messaging platform that facilitates communication and engagement for brands and businesses through various mobile devices. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Gupshup operates globally and serves over 30,000 businesses, including major companies like FlipKart and HDFC. Its platform supports a wide array of messaging services, including SMS, voice, email, and IP messaging, processing over 4 billion messages monthly. Gupshup also offers tools for developers to create and manage bots and smart messaging services, enhancing customer interactions. Additionally, the company developed Teamchat, a smart messaging app that features innovative messaging capabilities, positioning Gupshup as a leader in the enterprise messaging space.

The Long Drink Company

Funding Round in 2021
The Finnish Long Drink sales alcoholic beverages.

Lucid Motors

Post in 2021
Lucid Motors Inc. is an electric vehicle manufacturer based in Menlo Park, California, with a manufacturing facility in Casa Grande, Arizona. Founded in 2007 and initially known as Atieva, Inc., the company rebranded to Lucid Motors in 2016. Lucid Motors aims to enhance the driving experience by creating vehicles that prioritize performance, space, and intelligence. The company emphasizes intuitive design and user experience, striving to redefine mobility by focusing on the individual needs of drivers. To support its electric car production, Lucid Motors has established strategic partnerships with prominent battery manufacturers Samsung SDI and LG Chem.

Owlet Baby Care

Post in 2021
Owlet Baby Care Inc. is a company that develops and manufactures innovative monitoring products designed to track the vital signs of sleeping infants. Founded in 2012 and based in Lehi, Utah, Owlet offers the Owlet Smart Sock, a device that monitors an infant's heart rate and oxygen levels, alerting parents if there are any concerns. The Owlet Baby Monitor provides real-time data on a child's vital signs through a compatible app for iOS and Android devices, giving parents peace of mind. The company's product range also includes the Owlet Cam, which transforms smartphones into high-definition baby monitors, and the Owlet Monitor Duo, which combines the features of the Smart Sock with the Cam. Additionally, the Owlet Dream Lab offers resources to help parents establish healthy sleep habits for their children. Owlet's commitment to enhancing parental confidence through technology is reflected in its diversified product portfolio.

Cybereason

Series F in 2021
Cybereason Inc. develops a comprehensive cybersecurity platform focused on endpoint protection, including endpoint detection and response, anti-ransomware, anti-malware, and antivirus solutions. Founded in 2012 by a team of elite intelligence professionals, the company offers a suite of products designed to detect, analyze, and respond to cyber threats. Key offerings include Deep Detect & Respond, which analyzes behavioral data to identify suspicious activities; Deep Prevent, aimed at blocking advanced attacks; Deep Investigate, which collects enterprise data for threat analysis; and Deep Respond, a threat detection and response interface. Additionally, Cybereason provides RansomFree, an anti-ransomware solution, alongside various services such as monitoring, investigation, and training. The company is headquartered in Boston and maintains offices in London, Tel Aviv, and Tokyo, leveraging a custom-built in-memory graph to enhance its threat detection capabilities.

Sunlight Financial

Post in 2021
Sunlight Financial LLC provides home improvement financing solutions to homeowners and contractors in the United States. It offers point-of-sale financing to facilitate and accelerate the purchase, sale, and installation of residential solar systems and home improvements. The company partners with solar companies and home improvement contractors to secure financing for solar systems and home improvement projects. It serves home improvement projects, including roofing, HVAC, decks/patios, energy efficiency, windows, interior remodel, home automation, and fencing contractors; and contractors of solar systems, batteries, and roofs. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in New York, New York.

Pine Labs

Venture Round in 2021
Pine Labs Private Limited operates a cloud-based unified point-of-sale (POS) platform, primarily serving merchants in India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Noida, India, the company provides a range of digital payment acceptance and merchant commerce solutions, including Android-based smart POS devices. Pine Labs offers several features to enhance the merchant experience, such as instant equated monthly installment payment options, loyalty programs, gift cards, and customer analytics. Its myPlutus app provides real-time transaction data, while Promozone facilitates targeted promotional campaigns. The platform supports over 350,000 POS terminals across 3,700 locations, serving more than 100,000 merchants in various sectors, including electronics, food and beverage, and fashion. Additionally, Pine Labs collaborates with financial institutions and brands to create value for retail customers, thereby simplifying payment acceptance and enhancing the overall transaction experience.

EVgo

Post in 2021
EVgo Services LLC owns and operates network of fast chargers for electric vehicles. It operates charging stations compatible with all fast charge capable electric vehicle models. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

PLAYSTUDIOS

Post in 2021
PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc. is a consumer gaming company based in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializing in casual games that allow users to earn rewards. Founded in 2011, the company has developed a portfolio of social slot applications, social casino games, and jackpot applications. Its innovative approach combines established casino brands and proven gambling mechanics with social game elements and real-world incentives. With a diverse team of over 250 professionals, including Art Directors, Engineers, Content Creators, Designers, Marketers, and Data Scientists, PLAYSTUDIOS operates studios in locations such as the Bay Area, Austin, Hong Kong, and Tel Aviv. The company's focus on social and mobile gambling positions it well within the expanding gaming market, as it continuously evolves its games and technologies to enhance user experience and broaden its market reach.

Proterra

Post in 2021
Proterra Inc. designs and manufactures zero-emission electric buses, specializing in heavy-duty vehicles that enable fleet operators to reduce operating costs and eliminate fossil fuel dependency. The company’s product lineup includes 35-foot and 40-foot Catalyst transit vehicles, which are built to meet the diverse mileage needs of urban and regional routes on a single charge. Proterra also provides a range of services, including pre-delivery consultations, training programs, mid-life inspections, and battery management services. Their offerings extend to energy services such as fleet planning, charging infrastructure, and telematics. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, Proterra has additional offices in South Carolina and California, and its products are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the United States. By helping customers transition to battery-electric transit solutions, Proterra has contributed to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption.

Katapult

Post in 2021
Katapult Group, Inc. is the leading omnichannel point-of-sale payment platform, providing alternative purchase solutions for retailers and consumers. Our cutting-edge technology integrates seamlessly with online platforms, enabling our retail partners to expand their customer base, increase sales, and grow revenue. Katapult's consumer-centric focus ensures a quick application and approval process, transparent terms, and tailored payment plans. Katapult associates with hundreds of retailers across the United States, with merchant support teams, marketing insights, and suggestions for continued success.

Akili Interactive Labs

Series D in 2021
Akili builds clinically-validated cognitive therapeutics, assessments, and diagnostics that look and feel like video games. It aims to develop a new type of electronic medicine that can be deployed remotely directly to any patient anywhere, prescribed and tracked by physicians, with the potential to be developed at a fraction of the cost of traditional medical approaches. Akili’s cognitive engine enables three separate clinical game versions for remote data-capture, with features designed for patient engagement. Its proprietary adaptive mechanics allow the software to automatically personalize to the patient’s ability level with no clinician input required. Akili is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Constellation Automotive Group

Private Equity Round in 2021
Constellation Automotive Group is the largest vertically integrated digital used car marketplace in Europe, offering a comprehensive range of services for vehicle auction and remarketing. The company serves original equipment manufacturers, leasing companies, fleet operators, retail dealers, and buyers through a combination of physical and digital auction platforms. Its services include logistics support such as vehicle collection and delivery, inspection checks, customs management, storage, refurbishment, and vehicle preparation. Additionally, Constellation Automotive Group provides financing options, pricing data, and a selection of consistently graded used vehicles, ensuring efficient transitions in vehicle ownership and facilitating quick disposal for sellers while offering a variety of choices for buyers.

Caris Life Sciences

Private Equity Round in 2021
Caris Molecular Intelligence revolutionizes precision medicine to provide physicians and patients with information about their health. They develop Caris Molecular Intelligence Services that does panomic molecular profiling for oncology. Caris Life Sciences was founded with a very simple but powerful purpose – to help improve the lives of as many people as possible. Through tireless efforts, breakthrough molecular science, and a passionate commitment to quality, they remain steadfastly focused on the most important part of their work – the patient. It was founded in 1996 and is based in Irving, Texas.

Druva

Series H in 2021
Druva™ delivers data protection and management for the cloud era. Druva Cloud Platform is built on AWS and offered as-a-Service; delivering globally accessible, infinitely scalable and completely autonomous enterprise data resiliency. Customers drive down costs by up to 50 percent by freeing themselves from the burden of unnecessary hardware, capacity planning, and software management. Druva’s patented cloud architecture transforms backup data into an asset, making it more open and accessible so customers can streamline governance, improve cyber resiliency, and gain critical insights to uncover opportunities and expedite decision making.

Signifyd

Series E in 2021
Signifyd, Inc. is a technology company that provides a cloud-based API designed to help e-commerce businesses detect and prevent fraud. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in London, Signifyd offers solutions such as E-Commerce Assurance and Chargeback Recovery. These services enable online retailers to manage chargebacks effectively and automate fraud prevention processes. By simplifying fraud detection through a financial guarantee, Signifyd allows businesses to increase sales while minimizing losses related to fraudulent transactions. The company's solutions address common challenges faced by e-commerce businesses, including significant losses from chargebacks and customer dissatisfaction due to erroneous transaction declines. Signifyd's clientele includes numerous Fortune 1000 companies and top Internet retailers.

Fanatics

Private Equity Round in 2021
Fanatics, Inc. is a global vertical commerce company specializing in the design, manufacture, distribution, and retail of licensed sports merchandise. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, with additional offices in San Mateo, California, and Manchester, United Kingdom, Fanatics offers a wide range of high-quality fan gear and apparel across various sports, including NCAA football, NFL, MLB, NBA, NASCAR, and NHL. The company operates through online, mobile, and physical retail channels, catering to the evolving demands of leagues, teams, fans, and retailers in a mobile-first, on-demand environment. Additionally, Fanatics provides outsourced e-commerce solutions through its TeamFanShop division, managing the official online stores for numerous prominent sports organizations, thus enhancing the accessibility and availability of licensed athletic apparel.

ChargePoint

Post in 2021
ChargePoint, Inc. operates a comprehensive network of electric vehicle charging stations, primarily based in California, with additional offices in Arizona, Germany, India, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Founded in 2007 and originally named Coulomb Technologies, the company rebranded to ChargePoint in December 2012. It is recognized as a leader in the electric vehicle charging sector, providing public charging stations and consumer subscription plans. ChargePoint also offers utility grid management technology to assist electric utility companies in balancing demand on the grid. Through its extensive network, the company aims to increase accessibility to electric vehicle charging and support the growing adoption of electric mobility.

SolarWinds

Post in 2021
SolarWinds Corporation provides information technology (IT) infrastructure management software products in the United States and internationally. It offers products to monitor and manage network, system, desktop, application, storage, and database and website infrastructures, whether on-premise, in the public or private cloud, or in a hybrid IT infrastructure. The company provides a suite of network management software that provides real-time visibility into network utilization and bandwidth, as well as the ability to detect, diagnose, and resolve network performance problems; and a suite of infrastructure management products, which monitor and analyze the performance of applications and their supporting infrastructure. It offers suite of application performance management software that enable visibility into log data, cloud infrastructure metrics, applications, tracing, and Web performance management; and AppOptics, which integrates application performance, server infrastructure monitoring, and custom metrics into one unified cloud-based solution, as well as provides service management software. In addition, the company provides IT service management solutions to enable managed service providers (MSPs) to deliver outsourced IT services and manage their own businesses. Its remote monitoring and management software, which monitors desktops, laptops, servers, and mobile devices across operating systems and platforms. Further, it offers an email protection and archiving platform on a standalone basis that protects businesses from phishing, malware, and other email-borne threats. The company markets and sells its products directly to network and systems engineers, database administrators, storage administrators, DevOps professionals, and managed service providers. The company was formerly known as SolarWinds Parent, Inc. and changed its name to SolarWinds Corporation in May 2018. SolarWinds Corporation was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Koalafi

Debt Financing in 2021
Koalafi, operating under West Creek Financial Holdings, Inc., specializes in point of sale financing solutions for retailers across the United States. Founded in 2016 and based in Glen Allen, Virginia, the company leverages big data to enhance approval rates for consumers seeking financing to purchase goods and services. Koalafi's technology simplifies the application process, making it easier for both consumers and merchants to engage in transactions. In an economic environment where traditional banks have tightened credit requirements, Koalafi aims to support credit-worthy consumers who may struggle to secure financing. With a team experienced in lending, the company is dedicated to enabling customers to access the merchandise they desire while simultaneously assisting merchants in boosting their sales through accessible financing options.

Paycor

Private Equity Round in 2021
Paycor, Inc. offers cloud-based human resource, payroll, and timekeeping software solutions tailored for small and mid-sized businesses across the United States. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company provides a range of products, including solutions for recruiting and onboarding, HR and benefits administration, payroll and tax compliance, and time and attendance tracking. Their Learning Management System integrates various training formats, while Workforce Insights delivers data visualization to enhance decision-making for business leaders. Paycor aims to improve efficiency and support smarter workforce management by utilizing in-house technology and expert insights, ultimately helping businesses attract talent and optimize their processes. The company operates additional locations in several states, including Alabama, Indiana, California, Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.

Menlo Security

Series E in 2020
Menlo Security, Inc. offers a cloud-based isolation platform designed to protect organizations from cyberattacks by removing the threat of malware associated with websites, documents, and emails. By isolating and executing all web content in the cloud, the platform allows users to safely engage with online materials. The company serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies and financial institutions, through a network of resellers both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Menlo Security has expanded its operations across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other regions. The company was previously known as Surfcrew, Inc., changing its name in November 2014.

DoubleVerify

Private Equity Round in 2020
DoubleVerify provides online media verification and campaign effectiveness solutions for brand marketers, agencies, advertising networks, demand side platforms, exchanges and digital publishers looking to ensure quality advertising environments, campaign transparency and performance. DoubleVerify validates over 60 billion advertising impressions per month for hundreds of Fortune 500 brands, advertising networks and media platforms. Headquartered in New York City, DoubleVerify’s investors include JMI Equity, Institutional Venture Partners, Blumberg Capital, First Round Capital and Genacast Ventures.

Caris Life Sciences

Private Equity Round in 2020
Caris Molecular Intelligence revolutionizes precision medicine to provide physicians and patients with information about their health. They develop Caris Molecular Intelligence Services that does panomic molecular profiling for oncology. Caris Life Sciences was founded with a very simple but powerful purpose – to help improve the lives of as many people as possible. Through tireless efforts, breakthrough molecular science, and a passionate commitment to quality, they remain steadfastly focused on the most important part of their work – the patient. It was founded in 1996 and is based in Irving, Texas.

Skillz

Post in 2020
Skillz operates as a marketplace platform that connects mobile gamers, allowing them to discover and compete in various games against players globally. The company supports game developers in creating lucrative franchises by integrating social competition into their offerings. Utilizing patented technology, Skillz has facilitated over 2 billion tournament entries for approximately 30 million players worldwide, distributing over $60 million in prizes monthly. Notable games on its platform include Dominoes Gold, Blackout Bingo, 21 Blitz, and Solitaire Cube. Skillz primarily generates revenue through its eSports gaming platform, which enables developers to monetize their content via multiplayer competitions. The company's operations are mainly concentrated in the United States, with additional revenue from regions such as Israel, China, and Malta. Skillz has garnered recognition in the industry, being listed among Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and CNBC's Disruptor 50, among other accolades.

Fanatics

Series E in 2020
Fanatics, Inc. is a global vertical commerce company specializing in the design, manufacture, distribution, and retail of licensed sports merchandise. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, with additional offices in San Mateo, California, and Manchester, United Kingdom, Fanatics offers a wide range of high-quality fan gear and apparel across various sports, including NCAA football, NFL, MLB, NBA, NASCAR, and NHL. The company operates through online, mobile, and physical retail channels, catering to the evolving demands of leagues, teams, fans, and retailers in a mobile-first, on-demand environment. Additionally, Fanatics provides outsourced e-commerce solutions through its TeamFanShop division, managing the official online stores for numerous prominent sports organizations, thus enhancing the accessibility and availability of licensed athletic apparel.

Duck Creek Technologies

Private Equity Round in 2020
Duck Creek Technologies develops industry-specific software that helps insurance carriers to deploy and manage their products and services. It is a provider of core system solutions to the P&C and general insurance industry. By accessing Duck Creek OnDemand, the company’s enterprise Software-as-a-Service solution, insurance carriers are able to navigate uncertainty and capture market opportunities faster than their competitors. The company was formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 2000.

Trustly

Venture Round in 2020
Trustly Group AB, founded in 2008 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, specializes in online banking payment and processing solutions across Europe. The company facilitates business-to-business and peer-to-peer payments directly from bank accounts through various devices, including mobiles, tablets, and desktops. Trustly offers features such as recurring and one-click payments for subscription services and in-app purchases, as well as plug-ins for e-commerce platforms and integration via application programming interfaces (APIs). Its services also encompass direct debit options for various sectors, including online gaming, video-on-demand, food delivery, and financial services. Trustly caters to consumers and global merchants, primarily focusing on e-commerce, travel, financial services, and online gaming, aiming to provide secure and efficient online payment solutions.

AvidXchange

Series F in 2020
AvidXchange is the industry leader in automating invoice and payment processes for mid-market businesses. Founded in the year 2000, AvidXchange processes over $140 billion transactions annually across its network of more than 680,000 suppliers, transforming the way 6,000 customers in North America pay their bills. AvidXchange is distinguished as a global fintech unicorn and one of the fastest growing technology companies in the U.S. with 1,500 employees supporting customers across seven office locations.

Level

Debt Financing in 2020
Level, operating under the name Zero Financial, Inc., is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, that offers a modern mobile banking experience. The company's primary products include a mobile banking application, a debit card known as Zerocard, and a checking account called Zero Checking. The app provides users with real-time insights into their finances, displaying debit card purchases alongside other transactions to help manage their budgets effectively. Unlike traditional banking options, Zerocard combines the convenience of a debit card with the benefits of a credit card, offering users unlimited cash back rewards ranging from 1.0% to 3.0% on expenditures, as well as competitive annual interest rates on account balances. Level aims to eliminate common banking fees, striving to simplify personal finance management for its users.

Almanac Realty Investors

Acquisition in 2020
Almanac Realty Investors is a real estate investment advisor focused on providing growth capital to private and public companies that operate in the North American real estate sector. The firm has made significant investments, committing over $5 billion to 42 companies through various financial instruments, including convertible preferred and convertible debt securities, as well as common equity. Almanac's investment strategy encompasses a diverse range of asset classes, such as senior housing, multi-family units, office spaces, retail, and industrial properties. In February 2020, the firm was acquired by Neuberger Berman, which added $4 billion to its assets under management. Despite this acquisition, Almanac continues to operate with its leadership team and maintains a degree of investment independence within Neuberger Berman's alternatives division.

Duck Creek Technologies

Private Equity Round in 2019
Duck Creek Technologies develops industry-specific software that helps insurance carriers to deploy and manage their products and services. It is a provider of core system solutions to the P&C and general insurance industry. By accessing Duck Creek OnDemand, the company’s enterprise Software-as-a-Service solution, insurance carriers are able to navigate uncertainty and capture market opportunities faster than their competitors. The company was formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 2000.

Druva

Series G in 2019
Druva™ delivers data protection and management for the cloud era. Druva Cloud Platform is built on AWS and offered as-a-Service; delivering globally accessible, infinitely scalable and completely autonomous enterprise data resiliency. Customers drive down costs by up to 50 percent by freeing themselves from the burden of unnecessary hardware, capacity planning, and software management. Druva’s patented cloud architecture transforms backup data into an asset, making it more open and accessible so customers can streamline governance, improve cyber resiliency, and gain critical insights to uncover opportunities and expedite decision making.
Neuberger Berman’s Insurance-Linked Strategies (formerly Cartesian Re) launched in 2009. Its mission is to deliver uncorrelated and attractive risk-adjusted returns using a dynamic and active risk management approach, leveraging the broader Neuberger Berman platform.

LegalZoom

Secondary Market in 2018
LegalZoom is a well-known provider of online legal services in the United States, catering primarily to small businesses and families. Established with the mission of making legal resources accessible to all, LegalZoom combines technology with the expertise of experienced attorneys to deliver high-quality and affordable legal services. The company's offerings include legal document preparation, ongoing compliance assistance, tax advice, business licenses, trademark filings, accounting services, virtual mailbox solutions, e-signature capabilities, and estate planning. Since its inception, LegalZoom has served nearly two million clients, with its documents recognized in all 50 states. The company is committed to ensuring that legal processes are straightforward and accessible, reflecting its dedication to customer satisfaction.

Uniasselvi

Private Equity Round in 2018
Founded in 1997, Uniasselvi has more than 112,000 students enrolled in its undergraduate and graduate programs. The company operates in the distance-learning education segment, where it is the fourth largest player in Brazil, with 48 centers in various states, and in the on-campus education segment, with seven campuses located in the state of Santa Catarina, where it is the largest institution of higher learning.

CommonBond

Series D in 2018
CommonBond, Inc. provides online lending services to students to pay for higher education in the United States. It refinances and finances undergraduate and graduate student loans, parent PLUS loans, and MBA student loans. The company enables students to gain access to fixed and variable rate student loan products for refinancing existing student loans after graduation or to finance an MBA while in school; and offers SmartSave, a product that enables customers to move the monthly savings from their student loan refinancing into a compound wealth generating cash account. In addition, it enables businesses to manage their student loan debt of its employees. CommonBond, Inc. was founded in 2011 and is based in New York, New York.

Comelz

Acquisition in 2017
Comelz is one of the leaders of that generation of Italian companies that has been able to interpret the needs of a rapidly expanding national shoe market and pellet, creating a shoe industry of international excellence. At the end of the 1960s, the company exploded on the market with products with a high content of innovative products and gradually became one of the most significant players in the industry, including, among other things, a leading role in the association.
Lookingglass Cyber Solutions is a cybersecurity software company delivering deep visibility into the Internet threat landscape. Lookingglass helps organizations accurately and precisely anticipate and protect against targeted attacks by gathering, correlating, and analyzing threat information from within their own networks, supply chains, and the rest of the Internet. The company’s core product, ScoutVision, leverages an open architecture, which provides source and sensor agnostic Internet threat visibility - to help users rapidly respond to enterprise network threats – often before they can impact operations. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Reston, Virginia.

Velocidi

Series A in 2016
Velocidi is a customer data platform (CDP) company headquartered in New York, with offices in Porto, Portugal. We deliver a private CDP deployed in each client’s own infrastructure as if it were built in-house. Velocidi is used by direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands to collect and unify 1st-party customer data, leverage machine learning to predict customer behavior, directly activate audience segments on advertising platforms, and maintain complete ownership and control of their data.

Farnese Vini

Acquisition in 2016
Founded in 1994, Farnese Vini is a leading Italian wine group active in the production, sale and marketing of central and southern Italian wines. Farnese boasts a global client base of over 2,600 distributors, hotels and caterers and generates over 95% of sales abroad.

CommonBond

Series C in 2016
CommonBond, Inc. provides online lending services to students to pay for higher education in the United States. It refinances and finances undergraduate and graduate student loans, parent PLUS loans, and MBA student loans. The company enables students to gain access to fixed and variable rate student loan products for refinancing existing student loans after graduation or to finance an MBA while in school; and offers SmartSave, a product that enables customers to move the monthly savings from their student loan refinancing into a compound wealth generating cash account. In addition, it enables businesses to manage their student loan debt of its employees. CommonBond, Inc. was founded in 2011 and is based in New York, New York.

Parag Milk Foods

Venture Round in 2016
At Parag, each day is filled with providing new inspiration to consumers, to create fresh trends in dairy consumption. Each of their brands Gowardhan, Go, Topp Up and Pride of Cows, play a central role in people's lives – they awake to them and consume them all day long. Each with their own unique taste and place in life. They are passionate about making milk moments a source of delight and inspiration. From new ways to delight children, to healthier ways to spread goodness and cheer in families, from delicious ways to entertain friends, to providing the quickest ways in which a mother can provide taste and nutrition.
A complete offer of business integration, application and infrastructure outsourcing, innovative solutions and strategic consultancy. The parent company Engineering Ingegneria Informatica has been listed on the Milan stock market since December 2000 and the ordinary shares are part of the FTSE Italia STAR index, which includes stock with the highest industrial and equity requisites. Designing and creating innovative architecture that guide and support all the organizations' business and service models in all markets. Promoting innovation in organizations, processes and services with the passion and enthusiasm of an Italian company.

Centro

Series B in 2015
Centro is a provider of enterprise-class software for digital advertising organizations. Its technology platform, Basis, is the first of its kind SaaS advertising solution unifying programmatic and direct media buying, along with workflow automation, cross-channel campaign planning, universal reporting and business intelligence. It boosts media team and business performance by enabling advertisers to plan, buy and analyze real-time bidding (RTB), direct, search and social campaigns in a single platform. Headquartered in Chicago with 40 offices in North America, Centro has received numerous accolades for its commitment to employees and workplace culture.

Prosper

Series D in 2015
Prosper Funding LLC operates a peer-to-peer online credit marketplace that connects borrowers seeking personal loans with individual and institutional investors willing to fund those loans. Established in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Prosper's platform offers a transparent environment for financial transactions, allowing borrowers to access fixed-rate, unsecured loans without hidden fees or prepayment penalties. The marketplace is accessible to investors in 31 states and to borrowers in 48 states, including the District of Columbia. By utilizing a data-driven underwriting model, Prosper enables investors to achieve solid returns while facilitating affordable loan options for consumers.
Lookingglass Cyber Solutions is a cybersecurity software company delivering deep visibility into the Internet threat landscape. Lookingglass helps organizations accurately and precisely anticipate and protect against targeted attacks by gathering, correlating, and analyzing threat information from within their own networks, supply chains, and the rest of the Internet. The company’s core product, ScoutVision, leverages an open architecture, which provides source and sensor agnostic Internet threat visibility - to help users rapidly respond to enterprise network threats – often before they can impact operations. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Reston, Virginia.

Counsyl

Private Equity Round in 2011
Counsyl is a health technology company specializing in DNA screening for individuals and families. Its services aim to provide critical health information that can influence important decisions regarding behavior, prevention, and preparedness for future health challenges. By leveraging advanced technology, including custom-built robotics and a team of scientists and engineers, Counsyl processes blood and saliva samples with high precision and efficiency. The company has screened over 500,000 patients and collaborated with more than 6,000 healthcare professionals, striving to make DNA screening accessible to a broad audience. Counsyl’s innovative approach has earned recognition, including the Wall Street Journal’s Innovation Award for Medicine, and its Family Prep Screen has significantly aided individuals in understanding crucial genetic information prior to childbearing. The platform has expanded its offerings to include informed pregnancy and cancer screening, emphasizing the integration of sophisticated technology in real-time communication of medical results between patients and healthcare providers.