Platform Partners

Platform Partners, established in 2006, is a Houston-based private investment firm that provides long-term capital to profitable, small to middle-market companies across various sectors in the United States. The firm invests through a perpetual capital model, typically in equity stakes ranging from $10 to $100 million, to support growth, buyouts, and recapitalizations. Like a private equity firm, Platform Partners seeks majority or minority stakes in companies with a history of operating profitability, aiming to build long-term partnerships with entrepreneurs and strong leadership teams.

Brett Boren

Vice President

Fred Brazelton

CEO

Brennon Brignac

Vice President

Jorge Diaz

Operating Partner

David Heaney JD

Senior Vice President

Andrew Jacobe

Associate

Vik Kalra

Executive Vice President

Lucas Kuipers

Senior Vice President

Fred Lummis

Chairman

Maclean Martin

Senior Associate

Brad Morgan

President

Jeremy Newsom

Executive Vice President

Kemp Sauer

Associate

Laura Thompson

CFO

7 past transactions

Progressive Pipeline Management

Acquisition in 2024
Progressive Pipeline Management specializes in the renewal and maintenance of natural gas pipelines, serving various industries including oil, petrochemical, manufacturing, and water/wastewater. The company provides a comprehensive array of services such as trenchless rehabilitation, lining of pipelines, and cross bore and CCTV inspections. It conducts critical assessments of ferrous pipe walls to evaluate the condition and integrity of pipelines. Notably, Progressive Pipeline Management employs its StarlineĀ® CIPL system, which can line pipelines ranging from 4 to 48 inches in diameter, resulting in a durable and impermeable composite pipe within the existing infrastructure. Committed to environmental sustainability, the company focuses on reducing methane emissions and plays a vital role in managing leaking pipeline systems.

Alliance Strategies

Private Equity Round in 2024
Alliance Strategies is a major worldwide recruitment and cultural exchange firm dedicated to bringing people and businesses together across borders. Alliance Strategies focuses on building cultural understanding and supporting global workforce mobility, offering innovative solutions that enable participants to pursue transformative experiences and employers to access different talent pools.

Principle Health Systems

Private Equity Round in 2023
Principle Health Systems is a healthcare service firm that provides a range of medical diagnostics and laboratory testing services. The company focuses on serving the long-term care industry and other healthcare providers, emphasizing exceptional customer service. Its specialized offerings include laboratory services, as well as expertise in pain management and anesthesia, aiming to alleviate patient discomfort. Through its comprehensive approach, Principle Health Systems seeks to support healthcare providers in delivering quality care.

E-xact Transactions

Private Equity Round in 2020
E-xact has provided fast, secure, and innovative online transaction solutions for over 15 years. They continue to work at the forefront of the online payments world, with secure transaction processing systems and superb customer service. They offer everyone a way to get into the e-commerce marketplace; software and website developers, merchants, and financial institutions all have something to gain by using

SmartSky Networks

Series C in 2019
SmartSky Networks, LLC is a provider of air-to-ground broadband connectivity and communication systems specifically designed for business and commercial aviation. Founded in 2011 and based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company has developed patented technology that utilizes a combination of 4G and 5G telecommunications, leveraging 60 MHz of spectrum to deliver high-performance connectivity on aircraft. SmartSky's network offers a unique real-time, low latency, bidirectional data link, enabling an in-flight user experience comparable to ground-based broadband services. This capability supports enhanced applications, services, and hardware, making SmartSky a key player in improving in-flight connectivity. The company also partners with Avidyne Corporation to further enhance its offerings.

Beneplace

Acquisition in 2017
Beneplace is a rapidly growing company specializing in voluntary employee benefits and discount programs, primarily serving Fortune 1000 companies and government institutions. Headquartered in Austin, Beneplace offers tailored solutions that are designed to enhance employee acquisition, retention, and satisfaction. The company reaches approximately nine million individuals across various regions, including the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. By providing a comprehensive suite of curated voluntary benefits and employee savings programs, Beneplace aims to meet the specific goals of its clients while simplifying the process for their human resources teams. Through its commitment to delivering intelligent and complete solutions, Beneplace helps organizations achieve their HR objectives effectively.

SmartSky Networks

Venture Round in 2015
SmartSky Networks, LLC is a provider of air-to-ground broadband connectivity and communication systems specifically designed for business and commercial aviation. Founded in 2011 and based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company has developed patented technology that utilizes a combination of 4G and 5G telecommunications, leveraging 60 MHz of spectrum to deliver high-performance connectivity on aircraft. SmartSky's network offers a unique real-time, low latency, bidirectional data link, enabling an in-flight user experience comparable to ground-based broadband services. This capability supports enhanced applications, services, and hardware, making SmartSky a key player in improving in-flight connectivity. The company also partners with Avidyne Corporation to further enhance its offerings.
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