Pondera Holdings

Pondera Holdings LLC is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2016. The firm specializes in growth investments, primarily targeting sectors such as healthcare services, enterprise software, business services, niche manufacturing, and consumer products. Pondera Holdings typically invests over $2 million in companies that demonstrate strong financial performance, specifically those with more than $10 million in revenue and over $1 million in EBITDA. The firm prefers to acquire controlling interests in its portfolio companies and aims to secure a board seat to actively participate in their governance and strategic direction. Pondera Holdings focuses on businesses located in the United States and Canada, positioning itself as an operationally-focused holding company that supports the growth of its investments.

Seth Barkett

Co-Founder and Partner

Scott Casto

Co-Founder and Partner

Joseph Johnson

Co-Founder and Partner

Jeremiah Kaye

CFO

Jan-Dirk Lueders

Co-Founder and Partner

1 past transactions

Whisker

Venture Round in 2019
Whisker is a company that designs, manufactures, and markets innovative pet care products, including the well-known Litter-Robot. Focused on providing functional and solution-oriented appliances, Whisker offers a range of products such as self-cleaning litter boxes, automatic feeders, and refined pet accessories. These products are crafted to be user-friendly and are assembled in the USA, ensuring quality and reliability. The company is dedicated to enhancing the pet ownership experience, supported by a passionate customer experience team that is committed to assisting pet parents in caring for their animals.
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