New York Community Bancorp
Post in 2024
New York Community Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company that operates primarily through its subsidiaries, New York Community Bank and New York Commercial Bank. Established in 1859 and headquartered in Westbury, New York, the company provides a wide range of banking products and services across Metro New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Florida, and Arizona. Its offerings include various deposit products such as checking accounts, savings accounts, and certificates of deposit, alongside a diverse suite of loans, including multi-family mortgages, commercial real estate loans, and consumer loans. Additionally, it provides insurance products, annuities, mutual funds, and cash management services. The company serves individuals, small and mid-sized businesses, and professional associations through a network of 241 community bank branches and 348 ATMs. Known for its focus on multi-family mortgage lending, particularly for apartment buildings with below-market rents, New York Community Bancorp emphasizes accessible banking solutions for its customers.
Signature Estate & Investment Advisors
Private Equity Round in 2022
Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, LLC is an employee-owned investment management firm founded in 1997 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with additional offices across several states, including Texas, Virginia, and New York. The firm specializes in providing tailored investment management and financial planning services to a diverse clientele, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. Its offerings encompass a range of services such as risk management, tax planning, trust and estate planning, and business advisory services. Signature Estate & Investment Advisors is committed to conducting in-house research to inform its investment strategies, allowing for the management of customized equity and fixed income portfolios that align with the unique financial needs of its clients.
CAIS
Private Equity Round in 2022
Founded in 2009, CAIS is a New York-based financial technology platform that connects independent financial advisors with top-tier managers of specialized investment products. The company offers streamlined access to alternative investments such as hedge funds, private equity, private credit, real estate, structured notes, and digital assets.
Ministry Brands
Acquisition in 2021
Ministry Brands LLC is a provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions specifically designed for churches, ministries, and faith-based organizations across North America. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Lenoir City, Tennessee, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes church management, online giving, mass communication, background screening, financial accounting, and website development. By leveraging cloud-based technology, Ministry Brands aims to enhance operational efficiency and digital engagement for over 55,000 client organizations, helping them thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. The company's team comprises individuals with a strong commitment to their faith, including worship leaders and volunteers, who are dedicated to supporting the mission of their clients.
Obra Capital
Acquisition in 2019
Obra Capital is a financial company that offers a range of services, including credit, insurance, consulting, wealth management, and asset management. It specializes in insurance-linked strategies, particularly focusing on longevity-contingent risk. Through a fundamental, bottom-up approach, Obra Capital analyzes investment opportunities to generate absolute and risk-adjusted returns. The company provides insights into longevity-based assets, which can be evaluated, analyzed, and priced when aggregated into diversified pools, helping clients make informed decisions in the asset management landscape.
Advisor Group
Acquisition in 2019
Advisor Group is one of the largest independent broker-dealer networks in the United States, consisting of four key broker-dealers: FSC Securities Corporation, Royal Alliance Associates, SagePoint Financial, and Woodbury Financial Services. With a network of over 5,000 affiliated advisors, Advisor Group promotes a culture of entrepreneurship and independence. The company's structure enables it to allocate significant resources across its network, providing advisors with access to advanced technologies, personalized service, and comprehensive operational support. This unique combination allows advisors to benefit from the advantages of a large firm while maintaining the personalized touch of a smaller organization. Advisor Group is well-positioned to address the evolving challenges and opportunities in the financial services industry.
Voya Financial
Acquisition in 2017
Voya Financial is a financial services company that offers a range of retirement, investment, and insurance solutions tailored to meet the needs of individuals and organizations in the United States. Its offerings include tax savings plans, individual retirement accounts, group life insurance, and various employee benefits products. The company operates through three main segments: Wealth Solutions, Investment Management, and Health Solutions, with the Wealth Solutions segment accounting for approximately half of its revenue. By focusing on securing assets and providing comprehensive financial strategies, Voya Financial aims to enhance the financial well-being of its clients.
CardWorks
Private Equity Round in 2017
CardWorks, Inc. is a consumer finance lender and servicer that specializes in providing third-party services for consumer credit cards. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Woodbury, New York, the company also has offices in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Lake Mary and Orlando, Florida. CardWorks offers a range of payment processing solutions and servicing operations for financial institutions and nontraditional card issuers in the United States and Canada. Its services encompass traditional card products, including virtual and prepaid cards, as well as backup servicing, portfolio management, and operational due diligence. By leveraging data and technology, CardWorks aims to support lenders and investors in understanding consumer asset performance and managing operational risks effectively.
Kabbage is a financial technology company that provides small businesses with automated access to working capital through a 100% online lending platform. The platform uses business data such as revenue, accounting data, transactions, shipping, and other sources to assess health and calculate credit lines in real time, enabling applications, approvals, and funding decisions in minutes. It offers ongoing lines of credit and a purchasing card tied to the account for point-of-sale payments, along with a mobile app for on-the-go access and management. Kabbage began serving online merchants and expanded to all small businesses, including brick-and-mortar customers, and licenses its data and technology to power lending for other organizations.