Rizvi Traverse Management

Rizvi Traverse Management, established in 2004, is a private equity firm headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. The company employs a value-oriented, opportunistic investment strategy, focusing on late-stage investments in high-growth technology, e-commerce, and social media sectors across the United States. Rizvi Traverse seeks to actively enhance the value of its portfolio companies by providing capital, management resources, strategic direction, and merger and acquisition advice.

Karen Blanchard

Vice President, Operations

Suhail Rizvi

Founder / CIO

7 past transactions

SandboxAQ

Series E in 2024
SandboxAQ is a company that develops artificial intelligence and quantum technology solutions aimed at addressing complex business and scientific challenges. By integrating expertise from multiple disciplines, including physics, computer science, and mathematics, the company creates Large Quantitative Models and AI sensing applications tailored for various industries. Its offerings are designed to provide practical solutions in sectors such as financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, and cybersecurity. Through its innovative software, SandboxAQ enables clients to tackle significant computational challenges and advance their technological capabilities.

Blaize

Series D in 2024
Blaize, Inc. is a technology company headquartered in El Dorado Hills, California, specializing in edge AI processing solutions. Founded in 2010, Blaize develops a proprietary full-stack hardware architecture and a low-code/no-code software platform designed to meet the demands of various industries, including automotive, retail, security, and medical devices. The company addresses the challenges of edge AI processing by delivering solutions that prioritize low latency, high thermal efficiency, and power efficiency, moving beyond traditional AI frameworks that were primarily designed for data centers. With a global workforce of over 200 employees, Blaize operates additional offices in San Jose, North Carolina, and has subsidiaries in India and the UK. The company's innovative approach positions it as a leader in the rapidly growing market for edge computing solutions.

RealD

Acquisition in 2015
RealD Inc. is a company specializing in the design, manufacture, licensing, and marketing of 3D and visual technologies worldwide. The firm operates through three main divisions: Cinema, Professional, and Consumer. The Cinema division provides advanced equipment and technology for the projection of 3D films, offering a premium viewing experience in theaters. The Professional division supports researchers and developers across various industries by supplying 3D technology for simulations and product development. Meanwhile, the Consumer division focuses on integrating 3D technologies into household and office appliances. Additionally, RealD is known for its RealD 3D glasses and the RealD Me eprivacy solution for smartphones. The company's technologies are utilized by Fortune 500 companies, government entities, and academic institutions, as well as in theme parks. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Beverly Hills, California, RealD has established itself as a leader in visual experiences.

Jawbone

Private Equity Round in 2014
Jawbone specializes in designing personal technology products that are comfortable, usable, and aesthetically pleasing. Initially known for its Bluetooth headsets featuring NoiseAssassin™ technology, which enhances call clarity by eliminating background noise, the company has since expanded into developing smart fitness tracking devices.

Flipboard

Series C in 2013
Flipboard, Inc. is a company that develops a mobile social magazine application, allowing users to collect and share news articles, videos, and photos from a variety of sources. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in New York and Beijing, Flipboard's platform enables users to aggregate web content based on their personal interests and present it in a digital magazine format. This personalized magazine can be easily shared and followed through social media, facilitating an engaging way for users to stay updated on news and discover stories from around the world. Additionally, Flipboard offers custom branded layout solutions for publishers and provides native and display advertising services to advertisers.

Block

Series D in 2012
Founded in 2009, Block is a technology company specializing in financial services. It offers payment services to merchants and operates Cash App, a person-to-person payment network.

International Creative Management

Acquisition in 2011
ICM represents creative and technical talent in motion pictures, television, music, publishing, live performance, and branded entertainment.
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