Siguler Guff & Company, LP is a private equity firm based in New York, specializing in a multi-strategy investment approach. Founded in 1991 and becoming independent in 1995, the firm manages over $10 billion in assets and focuses on early stage, small, and middle market investments. Its investment strategies encompass areas such as distressed and special situations, real estate, small business, and emerging markets. Siguler Guff targets companies facing financial distress or operational challenges, investing in various sectors including business services, healthcare, consumer goods, and energy. The firm actively engages in direct investments, alongside managing fund of funds that target small buyout and venture capital opportunities. With a preference for investing in undervalued properties in the U.S. and Europe, Siguler Guff emphasizes market inefficiencies and capital shortages. The firm serves a diverse clientele, including corporate and public benefit plans, endowments, and high net worth individuals, and it also offers private equity advisory services through its registered investment advisor.
Partner and Co-Portfolio Manager of Small Buyout Funds
Ally Zhang
Managing Director, Head of China
18 past transactions
Spandana Sphoorty
Post in 2024
Spandana Sphoorty Financial Limited is a microfinance company based in Hyderabad, India, that focuses on providing financial services to low-income households in both urban and rural areas. Established in 1998, the company primarily offers income generation loans through a joint liability group model, predominantly targeting women engaged in entrepreneurial activities. This approach aims to enhance financial security, empower women, and improve the quality of life for their families. In addition to micro-loans, Spandana Sphoorty provides various financial products, including loans against property, gold loans for agricultural and business needs, and interim loans to address short-term liquidity requirements. The company's operations are designed to bridge the gap for clients who lack access to traditional credit sources.
Cognitus Consulting
Private Equity Round in 2024
Cognitus Consulting helps in implementing, deploying, enhancing and supporting SAP solutions. In the new fast pace economy your business is especially knowledge dependent. Their team of senior SAP experts will bring that knowledge to your finger tips, and if you are looking for exceptional value. At Cognitus they distinguish their selves from their competitors in a number of critical areas that determine a successful project. Their extensive SAP implementation experience has given them the confidence to pursue engagements that are more challenging than others and to go way beyond mere mediocrity. Their consultants have been involved in a wide range of implementation environments ranging from start-up and small-scale enterprises to established multi-national corporations. Thus, for each type of environment they recognize the need to tailor their solutions to meet the functional and technical requirements of each project on time and within the budget.
Verzani & Sandrini
Private Equity Round in 2022
Verzani & Sandrini S/A is a facilities services company based in São Paulo, Brazil, established in 1967. It specializes in building and asset management, providing a wide range of services including facility management for shopping centers, hospitals, airports, and educational institutions. The company also focuses on safety and security, offering property security, personal security, and risk analysis. Additionally, Verzani & Sandrini manages and operates parking spaces and delivers cleaning, sanitation, and gardening services. Its diverse offerings cater to various sectors, including banking, aviation, and retail, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions to meet their operational needs.
Solvd
Acquisition in 2022
Solvd is an end-to-end software engineering and consulting firm. Solvd provides superior technical and digital solutions to Fortune 500 companies in fast-growing areas such as financial services, retail & e-commerce, healthcare & life sciences, social media, software, and more.
Buckle
Debt Financing in 2022
Buckle is a digital financial services company that specializes in providing insurance products tailored for the gig economy, particularly for drivers engaged in rideshare and delivery services. The company offers coverage for various gig platforms, including major players like Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash, ensuring that gig workers can access insurance without the burden of credit checks. Buckle employs cloud-based underwriting technology to deliver customized insurance solutions, enhancing affordability and simplifying the process for users. In addition to insurance, the company fosters a community for gig drivers, providing forums, member benefits, and industry expertise. Through strategic partnerships with Managing General Agents, Buckle aligns the interests of brokers, insurers, and reinsurers, maximizing value across the insurance ecosystem. Its digital carrier platform leverages data insights to streamline operations and improve efficiency for all stakeholders involved.
Relisys
Private Equity Round in 2021
Relisys Medical Devices Limited is a manufacturer of medical devices focused on enhancing healthcare for patients, families, and caregivers. The company develops a diverse range of products across several medical fields, including angiography, radiology, critical care, nephrology, gastroenterology, and neurology. Key offerings include cardiology products such as PTCA balloons and coronary stents, along with other medical devices like pressure monitoring lines and vascular access needles. Founded in 1997 and based in Hyderabad, India, Relisys aims to provide affordable and high-performance solutions for treating life-threatening conditions, catering to the needs of the healthcare industry. The company was previously known as Care Polymed Ltd.
Picsart
Series C in 2021
PicsArt, Inc. is a leading digital creation platform that specializes in photo and video editing applications. Its flagship app provides a comprehensive set of tools for users to edit photos, create collages, and produce animated GIFs, catering to both casual users and professional content creators. The platform includes customizable features such as filters, text options, and a community aspect that encourages collaboration among users. Additionally, PicsArt offers a drawing and coloring app for children, as well as a messaging system that allows users to share and collectively edit images. The company is headquartered in Miami, with additional offices globally, and has established a significant presence in the digital content space, supported by various notable investors. Founded in 2010, PicsArt has evolved into a platform that serves a diverse user base, from individuals to businesses, by providing advanced design capabilities through its mobile and web applications.
VerSe Innovation
Series I in 2021
VerSe Innovation is a local language technology company that develops a discovery platform to consume and socialize with media. Its platform facilitates the curation of content and tracks user preferences through its vertical search and recommendation tools that provide users with personalized content and notifications.
Podiatry Growth Partners
Private Equity Round in 2020
Podiatry Growth Partners, LLC is a practice management group that specializes in acquiring and operating podiatry clinics across the United States. Established in 2020 and headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, the company partners with leading podiatrists who are integral to their communities. By offering support in centralizing administrative functions, Podiatry Growth Partners helps independent podiatrists alleviate the burden of back-office tasks, allowing them to focus on delivering high-quality patient care. This operational model not only enhances the growth potential of their practices but also aids in increasing collections and reducing expenses.
Plum
Series B in 2019
Plum is an e-commerce platform for second-hand fashion products. It works as a one-stop consignment service platform that provides filming, sales, customer service, sale, and a full set of consignment services.
Luker India
Private Equity Round in 2019
Luker India develops electronic and electrical goods and promotes Cree LED through advanced fixtures and lighting solutions.
Baazar Kolkata
Private Equity Round in 2018
Baazar Kolkata, established in 2002, is a pioneering value retail format in Eastern India, recognized for providing affordable and diverse clothing options for men, women, and children. Operating 85 stores across several states, including West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Tripura, Assam, and Odisha, the company boasts a retail space of 400,000 square feet. Their product range includes shirts, t-shirts, trousers, kurtas, leggings, tops, skirts, and various accessories such as glasses, perfumes, and socks. Baazar Kolkata has been honored three times as the 'Most Successful Value Retailer in East India' by Images Retail Awards, reflecting its significant impact on the regional retail landscape. The company has plans for further expansion, aiming to add more stores in the near future.
SEMrush
Venture Round in 2018
SEMrush is an online visibility management and content marketing software-as-a-service platform that provides businesses with tools to enhance their digital marketing efforts. With over 5 million marketing professionals relying on its services, SEMrush offers more than 40 tools for search engine optimization, content marketing, social media management, and market research. The platform supports companies in various industries by helping them build, manage, and measure their marketing campaigns across multiple channels. SEMrush delivers data from over 140 countries and integrates seamlessly with Google and task management platforms, making it an essential resource for businesses aiming to improve their online presence and drive high-quality traffic effectively. The company generates revenue from diverse geographic markets, including the U.S. and the U.K.
Picsart
Series B in 2016
PicsArt, Inc. is a leading digital creation platform that specializes in photo and video editing applications. Its flagship app provides a comprehensive set of tools for users to edit photos, create collages, and produce animated GIFs, catering to both casual users and professional content creators. The platform includes customizable features such as filters, text options, and a community aspect that encourages collaboration among users. Additionally, PicsArt offers a drawing and coloring app for children, as well as a messaging system that allows users to share and collectively edit images. The company is headquartered in Miami, with additional offices globally, and has established a significant presence in the digital content space, supported by various notable investors. Founded in 2010, PicsArt has evolved into a platform that serves a diverse user base, from individuals to businesses, by providing advanced design capabilities through its mobile and web applications.
Cinarra Systems
Series B in 2015
Cinarra Systems Pte. Ltd., incorporated in 2012 and based in Singapore, specializes in developing analytics software that processes extensive operator data to generate real-time insights. The company's platform utilizes deterministic carrier data to offer advanced targeting and analytics, which help brands and carriers enhance revenue and results. Cinarra's technology unlocks the value of data within mobile operator infrastructure and facilitates monetization through a mediation platform that supports cross-industry integration. By collaborating with mobile network operators, Cinarra enables clients to tap into new revenue streams, addressing the evolving demands of an increasingly mobile society.
RetailNext
Series E in 2015
RetailNext, Inc. is a provider of real-time analytics specifically designed for retailers, shopping centers, and manufacturers, enabling them to collect, analyze, and visualize in-store data. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a comprehensive SaaS platform that utilizes advanced technologies such as video analytics, Wi-Fi detection, Bluetooth, and on-shelf sensors. RetailNext’s solutions include traffic counting, conversion analysis, staffing optimization, shopper engagement, and loss prevention, among others. By integrating various data sources, including promotional calendars and weather services, the platform allows retailers to understand how different factors affect customer behavior and shopping patterns. RetailNext tracks over one billion shoppers annually through a network of more than 65,000 sensors, processing trillions of data points to identify growth opportunities and enhance store performance. The company operates on a global scale, serving clients in over 50 countries.
Envestnet
Venture Round in 2010
Envestnet, Inc. is a provider of technology-driven wealth management and financial wellness solutions, operating primarily in the United States and internationally. The company is structured into two segments: Envestnet Wealth Solutions and Envestnet Data & Analytics. It offers a range of services including an open architecture wealth management platform, data aggregation and reporting, digital advice capabilities, and software for trading, rebalancing, and client relationship management through its Tamarac platform. Additionally, Envestnet delivers goals-based financial planning solutions via MoneyGuide, and services for advisor-sold retirement plans through Envestnet Retirement Solutions. The company also provides research and consulting services to support financial advisors in developing investment strategies and optimizing portfolios. Envestnet primarily serves banks, wealth management firms, brokerages, and registered investment advisors, facilitating their business operations and enhancing client interactions. Founded in 1999, Envestnet is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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