SSM Partners

SSM Partners, established in 1990, is a Tennessee-based private equity firm specializing in growth-equity investments. The firm invests in rapidly growing, technology-facing companies in the United States, with a focus on software & technology, healthcare, and Internet & consumer sectors. SSM's portfolio typically consists of companies that are three to ten years old, have a proven business model, $8-$50 million in revenue with a 20%+ growth rate, and are approaching or have achieved profitability. The firm provides equity capital of $5-20 million to these companies, often serving as their first institutional investor. SSM's approach is collaborative, leveraging its deep understanding of the growth company lifecycle to build strong relationships with entrepreneur-partners.

Jacob Ginsburg

Associate

Marsha Hefner

Vice President of Finance

Chris McGanity JD

Principal

Ed Nenon

Principal

Kalen Smith

Principal

Nikolay Stoykov

Associate

David Swenson

Venture Partner

Casey West

Managing Partner

Jim Witherington

Advisory Partner

Hunter Witherington

Managing Partner

Past deals in Tennessee

ProviderTrust

Venture Round in 2018
ProviderTrust, Inc. is a Nashville-based company that offers software-as-a-service solutions aimed at automating compliance processes for healthcare providers, organizations, and staffing agencies in the United States. Established in 2010, ProviderTrust specializes in healthcare compliance software that facilitates OIG exclusion list checks, healthcare license verification, and sanction screening across all states. Their platform includes features such as batch search for confirmed exclusions, notifications for expiring licenses, and monitoring for impaired licenses. Additionally, the company provides a vendor monitoring program, compliance program support, and educational resources like webinars and e-books. By streamlining the credentialing and information management processes, ProviderTrust helps healthcare entities effectively manage and maintain compliance, thereby enhancing operational efficiency within the healthcare ecosystem.

GoNoodle

Venture Round in 2015
GoNoodle, Inc. is a Nashville-based company that provides interactive games and movement videos designed to engage children in physical activity. Founded in 1999 and rebranded in 2013, GoNoodle offers a platform for teachers and parents to incorporate short, fun activities, such as dancing, stretching, and mindfulness, into daily routines. With approximately 14 million children participating each month, GoNoodle aims to make physical movement enjoyable and accessible both in classrooms and at home, transforming screen time into active time. The company also features an online store selling merchandise like T-shirts and sweatbands, further promoting an active lifestyle. Through its services, GoNoodle helps improve children's behavior and academic performance while fostering a sense of community and engagement.

Complete Holdings Group

Private Equity Round in 2012
Complete Holdings Group, Inc. is a company based in Franklin, Tennessee, that specializes in workers' compensation revenue management services. Through its subsidiary EnableComp, LLC, it assists hospitals and health systems across the United States in managing and optimizing their workers' compensation claims. The company offers a range of services including CompDirect for day-one outsourcing of claims processing, CompRecover for reviewing zero balance claims, CompResolve for collecting aged accounts, CompAdvocate for negotiating settlements, and ContractVue for analyzing workers' compensation agreements. Additionally, Complete Holdings Group aids healthcare providers in identifying and collecting rightful revenue from workers' compensation insurance and helps insurers and self-insured entities in recapturing overpayments to healthcare providers. Established in 2000, the company focuses on enhancing the financial performance of its clients within the healthcare sector.

GoNoodle

Series C in 2011
GoNoodle, Inc. is a Nashville-based company that provides interactive games and movement videos designed to engage children in physical activity. Founded in 1999 and rebranded in 2013, GoNoodle offers a platform for teachers and parents to incorporate short, fun activities, such as dancing, stretching, and mindfulness, into daily routines. With approximately 14 million children participating each month, GoNoodle aims to make physical movement enjoyable and accessible both in classrooms and at home, transforming screen time into active time. The company also features an online store selling merchandise like T-shirts and sweatbands, further promoting an active lifestyle. Through its services, GoNoodle helps improve children's behavior and academic performance while fostering a sense of community and engagement.

Plan Express

Venture Round in 2005
Plan Express, Inc. is a document management, printing, and logistics company specializing in the management and distribution of construction documents, plans, and contract specifications. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, with additional offices in Phoenix and Chicago, the company provides a range of services including centralized print ordering, document management through online plan rooms, revision tracking, digital archiving, and distribution logistics. Plan Express also offers color reproduction services tailored for engineers, architects, construction managers, and contractors. The company operates multiple hub print fulfillment centers across major cities, enhancing its ability to serve a diverse clientele efficiently. Strategic partnerships with industry players further bolster its service offerings.

Healthcare Management Directions

Venture Round in 2003
Healthcare Management Directions, Inc. is a hospital development consulting company based in Brentwood, Tennessee, operating in the United States. Founded in 2001, the company offers a range of services including project planning, start-up assistance, operational project management, and post-opening services for healthcare facilities. These services encompass areas such as project feasibility studies, physician and community support development, facility design, staff hiring and training, technology deployment, patient flow procedures, and customer service improvement. With a focus on assisting hospitals in their development and operational processes, Healthcare Management Directions aims to ensure the efficient and effective management of healthcare facilities to provide quality patient care.

Passport Health Communications

Series A in 1999
Passport Health Communications, Inc. is a software-as-a-service company specializing in revenue cycle management solutions for healthcare organizations, including hospitals, physician offices, and outpatient centers in the United States. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to streamline various aspects of the revenue cycle. Key products include the eCare Patient Access Suite, which facilitates patient demographic and insurance verification, compliance, and payment management; OrderChecker for validating outpatient diagnosis and procedure codes; and IntelliSource, an integrated system for patient access. Other offerings include the Patient Payment Estimator, eCashiering for processing payments, and a Claims Management Suite for claims submission and reimbursement. Passport Health Communications also provides automation solutions such as BatchSource, which enhances transaction processing. With a focus on improving efficiency and compliance, the company helps healthcare providers manage patient payments and insurance eligibility, thereby supporting effective financial operations in the healthcare sector. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, the company was formerly known as InterMed, LLC before rebranding in 1998.
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