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

Jim Lackey

Operating Partner

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., established in 2010 and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, specializes in providing software-as-a-service solutions for healthcare providers and organizations in the United States. Its primary product is a healthcare compliance software suite that automates exclusion list searches, verifies licenses, screens for sanctions, monitors vendors, and offers customizable alerts and support features. Additionally, ProviderTrust offers passport verification services, educational resources via webinars and e-books, and supports clients with compliance program management and CIA assistance.

GoNoodle

Venture Round in 2015
GoNoodle, Inc. is a Nashville-based company that provides interactive games and videos designed to engage children in physical activity both in the classroom and at home. Founded in 1999 and formerly known as HealthTeacher, Inc., GoNoodle offers a platform that includes movement videos and games that promote activities like dancing, stretching, and mindfulness. Its flagship product, GoNoodle Plus, is utilized by teachers and parents to encourage children to be active and energized throughout the day. Each month, approximately 14 million kids participate in GoNoodle’s offerings, which aim to transform screen time into active time, fostering engagement and promoting overall well-being. The company also features an online store selling branded merchandise, including T-shirts and accessories.

Complete Holdings Group

Private Equity Round in 2012
Complete Holdings Group, Inc., based in Franklin, Tennessee, specializes in providing workers' compensation revenue management services primarily for hospitals and health systems in the United States. Through its subsidiary, EnableComp, the company offers a suite of services designed to optimize the management of workers' compensation claims. These services include CompDirect for day-one outsourcing of claims, CompRecover for reviewing zero balance claims over multiple years, CompResolve for the collection of aged accounts, CompAdvocate for negotiating settlements, and ContractVue for analyzing and benchmarking workers' compensation agreements. The company's solutions aim to help healthcare providers recover rightful revenue from insurance companies while assisting insurers and self-insured entities in recapturing overpayments to healthcare providers. Complete Holdings Group was incorporated in 2000.

GoNoodle

Series C in 2011
GoNoodle, Inc. is a Nashville-based company that provides interactive games and videos designed to engage children in physical activity both in the classroom and at home. Founded in 1999 and formerly known as HealthTeacher, Inc., GoNoodle offers a platform that includes movement videos and games that promote activities like dancing, stretching, and mindfulness. Its flagship product, GoNoodle Plus, is utilized by teachers and parents to encourage children to be active and energized throughout the day. Each month, approximately 14 million kids participate in GoNoodle’s offerings, which aim to transform screen time into active time, fostering engagement and promoting overall well-being. The company also features an online store selling branded merchandise, including T-shirts and accessories.

Plan Express

Venture Round in 2005
Plan Express, Inc. is a document management, printing, and logistics company specializing in the reproduction and distribution of construction documents, including plans and contract specifications. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, the company provides a range of services, such as centralized print ordering, online plan rooms, revision tracking, digital archiving, and document storage. Additionally, Plan Express offers distribution and logistics solutions, as well as color reproduction services. The company serves a diverse clientele, including engineers, architects, owners, construction managers, and contractors. With strategic partnerships and hub print fulfillment centers located across major U.S. cities, including Chicago, New York, and Dallas, Plan Express is well-positioned to meet the needs of the construction industry.

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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