Stephens

Stephens is a privately held investment banking firm founded in 1933 and headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. The company provides a diverse range of financial services, including investment banking, insurance, capital management, institutional equities, research, private equity, fixed income, sales and trading, public finance, and wealth management. It serves a variety of sectors, such as aerospace, consumer goods, energy, industrials, financial services, healthcare, life sciences, power and industrial technology, technology, telecommunications, and media. With a focus on building long-term relationships, Stephens aims to deliver sustained results for its clients.

Thorsten Behrens

Managing Director, M&A Advisory and Technology, Media and Telecom

Benjamin Blaesche

Vice President

Brian Branson

Managing Director, Financial Institutions

Dan Clague

Managing Director

Wilbur Ellis JD

Managing Director

Justin Evans

Managing Director, Financial Institutions Group

Jason Fair

Senior Vice President

Paul Meagher

Associate Director, Stephens Europe

Bradley Nelson

Managing Director

Graham Paton

Founder Director, COO and Managing Director, Investment Banking

Bryan Pyne

Senior Vice President, Financial Institutions Group

Keith Radzik

Vice President

Andrew Stafford-Deitsch

Senior Managing Director

John Stephens

Senior Vice President

Noel Strauss

Managing Director

Simon Tilley

Managing Director

Kevin Wilcox

Managing Director

13 past transactions

Crux Asset Management

Venture Round in 2022
Crux Asset Management is an asset management firm that offers a range of investment services to clients in Asia, Europe, and the United Kingdom. The company is dedicated to delivering superior investment returns and exceptional client service through a team of highly experienced professionals. Crux specializes in managing long-only equity investments and provides opportunity funds, allowing clients to capitalize on growth potential. By focusing on both the management of its business and the funds it oversees, Crux Asset Management aims to meet the diverse needs of its clientele while fostering robust earnings.

Hydrant

Venture Round in 2021
Hydrant, Inc. is a wellness brand that specializes in producing hydration drink mixes, offering flavors such as lime and lemon. The company provides a balanced blend of electrolytes, minerals, and vitamins designed for quick hydration, utilizing ingredients that include real fruit juice powder and lower sugar content compared to traditional sports drinks. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, Hydrant's product line includes both rapid and caffeinated hydration mixes. The company markets its offerings through an e-commerce platform, which features a subscription option, and also sells branded merchandise like water bottles and tote bags. Hydrant aims to empower individuals to lead healthier lives by delivering effective, science-driven hydration solutions.

Roadie

Series B in 2016
Roadie, Inc. is a delivery ride-sharing company that operates a neighbor-to-neighbor shipping network, facilitating local and long-haul deliveries on the same day, next day, and weekends. Founded in 2014 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Roadie utilizes an app that allows senders to post delivery gigs complete with details and images of their items. Drivers can choose deliveries based on their preferred location, price, ratings, and reviews. This innovative platform makes use of unused capacity in passenger vehicles, connecting individuals who need to send items with drivers already headed in that direction, thereby offering a faster and more cost-effective delivery solution. Additionally, the Roadie app provides real-time tracking and rewards drivers for their trips, while also offering community members benefits such as free roadside assistance and tax write-offs for miles driven.

Choose Energy

Series B in 2013
Choose Energy, Inc. operates an online platform that enables customers to compare energy rates for electricity, natural gas, and solar energy. Founded in 1998 and based in Plano, Texas, the company serves customers across several states, including Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Its website allows users to review their utility bills and compare different energy suppliers, helping them find more affordable rates tailored to their needs. By leveraging data and energy expertise, Choose Energy has managed over a billion dollars in energy bills, offering a service that aims to simplify the process of selecting energy plans while promoting cost savings for both residential and commercial customers. As of June 2017, Choose Energy operates as a subsidiary of Red Ventures, LLC.

Choose Energy

Venture Round in 2013
Choose Energy, Inc. operates an online platform that enables customers to compare energy rates for electricity, natural gas, and solar energy. Founded in 1998 and based in Plano, Texas, the company serves customers across several states, including Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Its website allows users to review their utility bills and compare different energy suppliers, helping them find more affordable rates tailored to their needs. By leveraging data and energy expertise, Choose Energy has managed over a billion dollars in energy bills, offering a service that aims to simplify the process of selecting energy plans while promoting cost savings for both residential and commercial customers. As of June 2017, Choose Energy operates as a subsidiary of Red Ventures, LLC.

Helomics

Series C in 2003
Helomics Corporation is a personalized healthcare company focused on oncology, providing innovative tools to assist physicians and patients in making informed decisions throughout the cancer care continuum. It has developed a Precision Cellular Analytical Platform that analyzes cellular data over a 25-35 day period. Among its key products are ChemoFx, which aids in selecting effective treatments for gynecologic cancer patients; BioSpeciFx, offering biomarker tests for evaluating tumor responses at the molecular level; and GeneFx products, which use gene signatures to inform treatment options for colon and lung cancer patients. Additionally, Helomics provides tumor profiling services, including bioinformatics and patient-derived tumor models, which enhance clinical research and drug development. The company employs artificial intelligence through its D-CHIP platform to create personalized oncology roadmaps for patients. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Helomics operates as a subsidiary of Predictive Oncology Inc.

Helomics

Series B in 2001
Helomics Corporation is a personalized healthcare company focused on oncology, providing innovative tools to assist physicians and patients in making informed decisions throughout the cancer care continuum. It has developed a Precision Cellular Analytical Platform that analyzes cellular data over a 25-35 day period. Among its key products are ChemoFx, which aids in selecting effective treatments for gynecologic cancer patients; BioSpeciFx, offering biomarker tests for evaluating tumor responses at the molecular level; and GeneFx products, which use gene signatures to inform treatment options for colon and lung cancer patients. Additionally, Helomics provides tumor profiling services, including bioinformatics and patient-derived tumor models, which enhance clinical research and drug development. The company employs artificial intelligence through its D-CHIP platform to create personalized oncology roadmaps for patients. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Helomics operates as a subsidiary of Predictive Oncology Inc.

eTopware

Series B in 2000
eTopware, Inc.

Vectrix

Venture Round in 2000
Vectrix is a full-service provider of e-business solutions based in Dallas, Texas, founded in April 1996. The company specializes in combining strategy, creative design, marketing, and technology to deliver client-centric solutions tailored to meet diverse business needs. Vectrix differentiates itself by offering a comprehensive range of e-business competencies in a cohesive manner, eliminating the complications often associated with using multiple service providers. With a team of over 300 professionals, Vectrix aims to facilitate effective communication, education, and revenue generation for its clients, making it a reliable partner in the e-business landscape.

NeoPlanet

Series B in 2000
NeoPlanet, Inc. develops intelligent customer-interaction software designed to connect companies with their customers across digital platforms. The company offers a suite of products known as Viassary, which facilitates targeted communications and applications through various digital touchpoints, both online and offline. Key components include Viassary Conductor, which recognizes customer interactions and delivers relevant news and promotions; Viassary Imager, which creates engaging applications and interfaces; Viassary Transporter, a technology for background downloads of applications and updates; and Viassary Interpreter, which utilizes analytics to enhance customer relationships. NeoPlanet markets its solutions to major players in industries such as entertainment, computer manufacturing, and sports. Founded in 1999, the company is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.

eAngler

Series B in 2000
eAngler, Inc., based in Tampa, Florida, operates eAngler.com, which serves as a comprehensive online resource for fishing enthusiasts globally. The platform offers a wide range of information on various aspects of fishing, catering to both current trends and timeless practices. In addition to informative content, eAngler.com also provides an e-commerce component, allowing users to purchase a variety of fishing-related products and services. The company's mission is to continuously enhance the website, ensuring it remains a valuable destination for anglers seeking knowledge and resources in the sport fishing community.

Vindigo

Series A in 2000
Vindigo is one of the industry's leading mobile media companies. The company publishes and distributes mobile media through a network of partnerships that includes all tier-one U.S. wireless carriers, with combined reach of more than 140 million mobile subscribers. Vindigo sells mobile content including wallpaper, ringtones, local information, maps, news, entertainment and sports. Vindigo also provides a full suite of mobile marketing solutions to more than 100 advertisers including Cadillac and MasterCard. Vindigo is a wholly owned subsidiary of For-Side.com, one of the largest mobile media companies in the world. Vindigo understands the mobile user—and consumers love our products. Since 1999, millions of subscribers have downloaded our content, and Vindigo continues to deliver fun and easy-to-use mobile media services to consumers today. To learn more about how to add life to your phone, or how to extend your brand to mobile media, contact us today.

Bigfoot Interactive

Series A in 2000
Bigfoot Interactive specializes in permission-based email marketing programs, having served over 150 leading companies since its inception. As a pioneer in email communications, the company has played a significant role in shaping the industry's best practices and philosophies. Its technology platform has evolved to offer a variety of solutions, including full-service broadcast, collaborative ASP, and enterprise-level integrations, catering to the diverse needs of marketers and communicators. In addition to its robust technology offerings, Bigfoot Interactive provides a comprehensive suite of professional services aimed at optimizing marketing outcomes. These services encompass list acquisition, strategic consulting, creative design and production, as well as data solutions and analytics. Through these combined efforts, Bigfoot Interactive positions itself as a key player in the marketing analytics landscape.
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