The Stephens Group

The Stephens Group, LLC is a private, family-owned investment firm founded in 1933 and headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, with additional offices in Frankfurt, London, and New York. The firm specializes in private equity and venture capital, focusing on mid-venture investments, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, growth capital, and mature investments across a diverse range of sectors. Its investment portfolio spans agriculture, energy, industrials, software, consumer products, financial services, healthcare, and technology, among others. The Stephens Group typically invests between $10 million and $125 million in companies with enterprise values ranging from $50 million to $400 million and seeks both minority and control positions in its investments. The firm aims to partner with management teams, often pursuing a board seat in its portfolio companies to foster long-term growth and success.

Aaron Clark

Senior Managing Director

Chad Greenway

Principal and Executive Vice President

Thomas Hedrick

Operating Partner

Grant Jones

Managing Director

Knox Kiernan

Associate

Ryan Morrow

Managing Director

Ryan Morrow

Managing Director

Bradley Ong

Associate

Anthony Porcelli

Senior Associate

Witt Stephens Jr.

CEO and Co-Chairman

Eric Summerhill

Principal - Public Markets

Blake Tilley

Vice President

Tyler Train

Associate

Jon Jacoby

Vice Chairman and Senior Managing Director

80 past transactions

Kalkomey Enterprises

Private Equity Round in 2025
Kalkomey Enterprises, LLC, also known as Boat Ed, is a provider of online recreational safety education and certification courses focused on activities such as boating, hunting, snowmobiling, and off-road vehicle operations. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company serves outdoor enthusiasts and government agencies across all 50 U.S. states, as well as in several countries including Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Kalkomey's offerings include regulatory-approved courses delivered through a modern learning management system, enabling nearly one million individuals to receive training and certification annually. In addition to educational services, Kalkomey provides cloud-based agency management solutions that enhance operational efficiency for state and local agencies in key workflows, including licensing, registration, and compliance. By integrating its educational resources with agency management tools, Kalkomey aims to improve accessibility to outdoor recreation, promote participation, and foster civic engagement.

Astro Pak

Acquisition in 2025
Astro Pak is a company that provides passivation and industrial cleaning services.

Quantifind

Venture Round in 2025
Quantifind, Inc. is a data science company that specializes in creating on-demand insights platforms aimed at enhancing marketing effectiveness and detecting financial crimes such as money laundering and fraud. Founded in 2008 by two Ph.D. graduates in atomic physics, the company offers several key products, including signum Analysis, which helps users assess performance drivers for brands and competitors; signum Voice, which focuses on revenue drivers; and signum Impact, which measures the effects of sponsorships on brand awareness and sales. Additionally, Quantifind's platform integrates internal financial institution data with public domain data to identify risks, thereby assisting financial crime analysts in minimizing false positive alerts and managing risk. The company serves various sectors, including automotive, consumer packaged goods, entertainment, financial services, pharmaceuticals, retail, and telecommunications, and has established a strategic partnership with Oracle Financial Services. Quantifind is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional offices in Silicon Valley, New York, and Washington, D.C.

The Computer Works

Private Equity Round in 2024
The Computer Works is a wireless internet service provider for households and companies as well as an Internet service provider. Using wireless and fiber Internet technologies, they offer Internet connectivity to remote locations. They offer a variety of commercial IT products, such as VoIP, hosting, and cloud storage, in addition to Internet access.

SchooLinks

Series B in 2024
SchooLinks is an AI-powered college and career readiness platform designed to assist K12 districts in enhancing their counseling activities and improving educational outcomes. It offers a student-centric experience that generates valuable behavioral data, which is utilized by machine learning algorithms to provide personalized college recommendations and content, thereby increasing student engagement. The platform also equips counselors with actionable insights, enabling them to respond effectively to student needs in real-time. Additionally, SchooLinks offers a comprehensive suite of accountability tools for district administrators, allowing them to monitor and achieve specific college and career readiness objectives. Through its capabilities, SchooLinks streamlines various aspects of post-secondary planning, such as personal graduation plans and course alignment with student interests and goals.

Ledgebrook

Series B in 2024
Ledgebrook is a technology-driven managing general agent (MGA) focused on modernizing specialty insurance for wholesale brokers. The company provides a streamlined quoting experience through its API-powered platform, which utilizes artificial intelligence for risk assessment and data-driven decision-making. By eliminating manual processes and lengthy underwriting delays, Ledgebrook enables brokers to secure competitive pricing and access a diverse range of specialty products, ultimately helping them close deals more efficiently and enhance their client portfolios. Led by experienced professionals from the insurance industry, Ledgebrook aims to evolve into a globally diversified reinsurer, leveraging modern technology to reshape the insurance landscape.

VisionSafe

Private Equity Round in 2024
VisionSafe provides emergency backup allowing the pilot to see and fly the aircraft to a safe landing. They can utilize a relatively simple device, which provides a clear view.

Accredible

Series B in 2023
Accredible is a digital badge and certificate platform that focuses on creating, issuing, and managing secure digital credentials. Founded in 2013 and based in Mountain View, California, the company offers software that enables organizations to securely issue, manage, track, and verify digital certificates and badges. By streamlining the credentialing process, Accredible helps businesses save time and resources while enhancing their marketing reach through online credential tracking. The platform aims to make learning more credible and accessible for users.

Quality Valve

Acquisition in 2022
Quality Valve, Inc. is an independent distributor based in Mobile, Alabama, specializing in valve parts, liquid level, and flow control products. Established in 1994, the company focuses on providing original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement parts for various industries, including chemical, power, utility, refining, water, and food processing. Quality Valve leverages its extensive product knowledge and selection capabilities to offer a diverse range of spare parts and valves. This commitment helps clients ensure safety for end-users while maintaining competitive pricing in the valve repair sector.

Princetontmx

Acquisition in 2022
Princetontmx provides a full-service transportation management system that specializes in artificial intelligence and automated technology.

DISCO

Venture Round in 2020
DISCO is a legal technology company that develops cloud-based e-discovery software designed to assist lawyers in efficiently finding evidence and managing large volumes of documents in significant cases and investigations. By leveraging artificial intelligence, DISCO automates and simplifies complex tasks associated with legal document review and case management, thereby improving legal outcomes for clients. Its software enables users to process files, search and tag data, and generate necessary documents, making it a valuable tool for law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, and litigation boutiques. Founded in 2012, DISCO operates from its headquarters in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in Houston, Texas, and London, United Kingdom. The company generates revenue through usage-based and subscription models, providing flexible contractual arrangements to meet the needs of its diverse clientele.

TierPoint

Private Equity Round in 2020
TierPoint, LLC is a national provider of information technology and data center services headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 2010, the company emerged from the strategic combination of several respected data centers and IT solution providers. TierPoint offers a range of services including colocation, cloud computing, and managed IT services, with a focus on Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) that encompasses public, private, multi-tenant, and hybrid deployments. The company also provides disaster recovery and backup services, as well as managed security and professional services. TierPoint serves various industries such as education, healthcare, finance, and technology, ensuring secure and reliable solutions for hosting critical services. With a broad network of data centers across multiple states, TierPoint is well-equipped to meet diverse customer needs.

Goodleap

Venture Round in 2020
GoodLeap is a marketplace focused on sustainable home solutions, providing advanced point-of-sale technology to professionals who assist individuals in upgrading their homes while saving money. The platform offers flexible financing options for a variety of sustainable products, including solar panels, battery storage, smart home devices, and energy-efficient systems. Committed to environmental sustainability, GoodLeap aims to foster strong relationships with partners and customers, utilizing innovative technology to promote the adoption of eco-friendly lifestyles. The platform also features consumer-friendly financing solutions, including solar loans and home improvement loans, designed to enhance user experience with instant approvals and integrated tools, enabling customers to achieve their home improvement goals efficiently.

Kele

Acquisition in 2020
Kele, Inc. is a supplier of building automation products, services, and solutions, catering to commercial and industrial markets. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, with an additional location in Singapore, the company provides a diverse range of products, including access controls, actuators, dampers, control valves, sensors, and lighting controls. Kele also specializes in custom services such as panel fabrication, calibrations, project lifecycle support, and technical assistance. The company distributes its products through sales representatives in the United States and internationally, as well as through online channels, ensuring timely delivery to meet project needs and budgets. Kele's commitment to fast and reliable service positions it as a key player in the building automation industry.

IMA Financial Group

Venture Round in 2020
IMA Financial Group, Inc. is a prominent provider of risk management, insurance, employee benefits, and wealth management services. As the ninth largest privately held and employee-owned insurance broker in the United States, the firm employs approximately 650 associates across its offices in Colorado, Kansas, Michigan, New York, and Texas. IMA focuses on financial advisory strategies, goal-based planning, and retirement income modeling, ensuring that clients can achieve secure asset optimization and investment strategies. By balancing risk and return, IMA enables its customers to effectively manage their portfolios in accordance with regulatory requirements.

StubHub

Venture Round in 2020
StubHub, Inc. is an online marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of tickets for sports, concerts, theater, and various live entertainment events. Founded in 2000 and based in San Francisco, California, the company was originally known as Liquid Seats, Inc. before rebranding in 2003. StubHub provides a secure platform for fans to purchase verified tickets and allows individuals to resell their tickets if they are unable to attend an event. As of February 2020, StubHub operates as a subsidiary of viagogo AG, continuing its mission to connect live shows with fans around the world in a convenient and reliable manner.

Revolution

Venture Round in 2019
Revolution is a manufacturer based in Little Rock, Arkansas, specializing in closed-loop plastic bags and a range of other products for agricultural, consumer, and industrial markets. With over 25 years of experience, the company focuses on sustainable solutions by employing a unique circular approach to recycling and manufacturing. Revolution diverts more than 300 million pounds of plastic waste from landfills each year, processing this material into high-quality certified recycled resin. This resin is then utilized in the production of various sustainable products, including trash can liners, reusable carryout bags, and construction films. By incorporating post-consumer recycled materials, Revolution helps its clients reduce their carbon footprint while promoting environmental responsibility.

Sound Seal

Acquisition in 2019
Sound Seal Inc. is a manufacturer and designer of commercial and architectural acoustic noise control products, serving the soundproofing industry since its founding in 1978. Based in Agawam, Massachusetts, the company provides a wide range of products including industrial noise control solutions such as quilted fiberglass absorbers, flexible noise barriers, and construction noise control products. In addition, Sound Seal offers architectural products like acoustic wall panels, sound diffusers, and ceiling tiles, as well as underlayment and specialty items. Its products are utilized in various applications across industrial, construction, community, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) sectors. The company distributes its offerings through a network of distributors, ensuring a broad reach in the market.

DISCO

Series E in 2019
DISCO is a legal technology company that develops cloud-based e-discovery software designed to assist lawyers in efficiently finding evidence and managing large volumes of documents in significant cases and investigations. By leveraging artificial intelligence, DISCO automates and simplifies complex tasks associated with legal document review and case management, thereby improving legal outcomes for clients. Its software enables users to process files, search and tag data, and generate necessary documents, making it a valuable tool for law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, and litigation boutiques. Founded in 2012, DISCO operates from its headquarters in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in Houston, Texas, and London, United Kingdom. The company generates revenue through usage-based and subscription models, providing flexible contractual arrangements to meet the needs of its diverse clientele.

Catalyst Acoustics Group

Venture Round in 2019
Catalyst Acoustics Group is a holding company based in Agawam, Massachusetts, specializing in manufacturing commercial and architectural acoustic noise control products. It operates as the parent entity of a diverse group of companies that provide a wide range of solutions for acoustic, seismic, vibration, and noise control. The company serves various sectors, including industrial, architectural, commercial, construction, healthcare, and government. By leveraging the unique offerings of its subsidiary brands, Catalyst Acoustics Group aims to deliver comprehensive noise control solutions while benefiting from shared resources and expertise across its operations.

DISCO

Series D in 2018
DISCO is a legal technology company that develops cloud-based e-discovery software designed to assist lawyers in efficiently finding evidence and managing large volumes of documents in significant cases and investigations. By leveraging artificial intelligence, DISCO automates and simplifies complex tasks associated with legal document review and case management, thereby improving legal outcomes for clients. Its software enables users to process files, search and tag data, and generate necessary documents, making it a valuable tool for law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, and litigation boutiques. Founded in 2012, DISCO operates from its headquarters in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in Houston, Texas, and London, United Kingdom. The company generates revenue through usage-based and subscription models, providing flexible contractual arrangements to meet the needs of its diverse clientele.

Pearlman Enterprises

Acquisition in 2017
Pearlman Enterprisesiof Norcross, Georgia, develops and distributes supplies, tools, and equipment used in the fabrication and maintenance of hard surfaces for residential, commercial, and industrial end-markets.

Westrock Coffee

Venture Round in 2017
Westrock Coffee Company, LLC is a comprehensive provider of coffee and tea solutions based in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in coffee sourcing, roasting, and distribution, catering to a wide range of sectors, including retail, foodservice, convenience stores, and hospitality. Its product offerings include various coffee blends, teas, brewing equipment, and accessories. Westrock Coffee also engages in sustainable sourcing practices and provides supply chain management and product development services. The company serves clients globally and offers online sales, ensuring a broad market reach. Formerly known as Coffee Legends, LLC, Westrock Coffee has established itself as a key player in the coffee industry, focusing on quality and sustainability.

DISCO

Series C in 2016
DISCO is a legal technology company that develops cloud-based e-discovery software designed to assist lawyers in efficiently finding evidence and managing large volumes of documents in significant cases and investigations. By leveraging artificial intelligence, DISCO automates and simplifies complex tasks associated with legal document review and case management, thereby improving legal outcomes for clients. Its software enables users to process files, search and tag data, and generate necessary documents, making it a valuable tool for law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, and litigation boutiques. Founded in 2012, DISCO operates from its headquarters in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in Houston, Texas, and London, United Kingdom. The company generates revenue through usage-based and subscription models, providing flexible contractual arrangements to meet the needs of its diverse clientele.

TierPoint

Private Equity Round in 2016
TierPoint, LLC is a national provider of information technology and data center services headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 2010, the company emerged from the strategic combination of several respected data centers and IT solution providers. TierPoint offers a range of services including colocation, cloud computing, and managed IT services, with a focus on Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) that encompasses public, private, multi-tenant, and hybrid deployments. The company also provides disaster recovery and backup services, as well as managed security and professional services. TierPoint serves various industries such as education, healthcare, finance, and technology, ensuring secure and reliable solutions for hosting critical services. With a broad network of data centers across multiple states, TierPoint is well-equipped to meet diverse customer needs.

CoreLink Surgical

Venture Round in 2016
CoreLink Surgical empowers and helps surgeons and their teams with the highest quality and most effective spinal implant systems. It leverages insight and ideas with unique capabilities and best practices. Its product development is rooted in a heritage of old-world craftsmanship with rigorous detail of cutting-edge innovation.

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams

Acquisition in 2014
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams is a home furnishings manufacturer and retailer based in Taylorsville, North Carolina. Founded in 1989, the company specializes in upholstered furniture, offering a diverse range of products that includes living, dining, and bedroom furniture, as well as sleep sofas, rugs, lighting, and accessories. The brand is recognized for its commitment to producing heirloom-quality modern furnishings, featuring items such as leather sectionals, tailored upholstery, and down-blend cushions. In addition to its retail locations throughout the United States and internationally, the company provides an online shopping experience and in-home design services for its customers. Originally known as The Mitchell Gold Co., the company adopted its current name in April 2005.

FireHost

Series E in 2014
FireHost provides cloud-based web hosting solutions to e-commerce, software-service, healthcare, IT, and security companies.

NSC Minerals

Venture Round in 2013
NSC Minerals is a supplier of salt and liquid calcium chloride, catering to various sectors including highway de-icing, energy, industrial, construction, consumer, and agricultural applications. The company provides a range of products such as salt crystals, salt brine, ice melters, potassium chloride, calcium chloride, and magnesium chloride. By focusing on quality products and customer service, NSC Minerals aims to deliver reliable solutions and an expanding array of innovative offerings at competitive prices. Additionally, the company supplies salt for retail, animal feed, and hide curing purposes, further broadening its market reach.

Lisbon Valley Mining Company

Venture Round in 2013
Lisbon Valley Mining Company is based in Moab, Utah, and operates an open-pit copper mine located in Lisbon Valley, Utah. The company specializes in the production of copper cathodes, utilizing a solvent extraction and electrowinning process to derive copper from a concentrated electrolyte solution. Founded in 2009, Lisbon Valley Mining Company focuses on efficient mining practices to contribute to the copper supply chain.

Prodigy Health Supplier

Venture Round in 2013
Prodigy Health Supplier provides the prodigy vision portal, on-demand consignment, same-day delivery, and 503B outsource services. It is a distributor leveraging technology solutions in the healthcare supply chain. An online inquiry form is available on their website.

Covalent Health

Venture Round in 2012
Covalent Health is a provider of interfacility medical transportation services, catering to hospitals, payors, physicians, and health systems. The company operates a network of regional ambulance brands, including PRN Ambulance, ProTransport-1 Ambulance, ATS Medical Services, Priority One, and Century Ambulance, covering various regions across California, Illinois, Indiana, and Florida. Covalent Health offers a comprehensive range of services, such as inter/intra-facility transportation, care connector shuttles, on-site transport coordinators, patient assistance sedan services, and transitional care management. Their approach aims to enhance patient movement and communication across health systems while reducing operational costs and improving efficiency for their clients. By focusing on alleviating business stresses, Covalent Health seeks to streamline processes within healthcare transportation.

Summit Industrial Construction

Venture Round in 2011
Summit Industrial Construction, LLC is an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company based in Houston, Texas, with an additional office in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1996, the company specializes in providing comprehensive EPC services, including engineering design assistance and turnkey solutions. Summit Industrial offers a range of services such as civil and concrete work, structural steel erection, mechanical construction, piping fabrication and installation, rigging, equipment setting, and millwright services. The firm primarily serves clients in the oil and gas, power, and chemicals industries, focusing on enhancing project safety and efficiency through direct-hire construction services and staff augmentation.

Armor

Series B in 2011
Armor offers customer-centric security outcomes for retail and eCommerce enterprises, healthcare organizations, payment leaders, and financial institutions.

Bear State Financial

Post in 2011
Bear State Financial provides money management and community banking services.

Jefferson National Financial

Venture Round in 2011
Jefferson National is an innovator in tax-advantaged investing, primarily serving registered investment advisors, fee-based advisors, and their clients. The company has established itself as a trusted partner to nearly 4,000 advisors, offering a platform that emphasizes efficiency, transparency, and choice. Through its adaptable technology and award-winning distribution strategies, Jefferson National delivers cost-effective servicing capabilities, making it a significant player in the investment services industry.

Kodiak Gas Services

Venture Round in 2011
Kodiak Gas Services is a provider of contract compression and related services tailored for the oil and gas industry, focusing on both upstream and midstream segments. The company operates primarily through two segments: Compression Operations and Other Services. Compression Operations involve managing both company-owned and customer-owned compression infrastructure under fixed-revenue contracts, facilitating the production, gathering, and transportation of natural gas and oil. In addition, the Other Services segment offers a comprehensive suite of contract services, including station construction, maintenance, overhaul, and additional ancillary services based on time and materials. Through its operations, Kodiak Gas Services aims to support the evolving needs of its customers in the energy sector.

Coda Petroleum

Venture Round in 2011
Coda Petroleum Inc. is an oil and energy company located in Madrid, Spain. The company specializes in the exploration, exploitation, and development of oil and gas assets, primarily focusing on projects in Western Canada. Through its services, Coda Petroleum aims to enhance the efficiency and productivity of oil and gas operations in the region, contributing to the overall energy sector.

Brand Group Holdings

Venture Round in 2011
Brand Group Holdings was a bank holding company. It operated through its subsidiary, Brand Bank, which was founded in 1905 in Gwinnett County. The bank provided personal and business banking services, including commercial loans, treasury solutions, and consumer banking products. It was acquired by Renasant Corporation on September 1, 2018​.

FloWorks

Venture Round in 2011
FloWorks International, LLC is a distributor based in Bellaire, Texas, specializing in pipes, valves, fittings, and related products for various industries, including refining, chemical and petrochemical, mining, power generation, oil and gas, marine, and food and beverage markets globally. Founded in 2010, the company provides a comprehensive range of products such as stainless steel pipe fittings, high alloy machined parts, and various types of valves, including gate, globe, check, and butterfly valves. Additionally, FloWorks offers technical services, including preventive maintenance, piping system installation, and equipment rentals, ensuring quality support for industrial and high-purity processing applications. The company has established branches and warehouses both in the United States and internationally, reinforcing its commitment to serving its diverse customer base.

Moonfruit

Series A in 2010
MoonFruit is a Delaware-based B2B marketplace platform specializing in the digital marketing sector. It serves as an agency network and review aggregator, featuring a comprehensive global directory of elite agencies, vendors, and service providers. The platform simplifies the process of finding suitable partners to foster business growth by providing detailed company profiles that include essential information such as budget requirements, experience level, employee count, and overall ratings. Over its twenty-plus year history, MoonFruit has evaluated thousands of service providers, ensuring that only credible and high-performing organizations are listed. Service providers undergo a rigorous assessment process that evaluates their service offerings, client satisfaction, online reviews, measurable results, and innovation. This thorough vetting helps enhance the visibility and search rankings of the featured organizations, while also determining their placement within MoonFruit's directory.

Inform Technologies

Venture Round in 2010
Inform Technologies is a new technology solution for established media brands that automatically searches, organizes and links content to provide a rich, compelling experience that attracts and retains readers. The technology relies upon artificial intelligence tools, natural language processing, identification of topics, and the continual scanning and processing of content as it is published anywhere on the Internet.

vXchnge

Venture Round in 2010
vXchnge is a prominent provider of data center-as-a-service solutions, specializing in carrier-neutral colocation services that enhance the performance of its clients. The company operates strategically located data centers across the United States, offering high levels of reliability, scalability, and security. By positioning its services at "the Edge," vXchnge enables its customers to effectively serve local markets and reach a broader audience. The firm is committed to protecting global and emerging brands by facilitating the rapid and cost-effective deployment of new applications and technologies. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, vXchnge continues to focus on delivering exceptional service to its diverse clientele.

Goodman Networks

Debt Financing in 2009
Goodman Networks specializes in telecommunication network services, focusing on the implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of telecommunication facilities. The company offers a comprehensive range of professional services, including deployment engineering, radio frequency design, and optimization, as well as core network deployment and integration. Goodman Networks also provides solutions for network operations centers, staff augmentation, and various infrastructure services. In addition to these offerings, the company caters to network operators, e-retailers, and electronics manufacturers by delivering installation and maintenance services for in-home networks, home theaters, home security systems, and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

Buyers Protection Group (BPG)

Venture Round in 2009
BPG Property Inspections is the largest employee-based home inspection company in the country, inspecting homes since 1989. Thier inspectors and engineers undergo thorough background checks and must meet ongoing training and performance standards -- they are a select group of professionals.

REACH Air Medical Services

Venture Round in 2009
REACH Air Medical Services is a provider of critical care transportation, specializing in air and ground ambulance services. The company operates a fleet of 17 rotor-wing helicopters and three fixed-wing airplanes, delivering essential medical care to critically ill and injured patients. To support its operations, REACH employs a skilled team of nurses, paramedics, pilots, and aircraft maintenance technicians, ensuring high standards of safety and efficiency. Through its comprehensive services, REACH plays a vital role in enhancing access to emergency medical care in the communities it serves.

Acute Technological Services

Venture Round in 2008
Acute Technological Services (ATS) provides welding engineering and welding services worldwide. ATS has more than 20 years experience in providing engineered welding solutions. A leader in the welding industry, ATS is advancing the science of welding engineering and generating technical innovations through the application of new technologies.

NeuroVasx

Venture Round in 2007
NeuroVasx is a medical device company engaged in the development and commercialization of technologies for the minimally-invasive treatment of hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes in the United States and internationally. The company offers cPAX, a polymer strand delivered through a micro catheter for the minimally-invasive treatment of hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes as well as for the embolization of cerebral and intracranial aneurysms, abnormal bulges, and sacs in the wall of an artery in the brain. Its products are used to treat acute stroke and other cerebrovascular disorders. NeuroVasx was founded in 1997 and is based in Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States.

Rules-Based Medicine a Q Squared Solutions Company

Series A in 2007
Rules-Based Medicine, a Q squared solutions company (RBM), the world's leading multiplexed biomarker testing laboratory, provides comprehensive protein biomarker products and services based on its Multi-Analyte Profiling (MAP) technology platform. RBM's biomarker testing service provides pre-clinical and clinical researchers with reproducible, quantitative, multiplexed immunoassay data for hundreds of proteins in a cost-effective manner, from a small sample volume and from multiple species. Their biomarker testing laboratory is CLIA certified and supports GLP studies.

MS Directional

Debt Financing in 2007
MS Directional, based in Conroe, Texas, specializes in directional and horizontal drilling services. The company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, including measurement while drilling (MWD) services, downhole motors, well planning, and remote operations. By leveraging in-house designed and engineered technologies, MS Directional aims to deliver reliable and cost-efficient services tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clients. The company emphasizes the recruitment and retention of skilled personnel and focuses on enhancing proprietary technology to ensure superior performance and value. Through these efforts, MS Directional positions itself as a single-source provider of directional drilling services.

Spitzer Industries

Venture Round in 2007
Spitzer Industries, Inc. is a Houston-based custom steel fabricator founded in 1996, specializing in the production of engineered packages, heavy vessels, and structural steel. The company offers a range of products, including pressure vessels, subsea equipment, and large vessels, catering to various sectors within the energy industry, including oil and gas production, processing, transmission, refining, and petrochemicals. Spitzer Industries provides comprehensive services such as project management, engineering, design, and procurement, ensuring timely and safe delivery of custom-designed solutions to meet client specifications. With in-house capabilities for quality control and a skilled workforce, the company is equipped to handle complex fabrication projects across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations worldwide.

Universal Fiber Systems

Venture Round in 2007
Universal Fiber Systems, LLC is a leading manufacturer of synthetic fibers, specializing in a diverse range of chemistries, including Nylon 6, Nylon 6/6, PTT, and PET, as well as specialty polymers like PBT and PEI. The company produces customized finished products, offering solutions that range from solid color singles to specialized ready-to-use packages. Notably, Universal Fiber Systems provides innovative products such as Refresh, a solution-dyed nylon-6/6 made from recycled post-consumer carpet fibers, and Rise, a renewably sourced polymer available in natural undyed and solution-dyed forms. Its clientele spans various industries, including commercial and residential carpet manufacturing, military applications, performance apparel, interior furnishings, filtration, and medical sectors. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Bristol, Virginia, the company operates manufacturing facilities in Ansonville, North Carolina, Tennessee, Europe, Thailand, and China, with distribution centers in Europe and Asia. Formerly known as Cookson Fibers Inc., Universal Fiber Systems has established a strong presence in the global market, contributing to notable brands and projects worldwide.

Vestcom

Venture Round in 2007
Vestcom International, Inc. is a provider of customized shelf-edge communication and marketing solutions aimed at enhancing the retail shopping experience. Based in Little Rock, Arkansas, the company offers a range of innovative tools, including Stackz for pre-cut promotional stacks, ISMAds for advertising campaigns, adSigns for in-store promotions, and shelfStrips for effective shelf marketing. Other notable offerings include snapTalker, which highlights promotional offers, pegAssist for custom category backgrounds, @shelf to transform smartphones into selling tools, and healthyAisles, which provides FDA-based nutritional advice. Vestcom serves supermarkets and drug stores across the United States, helping retailers maximize their shelf space, reduce operational costs, and improve sales and product margins. The company was incorporated in 1996 and maintains a strategic partnership with Eversight.

Centra Industries

Venture Round in 2007
Centra Industries is a renowned manufacturer specializing in precision aerostructure components and assemblies for both commercial and military aircraft. The company excels in three primary areas: multi-axis high-velocity machining of complex aluminum structures, multi-axis high-torque machining of specialty materials such as titanium and hardened steels, and the assembly of major aircraft sub-structures. Centra has made significant investments in advanced technologies to enhance its manufacturing capabilities and is recognized by customers as a leader in these fields. The company produces a variety of structural components, including those for wings and landing gear, contributing to the aerospace industry's demands for high-quality and reliable parts.

Prism Pharmaceuticals

Venture Round in 2007
Prism Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an acute care pharmaceutical company based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, founded in 2004. The company specializes in the development and commercialization of cardiovascular injectable products specifically for the United States market. Its notable offerings include NEXTERONE, an injectable antiarrhythmic agent, and PM103, an intravenous formulation of clopidogrel bisulfate.

Inform Technologies

Series B in 2006
Inform Technologies is a new technology solution for established media brands that automatically searches, organizes and links content to provide a rich, compelling experience that attracts and retains readers. The technology relies upon artificial intelligence tools, natural language processing, identification of topics, and the continual scanning and processing of content as it is published anywhere on the Internet.

Continuum Energy

Venture Round in 2006
Continuum Energy is an integrated energy products and services company based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with an additional headquarters in Houston, Texas. Established in 1998, the company owns and operates a range of midstream assets, including gathering, processing, treating, compression, and transportation facilities for natural gas, crude oil, and natural gas liquids. Continuum Energy serves over 500 producers and 90,000 retail customers across 23 states, providing comprehensive services that encompass wellhead negotiations, gas marketing, risk management, and distribution. The company’s infrastructure includes more than 1,000 miles of pipeline and a transportation fleet, enabling it to deliver effective solutions tailored to the needs of its clients in the energy sector.

BTEC Turbines

Venture Round in 2006
BTEC Turbines LP is a provider of engineering, procurement, construction, and support services for power plants globally. The company specializes in turnkey power plant solutions, offering remanufactured gas turbine packages and upgrades, as well as control systems for turbines and generators. In addition to these services, BTEC manufactures heavy equipment such as air and oil filter systems, natural gas metering skids, and gas scrubbing systems. The company also engages in field services, which include construction management, operator training, commissioning management, and long-term maintenance. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, BTEC Turbines is committed to delivering comprehensive solutions to the power industry.

JVIC

Venture Round in 2005
JVIC is a preferred service provider to process industries for performing the critical maintenance and upgrading work required to their facilities. They offer various specialty services such as field machining, bolt torqueing, automated welding, and tower services. They provide turnarounds and specialty services for refining, chemical, and petrochemicals industries.

Fuego

Venture Round in 2004
Fuego is a comprehensive software platform for business process management. Their platform of choice for process improvement initiatives in a service-oriented architecture environment. They serve their customers and generate business value.

Raymedica

Venture Round in 2003
Raymedica, Inc. is a medical device manufacturer based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, focused on developing innovative solutions for the surgical treatment of low back pain, particularly in patients who have not found relief through conservative care. The company is dedicated to enhancing the technology created by its founder, Charles D. Ray, M.D. Raymedica's primary product is the PDN® prosthetic disc nucleus, designed to address low back pain due to degenerative disc disease. This device is surgically implanted into the evacuated nucleus disc space of the lumbar spine, where it aims to increase or maintain disc height, thereby restoring normal biomechanics and alleviating pain. Through its advancements in nucleus arthroplasty motion preservation technology, Raymedica seeks to improve the quality of life for patients worldwide suffering from disc-related issues.

SmartSignal

Series B in 2002
SmartSignal Corporation, founded in 1999 and based in Lisle, Illinois, specializes in predictive diagnostic software and services aimed at preventing equipment failures. The company's offerings include solutions such as EPI*Center, CycleWatch, SHIELD, xConnector, and PlantAPS, which collectively enable the detection and diagnosis of abnormal equipment behavior. By providing timely notifications of potential issues and prioritizing them for maintenance, SmartSignal helps organizations in the power generation and oil and gas sectors optimize their maintenance resources and mitigate risks. Its notable clientele includes major industry players such as BP, Caterpillar, Duke Energy, GDF Suez, Invenergy, Scottish and Southern, and TransAlta. SmartSignal has also established strategic partnerships with companies like OSIsoft, Accenture, Microsoft, and Management Resources Group, Inc.

Energy Transfer

Venture Round in 2002
Energy Transfer LP, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a leading energy company that provides a wide array of energy-related services. It owns and operates extensive pipeline networks, totaling approximately 56,000 miles, transporting natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), refined products, and crude oil. The company's assets include natural gas processing plants, gathering and transportation pipelines, storage facilities, and retail fuel stations. Energy Transfer also offers various services such as natural gas compression, dehydration, and cooling, as well as carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide removal. Additionally, it manages coal and natural resources properties, and sells standing timber, leases coal-related infrastructure facilities, and generates electrical power. The company's operations span across the United States and Canada, with a significant presence in Texas and the U.S. midcontinent region. Energy Transfer was founded in 2002 and has grown from a small intrastate natural gas pipeline operator to one of the largest and most diversified investment grade master limited partnerships in the United States.

Paragon Networks International

Venture Round in 2001
Paragon Networks International is an innovative manufacturer of broadband digital integrated access and optical metro internetworking platforms. They are a leading provider of application specific service deployment and wide area network optimization solutions to wireless service providers (WSP) and network service providers (NSP) worldwide. Utilizing either wireline, wireless, or optical transmission facilities, their products provide voice and data service connectivity, performance monitoring, compression, aggregation, layer 3 routing, quality of service (QOS) filtering, and protection switching of both client and operations support systems (OSS) traffic. Their solutions deliver superior network performance and control at substantial cost savings to their clients.

Hotchkis & Wiley

Venture Round in 2001
Hotchkis & Wiley is a global investment management firm dedicated to fundamental, bottom-up value research. They offer equity strategies across various market capitalizations and expertise in high-yield credit, serving a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, investment companies, pooled investors, and other institutional investors. The firm primarily invests in the U.S. public equity markets.

Helomics

Venture Round 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.

ViaCell

Venture Round in 2000
ViaCell is a biotechnology company focused on the area of women’s health. The company develops ViaCord, which enables families preserve their baby’s umbilical cord blood at the time of birth for possible future medical use; and ViaCyte, to broaden reproductive choices for women through the cryopreservation of human unfertilized eggs. ViaCell is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Staffmark

Venture Round in 2000
Staffmark is a staffing solutions provider that connects employers with potential employees. The company offers a range of human resource services, focusing on various sectors such as office administration, light industrial work, desktop publishing, and training. By facilitating job placements, Staffmark aims to create employment opportunities for individuals while helping businesses meet their workforce needs.

Active Power

Series C in 1999
Active Power, Inc. (Active Power) incorporated designs, manufactures and services uninterruptible power supply (UPS) products and modular infrastructure solution (MIS) products that provide electrical power continuity and integrated infrastructure platforms for data centers and other mission critical applications. Its products and solutions are designed to deliver continuous conditioned power during power disturbances and outages, voltage sags and surges,

Silicon Energy

Series B in 1999
Silicon Energy's powerful business-to-business platform provides leading interactive energy e-business solutions for optimizing energy usage and the energy procurement processes.

Red Cedar Gathering

Venture Round in 1998
Red Cedar Gathering Company, based in Durango, Colorado, specializes in the gathering, treating, and compression of natural gas. Established in 1994, the company operates as a subsidiary of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and focuses on collecting natural gas from both conventional and coal seam sources within the tribal boundary. It efficiently gathers gas from multiple wellheads in the area and delivers the processed gas to various interstate transportation pipelines, including those in the Bondad and Blanco areas, as well as connections to major systems like El Paso Natural Gas, Transwestern, TransColorado, and PSCO. Through its operations, Red Cedar Gathering plays a vital role in supporting the development of the energy infrastructure in a sustainable manner.

Conn's

Venture Round in 1998
Conn's, Inc. is a specialty retailer based in The Woodlands, Texas, specializing in durable consumer goods and related services. The company operates through two main segments: Retail and Credit. Its retail stores offer a wide range of products, including furniture and mattresses, home appliances, consumer electronics, and home office products. Conn's also provides financing options for its customers, along with product support services such as delivery, installation, credit insurance, and repair services. Founded over 120 years ago, Conn's has evolved from its origins as a plumbing company to become a prominent retailer, operating approximately 140 locations across several states, including Texas, Florida, and Arizona.

Vascular Solutions

Venture Round in 1998
Vascular Solutions, Inc. is a medical device company specializing in clinical solutions for coronary and peripheral vascular diseases. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company offers a range of products designed for complex vascular procedures. Key offerings include the GuideLiner guide extension catheter, Pronto extraction catheters for acute myocardial infarction, and vein catheter reprocessing services. Additionally, Vascular Solutions provides various hemostatic products, such as the D-Stat Dry hemostat and D-Stat Flowable hemostat, along with radial access devices like wrist positioning splints and inflatable compression bands. The company distributes its products through a direct sales force and a network of distributors, targeting interventional cardiologists, interventional radiologists, electrophysiologists, and vein specialists.

Power-One

Venture Round in 1995
Power-One designs and manufactures energy-efficient power conversion and power management solutions, including inverters for alternative/renewable energy (solar and wind) and products for routers, data storage and servers, wireless communications, optical networking, semiconductor test equipment, industrial markets and custom applications. Power-One, with headquarters in Camarillo, California, has global sales offices, manufacturing, and R&D operations in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Power-One is a public company listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol PWER.

Delta and Pine Land Company

Venture Round in 1994
Delta and Pine Land Company is the heavyweight of cotton, built on advanced insect and weed control, high yield potential, elite genetics, and premium fiber quality. They provide solutions through an experience that combines premium seed, crop protection, digital ag products, and agronomic advice.

Stephens Media

Venture Round in 1993
Stephens Media is a multi-media company that focuses on providing localized news and information to its readers. Originally established as Donrey Media Group in 1949 by Donald W. Reynolds, it was acquired in 1993 by Jackson T. Stephens' companies and subsequently rebranded as Stephens Media in 2006. The company publishes 11 daily newspapers, 64 weekly publications, magazines, and specialty publications, along with managing over 100 websites across seven states. It aims to deliver content that meets community needs while maintaining a commitment to its foundational principles. Additionally, Stephens Media owns the domain lasvegas.com, which is licensed to another entity, and holds a 50% stake in both Hawaii.com and Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, LLC, which publishes four daily newspapers in Arkansas.

Viking Range

Venture Round in 1992
Viking Range, LLC, headquartered in Greenwood, Mississippi, specializes in manufacturing and retailing high-quality kitchen appliances and equipment. The company's extensive product line includes cooking equipment such as freestanding ranges, ovens, and microwaves, as well as ventilation solutions like hoods and custom ventilator systems. In addition, Viking Range offers refrigeration products, including built-in units and wine cellars, along with kitchen cleanup equipment such as dishwashers. The company also caters to outdoor cooking needs with a range of outdoor appliances and accessories. Furthermore, Viking Range provides culinary tools, including cookware and cutlery, aimed at enhancing the cooking experience for both professionals and home chefs.

Alltel

Venture Round in 1968
Alltel is a telecommunications company based in Rockport, Texas, that offers a wide range of wireless communication services and products for both consumers and businesses. It serves various industries, including transportation, retail, insurance, healthcare, construction, and financial services. Alltel's offerings encompass wireless voice and data communication, postpaid and prepaid calling options, roaming and long-distance services, and diverse data solutions. The company provides additional services such as text and video messaging, digital gaming, radio streaming, internet access, and email. It also delivers business intelligence, field service automation, security, and systems management solutions, along with mobile handsets and accessories. As a subsidiary of Verizon Wireless and AT&T, Alltel plays a significant role in the telecommunications landscape in North America and the Caribbean.

Stephens Natural Resources

Venture Round in 1953
Stephens Natural Resources is an energy exploration and production company focused on natural gas services in Arkansas and Oklahoma. With a strong history in drilling and producing both oil and natural gas, the company partners with leading operators to enhance its production capabilities. It is actively involved in exploration and development activities, particularly in the Arkoma basin, and is expanding its reserves and production in the continental United States and the offshore Gulf of Mexico. The company's strategy aims to achieve acceptable returns for shareholders while managing risk effectively.

Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Corporation

Funding Round in 1945
Arkansas Oklahoma Gas is a natural gas utility that supplies natural gas services to approximately 60,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company is responsible for delivering safe, affordable, and reliable energy solutions, ensuring that its clients have access to essential energy resources. Additionally, Arkansas Oklahoma Gas transports natural gas produced from local wells to the interstate pipeline system, further enhancing its role in the energy supply chain.
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