The Wicks Group

The Wicks Group of Companies, L.L.C. is a private equity firm established in 1989 and headquartered in New York City. It specializes in investing in lower-middle-market companies within the information, education, and media sectors, primarily in the United States and Canada. Over its history, Wicks has invested more than $1 billion across 28 platform companies and approximately 100 add-on acquisitions. The firm employs a consistent investment strategy that emphasizes collaboration with experienced management teams to foster organic growth and pursue strategic acquisitions. The current management team includes Craig B. Klosk, Matthew E. Gormly III, Daniel M. Kortick, Daniel L. Black, and Max von Zuben, who oversee the firm’s investment and management activities. Wicks also benefits from the guidance of senior advisors, as well as a team of investment professionals with extensive industry experience. The firm is recognized for its ability to strengthen management, refine business strategies, enhance operations, and generate substantial returns for its investors.

Craig B. Klosk

Co-Founder

16 past transactions

Screen Engine/ASI

Acquisition in 2017
Screen Engine/ASI is a research and analytics firm specializing in big data to optimize market potential and evaluate risks for clients in the entertainment and media sectors. The firm collaborates with clients to enhance their understanding of opportunities and risks across various distribution platforms, including domestic and international film and television, as well as digital and mobile channels. With a focus on targeting the right consumers, Screen Engine/ASI delivers precise data and valuable insights that facilitate informed decision-making. The company is committed to continuously updating its products and services to adapt to the evolving media landscape.

EZShield

Acquisition in 2017
EZShield specializes in identity protection by providing comprehensive fraud protection solutions tailored for consumers and small businesses. Collaborating with various partners, the company aims to safeguard its customers from identity theft and related fraud risks. Through its services, EZShield addresses the growing need for secure identity management in an increasingly digital landscape.

Gladson

Acquisition in 2017
Gladson Interactive, Inc. specializes in providing product images and related content for the consumer packaged goods industry in the United States. The company creates, assembles, and analyzes a variety of images and information on consumer packaged goods, integrating them into databases and offering consulting, merchandising, and design solutions. Its services encompass space management, e-commerce, nutrition, and advertising image databases, along with category management, image merchandising, master data solutions, in-store merchandising, and store design. Additionally, Gladson delivers solutions for the creation, hosting, and distribution of e-content for manufacturers. The company's clientele includes consumer packaged goods manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and other related businesses. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, Gladson has established itself as a key player in the industry.

Invo HealthCare

Private Equity Round in 2016
Invo HealthCare Associates, Inc. is a prominent provider of outsourced special education and related services, focusing on children with developmental delays and disabilities. Established in 1993 and based in Jamison, Pennsylvania, the company offers a comprehensive range of services, including occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and language pathology, school psychology, special instruction, social work, and nursing services. Invo HealthCare is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with special needs by identifying, evaluating, and treating both children and adults. The organization is recognized for its commitment to therapeutic excellence and maintains a strong retention rate among its contracted therapists, who are drawn to its supportive work culture and flexibility. With a presence in 24 states, Invo HealthCare has built enduring partnerships with schools and educational programs, delivering essential services that enhance the educational experience for students.

Little Sprouts

Acquisition in 2016
Little Sprouts, Inc. is an education management company based in Methuen, Massachusetts, specializing in early childhood education and care. Founded in 1982, it operates a network of centers throughout Greater Boston and Southern New Hampshire, offering a range of programs including infant care, preschool, toddler, kindergarten, and summer activities. The organization emphasizes individualized, child-centered learning, ensuring that each child receives a personal approach to education that fosters both enjoyment and academic growth. With multiple locations across Massachusetts and New Hampshire, Little Sprouts is dedicated to providing high-quality early education services to families in the region.

Bisnow Media

Acquisition in 2016
Bisnow is a provider of news and event management services tailored for the commercial real estate industry. The company operates a B2B platform that offers a range of resources, including digital media, branded content, and recruitment services. With a focus on local markets in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland, Bisnow aims to inform and connect professionals in the commercial real estate sector, facilitating business opportunities and fostering a deeper understanding of the industry. Through its events and media offerings, Bisnow caters to the curiosity of its audience, covering topics from emerging developers to innovative building technologies.

Argyle Executive Forum

Private Equity Round in 2015
Argyle Executive Forum, LLC is a membership-based professional services firm that specializes in organizing conferences, private meetings, and virtual events for senior executives in the United States. Established in 2004 and headquartered in New York, the company focuses on invitation-only events that bring together 20 to 150 business leaders for networking, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas. Argyle serves a diverse range of industries, including finance, healthcare, energy, and technology, facilitating discussions on topics such as corporate strategy, customer care, and investment management. The firm supports various meeting formats, including full-day gatherings, think tanks, and intimate luncheons, catering to senior operating leaders, board members, and public-policy makers. With a growing community of over 40,000 executives, Argyle Executive Forum fosters strategic collaboration and business development among its members.

Southern Technical College

Acquisition in 2012
Southern Technical College provides education and training in a variety of medical and technical areas that enable graduates to obtain entry-level employment. As a student at Southern Technical College, you will have the opportunity learn in several different ways. Choose from a variety of career training programs taught by industry professionals, flexible schedules to fit your needs and experience a class environment designed around different learning styles.

Northstar Travel Group

Acquisition in 2012
Northstar Travel Group is a business-to-business publishing company specializing in information, news, and data for the travel and hospitality industries. Headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey, with additional offices in Illinois, California, and North Carolina, the company provides a wide range of services including directories, publications, and destination information. It also organizes events and conferences while offering marketing solutions and custom communications. Northstar Travel Group delivers custom and syndicated research services, such as traveler profile studies and brand awareness studies, to help clients make informed decisions. Additionally, the company licenses travel content databases, which include updated hotel and destination data, supporting both printed and online products. Through its comprehensive offerings, Northstar Travel Group empowers decision-makers within the travel industry to identify and drive emerging trends.

Bendon

Acquisition in 2012
Bendon, Inc. is a publisher and designer of children's books and activity products, including coloring books, games, sticker scene books, and educational workbooks. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Ashland, Ohio, the company aims to provide a diverse range of quality products at affordable prices. Bendon partners with popular children's entertainment brands such as Sofia the First, Batman, Dora, and Hello Kitty to enhance its offerings. Their products are distributed through various retail outlets, making them accessible to a wide audience of young readers and their families.

Antenna International

Acquisition in 2010
Founded in 1984, Antenna International is a leading provider of audio and multimedia guide services based in London. The company collaborates with artistic, historic, and cultural institutions to produce and deliver a range of educational content, including audio tours, mobile applications, multimedia guides, podcasts, and interactive experiences. Antenna's innovative use of technology, such as augmented reality and image recognition, enhances visitor engagement and understanding. Serving over 63 million people annually, Antenna International strives to create immersive experiences that help audiences appreciate culture in a deeper and more meaningful way.

NewBay Media

Acquisition in 2009
NewBay Media, LLC is a publishing and marketing services company that specializes in creating media and information resources for various sectors, including pro audio, broadcast and video, musical instruments, systems integration, and K-12 education. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a diverse range of services, including print and digital publications, daily and weekly newsletters, online communities, and live events. NewBay Media also provides advertising solutions, tradeshow dailies, email list rentals, and custom publishing services, which encompass design, editorial, and marketing support. By curating essential business information, product reviews, and facilitating networking events, the company connects marketing partners with targeted communities, decision-makers, and influencers across their industries. In addition to its New York headquarters, NewBay Media operates offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., London, and Milan.

Vibe

Acquisition in 2006
VIBE is an entertainment and lifestyle brand delivering content across multiple media platforms to a diverse audience around the world. It embraces the soulful roots that chronicle the artists, celebrities, sounds, fashion​, and events from hip-hop and R&B to the modern-day converging music landscape.

Vibe

Acquisition in 2006
VIBE is an entertainment and lifestyle brand delivering content across multiple media platforms to a diverse audience around the world. It embraces the soulful roots that chronicle the artists, celebrities, sounds, fashion​, and events from hip-hop and R&B to the modern-day converging music landscape.

Jobson Publishing

Acquisition in 2005
Jobson Publishing is a leading provider of healthcare information and marketing services, specializing in various sectors including pharmacy, eye care, and managed markets. The company offers a comprehensive range of products and services, including marketing solutions, information databases, publications, and medical education programs. Additionally, Jobson Publishing organizes events and operates websites, utilizing both digital and traditional media to effectively reach and engage healthcare professionals. With a targeted network of approximately one million clinicians, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, Jobson Publishing aims to inform and educate professionals across multiple specialties, thereby supporting their ongoing development in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

Delta Education

Acquisition in 2001
Delta Education, LLC is a publisher of curriculum-based elementary school science kits tailored for K-8 educators in the United States. The company is known for its flagship program, which is a comprehensive K-8 science curriculum utilized in numerous school districts, including major cities such as New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Delta Education offers a variety of educational resources, including the SCIS 3+ program, which emphasizes activity-centered learning based on a conceptual framework. Additionally, the company provides modular classroom kits and literacy solutions designed for children. Its products combine software tools with hands-on laboratory exercises, creating interactive educational experiences that enhance science learning in the classroom.
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