Ulysses Management

Ulysses Management, founded in 1982 and based in New York, is an asset management firm that continues the legacy of its predecessor, Odyssey Partners, LP, a pioneer in the hedge fund industry. Ulysses specializes in growth equity investments, focusing on various industries and geographies. The firm is committed to innovation in alternative investments, maintaining a tradition that dates back nearly 40 years. Its investment strategy encompasses three primary areas: private equity, public markets, and real estate. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Ulysses Management aims to deliver value through its diversified investment approach.

Paul D. Barnett

Senior Managing Director

Adam Brodbar

Managing Director

Tobias Rando

Managing Director

7 past transactions

Billd

Venture Round in 2024
Billd is a construction finance company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in project-based financing for contractors. By partnering with regional and national suppliers across the United States, Billd provides short-term financing solutions that enable immediate payment to suppliers while allowing contractors to spread the cost of material purchases over time. This approach bridges the gap between purchasing construction materials and receiving payment from general contractors, offering financing terms that align with payment cycles for subcontractors and suppliers. With a typical four-month term for material purchases, Billd helps contractors overcome financial hurdles during projects and empowers suppliers to sell more materials with reduced risk.

Countable

Series A in 2021
Countable provides virtual community management for corporations, non-profits, and political campaigns. They use technology to communicate and human interconnectedness. They produce technology solutions that facilitate community engagement.

Billd

Series B in 2021
Billd is a construction finance company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in project-based financing for contractors. By partnering with regional and national suppliers across the United States, Billd provides short-term financing solutions that enable immediate payment to suppliers while allowing contractors to spread the cost of material purchases over time. This approach bridges the gap between purchasing construction materials and receiving payment from general contractors, offering financing terms that align with payment cycles for subcontractors and suppliers. With a typical four-month term for material purchases, Billd helps contractors overcome financial hurdles during projects and empowers suppliers to sell more materials with reduced risk.

GOAT

Series F in 2021
GOAT Group, established in 2015, operates a global marketplace for authentic sneakers, apparel, and accessories. It offers products from over 350 brands through its GOAT and Flight Club platforms, available in physical stores and online. GOAT Group has 13 retail locations worldwide, serving customers in 170 international markets. The company's innovative technology ensures product authenticity, providing trust to its 20 million members across 164 countries. GOAT Group is backed by strategic investors and venture capital firms, including Foot Locker, Inc.

Compass Therapeutics

Series A in 2017
Compass Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative antibody therapeutics for the treatment of solid tumors and hematological malignancies. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes its proprietary StitchMabs and common light-chain platforms to discover and create multispecific antibody combinations. Its lead product candidate, CTX-471, is an agonistic monoclonal antibody targeting CD137, currently undergoing Phase 1 clinical trials in patients with prior PD-1/PD-L1 checkpoint inhibitor treatment. Another significant candidate, CTX-009, is a bispecific antibody that inhibits DLL4-mediated Notch signaling and VEGF-A signaling, having completed a Phase 1 dose escalation study. Additionally, CTX-8371, a bispecific antibody targeting PD-1 and PD-L1, is in the IND-enabling stage. Through its innovative approaches, Compass Therapeutics aims to enhance immune engagement and improve therapeutic outcomes for cancer patients.

Ice House America

Acquisition in 2011
Ice House America, LLC specializes in the manufacture and distribution of ice vending machines and ice vending huts, serving the retail ice industry both domestically and internationally. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, the company has established a significant presence with over 3,300 independently owned ice house locations across 27 states, collectively producing more than one billion pounds of ice annually. Ice House America offers a range of products, including mobile and mini ice vending machines, which provide customers with convenient access to cubed and chipped ice, as well as water. In 2012, the company expanded its operations by launching a franchise program, which includes over 100 corporate-owned locations and commitments for an additional 230 franchised sites. The company sells its products through a network of dealers in various regions, including the Caribbean, Australia, Brazil, and Nigeria.

Electric Guard Dog

Acquisition in 2007
AMAROK, LLC specializes in manufacturing electric security fence solutions tailored for commercial and industrial applications. The company offers products such as the Electric Dog Guard Fence, a robust electric barrier, and Fortifeye, a comprehensive security solution designed to deter theft, detect unauthorized activity, and apprehend criminals. Serving a diverse clientele that includes auto auctions, dismantlers, metal recyclers, and trucking companies, AMAROK operates through a network of representatives across the United States. In addition to its security solutions, the company provides repair, maintenance, and installation services. Established in 1973 and based in Columbia, South Carolina, AMAROK was formerly known as Electric Guard Dog, LLC, a name it adopted in February 2020. As a leading provider, AMAROK protects over 3,300 commercial and industrial locations, enhancing workplace safety and reducing overall security costs.
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