Valor Equity Partners

Valor Equity Partners, established in 1995 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a private equity firm specializing in operational growth investments. The firm partners with companies and entrepreneurs across various stages of development, focusing on those committed to excellence and industry transformation. Valor Equity typically invests $10-$30 million in companies generating $5-$15 million in EBITDA, targeting growth investments in sectors such as industrial products, manufacturing, infrastructure, and consumer goods. The firm's investment strategy includes both control and non-control positions, with initial investments ranging from $25 million to $75 million. Valor Equity Partners has a diverse investment portfolio, with a significant portion of its capital allocated to the technology sector.

Will Baine

Principal of Investment Team

Jake Benedict

Vice President

Jonah Cader

Vice President

Neil Crumpton

Vice President

Quincy Darbyshire

Vice President

Julie Fisher

Managing Director

Alli Folk

Principal on the Investment Team

Chandler Foster

Vice President Operations Team

Douglas Fumagalli

Managing Director

Manuel Pantelias Garcés Ph.D

Principal, Operations Team

Antonio Gracias

Founder, Principal

Anna Gurevich

Vice President

Joe Haslip

Managing Director

David F. Heskett

Principal

Sequoia Johnson

Associate

Philippe El Khazen

Principal

Theo Lederhausen

Principal

Solange Levy

Vice President

Chris Murphy

Partner

Modit Ohri

Vice President

Vivek Pattipati

Partner

Constantine Saab

Managing Director and CTO

Bradley S. Sheftel

Partner

Michael Soenen

Partner

Timothy M. Watkins

Operating Partner

Anni Ylagan

Principal

Past deals in Video on Demand

Atmosphere

Series D in 2023
Atmosphere is a streaming TV platform designed specifically for businesses, featuring 21 original and partner channels that provide audio-optional programming suitable for various venues, including restaurants, gyms, and hotels. The platform is built on proprietary content, technology, and data, allowing businesses to enhance customer experience without the need for sound. Additionally, Atmosphere offers a digital signage feature, enabling businesses to display their own promotions alongside the entertainment content. Incubated within Chive Media Group, Atmosphere was established as an independent entity in 2019, focusing on delivering engaging and refreshed programming weekly to help businesses create an inviting atmosphere for their patrons.

Atmosphere

Series C in 2022
Atmosphere is a streaming TV platform designed specifically for businesses, featuring 21 original and partner channels that provide audio-optional programming suitable for various venues, including restaurants, gyms, and hotels. The platform is built on proprietary content, technology, and data, allowing businesses to enhance customer experience without the need for sound. Additionally, Atmosphere offers a digital signage feature, enabling businesses to display their own promotions alongside the entertainment content. Incubated within Chive Media Group, Atmosphere was established as an independent entity in 2019, focusing on delivering engaging and refreshed programming weekly to help businesses create an inviting atmosphere for their patrons.

The Desire Company

Series A in 2021
The Desire Company operates a media platform that provides consumers with authentic product recommendations from experienced professionals. By offering video-led content, including hands-on classes and straightforward how-to guides, the company empowers users to learn new skills and make informed purchasing decisions. The platform facilitates connections between consumers and industry experts, allowing users to gain insights into the products these professionals genuinely use and endorse. This approach aims to bridge the gap between misleading information and reliable advice, fostering confidence in consumers as they navigate their purchasing choices.

Genvid Technologies

Series C in 2021
Genvid Technologies develops innovative software tools for interactive streaming specifically tailored for the eSports industry. Founded in 2016 and based in New York City, the company focuses on providing a unique streaming engine that integrates seamlessly with game engines, allowing game developers and broadcasting companies to enhance the viewer experience. Genvid's technology enables users to create custom camera angles, develop interactive viewer interfaces, and analyze player statistics in real-time. By offering a software development kit (SDK), the company empowers game developers to integrate its tools into their games, facilitating premium interactive broadcasts across multiple streaming platforms.

Salted

Seed Round in 2021
Salted is an online platform focused on developing and scaling better-for-you quick-service restaurant brands. The company offers subscription-based virtual cooking classes that allow users to access cooking video tutorials online. This approach enables aspiring chefs and cooking enthusiasts to learn culinary skills in an enjoyable and convenient manner, all while eliminating the overhead associated with traditional restaurant operations.

Atmosphere

Series B in 2021
Atmosphere is a streaming TV platform designed specifically for businesses, featuring 21 original and partner channels that provide audio-optional programming suitable for various venues, including restaurants, gyms, and hotels. The platform is built on proprietary content, technology, and data, allowing businesses to enhance customer experience without the need for sound. Additionally, Atmosphere offers a digital signage feature, enabling businesses to display their own promotions alongside the entertainment content. Incubated within Chive Media Group, Atmosphere was established as an independent entity in 2019, focusing on delivering engaging and refreshed programming weekly to help businesses create an inviting atmosphere for their patrons.

Solink

Series B in 2020
Solink is a security platform that focuses on capturing and auditing video and transactional data to proactively reduce fraud. The company provides a cloud-based video surveillance solution that integrates video monitoring with point-of-sale systems, allowing clients to gain real-time insights into their daily operations. By automatically matching in-store transactions with video footage and analyzing the data, Solink helps businesses manage loss prevention, optimize operations, and ensure compliance with policies and standards. This comprehensive approach enables users to remotely access all store activities, enhancing overall security.

Atmosphere

Series A in 2020
Atmosphere is a streaming TV platform designed specifically for businesses, featuring 21 original and partner channels that provide audio-optional programming suitable for various venues, including restaurants, gyms, and hotels. The platform is built on proprietary content, technology, and data, allowing businesses to enhance customer experience without the need for sound. Additionally, Atmosphere offers a digital signage feature, enabling businesses to display their own promotions alongside the entertainment content. Incubated within Chive Media Group, Atmosphere was established as an independent entity in 2019, focusing on delivering engaging and refreshed programming weekly to help businesses create an inviting atmosphere for their patrons.

Genvid Technologies

Series B in 2019
Genvid Technologies develops innovative software tools for interactive streaming specifically tailored for the eSports industry. Founded in 2016 and based in New York City, the company focuses on providing a unique streaming engine that integrates seamlessly with game engines, allowing game developers and broadcasting companies to enhance the viewer experience. Genvid's technology enables users to create custom camera angles, develop interactive viewer interfaces, and analyze player statistics in real-time. By offering a software development kit (SDK), the company empowers game developers to integrate its tools into their games, facilitating premium interactive broadcasts across multiple streaming platforms.

Solink

Series A in 2019
Solink is a security platform that focuses on capturing and auditing video and transactional data to proactively reduce fraud. The company provides a cloud-based video surveillance solution that integrates video monitoring with point-of-sale systems, allowing clients to gain real-time insights into their daily operations. By automatically matching in-store transactions with video footage and analyzing the data, Solink helps businesses manage loss prevention, optimize operations, and ensure compliance with policies and standards. This comprehensive approach enables users to remotely access all store activities, enhancing overall security.

Solink

Venture Round in 2017
Solink is a security platform that focuses on capturing and auditing video and transactional data to proactively reduce fraud. The company provides a cloud-based video surveillance solution that integrates video monitoring with point-of-sale systems, allowing clients to gain real-time insights into their daily operations. By automatically matching in-store transactions with video footage and analyzing the data, Solink helps businesses manage loss prevention, optimize operations, and ensure compliance with policies and standards. This comprehensive approach enables users to remotely access all store activities, enhancing overall security.
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