W Capital Partners

W Capital Partners is a New York-based private equity firm that focuses on direct secondary transactions and liquidity solutions for private equity shareholders and portfolio companies. The firm structures and executes exits and monetization opportunities for minority interests while also providing growth capital to portfolio companies as needed. It engages with private equity firms, venture capital firms, financial institutions, corporations, founders, and lenders to tailor transactions that span stages from late-stage venture and growth equity to buyouts. The firm invests across a broad range of sectors, including business services, consumer and retail, healthcare, financial services, and technology-enabled industries such as software and fintech, with activity in the United States and Europe. Beyond liquidity solutions, it can deploy primary capital to support growth and to sustain investments over the life of a transaction. The objective is to align exit strategies with company development and investor liquidity.

Evan Bolling

Senior Associate

Eric Friddell

Vice President

John Herman

Senior Analyst

Blake Heston

Partner

John Lambrech

CFO

Todd Miller

Partner

Emma Sawkins

Senior Associate

Tim Shu

Associate

Katie Stitch

Partner

Constance Su

Vice President

31 past transactions

impact.com

Private Equity Round in 2022
Impact is a marketing technology company that specializes in partnership automation, helping brands to enhance their paid marketing and media expenditures. Founded in 2008 in Santa Barbara, California, Impact has expanded to ten offices worldwide and employs over 400 individuals. The company's platform addresses marketers' needs for simplicity and transparency while enabling more effective media measurement, attribution, and optimization. By automating the full lifecycle of partnerships, Impact facilitates the discovery, recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and performance enhancement of various partnership types. Its solutions also focus on preventing ad fraud, thereby fostering informed decision-making. Impact serves a diverse range of global enterprises, including well-known brands, and seeks to drive revenue growth through innovative partnership strategies in the evolving Partnership Economy.

SentinelOne

Series D in 2019
SentinelOne is a California-based cybersecurity company founded in 2013, specializing in endpoint protection through its Singularity platform. This integrated solution enables enterprises to detect and respond to security threats across their IT infrastructure, including cloud, endpoint, and identity resources. SentinelOne employs advanced behavioral detection, mitigation strategies, and forensic capabilities to address a wide range of cyber threats, particularly those utilizing evasion techniques. The company offers 24/7 threat hunting and managed services, positioning itself as a leader in the cybersecurity landscape. SentinelOne has been recognized as a Visionary in Gartner's Endpoint Protection Magic Quadrant and is certified as a true antivirus replacement for multiple operating systems, including Windows, OS X, and Linux. Its commitment to innovation and the use of artificial intelligence has earned it a spot on the Forbes AI 50 list, highlighting its role as a promising player in the cybersecurity sector.

Workfront

Secondary Market in 2019
Workfront, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based enterprise work management solutions aimed at enhancing productivity and collaboration for marketing teams, IT departments, and various enterprise groups. Its flagship product, Workfront Enterprise Work Cloud, facilitates the management and collaboration of work across the entire lifecycle, reducing reliance on excessive emails and redundant meetings. The company also offers Workfront Fusion, an integration platform that connects its work management tools with other business applications. Workfront's solutions cater to diverse areas such as corporate application development, new product development, and project management for IT and marketing teams, including creative services and marketing agencies. Additionally, the company provides consulting, education, and support services to its clients. Founded in 2001 and based in Lehi, Utah, Workfront operates data centers in the United States, Ireland, and Germany, and serves a global clientele that includes notable enterprises. The company rebranded from AtTask, Inc. to Workfront, Inc. in January 2015 and is currently a subsidiary of Adobe Inc.

Billtrust

Secondary Market in 2018
Billtrust is a cloud-based provider of accounts receivable and integrated payment processing solutions that digitally transform B2B payments and order-to-cash processes. The platform covers credit decisioning and monitoring, online ordering, invoicing, cash application, and collections, enabling faster payment cycles and improved cash flow. Its solutions integrate with ERP systems, financial institutions, and accounts payable software, helping customers move from paper invoicing and checks to electronic billing and payments. By accelerating revenue recognition and reducing manual and paper-based tasks, Billtrust aims to deliver cost savings and a better user experience for businesses managing B2B commerce.

Payoneer

Series E in 2017
Payoneer Inc., established in 2005, operates a global cross-border payments platform. It facilitates international transactions for businesses, enabling them to receive local bank transfers and funds from various marketplaces and partners directly to their Payoneer account or bank account. The company offers services such as the Global Payment Service, which provides access to multiple receiving accounts in the U.S., EU, and Japan, and mass payout services for Indian companies. Payoneer caters primarily to freelancers, e-commerce, and online advertising industries, and has strategic partnerships with several companies. It is headquartered in New York, New York.

GroundTruth

Series E in 2016
GroundTruth is a global location technology company that specializes in location-based marketing and advertising. It utilizes its proprietary Blueprints technology to provide valuable consumer insights based on real-world behaviors and interactions. With an extensive first-party database of 95 million active monthly users and 17 million daily users, GroundTruth monitors activities across 100 million places and points of interest. This vast dataset allows the company to deliver in-store visitation insights and competitive analysis for marketers, helping them to enhance brand awareness, increase website and in-store traffic, and ultimately drive sales. GroundTruth operates in 21 countries worldwide, positioning itself as a leader in leveraging location data to inform marketing strategies.

FreshDirect

Private Equity Round in 2016
FreshDirect is a prominent online grocery retailer based in the Bronx, New York, that specializes in delivering fresh food directly to consumers. Established in 2002, the company serves customers across seven states, including the metropolitan areas of New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. FreshDirect is dedicated to sourcing high-quality meat, fish, produce, and specialty items through direct relationships with suppliers, growers, and farmers. The product range includes prepared foods, fruits, vegetables, dairy, bakery items, as well as wines and spirits. As part of the Ahold Delhaize family of companies, FreshDirect emphasizes freshness and taste in its offerings, aiming to provide a convenient and reliable grocery shopping experience.

US-Pan Asia IoT Superhighway

Angel Round in 2016
US-Pan Asia IoT Superhighway helps companies excel in IoT, wearables, and emerging technologies. US-Pan Asia IoT Superhighway bridges the gaps in the startup community and connect dispersed efforts and resources. It began operation in 2016, with its headquarters in Hong Kong.

ReadWrite Labs

Venture Round in 2016
ReadWrite Labs is a computer software that helps businesses and companies to grow and serves as a research analyst for the internet of things industry. Its software specializes in digital transformation, mobility, infrastructure, and the internet of things. ReadWrite Labs was founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Inspirato

Series C in 2014
Inspirato is a luxury travel company offering its members access to an exclusive collection of high-end vacation homes, luxury hotels, and curated experiences worldwide. Established in 2010, it provides personalized service, dedicated trip planning, and seamless access to exceptional properties through its subscription-based model.

Ping Identity

Series G in 2014
Founded in 2002, Ping Identity specializes in cloud-based identity management software for businesses and government organizations. Its Ping Intelligent Identity Platform enables secure access to applications and APIs while managing identity data at scale.

Mindbody Business

Private Equity Round in 2014
Mindbody is a wellness experience platform that connects users to fitness, beauty, and integrative health services. Fitness studios, salons, spas, and integrative health centers—use Mindbody's integrated software and payments platform to run, market, and grow their businesses. Consumers use Mindbody to find, engage, and transact with wellness providers in their local communities and around the world. Mindbody helps people lead healthier, happier lives by connecting the world to wellness. It was founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California.

Moosejaw

Private Equity Round in 2013
Moosejaw, LLC is a retailer specializing in outdoor apparel and equipment for men, women, and children. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Madison Heights, Michigan, the company offers a wide range of products including jackets, clothing, footwear, and accessories, catering to various activities such as hiking, climbing, and camping. Its product lineup features items like tents, sleeping bags, hiking clothing, and gear for water sports and snow activities. Moosejaw operates both retail locations in states such as Michigan, Illinois, Missouri, and Colorado, as well as an online store, allowing it to reach a broader customer base. The company was previously known as Moosejaw Mountaineering and Backcountry Travel, Inc. and is now a subsidiary of Wal-Mart.com USA, LLC.

Ping Identity

Series F in 2013
Founded in 2002, Ping Identity specializes in cloud-based identity management software for businesses and government organizations. Its Ping Intelligent Identity Platform enables secure access to applications and APIs while managing identity data at scale.

AOptix

Series E in 2012
AOptix Technologies, Inc. specializes in free space optical communications and iris biometric identification solutions for both government and commercial sectors. The company develops advanced biometric iris recognition systems and high-capacity laser communication technologies. AOptix's products serve a variety of applications, including border security, national ID initiatives, aviation security, access control, and law enforcement. Additionally, its technologies are utilized in defense operations, providing network-centric capabilities for ground and air nodes. In the commercial realm, AOptix offers solutions for outdoor sporting events, wireless ad-hoc networks, and the transmission of uncompressed HD video, ensuring reliable bandwidth and carrier-grade availability across diverse telecommunications needs.

Tremor Video

Venture Round in 2011
Provides video advertising solutions for advertisers and agencies, and publisher partners in the United States and internationally.

Telaria

Venture Round in 2011
Telaria is a software platform that enables publishers worldwide to manage and monetize their digital video inventory. It offers real-time analytics, data-driven decisioning tools, and optimization solutions for publishers' ad yield.

Dynacast International

Venture Round in 2011
Dynacast International is a global manufacturer specializing in small, engineered metal components. Utilizing proprietary die casting and metal injection molding technologies, they serve diverse industries such as automotive, consumer electronics, healthcare, and hardware. The company offers precision engineering solutions, helping clients save costs by optimizing their product designs.

SS8 Networks

Series B in 2010
SS8 Networks, Inc. specializes in network compliance solutions for communications providers globally. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, the company offers a suite of advanced products designed for lawful intelligence gathering. Its flagship product, Xcipio, facilitates lawful intercept by connecting telecommunications networks with national governments and law enforcement monitoring centers. Additionally, SS8 provides BreachDetect, a tool for real-time data breach detection, and Intellego, which allows for the monitoring and analysis of internet communications as they occur. The company’s Xcipio Probe enhances communication access from complex network architectures, supporting high-performance keyword searches and security features. SS8 serves a range of sectors, including enterprise security, law enforcement agencies, telecommunications providers, and national governments, aiming to help these entities track and combat criminal activities effectively.

Mzinga

Venture Round in 2009
Mzinga, Inc. specializes in providing enterprise social software solutions and services tailored for learning, marketing, and support sectors. The company offers a suite of products, including OmniSocial Learning, which fosters a collaborative social business ecosystem for enhanced learning and communication, and the OmniSocial Learning Extended Enterprise, aimed at customer acquisition and support. Mzinga also features the Learning Record Store, which facilitates tracking and reporting of user interactions, and Composica, a platform for collaborative e-learning content creation. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, Mzinga serves over 14,000 communities, facilitating approximately 2.5 billion monthly social interactions from 40 million unique visitors across 160 countries. The company's solutions are designed to improve business performance by enhancing brand visibility, workplace satisfaction, and customer loyalty.

Pandora Media

Series F in 2009
Pandora Media, LLC is a music and podcast discovery platform based in Oakland, California, serving approximately 70 million users each month. Founded in 2000, Pandora utilizes its proprietary Music Genome Project and Podcast Genome Project technologies to deliver personalized music streaming services. Unlike traditional radio, which broadcasts the same content to all listeners, Pandora allows users to create customized stations and playlists, as well as search for and play songs on demand. The platform is accessible via mobile devices, web applications, and approximately 2,000 connected products in homes and vehicles. Pandora generates revenue through an ad-supported radio service, a subscription service called Pandora Plus, and an on-demand service known as Pandora Premium. By leveraging extensive listener data, Pandora enables targeted advertising for both local and national advertisers while providing artists with valuable insights to connect with their audience.

SS8 Networks

Venture Round in 2009
SS8 Networks, Inc. specializes in network compliance solutions for communications providers globally. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, the company offers a suite of advanced products designed for lawful intelligence gathering. Its flagship product, Xcipio, facilitates lawful intercept by connecting telecommunications networks with national governments and law enforcement monitoring centers. Additionally, SS8 provides BreachDetect, a tool for real-time data breach detection, and Intellego, which allows for the monitoring and analysis of internet communications as they occur. The company’s Xcipio Probe enhances communication access from complex network architectures, supporting high-performance keyword searches and security features. SS8 serves a range of sectors, including enterprise security, law enforcement agencies, telecommunications providers, and national governments, aiming to help these entities track and combat criminal activities effectively.

AOptix

Series D in 2009
AOptix Technologies, Inc. specializes in free space optical communications and iris biometric identification solutions for both government and commercial sectors. The company develops advanced biometric iris recognition systems and high-capacity laser communication technologies. AOptix's products serve a variety of applications, including border security, national ID initiatives, aviation security, access control, and law enforcement. Additionally, its technologies are utilized in defense operations, providing network-centric capabilities for ground and air nodes. In the commercial realm, AOptix offers solutions for outdoor sporting events, wireless ad-hoc networks, and the transmission of uncompressed HD video, ensuring reliable bandwidth and carrier-grade availability across diverse telecommunications needs.

Mzinga

Series D in 2008
Mzinga, Inc. specializes in providing enterprise social software solutions and services tailored for learning, marketing, and support sectors. The company offers a suite of products, including OmniSocial Learning, which fosters a collaborative social business ecosystem for enhanced learning and communication, and the OmniSocial Learning Extended Enterprise, aimed at customer acquisition and support. Mzinga also features the Learning Record Store, which facilitates tracking and reporting of user interactions, and Composica, a platform for collaborative e-learning content creation. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, Mzinga serves over 14,000 communities, facilitating approximately 2.5 billion monthly social interactions from 40 million unique visitors across 160 countries. The company's solutions are designed to improve business performance by enhancing brand visibility, workplace satisfaction, and customer loyalty.

Bay Microsystems

Series E in 2007
Bay Microsystems, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in designing and developing advanced network solutions, including network architectures, systems, software, and integrated circuits. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an office in Germantown, Maryland, the company offers a range of products such as the ABEx network appliance, which supports various networking protocols like synchronous optical networking and multiprotocol label switching. Additionally, Bay Microsystems develops a suite of network processors, including Chesapeake, Montego, and Biscayne, which enhance packet processing and traffic management capabilities. The company also provides the Lighthouse Tool Suite, a development platform for network processor-based equipment, and BayPort, a demonstration platform for evaluating their processors. By bridging the gap between enterprises and cloud storage systems, Bay Microsystems enables businesses with geo-diverse locations to effectively manage and utilize their distributed data assets.

Adam Aircraft

Series F in 2006
Adam Aircraft is a designer and manufacturer of general aviation aircraft, focusing on innovative models such as the centerline thrust, twin-engine A500 and the A700 twin-engine AdamJet. The company leverages modern technologies and innovative engineering to produce high-performance aircraft aimed at both civil and government markets. By emphasizing quality and value, Adam Aircraft strives to set new standards in the general aviation sector.

Pandora Media

Series D in 2006
Pandora Media, LLC is a music and podcast discovery platform based in Oakland, California, serving approximately 70 million users each month. Founded in 2000, Pandora utilizes its proprietary Music Genome Project and Podcast Genome Project technologies to deliver personalized music streaming services. Unlike traditional radio, which broadcasts the same content to all listeners, Pandora allows users to create customized stations and playlists, as well as search for and play songs on demand. The platform is accessible via mobile devices, web applications, and approximately 2,000 connected products in homes and vehicles. Pandora generates revenue through an ad-supported radio service, a subscription service called Pandora Plus, and an on-demand service known as Pandora Premium. By leveraging extensive listener data, Pandora enables targeted advertising for both local and national advertisers while providing artists with valuable insights to connect with their audience.

Primarion

Series E in 2006
Primarion is a mixed signal integrated circuit (IC) company that designs, manufactures and markets digital power ICs to address inflection points in power management for the computing, graphics and communication markets. At Primarion, they enjoy a distinct competitive advantage by delivering customer-partnered solutions. They make relationship building a priority, while offering their customers cutting edge technology.

Primarion

Series D in 2005
Primarion is a mixed signal integrated circuit (IC) company that designs, manufactures and markets digital power ICs to address inflection points in power management for the computing, graphics and communication markets. At Primarion, they enjoy a distinct competitive advantage by delivering customer-partnered solutions. They make relationship building a priority, while offering their customers cutting edge technology.

INFICON

Post in 2003
INFICON specializes in innovative instrumentation for gas analysis, measurement, and control. Its products are vital in various industries such as semiconductors, automotive manufacturing, and air conditioning/refrigeration. INFICON also offers toxic chemical analysis products for emergency response and environmental health safety. Headquartered in Switzerland, it operates globally with world-class manufacturing facilities and subsidiaries across Europe, the US, China, and Asia Pacific.

Fast Track

Series D in 2003
Fast Track: a completely new and comprehensive approach to the way clinical trials are managed. The company is assembling a creative and energetic staff of technical and medical professionals, an experienced management team, industry-specific advisory boards, and an active investor constituency - all aggressively focused on achieving their vision: to revolutionize the management of clinical trials.
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