W Capital Partners

W Capital Partners is a private equity firm located in New York City, established in 2001. The firm specializes in providing liquidity solutions for private company shareholders and focuses on offering exit flexibility for private equity investors. It collaborates with various stakeholders, including private equity and venture capital firms, financial institutions, and company founders, to structure liquidity transactions ranging from $5 million to $250 million. W Capital Partners invests in late-stage venture capital, growth equity, and buyout opportunities, primarily targeting sectors such as business services, healthcare, technology, fintech, and enterprise software. In addition to facilitating liquidity transactions, the firm also invests primary capital to support the growth of portfolio companies. Through a diversified investment strategy, W Capital Partners aims to create value across multiple industry sectors.

Evan Bolling

Senior Associate

Eric Friddell

Vice President

John Herman

Senior Analyst

Blake Heston

Partner

Alison Killilea

Partner and Managing Director

John Lambrech

CFO

Robert J. Migliorino

General Partner

Todd Miller

Partner

Emma Sawkins

Senior Associate

Tim Shu

Associate

Katie Stitch

Partner and Managing Director

Constance Su

Vice President

David S. Wachter

Managing Partner

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 provider of cloud-based software that specializes in streamlining and automating accounts receivable (AR) processes for B2B commerce. The company addresses the inefficiencies of traditional AR methods, which often rely on outdated, manual, and paper-based practices. By offering a comprehensive order-to-cash platform, Billtrust facilitates the entire process from order receipt to payment collection, thereby enhancing revenue capture and cash flow for its clients. Its solutions encompass various functions, including credit decisioning, online ordering, invoicing, cash application, and collections. Billtrust integrates with multiple ecosystem players, such as financial institutions and enterprise resource planning systems, enabling customers to transition from costly paper invoicing to efficient electronic billing and payment methods. This transformation not only accelerates payment processing but also generates significant cost savings and improves the overall user experience.

Payoneer

Series E in 2017
Payoneer Inc. is a financial technology company that operates a cross-border payments platform designed to facilitate transactions for businesses and professionals worldwide. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in New York, Payoneer's services include the Global Payment Service, which allows users to receive local bank transfers from various countries directly into their Payoneer accounts. The platform also supports mass payouts, enabling companies, particularly in India, to transfer funds internationally. Payoneer caters to a diverse clientele, including freelancers, e-commerce businesses, and online advertising companies, and has established strategic partnerships to enhance its service offerings. Through its innovative solutions, Payoneer aims to empower small and medium-sized enterprises in the global digital commerce landscape.

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 LLC is a luxury hospitality company based in Denver, Colorado, that operates a private club offering affluent travelers access to a curated portfolio of high-end vacation options. Founded in 2010 and formerly known as Best of 52, LLC, the company provides members with exclusive access to a collection of luxury vacation residences, including private homes, villas, hotels, and resorts located in desirable destinations worldwide. Inspirato's innovative subscription model ensures that members receive a seamless and dependable travel experience tailored to their needs. The Inspirato Collection features branded luxury properties and accommodations at five-star hotel and resort partners, along with custom travel experiences designed to enhance the luxury travel journey. In 2019, the company introduced the Inspirato Pass, which further simplifies luxury travel by including nightly rates, taxes, and fees in a single subscription.

Ping Identity

Series G in 2014
Ping Identity is a provider of cloud-based identity management software, serving a diverse range of sectors, including financial services, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. Established in 2002 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company focuses on delivering solutions that enable enterprises to achieve Zero Trust security and enhance user experiences. Its Ping Intelligent Identity Platform allows organizations to manage identity and profile data at scale while providing secure access to cloud, mobile, SaaS, and on-premises applications and APIs. The software includes features such as orchestration, fraud detection, risk management, identity verification, and authentication, helping clients streamline their digital interactions and maintain robust security protocols.

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 for various outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, and camping. Its inventory includes items like tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, and travel gear, as well as footwear ranging from hiking boots to casual sandals. Moosejaw operates both physical retail locations and an online store, providing customers with a diverse selection of outdoor gear tailored to their adventurous needs. The company is a subsidiary of Wal-Mart.com USA, LLC, with store locations in several states including Michigan, Illinois, Missouri, and Colorado.

Ping Identity

Series F in 2013
Ping Identity is a provider of cloud-based identity management software, serving a diverse range of sectors, including financial services, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. Established in 2002 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company focuses on delivering solutions that enable enterprises to achieve Zero Trust security and enhance user experiences. Its Ping Intelligent Identity Platform allows organizations to manage identity and profile data at scale while providing secure access to cloud, mobile, SaaS, and on-premises applications and APIs. The software includes features such as orchestration, fraud detection, risk management, identity verification, and authentication, helping clients streamline their digital interactions and maintain robust security protocols.

AOptix

Series E in 2012
AOptix Technologies, Inc. specializes in free space optical communications and iris biometrics identification solutions for both government and commercial sectors. The company develops advanced biometric iris recognition systems and high-bandwidth laser communication technologies, which are employed in various applications including border security, national ID cards, aviation security, and access control. AOptix’s products support defense operations by facilitating network-centric communication among ground and air nodes, and they are also utilized in commercial settings such as outdoor sporting events and wireless ad-hoc networks. The company's wireless fiber technology offers a robust combination of bandwidth, reliability, and distance, catering to the needs of the telecommunications industry.

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, Inc. is a software platform that enables publishers to manage and monetize their video advertising across various regions, including the United States, Europe, Canada, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in New York, the company provides real-time analytics and decision-making tools, allowing publishers to optimize revenue from their digital video inventory. Telaria's fully programmatic platform is tailored for digital video and supports connected TV, mobile, and over-the-top content. The company operates primarily on a transactional revenue model, charging publishers each time an advertising impression is monetized on its platform, based on a transparent fee structure. Formerly known as Tremor Video, Telaria rebranded in September 2017 and is a subsidiary of The Rubicon Project, Inc.

Dynacast International

Venture Round in 2011
Dynacast International is a global manufacturer of small, engineered metal components. Utilizing proprietary die cast and metal injection molding technologies, they offer robust solutions to companies in automotive, consumer electronics, healthcare, hardware, computers and peripherals and many other industries. They engineer precision components by combining extensive engineering knowledge with our specialized manufacturing systems. They help companies around the world save money by identifying components and assemblies in their products that can be redesigned or consolidated using one of our manufacturing techniques. They have a history of delivering value to their customers through our engineering expertise, efficient operations and Advanced Quality Planning systems.

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 biometrics identification solutions for both government and commercial sectors. The company develops advanced biometric iris recognition systems and high-bandwidth laser communication technologies, which are employed in various applications including border security, national ID cards, aviation security, and access control. AOptix’s products support defense operations by facilitating network-centric communication among ground and air nodes, and they are also utilized in commercial settings such as outdoor sporting events and wireless ad-hoc networks. The company's wireless fiber technology offers a robust combination of bandwidth, reliability, and distance, catering to the needs of the telecommunications industry.

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 Holding

Post in 2003
INFICON Holding AG is a Swiss company that specializes in providing advanced instrumentation and critical sensor technologies for gas analysis, measurement, and control across various industrial applications. Its products are essential for gas leak detection in air conditioning, refrigeration, and automotive manufacturing, as well as in the fabrication of semiconductors and thin film coatings used in optics, flat panel displays, and solar cells. INFICON's portfolio includes leak detectors, gauges, chemical detectors, mass spectrometers, and vacuum gauge controllers, all designed to enhance productivity, quality, and environmental safety. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including life sciences, aerospace, packaging, and industrial processing. With manufacturing facilities located in Europe, the United States, and China, and a global presence through subsidiaries in multiple countries, INFICON is committed to maintaining high standards, evidenced by its ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 registrations. Its products are also RoHS compliant, reflecting the company's dedication to reducing harmful environmental impacts and energy consumption.

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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