Pure Wafer
Acquisition in 2024
Pure Wafer is a prominent supplier of virgin silicon wafers, wafer reclaim services, and specialty thin film deposition products, serving a global customer base that includes many of the largest semiconductor manufacturers. Founded in 2008 and based in San Jose, California, the company has expanded through multiple acquisitions, consolidating various segments of the semiconductor supply chain. Its offerings include a range of wafer services such as polishing, etching, and laser scribing, as well as films for thermal oxidation, spin coating, and dielectric applications. Pure Wafer also provides custom packaging, local delivery, onsite support, and offsite storage services, all aimed at enhancing efficiency for its clients. The company operates a production facility in Prescott, Arizona, and has sales offices in Vancouver, Washington; Reno, Nevada; and Brunnthal, Germany.
InProduction
Acquisition in 2023
InProduction, Inc. is a company that specializes in event production services tailored for sports, corporate, and entertainment events. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, the company has expanded its reach with additional offices in several states, including Georgia, Texas, Nevada, Arizona, Illinois, Florida, and Virginia. InProduction offers a comprehensive range of services, including the design, fabrication, delivery, and installation of temporary audience risers, stadium seating, staging, scenic products, flooring, scoreboards, barricades, and drapery. By focusing on high-quality service and innovative solutions, InProduction aims to enhance the attendee experience and create valuable marketing opportunities for its clients.
Wpromote
Private Equity Round in 2022
Wpromote is a prominent online marketing firm based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2001 by Michael Mothner. The company specializes in providing digital marketing services that include search engine optimization, content marketing, email marketing, and conversion rate optimization. Wpromote serves a diverse clientele, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small startups, helping them achieve transformative growth through a profit-driven marketing approach. The firm is recognized for its commitment to client results and utilizes proprietary technology to enhance marketing strategies and increase customer lifetime value. Notable clients include Bayer HealthCare, Toyota, and Verizon, reflecting Wpromote's extensive experience and expertise in the digital marketing landscape.
Wpromote
Acquisition in 2022
Wpromote is a prominent online marketing firm based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2001 by Michael Mothner. The company specializes in providing digital marketing services that include search engine optimization, content marketing, email marketing, and conversion rate optimization. Wpromote serves a diverse clientele, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small startups, helping them achieve transformative growth through a profit-driven marketing approach. The firm is recognized for its commitment to client results and utilizes proprietary technology to enhance marketing strategies and increase customer lifetime value. Notable clients include Bayer HealthCare, Toyota, and Verizon, reflecting Wpromote's extensive experience and expertise in the digital marketing landscape.
Resonate
Private Equity Round in 2022
Resonate operates a database platform that enhances consumer intelligence for brands and agencies through a deep analysis of audience characteristics. By focusing on motivations-based targeting, Resonate enables political campaigns, advocacy groups, and major consumer brands to create effective online advertising campaigns. The platform goes beyond traditional demographic targeting by uncovering unidentifiable values such as patriotism, environmentalism, and luxury preferences. This comprehensive understanding of behavioral, attitudinal, lifestyle, and life-stage data allows clients to better engage with their customers and tailor their marketing strategies effectively.
The Second City
Acquisition in 2021
The Second City is a renowned comedy theatre and school of improvisation, known for its innovative approach to entertainment and education. It offers a range of services, including live performances, touring productions, and an Emmy-winning television show, SCTV. The organization aims to entertain, inspire, and transform audiences through sketch-based comedy and improvisation. Additionally, The Second City’s business unit, Second City Works, collaborates with clients to develop improv-based learning and digital content, fostering engagement within workplaces and enhancing customer connections. By promoting agility, collaboration, and creative problem-solving, The Second City equips individuals and organizations with the skills necessary to thrive in an ever-changing landscape. Its programming reaches tens of thousands of students and audiences worldwide, making it a leader in interactive entertainment and educational services.
Logitix
Venture Round in 2020
Logitix is a ticketing platform that specializes in optimizing ticket pricing and distribution for professional sports teams and live events rights holders. The company leverages real-time data processing and machine logic to provide up-to-the-minute insights into marketplace dynamics and buyer behaviors. This enables clients to enhance their ticket sales processes through advanced analytics, automation, and yield optimization services.
Simeio Solutions
Acquisition in 2020
Simeio Solutions specializes in identity and access management (IAM), offering a comprehensive suite of resources designed to meet the specific needs of its clients, including large enterprises in sectors such as banking, hospitality, and retail. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company provides an integrated solution that encompasses managed services, a business-ready IAM cloud, and professional services aimed at efficient system design and implementation. Simeio's platform simplifies the management of complex, multi-vendor IAM infrastructures by monitoring digital identities and access privileges, facilitating enhanced visibility into compliance and governance. The services are supported by the Simeio Identity Intelligence Center, which enables organizations to leverage their IAM systems for actionable business intelligence while ensuring cost-effectiveness.
CommentSold
Venture Round in 2019
CommentSold, LLC, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, specializes in social commerce software solutions. The company offers a live video commerce platform that enables businesses and brands to create interactive live shopping experiences. Its services include a website builder, customizable mobile applications, and live selling features. Additionally, CommentSold provides tools for AI-powered shoppable videos and comprehensive systems for managing inventory, fulfillment, and returns. These offerings are designed to help businesses streamline their operations and foster growth in the evolving landscape of online retail.
CafeMedia
Acquisition in 2018
CafeMedia is the world’s largest ad management service, providing the technology and services that help the highest quality publishers grow their businesses and maximize success. Serving more than 3,000 high-quality publishers through its AdThrive and CafeMedia brands, the company exclusively manages all digital advertising sales and technology, empowering content creators to make a living doing what they love – producing great content. The company blends the best of both worlds: exceptional customer service and industry-leading monetization. The company’s collective force of content creators reaches 164 million monthly unique visitors in the US. CafeMedia publishers span a diversity of content at scale, and rank #1 in the food, home, parenting and family verticals. CafeMedia provides programmatic media solutions that connect brands to these deeply engaged audiences. Brand partners get access to a premium inventory with a focus on high viewability, brand-safety and the right context or audience to drive performance. CafeMedia is a portfolio company of ZMC ( www.zmclp.com ), a leading private equity firm comprised of experienced investors and executives that invests in and manages a diverse group of media and communications enterprises. Founded in 2001, ZMC’s investment philosophy centers on operational value creation driven by targeted investment themes, deep sector expertise, and strong partnerships with industry and operating executives.
Dynasty Sports
Private Equity Round in 2018
Dynasty Sports, LLC, based in Boca Raton, Florida, is a technology-driven analytics and solutions provider for live events rights holders. Their proprietary pricing, analytics, and inventory management software platform, Monarch, helps partners optimize revenue, manage yields, and gather data to enhance ticketing operations. Comprised of experienced professionals in the primary and secondary market, Dynasty focuses on data analytics and technology-driven solutions for the live event ticketing market. They collaborate with professional sports franchises, premier collegiate events, and other live events rights holders, emphasizing service, integrity, and results in their approach.
ITRenew
Acquisition in 2017
ITRenew is a global provider of IT asset disposition (ITAD) services and data sanitization products, with a focus on large-scale data center decommissioning. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Newark, California, the company operates in over 40 countries across five continents through a network of company-owned facilities. ITRenew addresses the complexities of asset recovery and data disposition by offering innovative, technology-driven solutions that streamline the data center decommissioning process. Their services ensure superior data security, value recovery, and promote IT sustainability for enterprises.
Education Networks of America
Acquisition in 2016
Education Networks of America (ENA) specializes in managed network and communication services tailored for the education, library, healthcare, and government sectors. The company provides a comprehensive range of solutions, including internet access, voice and data services, video conferencing, Wi-Fi, and security measures. ENA currently manages extensive statewide and district-wide networks, serving over 5,000 end sites, 560 school districts, and 230 libraries, impacting more than 2.5 million students, teachers, and administrators, along with over 6.2 million library patrons. Recently, ENA was awarded contracts for statewide internet access and managed network services for the Indiana Department of Education E-Rate Consortia and the Indiana State Library Internet Consortium, which together support hundreds of educational institutions and library locations. By providing robust networking capabilities, ENA enables its clients to focus on enhancing educational outcomes and strengthening community resources.
9 Story Media Group
Acquisition in 2014
9 Story Media Group is a prominent creator, marketer, and distributor of children's and family-oriented content. Known for its acclaimed brands such as Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Wild Kratts, Numb Chucks, Arthur, and Peg + Cat, the company boasts a diverse portfolio of over 1,800 half-hours of both animated and live-action programming. These shows are broadcast on respected international channels and platforms. Operating one of North America’s largest animation studios, 9 Story employs more than 250 creative and production professionals, having produced over 900 half-hours of award-winning content. The company focuses on ensuring effective brand management throughout the content creation and distribution process, catering to young audiences globally. 9 Story Media Group is backed by its senior management team, ZM Capital, and media entrepreneur Neil Court.
Jump Ramp
Series B in 2013
Jump Ramp is a rapidly growing mobile-focused company based in New York City, specializing in innovative promotions and rewards through free mobile casual gaming. The company operates a gaming platform that allows users to win real cash prizes and earn rewards, which can be redeemed for gift cards from over 30 major brands and retailers. Its flagship app, Lucktastic, launched in 2014, has garnered nearly 10 million installs on Android and iOS and consistently ranks among the top lifestyle apps in major app stores. With a robust social media presence and a weekly reach of 12 million unique consumers in the U.S., Lucktastic is becoming a household name. Jump Ramp aims to expand its network of apps and innovative content, with plans for international growth, particularly in Asia. The company boasts a tight-knit team of approximately 40 employees and is looking to double its workforce in the coming months, seeking talent that thrives in an entrepreneurial environment.
Alloy Digital LLC is a prominent media company focused on the 12-34 demographic, recognized for its digital media and video network that creates and delivers original content across various platforms. In addition to its media operations, Alloy has developed an identity verification platform designed to enhance security and streamline fraud prevention for banks and financial institutions. This platform offers a single API and dashboard that simplifies the management of customer data, enabling organizations to automate their identity compliance and fraud decision processes. By integrating multiple data sources and providing tools for case management and reporting, Alloy supports financial institutions and FinTech companies in effectively addressing identity and compliance challenges.
Cast & Crew
Acquisition in 2013
Founded in 1976, Cast & Crew is a leading provider of payroll services for the Motion Picture, Television, and Commercial Industries. With offices in Burbank, New York, Albuquerque, Atlanta, Baton Rouge, Detroit, Toronto, and Vancouver, the company offers production accounting software and financial services tailored to the entertainment industry. Cast & Crew's services include payroll processing, labor relations, residual, worker compensation, production incentive financing, health benefits management, and more. The company prides itself on its knowledgeable and experienced staff who provide 24/7 support and are dedicated to addressing client issues promptly. Cast & Crew has built a reputation for responsiveness and reliability, fostering long-lasting client relationships based on mutual reliance, integrity, and trust. The company's commitment to excellence and industry expertise has made it a trusted partner in the entertainment business.
Tekelec
Acquisition in 2012
Tekelec is a telecommunications company that specializes in session and mobile data management solutions designed to support the increasing demand for network traffic from text messages, wireless subscribers, and pre-paid services. The company provides a range of products and services, including Networking Signaling Applications and network business applications, which enable telecom operators to efficiently manage and control their network resources. Tekelec's offerings encompass the TekCore products, such as session initiation protocol signaling routers and call session control functions, facilitating core SIP signaling in VoIP and IMS networks. Additionally, its TekPath application supports electronic number mapping in next-generation IP networks. Trusted by eight of the ten largest wireless and six of the ten largest wireline telecom operators globally, Tekelec operates more than 30 offices worldwide and serves over 300 customers across more than 100 countries, ensuring seamless communication across diverse devices and networks.
Jump Ramp
Series A in 2011
Jump Ramp is a rapidly growing mobile-focused company based in New York City, specializing in innovative promotions and rewards through free mobile casual gaming. The company operates a gaming platform that allows users to win real cash prizes and earn rewards, which can be redeemed for gift cards from over 30 major brands and retailers. Its flagship app, Lucktastic, launched in 2014, has garnered nearly 10 million installs on Android and iOS and consistently ranks among the top lifestyle apps in major app stores. With a robust social media presence and a weekly reach of 12 million unique consumers in the U.S., Lucktastic is becoming a household name. Jump Ramp aims to expand its network of apps and innovative content, with plans for international growth, particularly in Asia. The company boasts a tight-knit team of approximately 40 employees and is looking to double its workforce in the coming months, seeking talent that thrives in an entrepreneurial environment.
Alloy Digital LLC is a prominent media company focused on the 12-34 demographic, recognized for its digital media and video network that creates and delivers original content across various platforms. In addition to its media operations, Alloy has developed an identity verification platform designed to enhance security and streamline fraud prevention for banks and financial institutions. This platform offers a single API and dashboard that simplifies the management of customer data, enabling organizations to automate their identity compliance and fraud decision processes. By integrating multiple data sources and providing tools for case management and reporting, Alloy supports financial institutions and FinTech companies in effectively addressing identity and compliance challenges.
ITN Networks
Private Equity Round in 2006
ITN Networks is a preeminent national media sales company in developing and providing custom-designed national television & multimedia networks. ITN utilizes an expansive network of proprietary systems, new technologies, custom research and comprehensive analytics to deliver the right brand message to the right consumer, in the right environment at the right time. National advertisers utilize ITN Networks, with the same ease-of-use as any national media buy, to optimize their brands' media strategies, improve returns on investment, and achieve greater accountability. Launched in 1983, ITN continually invests in emerging technologies and new partnerships, evolving with the changing media landscape and working with all major advertising agencies to design, execute and deliver guaranteed target audiences across multiple touch points.