Abry Partners

Abry Partners is a private equity firm founded in 1989 and based in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm specializes in late-stage investments, including leveraged buyouts, acquisition roll-ups, and growth capital across various sectors. Abry Partners focuses primarily on industries such as media, communications, business services, healthcare services, and information services. Its investment strategy includes targeting television and radio broadcasting, cable television, magazine publishing, and managed IT services, among others. The firm typically invests between $25 million and $150 million in equity or $15 million to $50 million in mezzanine capital in its portfolio companies, with an investment horizon ranging from three to seven years. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Abry Partners operates primarily in North America and Europe.

Chris Anzivino

Managing Director and Head of Distressed Credit

Andrew Banks

Chairman and Co-Founder

Anders Bjork

Partner

Ralph Choufani

Partner

Jay Grossman

Managing Partner and co-CEO

John Hunt

Managing Partner

Azra Kanji

Partner

Rob Nicewicz

VP

Nathan Ott

Partner

Bob Pan

Principal

TJ Rose

Partner

James Scola

Partner

Nicholas Scola

Partner

Medhini Srinivasan

Principal

Brent Stone

Partner

Tyler Wick

Principal

Michael Yirilli

Partner

Tomer Yosef-Or

Partner

Royce Yudkoff

Managing Partner

Steve Zammit

Vice President

Past deals in Publishing

Best Lawyers

Acquisition in 2021
Best Lawyers, LLC, founded in 1981 and headquartered in Aiken, South Carolina, is a prominent publisher of peer-reviewed directories that highlight recommended attorneys for the global legal community. Recognized as the oldest and most respected publication of its kind, a listing in Best Lawyers is considered a significant honor, reflecting the esteem of a lawyer among their peers. Over the years, its accolades have garnered respect from legal professionals, clients, and media alike, establishing Best Lawyers as a reliable and unbiased source for legal referrals worldwide.

CafeMedia

Private Equity Round in 2016
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.

MRC

Private Equity Round in 2013
MRC (Formerly Valance, Media Rights Capital), is comprised of Businesses in Film, Television, Media, and Data; Brands Include The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Vibe and dick clark productions.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Private Equity Round in 2008
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is a global learning company specialized in pre-K–12 education content, services, and technology solutions. It develops and delivers interactive, results-driven learning solutions that advance teacher effectiveness and student achievement. Through curricula and technology innovation, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt collaborates with school districts, administrators, teachers, parents, and students. The company also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt serves more than 50 million students in over 150 countries worldwide, while its award-winning children’s books, novels, non-fiction, and reference titles are enjoyed by readers throughout the world. The company was founded in 1864 and is headquartered in Boston, M.A.

KnowledgePoint360

Acquisition in 2007
KnowledgePoint360 Group provides multi-channel healthcare communication and advisory services for pharmaceutical and biotech industries, and healthcare professionals. Its services include support for data-driven clinical publications, strategic consulting, thought leader programs, advisory boards, disease-state education, live educational events and international congresses, Web portals, promotional communications, and digital services and strategy services

Yellow Pages Group

Acquisition in 2004
Yellow Pages Group is a prominent media and marketing solutions company in Canada, dedicated to connecting local businesses with consumers across the country. With a strong presence in communities nationwide, Yellow Pages offers a range of print, digital, and mobile services that empower Canadians to find essential goods and services in their neighborhoods. The company focuses on enhancing local economies by fostering relationships between consumers and businesses, enabling smarter decision-making through its comprehensive marketing and lead generation programs. By providing targeted solutions, Yellow Pages helps businesses effectively promote their offerings and reach a wider audience, contributing to their growth and success.

BridgeTower Media

Acquisition in 2004
BridgeTower Media is a business-to-business media company that specializes in delivering information and marketing services across various sectors, including legal, financial, real estate, and government affairs. With a portfolio of 44 print and digital publications in over 20 U.S. markets, it includes prominent titles such as The Daily Record, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, Daily Journal of Commerce, and NJBiz. The company provides authoritative content and research services, focusing on employee satisfaction and lead generation. Additionally, BridgeTower Media organizes live events centered on awards and education, aimed at helping clients achieve their business objectives.
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