Accel-KKR

Accel-KKR LLC is a private equity firm founded in 2000, based in Menlo Park, California, with additional offices in Atlanta and London. The firm specializes in growth capital and middle market investments, primarily focusing on the technology sector, including software and IT-enabled services. Accel-KKR targets buyouts of non-core assets from larger companies, divisional carveouts, and subsidiaries, as well as the acquisition and recapitalization of closely held private companies. It also engages in going-private transactions for small and micro-cap public companies. The firm typically invests in companies with annual revenues between $10 million and $200 million, committing capital ranging from less than $10 million to over $100 million. Accel-KKR seeks majority ownership positions but also considers minority growth investments. The firm aims to support companies that prefer to remain private or those needing access to growth capital while providing liquidity to shareholders.

David Abraham

Vice President

Eric Armagost

Vice President

Tom Barnds

Founder and Managing Director

Dalyn Bellingham

Senior Associate

Tyler Buckingham

Senior Associate

Nicholas Clearwater

Senior Associate

John Crowell

Principal

Phil Cunningham

Managing Director

David Cusimano

Managing Director

Park Durrett

Principal and Managing Director

Hansaka Fernando

Senior Associate

Maurice Hernandez

Managing Director

Jonathan Hill

Vice President

Dean Jacobson

Managing Director

Roy Kelvin

CFO and Managing Director

Neil Kimber

Operating Principal

Scotty Lu

Vice President

Gordon MacNeill

Managing Director

Adam Malinowski

Senior Associate and Vice President

Matt Marinaro

Vice President

Mark McCarthy

Operating Principal

Ryan McMullin

Operating Principal

Ann Mccloskey

Managing Director

David Moore

Principal

Dave Moore

Principal

Alissa Palatiello

Principal

Rob Palumbo

Founder and Managing Director

Nishant Patel

Vice President

Joe Porten

Managing Director

Holly Reneau

Operating Principal and Member of DE&I Council

Andy Rich

Principal

Ryan Seawell

Associate

Samantha Shows

Managing Director

Johnny Van Siclen

Vice President

Steven Siwinski

Operating Principal

Rachel Spasser

Managing Director

Christian Stewart

Vice President

Greg Williams

Managing Director

Greg Williams

Managing Director

Clara Yee

CFO and Managing Director

Andrew Zbella

Principal

Past deals in Supply Chain Management

Tai Software

Venture Round in 2020
Developer of transportation management software designed to provide artificial intelligence services to the logistics industry. The company's platform offers contract tariffs and quotes, broker training, tracking information, and business intelligence, thereby enabling freight brokers, shippers, and forwarders to get efficiency and automation.

Surgical Information Systems

Acquisition in 2020
Surgical Information Systems (“SIS”) provides software solutions that are uniquely designed to add value at every point of the perioperative process. Developed specifically for the complex surgical environment, all SIS solutions are architected on a single database and integrate easily with other hospital systems. As the only surgical scheduling and Anesthesia Information Management System (AIMS) endorsed by the American Hospital Association (AHA), SIS’ complete perioperative solution is proven to support hospitals’ goals of helping increase operational efficiencies, improve financial performance, and deliver better patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.

PINC

Private Equity Round in 2020
PINC Solutions Corp. specializes in yard management, finished vehicle logistics, and inventory robotics. The company offers a comprehensive suite of software, hardware, and services designed to enhance supply chain efficiency by facilitating the movement of goods. Its cloud-based asset tracking platform, supported by an Internet of Things (IoT) sensor network, provides real-time visibility and actionable insights, enabling businesses to optimize their supply chain operations. PINC's solutions are utilized across various sectors, including automotive, manufacturing, retail, consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, grocery, logistics, and transportation. Founded in 2004, the company is headquartered in Union City, California.

Kaleris

Venture Round in 2020
Developer of a yard management platform designed to provide real-time supply chain visibility and yard management services. The company's platform develops asset-tracking technology using a combination of passive radio frequency identification (RFID), micro-electromechanical system (MEMS), and other sensors, enabling businesses to gain visibility and manage gate, dock, assets, yard, and network operations efficiently and effectively.

Surgical Information Systems

Venture Round in 2020
Surgical Information Systems (“SIS”) provides software solutions that are uniquely designed to add value at every point of the perioperative process. Developed specifically for the complex surgical environment, all SIS solutions are architected on a single database and integrate easily with other hospital systems. As the only surgical scheduling and Anesthesia Information Management System (AIMS) endorsed by the American Hospital Association (AHA), SIS’ complete perioperative solution is proven to support hospitals’ goals of helping increase operational efficiencies, improve financial performance, and deliver better patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.

ToolsGroup

Private Equity Round in 2018
Toolsgroup, Inc. develops supply chain planning software solutions. The company offers demand planning and sensing, inventory optimization, production planning, promotions planning, and planning as a service. It also provides machine learning, probability planning, automation, single model platform solutions, and seamless integration. The company serves consumer goods, manufacturing, retail, telecommunication, and wholesale distribution industries. Toolsgroup, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

FMSystems

Private Equity Round in 2017
FM:Systems Group, LLC specializes in developing integrated workplace management systems and software tailored for facilities and real estate professionals. The company provides the FM:Interact Workplace Management Suite, a web-based solution that supports space management, occupancy planning, and asset management, among other features. Additionally, FM:Systems offers FM:BIM, a cloud-based platform that facilitates collaboration between architects, engineers, and contractors throughout a building's lifecycle. Its services encompass facility planning, maintenance management, lease management, and various support offerings, including implementation and project management. Serving diverse industries such as corporate, healthcare, education, and finance, FM:Systems aims to enhance customer service, reduce costs, and boost productivity. Established in 1984 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company has formed strategic alliances with key industry players to expand its offerings and capabilities.

Smart Communications

Acquisition in 2016
Smart Communications is a privately held company that specializes in cloud-enabled customer communications management services. It offers a platform designed to facilitate personalized, omnichannel interactions throughout the customer experience. The company focuses on managing communications for various sectors, including banking, insurance, government, retail, and telecommunications. By providing simple, out-of-the-box integrations with industry-specific solutions, Smart Communications enables businesses to implement Correspondence-as-a-Service (CaaS) and transition beyond conventional enterprise communication methods. Its modern architecture and cloud capabilities allow clients to enhance their customer engagement and streamline communication processes effectively.

Jaggaer

Acquisition in 2016
SciQuest provides software-as-a-service procurement automation and supplier enablement solutions. It offers Sourcing Manager, an on-demand bid management solution; Eprocurement online, a suite of procurement automation solutions; Materials Management solution that manages on-site stockroom inventory; and Settlement Manager, an invoicing and settlement solution that automates and streamlines receiving, matching, and invoicing processes. The company also provides Spend Analytics, a spend management solution; supplier network and managed services; implementation services for procurement automation; and a Procurement Business Assessment service, which enables life sciences companies to measure, envision, and plan the roadmap for procurement operations. In addition, it offers HigherMarkets Express for Banner, a suite of eprocurement solution that enables schools to realize the benefits of a strategic approach to procurement while increasing the value of existing systems. The company serves education, healthcare, life sciences, and government organizations. SciQuest was formerly known as SciQuest.com and changed its name to SciQuest in 2001. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in Cary, North Carolina.

IntegriChain

Private Equity Round in 2016
IntegriChain Incorporated specializes in developing cloud-based channel management solutions for the life sciences and healthcare sectors. The company enables healthcare suppliers, including many leading pharmaceutical manufacturers, to efficiently manage their supply chain relationships, inventory, and orders across a wide network of retailers, ecommerce platforms, and distributors. Its suite of applications includes tools for demand visibility, distribution agreement management, order planning, and monitoring, all designed to enhance collaboration and improve the efficiency of product distribution. By leveraging aggregated channel inventory and point-of-sale data, IntegriChain helps clients gain insights that control distribution costs, improve product availability, and enhance revenue predictability. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, IntegriChain processes over $200 billion in annual U.S. commerce and two billion transactions through its cloud platform.

Smart Communications

Venture Round in 2016
Smart Communications is a privately held company that specializes in cloud-enabled customer communications management services. It offers a platform designed to facilitate personalized, omnichannel interactions throughout the customer experience. The company focuses on managing communications for various sectors, including banking, insurance, government, retail, and telecommunications. By providing simple, out-of-the-box integrations with industry-specific solutions, Smart Communications enables businesses to implement Correspondence-as-a-Service (CaaS) and transition beyond conventional enterprise communication methods. Its modern architecture and cloud capabilities allow clients to enhance their customer engagement and streamline communication processes effectively.

Accellos

Private Equity Round in 2012
Accellos was founded on a simple idea: supply chain companies deserve robust technology solutions that are easy and inexpensive to implement and maintain. Accellos provides powerful supply-chain execution solutions that are easy to customize and implement, allowing their customers to enjoy more innovation for less investment. Their aim is to strike the perfect balance among customer satisfaction, employee fulfillment and stakeholder value. Through a combination of strategic acquisitions, carefully-crafted partnerships and industry-leading investments in research, development and customer care, Accellos aims to become the clear choice for supply chain companies worldwide.
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