Adams Street Partners

Adams Street Partners is a global private market investment management firm based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in private equity and venture capital investments. Established in 1972, the firm has developed a strong reputation for performance and a disciplined investment approach, focusing primarily on growth-stage companies through buyouts while also engaging in seed, early, and later-stage investments. With a diverse investment portfolio that includes business products, consumer services, healthcare, information technology, and various technology sectors, Adams Street Partners serves institutional investors by leveraging its extensive knowledge and experience gained over more than four decades. As an independent, employee-owned firm, it is committed to delivering exceptional client service and maintaining investor confidence through a deep understanding of the global private marketplace.

Jeffrey Akers

Partner and Head of Secondary Investments

Matthew Auran

Vice President, Primary Investments

Matthew Autrey

Partner

Stephen Baranowski

Finance Director

Troy Barnett

Partner

Past deals in Series G

Couchbase

Series G in 2020
Couchbase, Inc. is a provider of NoSQL database solutions designed for enterprise web and mobile applications. The company's flagship product, Couchbase Server, is an open-source, document-oriented database optimized for high-performance, interactive applications. Couchbase also offers a comprehensive platform that includes Couchbase Lite, a lightweight embedded database for mobile devices, and Couchbase Sync Gateway, which facilitates data synchronization between devices and the cloud. Additionally, Couchbase provides a fully-managed Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) known as Couchbase Cloud, tailored for multi-cloud environments, as well as a Kubernetes Operator for cloud-native database management. The company's solutions are utilized across various industries, including social networking, e-commerce, gaming, and media. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Couchbase also has a presence in Manchester, United Kingdom. The company, originally founded as Membase, Inc. in 2008, rebranded as Couchbase, Inc. in 2011.

Smule

Series G in 2016
Smule, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing music applications aimed at connecting users through collaborative music creation. Founded in 2008, Smule's platform allows individuals to sing and produce music together, fostering a global community of music enthusiasts. Its popular products include AutoRap, Magic Piano, Guitar!, I Am T-Pain, and Ocarina, which enable users to create, discover, and enjoy music in innovative ways. By combining social interaction with music-making, Smule has established itself as a leader in the music app industry, facilitating connections between users and major artists worldwide.

MX Logic

Series G in 2008
MX Logic, Inc., established in 2002 and based in Englewood, Colorado, specializes in providing managed email and web security services both domestically and internationally. The company offers Email Defense Solutions designed to safeguard against email-borne threats and assist businesses in adhering to compliance regulations through email storage, retrieval, and surveillance. Additionally, MX Logic provides Message Archiving services that enable businesses to monitor, store, and retrieve company email messages to comply with electronic security regulations. Their Web Defense Service is aimed at blocking web threats such as spyware, viruses, and phishing attacks. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including public companies and those in the healthcare, financial services, law, and insurance sectors.

MX Logic

Series G in 2007
MX Logic, Inc., established in 2002 and based in Englewood, Colorado, specializes in providing managed email and web security services both domestically and internationally. The company offers Email Defense Solutions designed to safeguard against email-borne threats and assist businesses in adhering to compliance regulations through email storage, retrieval, and surveillance. Additionally, MX Logic provides Message Archiving services that enable businesses to monitor, store, and retrieve company email messages to comply with electronic security regulations. Their Web Defense Service is aimed at blocking web threats such as spyware, viruses, and phishing attacks. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including public companies and those in the healthcare, financial services, law, and insurance sectors.
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