GeoWealth
Venture Round in 2024
GeoWealth is a turnkey asset management platform tailored for registered investment advisors. The company offers a cloud-based wealth management technology solution that encompasses a comprehensive suite of features, including reporting, reconciliation, aggregation, billing, and trading. By providing customizable investment strategies and access to a range of model portfolios, GeoWealth empowers advisors to enhance their operational efficiency and better serve their clients. The platform is designed to address the unique challenges faced by advisors throughout the wealth management lifecycle, enabling them to grow their business more effectively.
SpiderRock Advisors
Acquisition in 2024
SpiderRock Advisors is a wealth management firm that caters to registered investment advisors, family offices, independent brokers, and institutional channels. They offer managed accounts and asset management services, focusing on strategies such as concentrated stock hedging, portfolio hedging, index and equity call writing, cash-secured put writing, and negative duration equity. The company aims to enhance clients' income and reduce their tax liabilities through these tailored investment strategies.
Pagaya is a financial technology company focused on transforming the asset management and lending landscapes through advanced machine learning and big data analytics. By utilizing sophisticated AI-driven credit analysis technologies, Pagaya aims to enhance the lending marketplace and improve the overall customer experience in the credit industry. The company's proprietary technology platform integrates into a network of partners to streamline access to credit while supporting institutional investors, including pension funds, insurance companies, and banks. Pagaya's emphasis on fixed income and alternative credit services reflects its commitment to delivering scalable performance and value within the financial sector. Operating primarily in the United States, Pagaya seeks to create a more efficient and effective credit ecosystem for both institutions and consumers.
Ditrolic Energy
Private Equity Round in 2024
Ditrolic Energy is a provider of renewable energy solutions that focuses on aiding clients in their transition to clean energy. The company specializes in integrated renewable energy infrastructure, including solar and wind energy, as well as energy management and storage solutions. Ditrolic Energy aims to facilitate the achievement of net-zero carbon goals by offering services that encompass energy efficiency, asset management, and operational maintenance. Through its comprehensive approach, the company enables clients to access sustainable energy sources and supports the broader movement toward a cleaner, more environmentally friendly energy landscape.
Aditya Birla Capital
Post in 2023
Aditya Birla Capital is the financial services arm of the Aditya Birla Group, based in Mumbai, India. Established in 2007, it serves as a holding company for a diverse range of financial service businesses. The company offers comprehensive solutions that include life insurance, asset management, private equity, corporate lending, structured finance, general insurance broking, and wealth management. Additionally, it provides services in equity, currency, and commodity broking, as well as online personal finance management, housing finance, pension fund management, and health insurance. Aditya Birla Capital aims to meet the financial needs of both retail and corporate customers, ensuring a strong presence across various segments of the financial services industry.
Tata Power Renewable Energy
Post in 2022
Tata Power Renewable Energy is a Mumbai-based company focused on the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy assets, specifically in the wind and solar power sectors. Recently established as a separate entity from Tata Power, it has inherited control over 720 MW of operational capacity and has an additional 250 MW currently under construction. The company aims to enhance its portfolio through potential equity investments and acquisitions, positioning itself strategically within the renewable energy market.
Leightal Capital Management
Debt Financing in 2022
Leightal Capital Management is a global hedge fund that invests in a variety of asset classes, including equities, fixed income, and commodities. The fund is managed by a team of experienced professionals with a proven track record of success. Leightal Capital Management is committed to providing its investors with superior returns over the long term. The fund's investment philosophy is based on the belief that alpha can be generated by identifying and investing in mispriced assets. The fund's investment team uses a variety of research and analysis techniques to identify mispriced assets. The team also has a strong focus on risk management and capital preservation. Leightal Capital Management is a good choice for investors who are looking for a long-term investment partner with a proven track record of success.
Clarity AI
Venture Round in 2021
Clarity AI, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in sustainability solutions through its platform that leverages machine learning and big data to provide insights into environmental and social impacts. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Albany, New York, with additional offices in Madrid and London, Clarity AI's software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering enables systematic measurement and optimization of the social impact of investment portfolios. The platform analyzes data from over 30,000 companies, 135,000 funds, 198 countries, and 187 local governments, making it a vital resource for investors and organizations seeking to enhance their understanding of societal needs and the effectiveness of capital allocation. Clarity AI supports decision-makers by delivering comprehensive analytics for sustainability assessment, corporate research, benchmarking, and regulatory reporting, thereby facilitating improved investment strategies that consider social and environmental factors.
Scalable Capital
Series E in 2021
Scalable Capital is a European fintech company aiming to democratize financial investments by combining people and technology-based investing. It operates a digital wealth management platform that uses proprietary risk management technology to automatically allocate portfolios based on individual risk tolerance. The platform offers low-cost portfolio management and on-demand financial advice, enabling users to invest in capital markets with smoother performance and better risk-adjusted returns. Scalable Capital serves both private investors (B2C) and has partnerships with prominent business clients (B2B). The company is backed by notable investors including BlackRock, Tencent, HV Capital, and Tengelmann Ventures.
Clarity AI
Venture Round in 2021
Clarity AI, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in sustainability solutions through its platform that leverages machine learning and big data to provide insights into environmental and social impacts. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Albany, New York, with additional offices in Madrid and London, Clarity AI's software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering enables systematic measurement and optimization of the social impact of investment portfolios. The platform analyzes data from over 30,000 companies, 135,000 funds, 198 countries, and 187 local governments, making it a vital resource for investors and organizations seeking to enhance their understanding of societal needs and the effectiveness of capital allocation. Clarity AI supports decision-makers by delivering comprehensive analytics for sustainability assessment, corporate research, benchmarking, and regulatory reporting, thereby facilitating improved investment strategies that consider social and environmental factors.
Krauser Entreprises
Debt Financing in 2021
Krauser Enterprises Inc. is a diversified holding company that invests in, acquires, and manages a portfolio of companies across a wide range of industries. We are committed to creating long-term value for our shareholders by partnering with exceptional management teams and building strong businesses. We invest in companies with strong growth potential and a proven track record of success. We are particularly interested in companies that operate in industries with attractive long-term trends and that have a competitive advantage. We are an active investor and work closely with our management teams to develop and execute strategic plans that will drive growth and profitability. We also provide our companies with access to capital, resources, and expertise to help them achieve their goals. Krauser Enterprises Inc. is a trusted partner for businesses of all sizes. We are committed to helping our companies succeed and to creating value for our shareholders.
SpiderRock Advisors
Private Equity Round in 2021
SpiderRock Advisors is a wealth management firm that caters to registered investment advisors, family offices, independent brokers, and institutional channels. They offer managed accounts and asset management services, focusing on strategies such as concentrated stock hedging, portfolio hedging, index and equity call writing, cash-secured put writing, and negative duration equity. The company aims to enhance clients' income and reduce their tax liabilities through these tailored investment strategies.
Scalable Capital
Series D in 2020
Scalable Capital is a European fintech company aiming to democratize financial investments by combining people and technology-based investing. It operates a digital wealth management platform that uses proprietary risk management technology to automatically allocate portfolios based on individual risk tolerance. The platform offers low-cost portfolio management and on-demand financial advice, enabling users to invest in capital markets with smoother performance and better risk-adjusted returns. Scalable Capital serves both private investors (B2C) and has partnerships with prominent business clients (B2B). The company is backed by notable investors including BlackRock, Tencent, HV Capital, and Tengelmann Ventures.
Scalable Capital
Series C in 2019
Scalable Capital is a European fintech company aiming to democratize financial investments by combining people and technology-based investing. It operates a digital wealth management platform that uses proprietary risk management technology to automatically allocate portfolios based on individual risk tolerance. The platform offers low-cost portfolio management and on-demand financial advice, enabling users to invest in capital markets with smoother performance and better risk-adjusted returns. Scalable Capital serves both private investors (B2C) and has partnerships with prominent business clients (B2B). The company is backed by notable investors including BlackRock, Tencent, HV Capital, and Tengelmann Ventures.
iCapital Network
Venture Round in 2018
iCapital Network is a fintech platform for alternative investments and investors. It has transformed the way the wealth management, banking, and asset management industries facilitate access to private markets investments for their high-net-worth clients by providing intuitive, end-to-end technology and service solutions. Wealth management firms use iCapital’s solutions to provide clients with quality funds at lower minimums and simplified digital workflows. Asset managers, RIAs, and banks leverage iCapital’s technology to streamline and scale their alternative investments operational infrastructure. Additionally, the iCapital ‘flagship’ platform offers wealth advisors and their high-net-worth client's access to a curated menu of private equity, private credit, hedge funds, structured investments, and other alternatives to help meet their investing needs for return and diversification. iCapital’s research and diligence team offers robust analysis alongside the firm’s extensive suite of advisor education, compliance, portfolio management, and portfolio analytics tools and services. iCapital has been recognized on the Forbes FinTech 50 list each year from 2018 through 2002, the Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers in 2021 and 2022, and MMI/Barron’s Industry Awards as Solutions Provider of the Year in 2020 and 2021. As of May 31, 2022, iCapital services more than US$130 billion in global client assets, of which more than US$30 billion are from international investors (non-US Domestic), across more than 1,035 funds. Employing more than 800 people globally, iCapital is headquartered in NYC and has offices worldwide including in Zurich, London, Lisbon, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Toronto.
iCapital Network
Series B in 2017
iCapital Network is a fintech platform for alternative investments and investors. It has transformed the way the wealth management, banking, and asset management industries facilitate access to private markets investments for their high-net-worth clients by providing intuitive, end-to-end technology and service solutions. Wealth management firms use iCapital’s solutions to provide clients with quality funds at lower minimums and simplified digital workflows. Asset managers, RIAs, and banks leverage iCapital’s technology to streamline and scale their alternative investments operational infrastructure. Additionally, the iCapital ‘flagship’ platform offers wealth advisors and their high-net-worth client's access to a curated menu of private equity, private credit, hedge funds, structured investments, and other alternatives to help meet their investing needs for return and diversification. iCapital’s research and diligence team offers robust analysis alongside the firm’s extensive suite of advisor education, compliance, portfolio management, and portfolio analytics tools and services. iCapital has been recognized on the Forbes FinTech 50 list each year from 2018 through 2002, the Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers in 2021 and 2022, and MMI/Barron’s Industry Awards as Solutions Provider of the Year in 2020 and 2021. As of May 31, 2022, iCapital services more than US$130 billion in global client assets, of which more than US$30 billion are from international investors (non-US Domestic), across more than 1,035 funds. Employing more than 800 people globally, iCapital is headquartered in NYC and has offices worldwide including in Zurich, London, Lisbon, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Toronto.
CacheMatrix LLC.
Acquisition in 2017
CacheMatrix Holdings LLC is a Software-as-a-Service company that specializes in financial technology solutions aimed at enhancing cash management for banks and their corporate clients. The company offers a range of web-based liquidity trading systems, including money market portals that allow institutional investors to access diverse fund options, real-time trading, and customizable reporting. Its products also include Atlas, which provides visibility into money market fund holdings, and CacheFI, a fixed income trading module that connects directly with bank-sponsored money market portals. Additionally, CacheMatrix features CacheSweep, which automates and improves sweep processing, and MbOX, a tool that offers transparency into portal omnibus positions. Serving a diverse clientele that includes global banks, asset managers, hedge funds, and custodians, CacheMatrix facilitates approximately $200 billion in client assets and supports financial institutions in making informed liquidity decisions. Founded in 2003, the company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Scalable Capital
Series B in 2017
Scalable Capital is a European fintech company aiming to democratize financial investments by combining people and technology-based investing. It operates a digital wealth management platform that uses proprietary risk management technology to automatically allocate portfolios based on individual risk tolerance. The platform offers low-cost portfolio management and on-demand financial advice, enabling users to invest in capital markets with smoother performance and better risk-adjusted returns. Scalable Capital serves both private investors (B2C) and has partnerships with prominent business clients (B2B). The company is backed by notable investors including BlackRock, Tencent, HV Capital, and Tengelmann Ventures.
iCapital Network
Series B in 2016
iCapital Network is a fintech platform for alternative investments and investors. It has transformed the way the wealth management, banking, and asset management industries facilitate access to private markets investments for their high-net-worth clients by providing intuitive, end-to-end technology and service solutions. Wealth management firms use iCapital’s solutions to provide clients with quality funds at lower minimums and simplified digital workflows. Asset managers, RIAs, and banks leverage iCapital’s technology to streamline and scale their alternative investments operational infrastructure. Additionally, the iCapital ‘flagship’ platform offers wealth advisors and their high-net-worth client's access to a curated menu of private equity, private credit, hedge funds, structured investments, and other alternatives to help meet their investing needs for return and diversification. iCapital’s research and diligence team offers robust analysis alongside the firm’s extensive suite of advisor education, compliance, portfolio management, and portfolio analytics tools and services. iCapital has been recognized on the Forbes FinTech 50 list each year from 2018 through 2002, the Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers in 2021 and 2022, and MMI/Barron’s Industry Awards as Solutions Provider of the Year in 2020 and 2021. As of May 31, 2022, iCapital services more than US$130 billion in global client assets, of which more than US$30 billion are from international investors (non-US Domestic), across more than 1,035 funds. Employing more than 800 people globally, iCapital is headquartered in NYC and has offices worldwide including in Zurich, London, Lisbon, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Toronto.
FutureAdvisor
Acquisition in 2015
FutureAdvisor, founded in 2010 and based in Seattle, Washington, offers investment advisory services that aim to simplify wealth management for clients. The company specializes in providing personalized, data-driven recommendations to optimize retirement accounts such as 401(k)s and IRAs. FutureAdvisor's platform focuses on delivering financial projections and tailored diversification plans, helping clients make informed investment decisions. By implementing the principles of index investing in a user-friendly software format, FutureAdvisor addresses common investment challenges, such as high fees and poor performance associated with traditional mutual funds. As a subsidiary of BlackRock, FutureAdvisor continues to promote the notion that effective investing can be accessible and affordable for everyone.
Personal Capital
Series C in 2013
Personal Capital Corporation is a digital wealth management company that offers financial advisory services and innovative software solutions to help individuals manage their finances effectively. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, the company provides tools that allow users to monitor income, spending, and investment performance in one place. Its services include wealth management, personalized financial planning, risk assessments, and investment checkup tools. With a user base exceeding 2.5 million customers, Personal Capital combines advanced technology with expert guidance from registered investment advisors to deliver customized financial strategies aligned with clients' goals. Originally known as SafeCorp Financial Corp., the company rebranded to Personal Capital in June 2010, reflecting its commitment to enhancing personal financial management through technology.
Barclays Global Investors
Acquisition in 2009
Barclays Global Investors was an investment management subsidiary of Barclays Bank, headquartered in San Francisco. As the largest corporate money manager in the world, it managed over £1.04 trillion (US$2.08 trillion) in assets as of October 2007. The firm had research and portfolio management teams located in key financial hubs including London, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto, along with client service offices in various major financial centers across Europe, North America, and Asia. In its operational history, Barclays Global Investors played a significant role in the investment management industry before being acquired by BlackRock.
State Street Research & Management
Acquisition in 2004
State Street Research & Management is an investment management company. It provides services for high-net-worth individuals; banking and thrift institutions; investment companies; pension and profit sharing plans; pooled investment vehicles; charitable organizations; corporations; and state and municipal government entities. State Street Research & Management manages separate client-focused portfolios and also serves as an investment advisor to a family of mutual funds. The firm invests in the public equity and fixed income markets across the globe, focusing on the United States and Canada. It invests in growth and value stocks of small- mid- and large-cap companies, employing quantitative analysis and hedging techniques. State Street Research & Management was founded in 1924 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York. It was acquired by BlackRock, Inc. on January 31, 2005.