BlackRock

BlackRock, established in 1988, is a global investment management corporation headquartered in New York City. It offers a wide range of services, including investment management, financial technology, and advisory services, catering to diverse clients such as institutions, intermediaries, and individual investors. BlackRock's investment focus spans multiple asset classes, strategies, sectors, and regions. Its private equity arm, BlackRock Private Equity Partners, founded in 1999, specializes in direct investments and fund of fund investments across various stages and sectors, with a global investment scope.

Joseph Acevedo

Managing Director

Joseph Auriemma

Managing Director, Private Equity

Cailey Barker

Portfolio Manager and Director, Natural Resources and Thematic

James Berner

Partner, Global Infrastructure Partners

Paul Braude

Managing Director, Chief Investment Officer and Head, Direct Private Opportunities

Joseph Chalom

Managing Director and Head of Strategic Ecosystem Partnerships

Al DeFurianni

Vice President

Antonio DeSpirito

Managing Director and Global Co-Chief Investment Officer, US Fundamental Equities

Audrey Delorenzo

Vice President

Michael Dennis

Managing Director and Head of Alternatives Strategy and Capital Markets

Sean Dunne

Managing Director

Tim Fenwick

Director

Justin Ferrier

Managing Director, Asian private credit platform

David Giordano

Managing Director and Global Head of Climate Infrastructure

Raja Hussain

Director

Robert S. Kapito

President and Director

Tony Kim

Managing Director and Head of the Global Technology Team

Michael Leitner

Managing Director, Co-head of US Direct Lending and Special Situations

Courtney Lynfield

Vice President, Long Term Private Capital Product Strategy

Keith Mangan

Managing Director, Renewable Power

Nathalie von Niederhausern

Managing Director and Head of EMEA for Private Equity Partners

Persefoni Noulika

Director

Charlie Reid

Managing Director

Jean-Christophe Rey

Managing Director and Head of Private Credit, Alternative Specialists (EMEA)

Spencer Rhodes

Managing Director, Private Markets at BlackRock

Ladell Robbins

Managing Director, Alternative Investors

Jeffrey Rosenberg

Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager, Systematic Fixed Income

Neeraj Seth

Chief Investment Officer and Head of Asia pacific Fundamental Fixed Income

Scott Snell

Co-head of the US CLO business and Director

Aarthi Sowrirajan

Managing Director and Co-Head of Portfolio Management for BlackRock Impact Opportunities

Paul Taylor

Venture Partner

Martin Torres

Managing Director and Head of the Americas for the Renewable Power Group

Marten Vading

Managing Director

Guillaume Vandewalle

Director Infrastructure Debt EMEA

Zachary Viders

Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, Global Credit Opportunities

Celia Yan

Managing Director and Head of APAC Private Credit

Yan Yang

Managing Director and Global Investment Committee Member

Past deals in Finance

Flowdesk

Debt Financing in 2025
Flowdesk is a regulated digital asset trading and technology firm based in France, specializing in market making, over-the-counter (OTC) services, and treasury management. Registered as a Digital Asset Service Provider, the company is authorized by the French Financial Markets Authority for various digital asset services, including custody, trading, and the conversion of digital assets to legal tender. Flowdesk develops compliant trading and liquidity infrastructure that blends expertise from traditional financial markets with advanced knowledge of algorithmic trading and cryptocurrency. Its platform offers market-making technologies for both spot and derivatives markets, alongside liquidity solutions for exchanges and digital asset projects. This enables clients to access trading infrastructure tailored for institutional-grade operations.

Atome

Debt Financing in 2025
Atome is an omnichannel brand headquartered in Singapore that offers a buy now, pay later service, allowing customers to split their payments into three equal, zero-interest installments. Founded in 2019, Atome partners with a variety of online and offline retailers in sectors such as fashion, beauty, lifestyle, fitness, and homeware, providing consumers with flexibility and convenience in their shopping experiences. The company's payment application facilitates online shopping by automatically deducting installment payments from linked cards over a specified timeframe. Atome operates in multiple countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, mainland China, and Japan, driving both digital commerce and financial services.

Sammaan Capital

Post in 2025
Sammaan Capital is a mortgage-focused non-banking financial company based in India, founded in 2000. The company specializes in providing a range of financial services, including home loans, loans for non-resident Indians, and loans against properties, all offered at competitive interest rates. Catering to both salaried and self-employed individuals, Sammaan Capital aims to facilitate quick access to funding for various purposes such as construction, renovation, and the purchase of residential properties, including apartments, flats, and bungalows. Additionally, the company extends its lending services to cooperative societies, associations, companies, builders, developers, and contractors, ensuring a diverse clientele while conducting all operations within India.

Upvest

Series C in 2024
Upvest GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, specializes in providing a blockchain application programming interface (API) that allows businesses to create tailored investment experiences for their customers. The company’s single investment API and digital infrastructure enable financial institutions to seamlessly integrate and offer customized investment products, including the ability to configure savings plans and facilitate micro-investing through roundups. Upvest supports a variety of decentralized applications, tokenized platforms, exchanges, and wallet services, connecting them with major open-source protocols such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. The modular design of their offerings ensures that businesses can easily adapt and scale their investment solutions while receiving comprehensive support for licenses and vendor management, as well as back-office operations.

Willow

Venture Round in 2024
Willow is a women-focused financial coaching platform and community.

Sammaan Capital

Post in 2024
Sammaan Capital is a mortgage-focused non-banking financial company based in India, founded in 2000. The company specializes in providing a range of financial services, including home loans, loans for non-resident Indians, and loans against properties, all offered at competitive interest rates. Catering to both salaried and self-employed individuals, Sammaan Capital aims to facilitate quick access to funding for various purposes such as construction, renovation, and the purchase of residential properties, including apartments, flats, and bungalows. Additionally, the company extends its lending services to cooperative societies, associations, companies, builders, developers, and contractors, ensuring a diverse clientele while conducting all operations within India.

PPRO

Private Equity Round in 2024
PPRO is a fintech company specializing in digital payments infrastructure, enabling businesses and banks to streamline their payment processes through a single connection. The company offers a comprehensive platform that includes credit card processing, alternative payment methods, local cash collection, e-money accounts, and e-wallet facilities. PPRO's solutions allow payment platforms, acquirers, and merchants to access essential services, such as fraud screening tools, without the need for complex coding. Its orchestration layer efficiently manages process flows and data, ensuring that partners can deliver seamless end-to-end services to their customers. Notable clients, including Citi, PayPal, and Stripe, utilize PPRO's infrastructure to enhance their operations, improve conversion rates, and simplify the complexities associated with digital payments.

ENVIRIA Energy

Series B in 2024
Enviria specializes in providing solar-centric projects and energy-as-a-service solutions tailored for businesses. The company focuses on developing large-scale photovoltaic systems that are designed to meet the specific energy needs of commercial clients. By utilizing engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) expertise alongside financial strategies, Enviria creates customized energy solutions that help businesses achieve energy independence while adhering to budgetary constraints. Additionally, the company's initiatives support regulatory and socioeconomic goals aimed at decarbonizing the economy, making it a key player in the transition to sustainable energy practices.

Upvest

Venture Round in 2023
Upvest GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, specializes in providing a blockchain application programming interface (API) that allows businesses to create tailored investment experiences for their customers. The company’s single investment API and digital infrastructure enable financial institutions to seamlessly integrate and offer customized investment products, including the ability to configure savings plans and facilitate micro-investing through roundups. Upvest supports a variety of decentralized applications, tokenized platforms, exchanges, and wallet services, connecting them with major open-source protocols such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. The modular design of their offerings ensures that businesses can easily adapt and scale their investment solutions while receiving comprehensive support for licenses and vendor management, as well as back-office operations.

Qover

Series C in 2023
Qover is an insurtech company that specializes in providing a modular embedded insurance orchestration platform, which allows businesses and insurance providers to deliver seamless, technology-driven insurance experiences. The platform features a digital infrastructure that facilitates managing insurance services, including obtaining quotes and handling claims and contracts through an application programming interface (API) adaptable to various products, countries, and insurers. This approach has enabled Qover to serve over 4 million users across 32 European countries, partnering with notable companies such as Revolut, Monzo, Deliveroo, and NIO, among others.

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.

Avaloq

Private Equity Round in 2023
Avaloq is an international fintech company specializing in the automation of financial services through its core banking software, the Avaloq Banking Suite. By providing integrated solutions that encompass both software development and operational services, Avaloq serves a diverse clientele, including wealth and investment managers, private banks, and retail and commercial banks. Its systems facilitate transaction processing and enhance operational efficiency, allowing clients to deliver personalized and profitable experiences to their customers. With a strong focus on user experience and a network of business process outsourcing centers, Avaloq aims to transform the financial industry and contribute positively to society.

Enpal

Debt Financing in 2023
Enpal GmbH is a Berlin-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in providing comprehensive renewable energy solutions, primarily through the installation and operation of solar panels for residential electricity generation. The company offers a range of products, including solar panels, batteries, wallboxes, heat pumps, and energy management systems, catering to customers in Germany and Italy. Enpal initially adopted a sales-based model but successfully transitioned to a lease model that requires no upfront payment and includes installation, insurance, and maintenance services. This approach has resulted in significant growth, with over 60,000 solar PV systems installed and revenues exceeding 400 million euros as of 2022. Enpal employs more than 1,000 team members, including over 200 local installer teams, and has opened several satellite offices to enhance customer service across its markets. The company has received numerous awards for its contributions to sustainability and customer service, positioning itself as a leader in the solar PV installation sector in Germany.

Kreos Capital

Acquisition in 2023
Kreos Capital, founded in 1998, is a leading European provider of growth debt financing to high-growth companies. With a focus on businesses generating up to €150 million in revenue, Kreos offers flexible capital solutions tailored to companies' specific needs, without the need for board seats or substantial equity dilution. Operating across the UK, Western Europe, Scandinavia, and Israel, Kreos has completed nearly 450 transactions and committed €1.8 billion across 14 countries. The firm's experienced team, based in London, Tel Aviv, and Stockholm, works closely with portfolio companies and their equity sponsors, providing additional capital and flexibility throughout the business cycle. Kreos specializes in financing growth initiatives within the technology and healthcare sectors.

Razor Group

Series C in 2023
Razor Group is a global consumer holding company that partners with established e-commerce merchants to acquire and scale their brands. The company invests significant capital and leverages its extensive e-commerce expertise to propel these acquired merchants to the next stage of development. Razor focuses on specific product categories, enhancing long-term brand value, and ensuring first-class customer satisfaction through advanced data analytics and custom-built technology.

Heelstone Renewable Energy

Debt Financing in 2023
Heelstone Renewable Energy, founded in 2012, has established itself as a prominent player in the utility-scale solar energy sector. The company focuses on the entire solar value chain, including greenfield and mid-stage development, financing, construction, operation, and maintenance of photovoltaic plants. Leveraging its founders' expertise in structured finance, Heelstone has successfully acquired and developed solar projects across the United States. The company aims to provide clean and sustainable energy solutions to local communities by delivering high-quality solar assets. With continued support from industry experts and improved technologies, Heelstone is positioned to enhance its development capabilities and further expand its reach in the renewable energy market.

Razor Group

Private Equity Round in 2022
Razor Group is a global consumer holding company that partners with established e-commerce merchants to acquire and scale their brands. The company invests significant capital and leverages its extensive e-commerce expertise to propel these acquired merchants to the next stage of development. Razor focuses on specific product categories, enhancing long-term brand value, and ensuring first-class customer satisfaction through advanced data analytics and custom-built technology.

13o3

Debt Financing in 2022
13o3 is a boutique investment firm specializing in providing tailored solutions to complex and sophisticated business challenges for discerning clientele, mainly high-profile individuals. Launched in 2013 and founded by Asfand Yar Saeed, the company operates under the legal name 13o3 Ltd and is currently active. 13o3's clients have deployed $1 Billion in assets, and the firm functions as a luxury family office. As an invitation-only consultancy, they pride themselves on their exclusivity and discretion. The elite team of experienced consultants at 13o3 is committed to providing bespoke solutions that epitomize perfection and exclusivity. The company is headquartered at 32 London Bridge Street, 24/25, The Shard, London SE1 9SG, United Kingdom, and can be contacted through their email info@13o3.com. For more information about 13o3 and their services, visit their website at https://www.13o3.com or follow their Twitter account, @13o3_HQ.

Enpal

Debt Financing in 2022
Enpal GmbH is a Berlin-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in providing comprehensive renewable energy solutions, primarily through the installation and operation of solar panels for residential electricity generation. The company offers a range of products, including solar panels, batteries, wallboxes, heat pumps, and energy management systems, catering to customers in Germany and Italy. Enpal initially adopted a sales-based model but successfully transitioned to a lease model that requires no upfront payment and includes installation, insurance, and maintenance services. This approach has resulted in significant growth, with over 60,000 solar PV systems installed and revenues exceeding 400 million euros as of 2022. Enpal employs more than 1,000 team members, including over 200 local installer teams, and has opened several satellite offices to enhance customer service across its markets. The company has received numerous awards for its contributions to sustainability and customer service, positioning itself as a leader in the solar PV installation sector in Germany.

South Street Securities

Debt Financing in 2022
South Street Securities LLC, established in 2001 and headquartered in New York, is a broker-dealer specializing in trade execution and financing services. The company focuses on financing matched books of U.S. Government and Agency repurchase agreements, utilizing a portfolio of financing collateral comprising government-backed debt, such as Ginnie Mae, Federal Home Loan Bank, and SBA loan pools, as well as Fannie and Freddie paper. South Street Securities offers trading and financing services, back office support including clearing and settlement, and managed services such as data management and security. The company's expertise extends to various financial services, including repo cash investment, repo security financing, fixed-income trading, and securities lending, catering to institutional investors, hedge funds, asset managers, and banks.

Razor Group

Debt Financing in 2022
Razor Group is a global consumer holding company that partners with established e-commerce merchants to acquire and scale their brands. The company invests significant capital and leverages its extensive e-commerce expertise to propel these acquired merchants to the next stage of development. Razor focuses on specific product categories, enhancing long-term brand value, and ensuring first-class customer satisfaction through advanced data analytics and custom-built technology.

Wagestream

Series C in 2022
Wagestream Ltd., founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, develops a financial services application designed to enhance employee benefits and financial well-being. The platform allows employees to access their earned wages instantly, providing them with greater control over their pay schedules. This innovation aims to alleviate financial stress related to unexpected expenses by eliminating the need for advances, loans, and the burdens of high-interest credit or payday loans. Additionally, Wagestream offers various financial tools that help businesses support their employees in managing expenses, setting savings goals, and developing financial plans. By addressing these financial challenges, Wagestream seeks to reduce the poverty premium and prevent employees from falling into cycles of debt.

Bolt

Series E in 2022
Bolt is a company dedicated to enhancing e-commerce by providing a streamlined checkout experience. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, Bolt offers a platform that enables retailers to facilitate secure, one-click checkouts for their customers, eliminating the need for passwords or repeated personal information. This approach not only simplifies the purchasing process but also improves conversion rates and customer retention for businesses. A growing number of retailers, including well-known brands such as REVOLVE, Casper, Badgley Mischka, and Benefit Cosmetics, utilize Bolt's services to meet the demand for efficient and user-friendly online shopping experiences. By democratizing commerce, Bolt aims to strengthen the connection between retailers and their customers.

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 delivering insights on environmental and social impacts to investors and organizations through a sustainability platform. Utilizing machine learning and big data, Clarity AI's software allows for systematic measurement and optimization of the social impact of investment portfolios. The platform analyzes a vast array of data, including information on over 30,000 companies, 135,000 funds, 198 countries, and 187 local governments, thereby providing comprehensive analytics for investment, corporate research, and regulatory reporting. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Albany, New York, with additional offices in Madrid and London, Clarity AI serves a diverse client base that manages trillions in assets, equipping decision-makers with the necessary tools to understand and enhance their social and environmental impacts.

Loft Orbital

Series B in 2021
Loft Orbital Solutions Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that provides comprehensive services for the deployment and operation of customer payloads in space. Established in 2017, Loft Orbital specializes in operating microsatellites and offers an end-to-end solution that includes satellite platform integration, launch booking, and operational management. The company simplifies the satellite deployment process by utilizing a standardized satellite bus and a suite of software tools, thereby reducing costs and accelerating the timeline to orbit. Additionally, Loft Orbital addresses financial and regulatory challenges by providing solutions for licensing, insurance, and financing, allowing customers to concentrate on their mission objectives rather than the technical complexities of satellite engineering.

Trumid

Venture Round in 2021
Trumid Financial LLC is a financial technology company based in New York that specializes in electronic trading solutions for the credit market. Founded in 2014, Trumid operates the Trumid Market Center, an electronic trading network specifically designed for corporate bonds, and offers Trumid Bond Stream, a tool that provides TRACE pricing data. The company focuses on enhancing the credit trading experience by integrating advanced technology with market expertise, facilitating direct access to liquidity and valuable market intelligence for professionals in the corporate bond sector. Additionally, Trumid Labs leverages data science to manage its network and provide bond price lookup services, enabling participants to make informed trading decisions. Trumid operates as a subsidiary of Trumid Holdings LLC.

Enpal

Debt Financing in 2021
Enpal GmbH is a Berlin-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in providing comprehensive renewable energy solutions, primarily through the installation and operation of solar panels for residential electricity generation. The company offers a range of products, including solar panels, batteries, wallboxes, heat pumps, and energy management systems, catering to customers in Germany and Italy. Enpal initially adopted a sales-based model but successfully transitioned to a lease model that requires no upfront payment and includes installation, insurance, and maintenance services. This approach has resulted in significant growth, with over 60,000 solar PV systems installed and revenues exceeding 400 million euros as of 2022. Enpal employs more than 1,000 team members, including over 200 local installer teams, and has opened several satellite offices to enhance customer service across its markets. The company has received numerous awards for its contributions to sustainability and customer service, positioning itself as a leader in the solar PV installation sector in Germany.

Razor Group

Venture Round in 2021
Razor Group is a global consumer holding company that partners with established e-commerce merchants to acquire and scale their brands. The company invests significant capital and leverages its extensive e-commerce expertise to propel these acquired merchants to the next stage of development. Razor focuses on specific product categories, enhancing long-term brand value, and ensuring first-class customer satisfaction through advanced data analytics and custom-built technology.

Doma Holdings

Post in 2021
Doma Holdings Inc. is redefining the real estate transaction process by leveraging machine intelligence and patented technology to create an instant and affordable closing experience. The company operates through two main segments: Underwriting and Corporate and Other. The Underwriting segment primarily generates revenue through its title insurance underwriting business, which includes policies from both Direct Agents and Third-Party Agents. The Corporate and Other segment encompasses operations related to title, escrow, and settlement services. By streamlining these processes, Doma aims to architect the future of real estate transactions, enhancing efficiency and accessibility for all stakeholders involved.

Elvie

Series C in 2021
Elvie is a health and lifestyle brand developing smarter technology for women. They are committed to building extraordinary products that improve the health and lives of women everywhere and at all stages of life. Their first product, Elvie Trainer, is an award-winning app-connected Kegel trainer that helps women strengthen the pelvic floor via fun, five-minute workouts. Launched in October 2015 to great acclaim, they took the wellness industry by storm! Our street cred includes more than 12 awards for innovation and design, including the prestigious CES Innovation Award, the IDA Design Award, and the Red Dot Award. As a business, Elvie has been recognized as one of Wired’s ‘hottest start-ups" and named one of the 15 start-ups "to watch" by The Sunday Times, and both products have been featured in the Oscar nominee gift bags. They recently launched a second innovation: Elvie Pump, the world’s first silent wearable breast pump, which is making it possible for new mothers to pump anytime, anywhere. Elvie Pump received international praise following its unveiling on the catwalk at London Fashion Week and at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. In April 2019, Elvie announced a $42 million Series B led by IPGL and supported by Octopus Ventures and Impact Ventures. This represented the largest ever fundraise in femtech. This new round of financing will accelerate Elvie’s research and development efforts as well as help grow brand awareness and distribution for Elvie Pump and Elvie Trainer across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Headquartered in London, UK, with offices also in New York City, the company has received numerous awards and raised more than $52 million in investment.

Sunlight Financial Holdings

Post in 2021
Sunlight Financial LLC is a technology-enabled finance company that specializes in providing point-of-sale financing solutions for homeowners and contractors across the United States. Established in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company partners with contractors in the solar and home improvement sectors to facilitate financing for projects such as solar system installations, roofing, HVAC, energy efficiency upgrades, and interior remodeling. Sunlight's advanced technology and expertise in credit management streamline the financing process, ensuring a quick and efficient experience for both contractors and homeowners. The company generates revenue through platform fees for each loan it facilitates and fees associated with loan portfolio management and servicing.

SoFi

Post in 2021
SoFi, established in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, operates as a commercial bank offering a range of financial services. Primarily serving early-career professionals, SoFi provides personal loans, mortgage refinancing, and student loan assistance. Their wealth management services include retirement savings plans, investment products, and credit card offerings. Additionally, they provide small business financing solutions.

Razor Group

Venture Round in 2021
Razor Group is a global consumer holding company that partners with established e-commerce merchants to acquire and scale their brands. The company invests significant capital and leverages its extensive e-commerce expertise to propel these acquired merchants to the next stage of development. Razor focuses on specific product categories, enhancing long-term brand value, and ensuring first-class customer satisfaction through advanced data analytics and custom-built technology.

Congressional Bank

Funding Round in 2021
Congressional Bank is a local community bank that offers a wide range of personal and commercial lending products. Its community bank division provides real estate loans, mortgage loans, and other business loans as well as sophisticated and competitive deposit products to businesses and individuals. Congressional Bank was established in 2003 and is based in Chevy Chase, MD.

Aquila Heywood

Acquisition in 2021
Aquila Heywood builds modern software solutions for businesses, pension providers and third parties that help transform how their members manage their lifelong financial journeys. Thier aim is to inspire members, customers and policymakers, and together create and promote an environment that enables everyone to make more informed decisions to improve their financial security. They work collaboratively with the industry and its customers to create long-term growth and lasting business value through technology solutions.

Clarity AI

Venture Round in 2021
Clarity AI, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in delivering insights on environmental and social impacts to investors and organizations through a sustainability platform. Utilizing machine learning and big data, Clarity AI's software allows for systematic measurement and optimization of the social impact of investment portfolios. The platform analyzes a vast array of data, including information on over 30,000 companies, 135,000 funds, 198 countries, and 187 local governments, thereby providing comprehensive analytics for investment, corporate research, and regulatory reporting. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Albany, New York, with additional offices in Madrid and London, Clarity AI serves a diverse client base that manages trillions in assets, equipping decision-makers with the necessary tools to understand and enhance their social and environmental impacts.

Aperio Group

Acquisition in 2020
Aperio Group, LLC, established in 1999 and headquartered in Sausalito, California, is a privately owned investment manager. It caters to a diverse client base, including high net worth individuals, investment companies, pension funds, and charitable organizations. Aperio specializes in creating custom, quantitative-driven equity portfolios tailored to clients' specific needs, risk factors, and ESG values. The firm's technology-based processes and consultative approach aim to deliver flexibility, efficiency, and insight, fostering trust and long-term client relationships. As of 2018, Aperio operates as a subsidiary of Golden Gate Capital.

Cazoo

Venture Round in 2020
Cazoo Limited is an online marketplace that revolutionizes the car buying experience for consumers in the UK and Europe. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, Cazoo offers a platform where customers can buy, finance, or rent used cars entirely online. The service allows users to select their desired vehicle and have it delivered to their doorstep within hours, making the process efficient and convenient. By streamlining car purchases and rentals, Cazoo aims to simplify the traditionally complex experience of buying a car.

Klarna

Private Equity Round in 2020
Klarna Inc. is an e-commerce payment solutions provider that serves both merchants and consumers, specializing in flexible payment options. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with additional offices in New York City, Klarna offers a range of services including direct payments, pay-after-delivery options, and installment plans. The company is recognized for its "buy now, pay later" model, allowing shoppers to finance their retail purchases with interest-free payments. Klarna also enhances the shopping experience through its app, which offers features such as cashback rewards and on-site messaging for retailers. As a regulated bank, Klarna operates under a framework that supports a variety of payment processing and dispute resolution services, aiming to make transactions simple, safe, and smooth for users.

Neon

Series C in 2020
Neon is a Brazilian fintech company founded in 2016, offering a digital banking platform and bill payment services. With over 15 million customers and 1,600 employees, Neon provides a range of products including debit and credit cards without annual fees, personal loans, investments in CDB and CDI, cashback on debit transactions, and various payment methods. Notably, Neon For Life, an AI-driven platform, enables consumers to pay bills like rent and utilities on flexible terms, without traditional credit pitfalls. The company aims to provide accessible, abusive-fee-free financial services to Brazilian workers and micro-entrepreneurs, with a focus on simplicity and convenience.

Syntellis Performance Solutions

Debt Financing in 2020
Syntellis Performance Solutions is a software company established in 1985, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices across the United States. It specializes in enterprise performance management solutions, catering primarily to healthcare organizations, higher education institutions, and financial institutions. Syntellis offers a suite of products including cost accounting, comparative analytics, contract management, clinical analytics, enterprise planning, strategy management, driver-based financial planning, funds transfer pricing, relationship profitability analysis, budget planning, capital planning, labor planning, strategic financial planning, and tuition planning. These solutions are designed to provide data-driven insights, enabling clients to make informed decisions and improve overall performance within their respective sectors.

MEMX

Venture Round in 2020
MEMX LLC is a member-owned equities trading platform, catering to both retail and institutional investors. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, MEMX focuses on enhancing the trading experience by offering a competitive and efficient marketplace. The platform aims to streamline the trading process and improve execution quality for its members, thereby contributing to a more transparent and accessible trading environment.

Unqork

Series B in 2019
Unqork Inc. is a New York-based company that operates a no-code enterprise application platform, designed to assist financial and insurance sectors in managing their client lifecycle. Founded in 2016, Unqork enables organizations to build, deploy, and manage complex applications without the need for traditional coding. This approach allows large enterprises to create custom software more efficiently and at a lower cost compared to conventional methods. The platform not only streamlines the product sales process but also enhances customer experience across various industries, including real estate, government, education, and healthcare. Unqork's innovative solutions significantly improve the quality and speed of software development for its clients.

Cofense

Private Equity Round in 2019
Cofense specializes in anti-phishing threat management solutions, protecting businesses from phishing, malware, and drive-by attacks. Its key offerings include Cofense Triage for real-time attack insights, Cofense Reporter for employee reporting of suspicious emails, and Cofense Vision for comprehensive attack understanding. Additionally, Cofense provides intelligence services, a learning management system for cybersecurity awareness, and professional services such as consulting. Serving a wide range of industries, Cofense's platform leverages a global network of trained employees to report suspected threats, enhancing detection and response capabilities that complement existing email gateway technologies.

Klarna

Private Equity Round in 2019
Klarna Inc. is an e-commerce payment solutions provider that serves both merchants and consumers, specializing in flexible payment options. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with additional offices in New York City, Klarna offers a range of services including direct payments, pay-after-delivery options, and installment plans. The company is recognized for its "buy now, pay later" model, allowing shoppers to finance their retail purchases with interest-free payments. Klarna also enhances the shopping experience through its app, which offers features such as cashback rewards and on-site messaging for retailers. As a regulated bank, Klarna operates under a framework that supports a variety of payment processing and dispute resolution services, aiming to make transactions simple, safe, and smooth for users.

Envestnet

Post in 2018
Envestnet, Inc. is a provider of technology-driven wealth management and financial wellness solutions, operating primarily in the United States and internationally. The company is structured into two segments: Envestnet Wealth Solutions and Envestnet Data & Analytics. It offers a range of services including an open architecture wealth management platform, data aggregation and reporting, digital advice capabilities, and software for trading, rebalancing, and client relationship management through its Tamarac platform. Additionally, Envestnet delivers goals-based financial planning solutions via MoneyGuide, and services for advisor-sold retirement plans through Envestnet Retirement Solutions. The company also provides research and consulting services to support financial advisors in developing investment strategies and optimizing portfolios. Envestnet primarily serves banks, wealth management firms, brokerages, and registered investment advisors, facilitating their business operations and enhancing client interactions. Founded in 1999, Envestnet is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Plus500

Post in 2018
Plus500 Ltd. is a fintech company that operates an online trading platform allowing individual customers to trade contracts for difference (CFDs) on a wide range of financial instruments. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Haifa, Israel, the company provides a platform that supports trading in approximately 2,800 instruments, including equities, indices, commodities, options, exchange-traded funds, cryptocurrencies, and foreign exchange. The platform is designed for accessibility across various operating systems, including Windows, iOS, Android, and web browsers, and is available in around 50 countries and 32 languages. Plus500 Ltd. is known for its user-friendly technology-based approach to trading, catering primarily to retail customers and providing a variety of trading products such as CFDs, share dealing, and futures trading.

Tennenbaum Capital Partners

Acquisition in 2018
Tennenbaum Capital Partners, LLC, established in 1999, is a prominent alternative investment management firm specializing in credit opportunities. With approximately $5 billion in assets under management, the firm invests in both performing credit and special situations, including debtor-in-possession financing, convertible strategies, and event-driven opportunities. Tennenbaum has invested around $9 billion across over 170 portfolio companies since its inception. The firm is known for its continuity in management, with all five partners staying on following a majority stake acquisition by BlackRock in 2018.

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.

FutureAdvisor

Acquisition in 2015
FutureAdvisor, founded in 2010 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in investment advisory services aimed at simplifying wealth management for clients. The company offers a platform that provides personalized, data-driven recommendations to optimize 401(k) plans and IRAs. Its services include financial projections and individualized diversification strategies to enhance investment portfolios. Recognizing the challenges many investors face, FutureAdvisor leverages the principles of index investing, which historically outperforms many actively managed funds, to guide clients in making informed decisions. By focusing on low-cost investment options, FutureAdvisor seeks to make effective wealth management accessible to a broader audience. In 2015, FutureAdvisor became a subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc., further strengthening its capabilities in the financial advisory sector.

Funding Circle

Series E in 2015
Funding Circle is a UK-based company established in 2010, operating an online marketplace that connects small and medium-sized businesses seeking loans with a diverse range of investors, including individuals, banks, asset management companies, and government-backed entities. The platform facilitates both unsecured and secured loans for various purposes such as business growth, working capital, asset purchase, and property development. Funding Circle also works with institutional investors on securitization programs and acts as a special purpose entity issuing debt securities. The company's mission is to provide businesses with access to finance and investors with attractive returns, fostering economic growth and job creation.

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.

Oportun

Debt Financing in 2011
Oportun, Inc. is a financial services company based in San Carlos, California, founded in 2005. It specializes in providing personal loans to individuals who may lack a credit score or have limited credit history. Oportun offers a range of financial products, including small-dollar, unsecured installment loans, auto loans, and secured personal loans. In addition to lending, the company provides deposit accounts, debit card services, and budgeting tools, aiming to empower its members to achieve their financial goals. Since its inception, Oportun has disbursed over $15.5 billion in responsible credit and has helped its members save more than $2.3 billion in interest and fees, averaging annual savings of over $1,800 per member.

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.

Merrill Lynch Investment Managers

Acquisition in 2006
Merrill Lynch Investment Managers is a Finance company.

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.
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