Fremont Group

Fremont Group is a private investment firm based in San Francisco, acting as the investment office for the Bechtel family, which has a long history in engineering and construction. The firm encompasses various business units, including Fremont Private Holdings, which focuses on direct investments in private operating businesses, and Fremont Realty Capital, which specializes in real estate private equity. Fremont Group typically invests between $25 million and $100 million in companies generating $10 million to $50 million in EBITDA, and it seeks both majority and minority stakes. The firm emphasizes a disciplined investment strategy, aligning its interests with co-investors by committing substantial amounts of its own capital. Its approach is characterized by a dedication to partnership, providing not only financial resources but also business expertise and access to networks that enhance the success of its portfolio companies. Additionally, Fremont Ventures concentrates on investments in network infrastructure, core technologies, and life sciences, further diversifying the company’s investment portfolio.

Scott R. Earthy

Managing Partner

Andrew Freeman

Managing Director

Mark Williamson

Managing Partner

23 past transactions

BrightPlan

Series A in 2021
BrightPlan LLC is a digital registered investment advisor that specializes in providing goals-based financial planning and investment strategy recommendations. Founded in 2015 and based in San Jose, California, BrightPlan is dedicated to enhancing financial wellness for employees through its comprehensive B2B SaaS platform. The platform includes tools for spending and budgeting analysis, extensive financial education, and personalized investment advice. BrightPlan's services aim to improve decision-making for individuals while offering employers insights to boost productivity and talent retention. Additionally, the company emphasizes security through robust account safeguards, data encryption, and annual audits. As a subsidiary of Coco Partners, LLC, BrightPlan serves Fortune 1000 companies and is recognized as the first financial wellness solution certified for fiduciary excellence.

Salty.

Venture Round in 2021
Salty Dot, Inc. is the Embedded Insurance® technology company. Salty removes existing consumer impediments to buying the right policy and having the proper coverage. The company’s platform is a proprietary Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution that enables carriers and distribution partners to offer a customized policy to insure a product or service in real-time during the purchase process. Salty uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze unique data sources about the buyer and the purchase. It then sorts through multiple carriers to seamlessly offer the right insurance. Salty is licensed in all 50 states. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.wearesalty.com.

Salty.

Venture Round in 2020
Salty Dot, Inc. is the Embedded Insurance® technology company. Salty removes existing consumer impediments to buying the right policy and having the proper coverage. The company’s platform is a proprietary Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution that enables carriers and distribution partners to offer a customized policy to insure a product or service in real-time during the purchase process. Salty uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze unique data sources about the buyer and the purchase. It then sorts through multiple carriers to seamlessly offer the right insurance. Salty is licensed in all 50 states. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.wearesalty.com.

Porthaven

Acquisition in 2017
Porthaven is a small, independent, care home company building and operating market leading care homes which are run professionally, responsibly and most importantly, with integrity and care.

Bizly

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Bizly, Inc. is an enterprise meetings management platform that offers an automated solution for organizing hybrid meetings. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company operates a website and mobile application that enables professionals to find and book elevated hotel experiences, private meeting rooms, and co-working spaces. Bizly's innovative playbook system streamlines the meeting process by automating invitations, attendee management, venue booking, and integrating hybrid and virtual technology solutions. The platform is designed to enhance visibility into spending and savings related to small meetings, providing a structured approach with designated roles for team members involved in the planning process. Serving users globally, Bizly caters to a range of clients, including many Fortune 500 companies.

eSilicon

Venture Round in 2012
eSilicon Corporation specializes in semiconductor design and manufacturing solutions, targeting a diverse range of clients including semiconductor companies, original equipment manufacturers, and wafer foundries. The company primarily produces application-specific integrated circuit chips (ASICs) and offers custom memory Internet protocol (IP) products, alongside various I/O solutions. With expertise in IP integration, packaging, product engineering, and testing, eSilicon serves sectors such as communications, computing, consumer electronics, industrial applications, and medical devices. The company has established a flexible and cost-effective approach to volume production of integrated circuits, facilitating the development of advanced chips for high-bandwidth networking, high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and 5G infrastructure. Incorporated in 1999 and headquartered in San Jose, California, eSilicon operates globally, with a presence in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. As of early 2020, it functions as a subsidiary of Inphi Corporation.

GlobalServe

Series E in 2007
GlobalServe, Inc. provides end-to-end information technology asset lifecycle services to international organizations. It offers a single point of contact for purchasing, distributing, and managing their global information technology investments for organizations. The company provides acquisition, deployment, operation, replacement, planning, and recycling services. GlobalServe, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is based in Valhalla, New York with an additional office in London, the United Kingdom.

White Rock Networks

Venture Round in 2005
White Rock Networks, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, specializes in providing transport and switching solutions, Ethernet service delivery, and Internet Protocol (IP) aggregation services for telecommunications carriers. The company's offerings include SONET transport, Ethernet and TDM access, integrated and standalone mini digital cross-connect systems (DCS), dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM), and wireless backhaul. Additionally, White Rock Networks delivers various amplification solutions, including dispersion compensation, pre-amplification, post-amplification, and inline amplification. The company's expertise in these areas enables it to support carriers in enhancing their network capabilities and service delivery. In 2006, White Rock Networks was acquired by Turin Networks, further expanding its reach and resources in the telecommunications industry.

LightSand Communications

Venture Round in 2005
LightSand Communications, Inc. specializes in developing and supplying storage area network (SAN) and wide area network products designed for the interconnection of various data applications. The company offers a range of solutions, including fibre channel, FICON, and Ethernet connectivity, along with advanced features such as SAN extensions and inter-fabric routing. LightSand's OASIS Platform operates in the cloud as a software-as-a-service solution, catering to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses. The company's products serve a diverse array of industries, including banking, telecommunications, healthcare, media, and defense. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Plano, Texas, LightSand also maintains offices in Paris, France, and Yokneam, Israel, with additional locations for sales and development in Palo Alto, California, and a competence center in Porto, Portugal. The company is committed to providing high-quality technical support through a dedicated team of engineers and technicians, ensuring that customers receive timely assistance for their hardware, software, and professional service needs.

eSilicon

Series F in 2005
eSilicon Corporation specializes in semiconductor design and manufacturing solutions, targeting a diverse range of clients including semiconductor companies, original equipment manufacturers, and wafer foundries. The company primarily produces application-specific integrated circuit chips (ASICs) and offers custom memory Internet protocol (IP) products, alongside various I/O solutions. With expertise in IP integration, packaging, product engineering, and testing, eSilicon serves sectors such as communications, computing, consumer electronics, industrial applications, and medical devices. The company has established a flexible and cost-effective approach to volume production of integrated circuits, facilitating the development of advanced chips for high-bandwidth networking, high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and 5G infrastructure. Incorporated in 1999 and headquartered in San Jose, California, eSilicon operates globally, with a presence in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. As of early 2020, it functions as a subsidiary of Inphi Corporation.

LightSand Communications

Venture Round in 2003
LightSand Communications, Inc. specializes in developing and supplying storage area network (SAN) and wide area network products designed for the interconnection of various data applications. The company offers a range of solutions, including fibre channel, FICON, and Ethernet connectivity, along with advanced features such as SAN extensions and inter-fabric routing. LightSand's OASIS Platform operates in the cloud as a software-as-a-service solution, catering to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses. The company's products serve a diverse array of industries, including banking, telecommunications, healthcare, media, and defense. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Plano, Texas, LightSand also maintains offices in Paris, France, and Yokneam, Israel, with additional locations for sales and development in Palo Alto, California, and a competence center in Porto, Portugal. The company is committed to providing high-quality technical support through a dedicated team of engineers and technicians, ensuring that customers receive timely assistance for their hardware, software, and professional service needs.

eSilicon

Series D in 2002
eSilicon Corporation specializes in semiconductor design and manufacturing solutions, targeting a diverse range of clients including semiconductor companies, original equipment manufacturers, and wafer foundries. The company primarily produces application-specific integrated circuit chips (ASICs) and offers custom memory Internet protocol (IP) products, alongside various I/O solutions. With expertise in IP integration, packaging, product engineering, and testing, eSilicon serves sectors such as communications, computing, consumer electronics, industrial applications, and medical devices. The company has established a flexible and cost-effective approach to volume production of integrated circuits, facilitating the development of advanced chips for high-bandwidth networking, high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and 5G infrastructure. Incorporated in 1999 and headquartered in San Jose, California, eSilicon operates globally, with a presence in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. As of early 2020, it functions as a subsidiary of Inphi Corporation.

LightSand Communications

Venture Round in 2002
LightSand Communications, Inc. specializes in developing and supplying storage area network (SAN) and wide area network products designed for the interconnection of various data applications. The company offers a range of solutions, including fibre channel, FICON, and Ethernet connectivity, along with advanced features such as SAN extensions and inter-fabric routing. LightSand's OASIS Platform operates in the cloud as a software-as-a-service solution, catering to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses. The company's products serve a diverse array of industries, including banking, telecommunications, healthcare, media, and defense. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Plano, Texas, LightSand also maintains offices in Paris, France, and Yokneam, Israel, with additional locations for sales and development in Palo Alto, California, and a competence center in Porto, Portugal. The company is committed to providing high-quality technical support through a dedicated team of engineers and technicians, ensuring that customers receive timely assistance for their hardware, software, and professional service needs.

eSilicon

Venture Round in 2002
eSilicon Corporation specializes in semiconductor design and manufacturing solutions, targeting a diverse range of clients including semiconductor companies, original equipment manufacturers, and wafer foundries. The company primarily produces application-specific integrated circuit chips (ASICs) and offers custom memory Internet protocol (IP) products, alongside various I/O solutions. With expertise in IP integration, packaging, product engineering, and testing, eSilicon serves sectors such as communications, computing, consumer electronics, industrial applications, and medical devices. The company has established a flexible and cost-effective approach to volume production of integrated circuits, facilitating the development of advanced chips for high-bandwidth networking, high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and 5G infrastructure. Incorporated in 1999 and headquartered in San Jose, California, eSilicon operates globally, with a presence in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. As of early 2020, it functions as a subsidiary of Inphi Corporation.

White Rock Networks

Series C in 2002
White Rock Networks, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, specializes in providing transport and switching solutions, Ethernet service delivery, and Internet Protocol (IP) aggregation services for telecommunications carriers. The company's offerings include SONET transport, Ethernet and TDM access, integrated and standalone mini digital cross-connect systems (DCS), dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM), and wireless backhaul. Additionally, White Rock Networks delivers various amplification solutions, including dispersion compensation, pre-amplification, post-amplification, and inline amplification. The company's expertise in these areas enables it to support carriers in enhancing their network capabilities and service delivery. In 2006, White Rock Networks was acquired by Turin Networks, further expanding its reach and resources in the telecommunications industry.

CardioNow

Series C in 2001
A healthcare information technology company, provides telecardiology and image archiving solutions for hospitals, cardiovascular core labs, and clinical trial sponsors. It offers storing and sharing of patient images and data for cardiology community. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Daly City, California.

GlobalServe

Series A in 2001
GlobalServe, Inc. provides end-to-end information technology asset lifecycle services to international organizations. It offers a single point of contact for purchasing, distributing, and managing their global information technology investments for organizations. The company provides acquisition, deployment, operation, replacement, planning, and recycling services. GlobalServe, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is based in Valhalla, New York with an additional office in London, the United Kingdom.

Atairgin Technologies

Series D in 2000
Atairgin Technologies is a health-care technology company.

White Rock Networks

Series B in 2000
White Rock Networks, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, specializes in providing transport and switching solutions, Ethernet service delivery, and Internet Protocol (IP) aggregation services for telecommunications carriers. The company's offerings include SONET transport, Ethernet and TDM access, integrated and standalone mini digital cross-connect systems (DCS), dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM), and wireless backhaul. Additionally, White Rock Networks delivers various amplification solutions, including dispersion compensation, pre-amplification, post-amplification, and inline amplification. The company's expertise in these areas enables it to support carriers in enhancing their network capabilities and service delivery. In 2006, White Rock Networks was acquired by Turin Networks, further expanding its reach and resources in the telecommunications industry.

RedMeteor.com

Venture Round in 2000
RedMeteor.com is an internet-based open commodities exchange for crude oil, refined products, and natural gases. RedMeteor.com was founded in 2000.

The Wedding List

Series A in 2000
The Wedding List a multi-channel wedding gift and registry company.

DoveBid

Series C in 2000
DoveBid, Inc. provides capital asset auction, valuation, redeployment, and management services for corporations, government agencies, and financial institutions worldwide. It offers a portfolio of asset disposition solutions that includes live Webcast auctions, online auctions, sealed bid Internet sales, and private treaty Internet sales. The company also provides appraisal and surplus asset management services, as well as leasing, shipping, and transaction support services. It serves various clients, including biotech, medical, pharmaceutical, chemical and petroleum, computers, peripherals, data processing, construction, mining, farming, consumer electronics, consumer goods and inventory, defense and aerospace, food and beverage, iron and steel, office furnishings and equipment, packaging and converting, plastics and rubber, power and electric, printing, semiconductor fabrication, telecommunications, textile and apparel manufacturing, and woodworking and mills, as well as vehicles, boats, and commercial transportation clients. DoveBid, Inc. was founded in 1937 as Dove Mercantile Co. and changed its name to Ross-Dove Co. Further, Ross-Dove Co. was renamed to DoveBid, Inc. The company is based in Culver City, California.
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