Wasserstein & Co. is an independent private equity and investment firm, with offices in New York and Los Angeles. The firm was formed in January 2001, when the merchant banking group of Wasserstein Perella & Co., Inc., a global investment banking firm, spun out to become an independent firm upon the acquisition of Wasserstein Perella by Dresdner Bank. The firm manages capital on behalf of the Wasserstein family and leading institutional and individual investors, including public and corporate pension funds, foreign governmental entities, endowments and foundations and high net worth families. Their investment activities are currently conducted through two entities: Wasserstein Partners, which focuses on mid-market leveraged buyout investments, and Wasserstein Debt Opportunities, which focuses on high yield bonds and leveraged loans. The Firm is managed by the Senior Partners, Anup Bagaria, Robert Fogelson, Ellis Jones, and George Majoros, who have worked together for over 20 years.
Lionrock Recovery provides addiction treatment online by secure video conference. Lionrock Recovery is a growth company with +$12M annual revenue that has served thousands of paying clients. The company is focused on bringing evidence based addiction treatment to the 20+ million Americans and millions more globally who need help but don't currently get it. Most of Lionrock's clients find the program online through internet search, some from outside the U.S. The company also has referral relationships with top tier inpatient addiction treatment programs. Lionrock recently became only the second online addiction treatment program to be accredited by the Joint Commission, a nationally-recognized authority on healthcare quality which accredits over 19,000 U.S. healthcare facilities and providers. The company has found a strong positioning in the market. Lionrock is the value-focused option for addiction treatment consumers delivering great treatment at an affordable price, offering an unmatched level of privacy and convenience.
Northstar Travel Group
Acquisition in 2016
Northstar Travel Group is a business-to-business publishing company specializing in information, news, and data for the travel and hospitality industries. Headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey, with additional offices in Illinois, California, and North Carolina, the company provides a wide range of services including directories, publications, and destination information. It also organizes events and conferences while offering marketing solutions and custom communications. Northstar Travel Group delivers custom and syndicated research services, such as traveler profile studies and brand awareness studies, to help clients make informed decisions. Additionally, the company licenses travel content databases, which include updated hotel and destination data, supporting both printed and online products. Through its comprehensive offerings, Northstar Travel Group empowers decision-makers within the travel industry to identify and drive emerging trends.
Paris Presents
Acquisition in 2015
Paris presents is committed to innovating beauty and bath product lines that exceed performance expectations and enhance the beauty experience.
The American Lawyer
Acquisition in 2014
The American Lawyer is an online news source that covers legal businesses, law firms, and lawyers across the United States and around the world. It offers up-to-the-minute news and analysis as well as resources and tools that are critical for lawyers and administrators from the largest law firms. Featuring industry insights, and The American Lawyer's signature surveys and rankings, including The Am Law 100, The Am Law 200, The Global 100, and The A-List, The American Lawyer is a daily destination for people who are interested in being informed about the legal industry. The American Lawyer is based in New York, United States.
ALM
Acquisition in 2014
ALM is a global leader in specialized business news and information. Trusted reporting delivered through innovative technology is the hallmark of ALM’s award-winning media properties, which include Law.com, The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, The National Law Journal and The New York Law Journal. Headquartered in New York City with 16 offices worldwide, ALM brands have been serving their markets since 1843.
Recorded Books
Acquisition in 2014
Recorded Books is the largest independent publisher of unabridged audiobooks and provider of digital content to the library, school, and retail markets. The company owns an exclusive catalog of over 13,500 audiobook titles narrated by professional, award-winning actors. Recorded Books provides digital audiobooks and eBooks to libraries through its proprietary OneClickdigital platform, as well as electronic resources, including digital magazines and films, through its proprietary RBdigital Gateway platform. The Company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Prince Frederick, MD.
Globecomm Systems
Acquisition in 2013
Globecomm Systems, together with its subsidiaries, provides satellite-based communications infrastructure solutions and services. The company provides pre-engineered systems; systems design and integration services; and access, hosted, and lifecycle support services. It supplies infrastructure solutions for satellite-based communications, including hardware and software to support a range of satellite systems. The company's infrastructure solutions comprise the design, engineering, integration, and installation of ground segment systems and networks, which are deployed in communications networks to support a range of network applications and facilitate ‘quadruple play' services consisting of video, data, voice, and wireless communications. It offers end-to-end managed network services and life cycle support services, such as installation, network monitoring, help desk, maintenance, and professional engineering services. The company offers its products and services to communications service providers, government and government related entities, commercial enterprises, broadcasters, and other media and content providers. Globecomm Systems Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Hauppauge, New York.
High Pressure Equipment
Acquisition in 2012
High Pressure Equipment Company, based in Erie, Pennsylvania, specializes in manufacturing and supplying high pressure valves, fittings, tubing, and accessories. With over 60 years of experience, the company provides a comprehensive range of products designed for reliable, leak-free operation at pressures up to 150,000 psi. High Pressure Equipment serves various sectors, including oil and gas, waterjet cutting and blasting, institutional research, and the chemical and petrochemical industries. The company's commitment to quality, prompt delivery, and competitive pricing has established its reputation in the market. An extensive in-house inventory enables same-day shipping for many products, while a dedicated engineering and technical support team ensures efficient handling of custom orders, meeting the needs of clients effectively.
American Seafoods Group
Venture Round in 2008
American Seafoods Group LLC is a seafood company based in Seattle, Washington, with an additional office in Dutch Harbor, Alaska. Established in 1988, the company specializes in the harvesting, processing, and distribution of seafood, including wild Alaska Pollock, wild Pacific hake, wild Pacific cod, and wild yellowfin sole. These products are utilized in various sectors, including human and animal nutrition, cosmetics, and other industrial applications. The company operates a fleet of fishing vessels that employ advanced technology to ensure sustainable fishing practices and minimize environmental impact. American Seafoods Group aims to provide healthy marine products to the food industry while continually improving efficiencies in its operations.
ChipX
Series B in 2008
ChipX, Inc. is a Mixed-Signal ASIC company with the broadest offering of value-added ASIC solutions, including Standard Cell, Structured ASIC and Hybrid ASIC technology. ChipX has unique expertise in PCI Express, USB 2.0, DDR/DDR2 and data conversion mixed-signal cores; all are silicon proven and certified and they can be integrated in customers’ ASICs with a record first-time to market success. ChipX products are widely used in industrial applications, medical equipment and military/aerospace systems. Headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, ChipX is a privately held corporation, with a Research and Development subsidiary in Israel.
Encompass Digital Media
Private Equity Round in 2008
Encompass, a global leader in mission-critical media capture, management and distribution services, owns and operates broadcast facilities throughout Argentina (Buenos Aires), Asia (Singapore), U.K. (London) and U.S.A. (Atlanta, Los Angeles Metro, Minneapolis, New York Metro). Encompass serves the world’s leading local, regional and global media companies, broadcasters, corporations and government end-users with customized, cost-effective and innovative solutions. Specializing in full-time network origination/playout and live ad-hoc transmission services, the company is a global gateway for moving media throughout EMEA, Latin America, Pacific Rim and U.S.A. Encompass broadcasts over 900 channels delivering content in a variety of languages throughout Western and Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. In addition to linear networks, Encompass provides an array of non-linear services including VOD, Over-the-Top, IPTV, IP streaming and mobile services. Through the company’s Global Interconnect Fiber Platform, clients have the ability to manage, transport, archive and restore digital files to numerous platforms in various formats that can move from facility-to-facility or to any destination worldwide within a seamless workflow. Premier services include network origination/playout; content management; disaster recovery; centralcasting for TV stations; digital media services; digital file transfers via satellite, fiber and IP; video production services/studios; post-production services; occasional-use businesses (fiber, satellite, U.S.A.-based uplink trucks).
Penton Media
Acquisition in 2006
Penton drives performance for more than sixteen million professionals each and every day. They rely on us to deliver: Insights, information & workflow tools to inform critical business decisions; networking & community to engage them with industry peers & partners; and data & marketing services to advance their business performance & deliver ROI. Penton is a growth company with a track-record of strong performance and success and is backed by its co-owners: MidOcean Partners and U.S. Equity Partners II, an investment fund sponsored by Wasserstein & Co., LP.
American Seafoods Group
Venture Round in 2005
American Seafoods Group LLC is a seafood company based in Seattle, Washington, with an additional office in Dutch Harbor, Alaska. Established in 1988, the company specializes in the harvesting, processing, and distribution of seafood, including wild Alaska Pollock, wild Pacific hake, wild Pacific cod, and wild yellowfin sole. These products are utilized in various sectors, including human and animal nutrition, cosmetics, and other industrial applications. The company operates a fleet of fishing vessels that employ advanced technology to ensure sustainable fishing practices and minimize environmental impact. American Seafoods Group aims to provide healthy marine products to the food industry while continually improving efficiencies in its operations.
So Delicious Dairy Free
Private Equity Round in 2005
So Delicious Dairy Free, based in Broomfield, Colorado, has been a pioneer in the dairy-free market for over twenty-five years. The company specializes in a diverse range of plant-based foods and beverages, including coffee creamers, frozen desserts, cheese alternatives, and premium dairy products. Committed to quality and sustainability, So Delicious emphasizes the use of organic ingredients and adheres to strict allergen-testing protocols. All products are 100 percent plant-based, Non-GMO Project Verified, and free from artificial sweeteners, trans-fats, and hydrogenated oils. By focusing on high-quality ingredients and innovative product development, So Delicious aims to provide enjoyable alternatives for those seeking dairy-free options while prioritizing the well-being of customers and the environment.
Meyer Material
Private Equity Round in 2005
Meyer Material Co. manufactures and supplies ready mixed concrete and construction aggregates in the Chicago-Milwaukee metro area. The company’s products and services include crushed stone, sand and gravel, recycled products, building materials, asphalt, liquid asphalt, paving and contracting, soil remediation, landscaping and construction supplies, and green building products.
pSemi
Series C in 2004
pSemi Corporation, a subsidiary of Murata, specializes in the design and manufacturing of advanced semiconductor solutions. Building on the legacy of Peregrine Semiconductor, pSemi focuses on enhancing Murata's capabilities through high-performance semiconductors. Its diverse product portfolio includes integrated circuits for wireless radio frequency, power management, connected sensors, optical transceivers, antenna tuning, and RF frontends. These semiconductors are integral to a variety of applications, including smartphones, base stations, personal computers, electric vehicles, data centers, IoT devices, and healthcare technologies. Headquartered in San Diego, California, pSemi's global team is dedicated to innovating electronics that are smaller, thinner, faster, and more efficient for a connected world.
Mastercraft
Private Equity Round in 2004
MasterCraft Boat, a world-renowned innovator, designer, manufacturer, and marketer of premium performance sport boats. Founded in 1968, MasterCraft has cultivated its iconic brand through a rich history of industry-leading innovation, and more than four decades after the original MasterCraft made its debut the company's goal remains the same - to continue building the world's best ski, wakeboard, wakesurf and luxury performance powerboats.
Harry and David
Acquisition in 2004
We’re a leading gourmet gift company and a top 100 Internet Retailer with a reputation for quality. In 1934, brothers Harry and David turned their extraordinary Royal Riviera® Pears into the perfect holiday gift. To this day, we offer a wide variety of quality handpacked gift baskets and towers, fresh fruit gifts, gourmet treats, chocolate gifts and business gifts for every occasion. Our gifts are available online, in stores and catalogs, and through select retail partners. Shipped to arrive on time, in perfect condition. Guaranteed.
ChipX
Venture Round in 2004
ChipX, Inc. is a Mixed-Signal ASIC company with the broadest offering of value-added ASIC solutions, including Standard Cell, Structured ASIC and Hybrid ASIC technology. ChipX has unique expertise in PCI Express, USB 2.0, DDR/DDR2 and data conversion mixed-signal cores; all are silicon proven and certified and they can be integrated in customers’ ASICs with a record first-time to market success. ChipX products are widely used in industrial applications, medical equipment and military/aerospace systems. Headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, ChipX is a privately held corporation, with a Research and Development subsidiary in Israel.
Sportcraft
Acquisition in 2003
Sportcraft manufactures home recreational indoor and outdoor sports products.
pSemi
Series A in 2003
pSemi Corporation, a subsidiary of Murata, specializes in the design and manufacturing of advanced semiconductor solutions. Building on the legacy of Peregrine Semiconductor, pSemi focuses on enhancing Murata's capabilities through high-performance semiconductors. Its diverse product portfolio includes integrated circuits for wireless radio frequency, power management, connected sensors, optical transceivers, antenna tuning, and RF frontends. These semiconductors are integral to a variety of applications, including smartphones, base stations, personal computers, electric vehicles, data centers, IoT devices, and healthcare technologies. Headquartered in San Diego, California, pSemi's global team is dedicated to innovating electronics that are smaller, thinner, faster, and more efficient for a connected world.
eMotion
Series A in 2002
eMotion, Inc. provides hosted business applications for managing digital media assets and marketing content. It offers hosted digital asset management software, which enables corporations, advertising agencies, and nonprofit organizations to develop, manage, and distribute media, such as digital photos, adobe or quark files, video, and audio. This product also enables users to distribute marketing materials across dispersed offices, sales teams, and vendors. The company offers its product for business applications, such as brand portals, marketing extranets, and digital asset libraries. It serves blue-chip companies, entertainment and broadcast companies, advertising agencies, and government agencies. EMotion, Inc. was formed from the merger of Cinebase Software and Picture Networks International in 2000 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. eMotion, Inc. formerly operated as a subsidiary of Corbis Corporation. The company also has an additional office in Vienna, Virginia. As of July 10, 2008, eMotion, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Artesia Technologies, Inc.
Adexa
Series E in 2002
Adexa, Inc., founded in 1994 by Dr. Cyrus Hadavi, specializes in enterprise business planning and performance management solutions that integrate strategic, financial, and supply chain planning. The company provides a comprehensive suite of tools, including its enterprise global planning system (eGPS), which encompasses demand planning, inventory optimization, factory planning, and network optimization. Adexa’s solutions utilize a unified data model, allowing for detailed supply chain modeling and the seamless conversion of high-level plans into executable strategies. The company has incorporated advanced technologies such as machine learning and artificial intelligence to enhance its offerings, evolving towards a Self-Correcting Supply Chain Planning® approach that proactively identifies trends and mitigates risks. Adexa serves a diverse global clientele across various industries, including automotive, healthcare, and consumer packaged goods. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company has established international offices in Canada, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, catering to numerous Fortune 1000 clients.
pSemi
Series A in 2002
pSemi Corporation, a subsidiary of Murata, specializes in the design and manufacturing of advanced semiconductor solutions. Building on the legacy of Peregrine Semiconductor, pSemi focuses on enhancing Murata's capabilities through high-performance semiconductors. Its diverse product portfolio includes integrated circuits for wireless radio frequency, power management, connected sensors, optical transceivers, antenna tuning, and RF frontends. These semiconductors are integral to a variety of applications, including smartphones, base stations, personal computers, electric vehicles, data centers, IoT devices, and healthcare technologies. Headquartered in San Diego, California, pSemi's global team is dedicated to innovating electronics that are smaller, thinner, faster, and more efficient for a connected world.
Chip Express
Venture Round in 2002
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SilverStorm Technologies
Venture Round in 2002
SilverStorm Technologies provides networking and clustered interconnect solutions for high performance business computing markets. It designs and manufactures an InfiniBand based set of solutions for the performance and I/O requirements of data center environments that utilize clustered topologies. The company markets its products through direct sales, and channel and technology partners globally. SilverStorm Technologies, Inc. was founded as InfiniCon Systems, Inc. in 2000 and changed its name to SilverStorm Technologies, Inc. in 2005. The company is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. As of November 01, 2006, SilverStorm Technologies, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of QLogic Corp.
INFICON Holding
Post in 2002
INFICON provides world-class instruments for gas analysis, measurement and control. INFICON is a provider of innovative instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and advanced process control software that enhance productivity and quality in sophisticated industrial vacuum processes. These analysis, measurement and control products are essential for gas leak detection in air conditioning/refrigeration and automotive manufacturing. They are vital to equipment manufacturers and end-users in the complex fabrication of semiconductors and thin film coatings for optics, flat panel displays, solar cells and industrial vacuum coating applications. Other users of their vacuum-based processes include the life sciences, research, aerospace, packaging, heat treatment, laser cutting and many other industrial processes. They also leverage their expertise in vacuum technology to provide unique, toxic chemical analysis products for emergency response, security, and environmental health and safety. INFICON is headquartered in Switzerland and has world-class manufacturing facilities in Europe, the United States and China, as well as subsidiaries in China, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Liechtenstein, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and the United States. INFICON is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 registered at their main locations. Many of their instruments are manufactured RoHS compliant.
Element K
Venture Round in 2001
Element K specializes in the development of online learning software and resources aimed at enhancing leadership development, IT certification, compliance, and performance management. Founded in 1997 and based in Rochester, New York, the company offers a range of learning solutions that help organizations develop their employees, support partners, and educate customers. Its offerings include self-paced e-Learning courses, case studies, video testimonials, webinars, white papers, and research reports. Element K was acquired by SkillSoft in October 2011, expanding its reach and capabilities in the online education sector.
Cognigine
Series B in 2001
Cognigine Corporation is a communication semiconductor company developing innovative solutions for next generation Broadband and Optical Networks.
PetaSwitch
Series A in 2001
PetaSwitch Solutions, Inc. was formed in November 2000, to develop multi-terabit switch fabric silicon for metropolitan area networks and wide area networks. The chip set architect is composed of a Virtual Queue Manager (VQM) and a Concurrent Switch (CSW). They are differentiated from all other switch fabric chips by three patented features: 1) A request/grant protocol, 2) A three-stage intelligent flow control mechanism and 3) A spatial multicasting scheme. The chips can be replicated to obtain higher numbers of ports and/or higher bandwidth of the ports. Port speeds from OC-48 (2.5 Gbps) to OC-3072 (160 Gbps) can be accommodated to produce switches with over 5 Tbps bandwidth.
Blaze Network Products
Series B in 2000
Blaze is developing a fiber optic transceiver that uses wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) techniques to improve the distance and capacity of multimode fiber (MMF).
Odwalla Juice
Private Equity Round in 2000
Odwalla is a pioneer in the premium juice category. Started by a couple of musicians in Santa Cruz in 1980, Odwalla grew from a backyard shed and a local following into a brand that crafts over 40 delicious products for everyone that loves to feel their own vitality. Despite our growth, we have kept to our roots in recognizing our environmental impact. We recycle more than 98% of all our trash, and we leave no citrus waste for landfills. And that’s just the beginning.
Blaze Network Products
Series A in 1999
Blaze is developing a fiber optic transceiver that uses wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) techniques to improve the distance and capacity of multimode fiber (MMF).
IMAX
Private Equity Round in 1994
IMAX Corporation is a leading global entertainment technology company known for its immersive motion picture experiences. Specializing in advanced cinematic technologies, IMAX operates a worldwide network of theaters that serve as a premier distribution platform for major Hollywood films. The company utilizes proprietary technologies, including IMAX and IMAX 3D, to deliver unparalleled visual and audio quality. With over one billion people having experienced an IMAX presentation since its inception in 1970, the brand is synonymous with high-quality entertainment. IMAX theaters are situated in various venues, including commercial multiplexes, educational institutions, and destination entertainment centers. The company has formed strategic partnerships with prominent exhibitors worldwide to expand its commercial theater network while also maintaining its commitment to educational venues. Through its innovative technology and engineering capabilities, IMAX provides unique solutions for filmmakers, studios, and content creators, enhancing audience engagement and experience.
Maybelline
Private Equity Round in 1990
Maybelline is a prominent manufacturer of cosmetics and beauty products based in New York, United States. The company specializes in a diverse range of offerings, including skincare, fragrance, and personal care items. Its product line features an array of cosmetics such as mascaras, eye shadows, eyeliners, concealers, lip colors, and blushes, catering to various beauty needs and preferences. Maybelline is known for its innovative approach to beauty, aiming to enhance the everyday experiences of consumers through high-quality and accessible products.
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