Investment Summary

Tailwind Invests In Optimal Solutions Integration

On May 1, 2008, private equity firm Tailwind invested in software company Optimal Solutions Integration

Investment Highlights
  • This is Tailwind’s 1st transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is Tailwind’s 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Tailwind’s 1st transaction in Texas.
Investment Fate
  • Optimal Solutions Integration was sold to a publicly-traded strategic buyer in 2013.

Investment Summary

Date 2008-05-01
Target Optimal Solutions Integration
Sector Software
Investor(s) Tailwind
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target

Optimal Solutions Integration

Irving, Texas, United States
Optimal Solutions Integration, Inc., a SAP integration and optimization services provider.

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Investor

Tailwind

New York, New York, United States

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2003
PE ASSETS 3.7B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Tailwind is an independent private equity firm focused on making control investments in companies operating in the healthcare, media/communications, and business services sectors. Tailwind looks to invest $25 to $200 million in profitable businesses valued above $500 million. The Firm seeks companies with proven business models and strong opportunities for growth, either organically or through acquisition. Tailwind Capital was formed in 2003 and is based in New York, New York.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 51
Sector: Software M&A 1 of 3
Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals 1 of 11
State: Texas M&A 1 of 5
Country: United States M&A 5 of 51
Year: 2008 M&A 1 of 5
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