Investment Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2021-06-28 |
| Target | Forj |
| Sector | Internet Software and Services |
| Investor(s) |
Baird Capital
Gary Comer |
| Deal Type | Growth Capital |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| PE ASSETS | 3.1B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Baird Capital Partners (BCP) is the US private equity arm of Baird Private Equity. BCP makes investments in middle-market companies based in the US. BCP targets companies valued between $25 and $125 million and looks to invest between $15 and $35 million of equity per transaction. BCP focuses on three primary areas including business services (transaction processing, process outsourcing, professional services), healthcare (outsourcing services, medical products, contract manufacturing), and manufactured products (industrial/commercial, specialty consumer, distribution). BCP is affiliated with Baird Capital Partners Europe, Baird Capital Partners Asia, Baird Venture Partners, and Granville Baird Capital Partners. Baird Capital Partners is based in Chicago, Illinois.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 71 of 76 |
| Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A | 2 of 4 |
| Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals | 16 of 18 |
| State: Wisconsin M&A | 13 of 13 |
| Country: United States M&A | 59 of 63 |
| Year: 2021 M&A | 4 of 5 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-04 |
Crayon
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Crayon is an intelligence platform that helps mid-sized and large enterprises capture, analyze and act on competitive intelligence to drive better execution & decision-making in all areas of the business. Crayon is based in Boston, Massachusetts. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-21 |
Vodori
Chicago, Illinois, United States Vodori is a cloud software provider that empowers life science companies to bring vital drugs, vaccines, medical devices and diagnostic solutions to market faster. Vodori was founded in 2005 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. |
Buy | - |
Gary Comer, Inc. (GCI) is a family-funded private equity firm focused on long-term investments in growth-oriented companies with attractive margins. GCI was formed in 1986 and is headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 13 of 13 |
| Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A | 3 of 3 |
| Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals | 7 of 7 |
| State: Wisconsin M&A | 7 of 7 |
| Country: United States M&A | 13 of 13 |
| Year: 2021 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-12-15 |
High Voltage Software
Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States High Voltage Software is an independent game development studio. The Company facilities include motion-capture animation, full audio production, game design, tools and technology, world-class visuals, and quality assurance. High Voltage Software was founded in 2007 and is based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-08 |
Jobzology
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States Jobzology is a provider of software that predicts how job candidates and employees will fit into jobs and fit the company culture. Jobzology was founded in 2012 and is based in Fort Collins, Colorado. |
Sell | - |
