Growth Capital • Information Technology

The Blackstone Group Invests In Cloud Theory

On June 2, 2014, private equity firm The Blackstone Group invested in information technology company Cloud Theory

Investment Context
  • This is The Blackstone Group’s 8th transaction in the Information Technology sector.
  • This is The Blackstone Group’s 113th transaction in the United States.
  • This is The Blackstone Group’s 11th transaction in New York.
Investment Fate
  • Cloud Theory merged with another company in 2022.

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Investment Summary

Date June 2, 2014
Target Cloud Theory
Sector Information Technology
Investor(s) The Blackstone Group
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target Company

Cloud Theory

New York, New York, United States
Cloud Theory is a technology firm specializing in cloud-based client-facing solutions, with significant expertise in financial services. Cloud Theory provides enterprise level consulting and delivery services in the following areas: develop strategic roadmaps, optimize business processes, engineer custom Salesforce-based solutions and provide ongoing managed services to support the full lifecycle of a firm’s interaction with their clients.
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Investor Overview 1

Investor

The Blackstone Group

New York, New York, United States

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1987
PE ASSETS 394.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

The Blackstone Group is a global alternative investment management firm. The Firm's investment activities span real estate, secondary investments, hedge funds, credit, infrastructure, and private equity. Blackstone's private equity group targets opportunities globally including buyout acquisitions of established companies, development projects, growth equity financings, and industry consolidations. Sectors of interest include automotive, healthcare, chemicals, industrial, commercial property, lodging, communications, media/publishing, consumer & retail, packaging, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, energy, technology, entertainment, telecommunications, financial services, theme parks, food & beverage, and transportation. Blackstone's private equity real estate group looks for opportunities across North/South America, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, and Europe. The real estate group will consider both equity and debt investments. Areas of interest include healthcare, hotel, industrial, office, residential, and retail. The Blackstone Group was formed in 1987 and is based in New York, New York.


Deal Context for Investor #
Overall 175 of 365
Sector: Information Technology 8 of 26
Type: Growth Capital 10 of 39
State: New York 11 of 25
Country: United States 113 of 231
Year: 2014 6 of 16
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-05-05 RG Barry Bands

Pickerington, Ohio, United States

RG Barry Bands is a provider of accessories brands and fashionable, solution-oriented products that make life better. RG Barry Brands include Dearfoams slippers, baggallini handbags, totes, travel accessories, and Foot Petals premium insoles and comfort products. RG Barry Bands was founded in 1947 and is based in Pickerington, Ohio.

Buy $215M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-06-09 Acacium Group

London, United Kingdom

Acacium Group is a healthcare workforce solutions and services partner dedicated to offering staffing, managed services, and innovative delivery models to health and social care systems and the life sciences industry. The company's specialist brands enable to combine workforce, services, deep clinical expertise, and technology to deliver better outcomes for clients and patients alike. Its experience of working end-to-end, from clinical trials to hospital and community-based services for example gives a unique insight into how best to support clients and make a positive difference. Acacium Group was founded in 1983 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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