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Investment Summary

Exits TrueCar

On May 16, 2014, invested in internet software and services company TrueCar from Vulcan Capital

Investment Highlights
  • This is transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is transaction in the United States.
  • This is transaction in California.

Investment Summary
Date 2014-05-16
Target TrueCar
Sector Internet Software and Services
Sellers(s) Vulcan Capital
Deal Type IPO

Target

TrueCar

Santa Monica, California, United States
TrueCar office in West Los Angeles, California.
TrueCar office in West Los Angeles, California.
TrueCar is an information and technology platform that enables its users to communicate with TrueCar Certified Dealers for a hassle-free car-buying experience. TrueCar was formed in 2005 and is based in Santa Monica, California.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Vulcan Capital

Seattle, Washington, United States

Investor

Category Family Office
Founded 1986
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Vulcan Capital is the private investment group of Vulcan Inc., the organization founded by Paul G. Allen to manage his personal and professional endeavors. Vulcan Capital looks to invest at all company stages and will consider opportunities across an array of industries. Sectors of interest include business services, consumer products, distribution and logistics, energy and natural resources, financial services and insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, media, technology, and telecom. The Firm's target investment size is $10 to $100 million. In addition to direct investing, Vulcan Capital also makes fund investments as well as invests in public securities. Vulcan Inc. was formed in 1986 and has offices in Seattle, Washington and Palo Alto, California.

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Overall 14 of 29
Sector (Internet Software and Services) 3 of 4
Type (IPO) 6 of 9
State (California) 7 of 11
Country (United States) 13 of 27
Year (2014) 1 of 3
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