Operating Companies

We know how to run, grow and leverage operations. Below are representative investments we have made where we utilized a direct operating model: Our team, our strategies, our partners, successful outcomes. 

 

Market Hardware (Web Services)

Market Hardware is nationally recognized provider of small business website marketing services. We offer each of our 40+ business associations and industry partners "best-in-class" agency level Internet marketing services targeted for their members' unique needs. We provide our clients with web design, web marketing and social media campaigns optimized for their specific industry.

Founded: 2003 | Acquired: 2009 (IAC) | Management Buyout: 2012 | Acquired: 2017 (EverCommerce - NASDAQ: EVCM)

13 Colonies Software (Enterprise Software)

13 Colonies Software, Inc. - an Austin, TX based enterprise content management provider sold to Interwoven (NASDAQ: IWOV) in 2004. 13 Colonies pioneered flexible presentation layer web ECM. Interwoven and 13 Colonies platforms were subsequently purchased by Autonomy/HP.

Founded: 2001 | Acquired: 2004 (IWOV); several ownership changes followed: 2009 (ATMY)

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eStudentLoan (eCommerce, B2B, B2C)

From 1998 to 2003, eStudentLoan was the world's largest comparison marketplace for student loans, which partnered with national lenders such as Citibank, American Express, and Bank of America to serve over one million users. eStudentLoan was awarded a coveted "Best of the Web" award by Forbes Magazine. eStudentLoan was acquired by publicly traded Alloy Online (NASDAQ: ALOY).

Founded: 1998 | Acquired: 2003 Alloy Online (NASDAQ: ALOY)

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Advanced Network Systems (IT Network infrastructure)

An IT Network Infrastructure services business headquartered in Washington, DC (sold to American Bankers Association in 1994).

Founded: 1991 | Acquired: 1994 (ABA)