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DoubleVerify New York, NY
On August 30, 2011, JMI Equity completed a strategic growth investment in DoubleVerify, the pioneer and market leader in online media verification and compliance. DoubleVerify verifies over 35 billion advertising impressions per month for hundreds of leading Fortune 500 marketers. JMI Team: Brad Woloson, Bob Nye, Krishna Potarazu, Larry Contrella
On July 19, 2011, JMI Equity completed a strategic growth investment in BrightLine, the leading provider of marketing services in the interactive TV advertising space. BrightLine develops and executes advanced TV marketing strategies for global consumer products companies. JMI Team: Brad Woloson, Bob Nye, Krishna Potarazu, Sureel Sheth
On February 15, 2011, JMI Equity completed an investment in Resource Nation, a leading provider of interactive marketing solutions for business to business (B2B) advertisers. A portion of the proceeds from the investment was used to acquire Business.com, the leading B2B marketing portal. The combined Company now operates as Business.com, operating branded websites that attract a large and desirable audience of purchasers of business related products and services. JMI Team: Peter Arrowsmith, David Greenberg, Kory Knell
On July 11, 2011, Internet Brands announced that it had acquired Weddingbee.com and JustMommies.com, two established and growing community websites for women. In May 2011, the Company acquired Nolo, a market leader in consumer-friendly legal information and marketing services. Nolos operations will be combined with ExpertHub, Internet Brands existing legal-focused division, to solidify its leadership position in the online consumer legal space.
On May 11, 2011, Granicus, the leading cloud platform provider for government transparency, efficiency and citizen participation, announced the acquisition of Daystar Computer Systems, a provider of agenda management products and services for government. The acquisition broadens Granicus' product portfolio and provides powerful legislative tools to run government policy-making with greater efficiency and transparency.
Undertone CEO, Michael Cassidy, was recognized as Ernst & Young's New York 2011 Entrepreneur of the Year, in the digital media category. Undertone, an online advertising network that delivers quality digital experiences for advertisers, publishers and their audiences, announced the completion of two acquisitions in Q4 2010. The Company acquired European digital representation firm WWN in December, and Jambo Media, one of the largest suppliers of online video advertising distribution and technology, in October. The acquisitions further Undertone's strategy of creating a single solution for premium reach across display and video, bridging the gap between traditional TV and digital advertising.
On April 21, 2011, Trustwave, a leading provider of information security and compliance solutions, announced that it had filed a registration statement with the SEC relating to a proposed initial public offering of shares of its common stock. Trustwave acquired Intellitactics, a JMI IV portfolio company, in March 2010.
On January 27, 2011, BigMachines, the global leader in enabling B2B sales, announced that it had been named to the JMP Securities Hot 100: The Best Privately Held Software Companies list for the second consecutive year.
Promotions
Principal Brian Hersman was promoted to Principal in August 2011. Brian serves on the BigMachines and PowerPlan Boards of Directors. Prior to joining JMI in 2008, Brian was a Senior Associate at Vista Equity Partners and a Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company. Vice President Bobby Cesafsky was promoted to Vice President in September 2011. Bobby supports the firm's investments in Business.com, Catapult Learning, Navicure, and PowerPlan. Prior to joining JMI in 2007, Bobby was an Analyst in the Business and Technology Services Investment Banking Group at Robert W. Baird & Company. Senior Associate Ryan Atlas was promoted to Senior Associate in September 2011. Ryan supports the firm's investments in
Senior Associate Ryan Atlas was promoted to Senior Associate in September 2011. Ryan supports the firm's investments in Autotask, Compusearch, Datatel and PointClickCare. Prior to joining JMI in 2009, Ryan was a Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company. Zafar Jafri was promoted to Senior Associate in September 2011. Zafar supports the firm's investments in Arrowhead GIA and Jobing.com. Prior to joining JMI in 2009, Zafar was a Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company. Kory Knell was promoted to Senior Associate in September 2011. Kory supports the firm's investments in Business.com and Internet Brands. Prior to joining JMI in 2009, Kory was a Financial Analyst in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications Group, Investment Banking Division at Goldman, Sachs & Co.
New Hires
Hiten Chawla joined the Baltimore office in August 2011 as an Associate. Prior to joining JMI, Hiten was a Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company. He received a BS in Computer Science and an MS in Management Science & Engineering from Stanford University. AJ Jangalapalli joined the Baltimore office in August 2011 as an Associate. Prior to joining JMI, AJ was an Analyst in the Media and Telecom Group at Deutsche Bank. He received a BA in Economics and a Minor in Art History from Dartmouth College. Robbie Lim joined the San Diego office in August 2011 as an Associate. Prior to joining JMI, Robbie was an Analyst in the Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Group at The Blackstone Group. He received a BA in Asian History from Dartmouth College. Chris Rhodes joined the Baltimore office in August 2011 as an Associate. Prior to joining JMI, Chris was an Investment Banking Analyst in the Global Media and Communications (TMT) Group at UBS Investment Bank. He received a BA in Political Science from Yale University. Page Wagley joined the San Diego office in August 2011 as an Associate. Prior to joining JMI, Page was an Investment Banking Analyst in the Global Services Group at William Blair & Company. She received a BA in Economics and Art History from Dartmouth College. Eric Hu joined the San Diego office in June 2011 as an Associate. Prior to joining JMI, Eric was an Associate in the Corporate Development department at eHarmony. He also worked as an Analyst in the technology Investment Banking Division at Jefferies & Company. Eric received a BS in Management Science from the University of California, San Diego.
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