We look to invest in companies that have reached or are fast approaching critical inflection points in their growth cycle where our financial capabilities, operational expertise, relationships and market knowledge can have demonstrable impact. In our growth capital activities, we seek mature or maturing businesses that have demonstrated clear market leadership, or possess the characteristics of becoming market leaders. Those characteristics may include deep technology assets, robust product histories and/or defensible service offerings, a loyal customer base, extensive management expertise, or strong distribution capabilities.

Sector Focus

Our growth capital investments cover a broad landscape. However, we are most active in the following sectors:

Technology

• Business Applications
• Enterprise Solutions
• Infrastructure Software
• IT Services
• Business Process/Services Outsourcing

Communications/Media

• Data, Voice, Wireless and other IT services
• Media Production and Distribution
• Media Asset acquisitions, consolidations and spinouts

Consumer/Industry

• Business Services
• 'Clean' Technology, Energy and Power
• Business-oriented products focused in vertical markets

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