Benjamin Banneker

Banneker Partners’ Portfolio Company Eyelit Technologies Acquires Optessa for Additional Efficiency and Scheduling Capabilities

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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Banneker Partners’ portfolio company Eyelit Technologies, a leader in Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM), Manufacturing Execution (MES), Quality Management (QMS) and Factory Automation solutions, has acquired Optessa to enhance its manufacturing optimization capabilities.

Key Points: 
  • Banneker Partners’ portfolio company Eyelit Technologies, a leader in Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM), Manufacturing Execution (MES), Quality Management (QMS) and Factory Automation solutions, has acquired Optessa to enhance its manufacturing optimization capabilities.
  • This acquisition will allow Eyelit to address the manufacturing industry’s critical need for closed-loop planning and execution across factory floors, including those in automotive, aerospace, medical device, and semiconductor manufacturing.
  • “Banneker Partners focuses on creating high-performing technology companies with sustained market share leadership, noteworthy innovation, and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction,” said Kenneth Frank, Operating Partner at Banneker Partners.
  • “While many companies in the manufacturing technology space talk about Industry 4.0 vision, every day Eyelit Technologies actually delivers these capabilities, helping manufacturers make remarkable progress in productivity, efficiency, and quality,” said Harjot Sachdeva, Operating Partner at Banneker Partners.

Alexandre Wentzo Appointed CEO of iGrafx

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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As iGrafx's President and Chief Revenue Officer, Mr. Wentzo was appointed as CEO due to his deep industry experience and strong executive leadership track record in business process management and SaaS software.

Key Points: 
  • As iGrafx's President and Chief Revenue Officer, Mr. Wentzo was appointed as CEO due to his deep industry experience and strong executive leadership track record in business process management and SaaS software.
  • "I am honored to take on the role of CEO and lead this company into its next phase of growth," said Mr. Wentzo.
  • "We are excited for the next stage of accelerated growth and global expansion for iGrafx with Alexandre at its helm.
  • For more information about iGrafx and Alexandre Wentzo, please visit igrafx.com .

Surgimate Raises Significant Strategic Investment from Banneker Partners to Accelerate Growth & Disrupt Surgical Coordination

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Surgimate, the leading provider of surgical coordination software in the U.S., today announced a significant investment by San Francisco-based investment firm, Banneker Partners. Since 2010, Surgimate has been transforming the surgical workflow at surgical practices nationwide by increasing operational efficiency, reducing surgical cancellations, and improving the quality of care for patients across all surgical specialties.

Key Points: 
  • Banneker Partners' Funding will accelerate growth and product innovation, while providing top tier customer service and support to surgical practices across the U.S.
    NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Surgimate , the leading provider of surgical coordination software in the U.S., today announced a significant investment by San Francisco-based investment firm, Banneker Partners .
  • Since 2010, Surgimate has been transforming the surgical workflow at surgical practices nationwide by increasing operational efficiency, reducing surgical cancellations, and improving the quality of care for patients across all surgical specialties.
  • "We are thrilled to have formed this partnership with the Surgimate team," said Samantha Klingelhofer with Banneker Partners.
  • Surgimate is the leading provider of surgical coordination software in the U.S. Surgimate has rewritten the rules for modern surgical practice operations with Surgimate Practice, its surgical orchestration platform that maximizes surgical throughput & revenue.

Texada Software Announces Strategic Acquisition of LogiMove

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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LogiMove adds extensive mobile workflow capabilities to the Texada rental management platform enabling powerful applications including automated equipment inspection

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 30, 2022) - Texada Software ("Texada"), a leading software platform for the equipment dealer and rental industry, announced that it has acquired LogiMove CheckMobile Global ("LogiMove").
  • Harris added, "Importantly, LogiMove is a proven product being used innovatively by some of the world's largest rental companies.
  • Adding LogiMove to Texada will be a game changer for our customers and for the equipment rental and dealer market in general."
  • Texada Software offers SaaS and mobile applications for equipment rental companies, equipment dealerships, construction companies, general contractors, and equipment operators, including mechanics, logistics managers, and service technicians.

Texada Software Announces New Chief Executive Officer Matt Harris

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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Market-Leading Software Platform for the Equipment Industry Appoints Enterprise Software Leader Matt Harris as Chief Executive Officer

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 16, 2022) - Texada Software ("Texada") announced that it has appointed technology executive Matt Harris as Chief Executive Officer.
  • Matt brings to Texada an impressive track record for launching disruptive new technologies and driving sustainable revenue growth for a variety of software and technology companies.
  • Matt joins Texada from Viewpoint, a division of Trimble, where he was the President and General Manager.
  • Texada Software offers cloud or client-based software applications for equipment rental companies, equipment dealerships, construction companies, general contractors, and equipment operators, including mechanics, logistics managers and service technicians.

Eyelit Announces Growth Investment from Banneker Partners

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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Eyelit Inc., a leader in Manufacturing Execution (MES), Quality Management (QMS), and Factory Automation solutions, announced today that Banneker Partners, an enterprise software focused investment firm, has made a growth investment in the company.

Key Points: 
  • Eyelit Inc., a leader in Manufacturing Execution (MES), Quality Management (QMS), and Factory Automation solutions, announced today that Banneker Partners, an enterprise software focused investment firm, has made a growth investment in the company.
  • The Banneker investment in Eyelit will further the companys pursuit in becoming the world leader in factory Digital Transformation Solutions.
  • The next wave of solutions will focus on industry Internet of Things, said Salil Jain, CEO of Eyelit.
  • Eyelit has delivered world-class solutions and proven its ability to operate as a trusted partner to global enterprises, said Harjot Sachdeva, Operating Partner at Banneker Partners.

Eyelit Announces Growth Investment from Banneker Partners

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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MISSISSAUGA, ON, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eyelit Inc., a leader in Manufacturing Execution (MES), Quality Management (QMS), and Factory Automation solutions, announced today that Banneker Partners, an enterprise software focused investment firm, has made a growth investment in the company.

Key Points: 
  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eyelit Inc., a leader in Manufacturing Execution (MES), Quality Management (QMS), and Factory Automation solutions, announced today that Banneker Partners, an enterprise software focused investment firm, has made a growth investment in the company.
  • The Eyelit platform is well-positioned as the centerpiece to control, sense, and coordinate data sources using a tightly integrated, low-code solution.
  • The Banneker investment in Eyelit will further the company's pursuit in becoming the world leader in factory Digital Transformation Solutions.
  • Eyelit has delivered world-class solutions and proven its ability to operate as a trusted partner to global enterprises," said Harjot Sachdeva, Operating Partner at Banneker Partners.

LINQ Announces Strategic Growth Investment from Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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WILMINGTON, N.C., NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LINQ , the leading K-12 operations technology provider, has received a strategic growth investment from Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS), a private equity firm focused on technology and healthcare.

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  • WILMINGTON, N.C., NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LINQ , the leading K-12 operations technology provider, has received a strategic growth investment from Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS), a private equity firm focused on technology and healthcare.
  • WCAS joins existing backer Banneker Partners to accelerate the Company's growth and further enhance LINQ's mission of Making Schools StrongerTM.
  • District and school administrators have consequently turned to the cloud-based, integrated solution suite provided by LINQ to effectively automate and manage their teams, programs, and data.
  • More than ever, administrators need trusted partners and advisors, such as LINQ, who can quickly adapt to meet their evolving needs.

LevaData Raises $47M in Series C Funding

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Monday, September 13, 2021
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LevaData , the industry-leading supply management software company that delivers an integrated artificial intelligence (AI) platform to transform direct material sourcing and accelerate new product development, announced today that it raised $47 million in Series C funding.

Key Points: 
  • LevaData , the industry-leading supply management software company that delivers an integrated artificial intelligence (AI) platform to transform direct material sourcing and accelerate new product development, announced today that it raised $47 million in Series C funding.
  • This new funding will also help accelerate buildout and value delivery for our buyer, supplier, and partner community.
  • LevaData offers supply management teams the predictive insights needed to act before cost and events negatively impact margins or speed to market.
  • We firmly believe that LevaData is uniquely positioned to help companies maintain resiliency, agility, and success while navigating these complexities.

iGrafx Announces Investment from Banneker Partners

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
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Tualatin, Oregon, June 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- June 1, 2021 iGrafx, a leader in Business Process Management and automation solutions for the worlds leading enterprises, announced today that Banneker Partners, an enterprise software-focused investment firm, has invested in the company.

Key Points: 
  • Tualatin, Oregon, June 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- June 1, 2021 iGrafx, a leader in Business Process Management and automation solutions for the worlds leading enterprises, announced today that Banneker Partners, an enterprise software-focused investment firm, has invested in the company.
  • iGrafx plays an essential role in this and the iGrafx team and I are thrilled to be partnering with Banneker to help our customers to evolve, transform, and succeed in a constantly changing business environment.
  • Ed Maddock, co-founder of iGrafx and Chief Evangelist said Our success has been founded on our intense focus on the success of our customers and partners.
  • In Banneker Partners, weve found a partner who is aligned with our mission, vision and culture.