TRUE WIND CAPITAL


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Locations: NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, DELAWARE, APAC, AMERICAS, CHICAGO, NEW YORK CITY, EDMOND, ONTARIO, CANADA

True Wind Capital Hires Emily M. Brakebill as Partner, Head of Investor Relations

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

True Wind Capital (“True Wind”), a private investment firm that helps differentiated technology companies claim their right to win, today announced the hiring of Emily M. Brakebill as Partner, Head of Investor Relations.

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  • True Wind Capital (“True Wind”), a private investment firm that helps differentiated technology companies claim their right to win, today announced the hiring of Emily M. Brakebill as Partner, Head of Investor Relations.
  • Ms. Brakebill joined True Wind effective on March 4, 2024, and will serve on the firm's Investment Committee.
  • “We’re excited to work with Emily,” said Adam Clammer, Managing Partner.
  • In addition to owning all fundraising efforts, Brakebill was responsible for LP relations and investor communications.

e-Emphasys Technologies and CDK Global Heavy Equipment Join Forces, Backed by TA and True Wind Capital

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Monday, May 1, 2023

e-Emphasys Technologies Inc ., a global enterprise software provider for the heavy equipment and industrial machinery industry, today announced it has merged with CDK Global Heavy Equipment, the heavy equipment business of CDK Global.

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  • e-Emphasys Technologies Inc ., a global enterprise software provider for the heavy equipment and industrial machinery industry, today announced it has merged with CDK Global Heavy Equipment, the heavy equipment business of CDK Global.
  • With a combined global employee base of nearly 700, the merger brings together the talent, technologies and partnerships to deliver digital transformation capabilities across heavy equipment and industrial machinery sectors seeking modern solutions for increasing efficiency, customer satisfaction and profitability.
  • e-Emphasys is privately held and backed by two private equity firms, TA Associates (TA) and True Wind Capital.
  • “e-Emphasys and CDK Global Heavy Equipment have equally impressive track records of innovation and growth with tremendous synergies and complementary cultures, so this is an exciting combination of talent and technologies,” noted David Hirsch, Principal of True Wind Capital.

True Wind Capital Announces Sam Austin and Patrick Roeschel Promoted to Vice President

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

True Wind Capital, a private investment firm that helps differentiated companies claim their right to win, today announced the promotion of Sam Austin and Patrick Roeschel to Vice President.

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  • True Wind Capital, a private investment firm that helps differentiated companies claim their right to win, today announced the promotion of Sam Austin and Patrick Roeschel to Vice President.
  • “We congratulate Sam and Patrick on the well-deserved promotions,” said Adam Clammer and James H. Greene, Jr., Founding Partners at True Wind Capital.
  • As instrumental participants in the firm’s culture and growth, we are looking forward to their future contributions towards building the True Wind brand and business.”
    Sam Austin joined True Wind Capital in 2021.
  • Prior to joining True Wind Capital, Sam was co-CFO of Active Interest Media.

True Wind Capital Makes Growth Investment in Sterling Capital Brokers, A Leading Canadian Tech-Enabled Benefit Consulting Platform

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

True Wind Capital (True Wind), a San Francisco-based private equity firm focused on investing in leading technology companies, today announced a significant growth investment in Sterling Capital Brokers (Sterling), one of Canadas leading independent benefit consulting firms that provides proprietary technology solutions to high-growth businesses and multinational enterprises.

Key Points: 
  • True Wind Capital (True Wind), a San Francisco-based private equity firm focused on investing in leading technology companies, today announced a significant growth investment in Sterling Capital Brokers (Sterling), one of Canadas leading independent benefit consulting firms that provides proprietary technology solutions to high-growth businesses and multinational enterprises.
  • John Griffin, President at Sterling Capital Brokers, commented, This investment from True Wind, our first institutional capital partner, will enable Sterling to accelerate our platform enhancements to deliver smarter, more integrated solutions to meet the large and growing demand for customizable and affordable insurance benefit options for Canadian businesses.
  • True Wind Capital is a San Francisco-based private equity firm focused on investing in leading technology companies.
  • Sterling offers comprehensive benefit consulting and customized plan management technology services that provide its clients with rapid and bespoke solutions.

True Wind Capital and Elyan Partners Make Strategic Growth Investment in Envoy Global

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Monday, January 24, 2022

True Wind Capital (True Wind), a San Francisco-based private equity firm focused on investing in leading technology companies, and Elyan Partners (Elyan), a member of the Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity partnership, today announced a growth investment in Envoy Global (Envoy), a leading, mission-driven provider of software and services solutions to the global business immigration market.

Key Points: 
  • True Wind Capital (True Wind), a San Francisco-based private equity firm focused on investing in leading technology companies, and Elyan Partners (Elyan), a member of the Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity partnership, today announced a growth investment in Envoy Global (Envoy), a leading, mission-driven provider of software and services solutions to the global business immigration market.
  • True Wind and Elyan are partnering with Palladium Equity Partners (Palladium), affiliates of which acquired Envoy in September 2021 and which will remain the companys largest shareholder.
  • We welcome True Wind and Elyan as partners as we continue to simplify global immigration compliance programs and the sponsorship and management of work authorizations in key markets around the world, said Dick Burke, President and Chief Executive Officer of Envoy.
  • Alex Funk, Principal at Palladium, added, As Envoy continues on its growth trajectory, we are glad to have True Wind and Elyan join us in supporting the management team.

True Wind Capital Announces Strategic Investment in W Energy Software

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

True Wind Capital (True Wind), a San Francisco-based private equity firm focused on investing in leading technology companies, today announced a strategic growth investment in W Energy Software (the Company).

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  • True Wind Capital (True Wind), a San Francisco-based private equity firm focused on investing in leading technology companies, today announced a strategic growth investment in W Energy Software (the Company).
  • M33 Growth, LLC, a Boston-based venture and growth-stage investment firm that previously invested in W Energy Software, along with the Companys founders and other shareholders, are rolling a meaningful portion of their investment into the transaction.
  • Based in Tulsa, OK, W Energy Software is a leading provider of cloud-based accounting and ERP software, delivering high levels of speed, ease, and accuracy to enterprise and mid-market customers across the energy and commodities value chain.
  • W Energy Software combines precision-built software in one extendable cloud-based workspace with an intimate understanding of the energy business to deliver solutions that offer flexibility, affordability, and continuous upgrades.

True Wind Capital Announces David Hirsch, Will Heldfond and John Gray Promoted to Principal

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Monday, January 10, 2022

True Wind Capital (True Wind), a San Francisco-based private equity firm focused on investing in leading technology companies, today announced the promotions of David Hirsch, Will Heldfond and John Gray to Principal.

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  • True Wind Capital (True Wind), a San Francisco-based private equity firm focused on investing in leading technology companies, today announced the promotions of David Hirsch, Will Heldfond and John Gray to Principal.
  • David, John and Will have each demonstrated steadfast leadership and dedication that have been instrumental in the firms ongoing success.
  • Mr. Hirsch joined True Wind in 2016 from Wind Point Partners and focuses on investments in the industrial & transportation, government, marketing, and SMB sectors.
  • Mr. Heldfond joined True Wind in 2018 from Accel-KKR and focuses on investments in the financial technology, public safety, and healthcare technology sectors.

Transflo and True Wind Capital Announce Significant New Equity Investment From Bregal Sagemount

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Together with True Wind Capital (True Wind), a San Francisco-based private equity firm focused on investing in leading technology companies, Transflo welcomes Bregal Sagemount (Sagemount), a global private equity firm that specializes in backing growing companies to the Board and investor base.

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  • Together with True Wind Capital (True Wind), a San Francisco-based private equity firm focused on investing in leading technology companies, Transflo welcomes Bregal Sagemount (Sagemount), a global private equity firm that specializes in backing growing companies to the Board and investor base.
  • Philip Yates, a Founding Partner of Sagemount, said, We are thrilled to partner with the management team and investor base at Transflo.
  • Bregal Sagemount is a growth focused private capital firm with $4.0 billion of committed capital.
  • True Wind Capital is a San Francisco-based private equity firm focused on investing in leading technology companies.

True Wind Capital Strengthens Senior Team

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- True Wind Capital ("True Wind"), a San Francisco-based private equity firm focused on investing in leading technology companies, today announced that it has strengthened its team with the addition of the following seasoned professionals:

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- True Wind Capital ("True Wind"), a San Francisco-based private equity firm focused on investing in leading technology companies, today announced that it has strengthened its team with the addition of the following seasoned professionals:
    Nima Kelly has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer.
  • The new additions to the True Wind team reflect the firm's rapid growth over the past year, including the successful close of its second fund with $817 million in equity commitments, exceeding the fund's target.
  • True Wind Capital is aSan Francisco-based private equity firm focused on investing in leading technology companies.
  • True Wind has a broad investing mandate, with deep industry expertise across software, data analytics, tech-enabled services, internet, financial technology, and hardware.

TA Associates and True Wind Capital Announce Strategic Growth Investment in e-Emphasys Technologies

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

TA Associates, a leading global growth private equity firm, and True Wind Capital, a technology focused private equity firm, today announced a strategic growth investment in e-Emphasys Technologies, a leading software and solutions provider to dealers and rental companies in the equipment distribution industry.

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  • TA Associates, a leading global growth private equity firm, and True Wind Capital, a technology focused private equity firm, today announced a strategic growth investment in e-Emphasys Technologies, a leading software and solutions provider to dealers and rental companies in the equipment distribution industry.
  • It is a pleasure to welcome TA and True Wind as institutional investors in e-Emphasys, said Milind Bagade, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of e-Emphasys Technologies.
  • With their experience investing in technology businesses, we believe TA and True Wind will be true partners in building meaningful additional value in e-Emphasys.
  • Kirkland & Ellis LLP is serving as legal counsel and Presidio Technology Partners and Portico Capital Advisors as financial advisors to TA and True Wind.