Current Portfolio Companies
Oncology Services InternationalMontebello, NYDate Invested: 2008www.thinkosi.com |
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Oncology Services International, Inc. (“OSI”) is the largest independent provider of maintenance services for linear accelerators (high-end medical equipment used in the treatment of cancer). The Company operates on a national basis and is also engaged in the refurbishment and resale of used linear accelerators and the sale of replacement linear accelerator parts.
This investment was sponsored by Founders Equity through Founders Equity SBIC I, L.P. and its New York co-investment fund, whose limited partner is the New York State Common Retirement Fund.
Pay-O-Matic Corp.Syosset, NYDate Invested: 2008www.payomatic.com |
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The Pay-O-Matic Corp. (“POM”) is the largest check cashing and financial service provider focused on the under-banked market in New York State. In addition to 128 retail locations, the Company also owns an armored car subsidiary, Rapid Armored. The Company was formed through the simultaneous acquisition of Pay-O-Matic Corp. with 100 locations and C.L.B. Check Cashing, Inc. (“CLB”) with 28 locations. The two businesses have been combined and operate under the Pay-O-Matic brand name.
Founders Equity sponsored the buyout through Founders Equity SBIC I, L.P. and Founders Equity NY L.P., whose limited partner is the New York State Common Retirement Fund, along with co-investors.
STONE SOURCENew York, NYDate Invested: 2006www.stonesource.com |
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Stone Source is a leading distributor of high-end natural stone, ceramic, glass and metal tiles, engineered stones and other decorative surfaced products solely to architects and designers. Stone Source has offices in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Chicago and Los Angeles.
Founders Equity SBIC I, L.P. and its New York co-investment fund (whose sole limited partner is the New York State Common Retirement Fund) sponsored the buyout with co-investors, Hudson River Fund and Fieldston Investors. The Hudson River Fund is a co-investment fund for capital provided by the New York State Common Retirement Fund to provide additional capital for companies in New York State and is managed by Hamilton Lane.
ADVANTEDGE HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONSWarren, NJDate Invested: 2006www.ahsrcm.com |
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Advantedge Healthcare is a business process outsourcer (“BPO”) and application service provider (“ASP”) that offers medical claims transaction processing through its proprietary, scalable web-based practice management system to physicians and third-party billing companies.
This investment was funded through Founders Equity SBIC I, L.P. and Founders Equity NY L.P., whose limited partner is the New York State Common Retirement Fund.
RICHARDSON FOODSCanajoharie, NYDate Invested: 2006www.richardsonbrands.com |
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Richardson Foods manufactures a portfolio of long-standing, category-leading brands including Richardson Mints, Beechies Gum, Dryden & Palmer Rock Candy, Bogdon’s and GravyMaster Sauce. The Company primarily operates out of a 180,000 sq. ft. facility situated for low-cost manufacturing and efficient distribution. Richardson serves over 1,500 accounts through four distinct sales channels supported by an in-house direct sales force.
This investment was funded through Founders Equity SBIC I, L.P. and Founders Equity NY L.P., whose limited partner is the New York State Common Retirement Fund.
Core Business Technology Solutions IncIndianapolis, INDate Invested: 2004www.corebts.com |
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CORE BTS is a leading regionally-focused business technology infrastructure firm focused on providing unified communication (VoIP), network infrastructure and operational outsourcing. CORE, through its eleven locations, serves a variety of markets, including education, government, manufacturing, finance and healthcare.
Founders Equity SBIC I, L.P. and its New York co-investment fund, whose limited partner is the New York State Common Retirement Fund, sponsored this investment.
Glass America Inc.Chicago, ILDate Invested: 2004www.glassusa.com |
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Glass America is the #2 Auto Glass Repair and Replacement (“AGRR”) services business in the U.S. The Company is the leader in servicing the high-end insurance segment of the industry due to its focus on quality and safety. Operations span the Midwest, Northeast and Southeast, with additional growth opportunities available by entering new markets around the country.
Founders Equity sponsored the buyout with co-investors, including affiliates of Main Street Resources and JO Hambro Capital Management.
Exited Portfolio Companies
IN THE SWIM, INC.West Chicago, ILDate Invested: 2005Date Exited: 2008www.intheswim.com |
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In The Swim (“ITS”) is the leading direct marketer of pool supplies to residential and commercial consumers in the United States. The Company’s product offerings focus on “need-based” consumable and periodic maintenance products utilized in swimming pool openings, closings and general maintenance.
Founders Equity was a co-investor in this March 2005 transaction. Founders successfully exited the investment in March 2008, with a sale of the company.
Prior Fund Investments
COSTAR GROUP, INC.Information ServicesBethesda, MDDate Invested: 1992www.costar.com |
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CoStar Group, Inc. is the leading provider of information services to commercial real estate professionals in the United States and the United Kingdom. CoStar's suite of products offers customers access via the Internet to the most comprehensive, verified database of commercial real estate information on 50 U.S. markets, London and the United Kingdom.
CoStar is publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the tracker symbol CSGP.
THE PETROLEUM PLACE, INC.Information ServicesHouston, TXDate Invested: 1992www.petroleumplace.com |
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Transaction services are offered through The Oil & Gas Asset Clearinghouse (Hybrid live floor/Internet auctions), Petroleum Place Energy Advisors (negotiated transaction and advisory services) and Petro TradeLinks (trades). Petroleum Place, through it wholly owned subsidiary, The Oil & Gas Asset Clearinghouse, has sold more than $90 million of oil and gas properties over the Internet.
ENSURE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Security TechnologyYpsilanti, MIDate Invested: 1992www.ensuretech.com |
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