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In the midst of the Artificial Intelligence revolution, Luminoso has emerged as one of the industry leaders in data analytics. The company was developed out of a decade long project in the MIT Media Lab focused on transforming the way that machines understand language. Relying heavily on the Natural Language Understanding (NLU) techniques developed in this lab, Luminoso offers a software product that can contextualize, group, and interpret the mountains of data generated by customers every day. Where the company really stands out is in its ability to understand unstructured text data like social media feeds, chatbots, call center transcripts, customer reviews, and more in 13 different languages. In this way, Luminoso allows businesses to take advantage of the almost never-ending flow of customer data, revealing insights and trends that would otherwise go unnoticed.
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Inside Real Estate℠ is the only online marketing services company to offer a complete suite of services, and the expertise to guide you through the process of creating a marketing campaign.
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TransitionWorks Software provides leading solutions that automate inventory and asset tracking across receiving, production, shipping, distribution and back-of-store operations using barcode data collection and RFID technologies.
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Founded in 1995 and based in Colorado Springs, Insurance technologies is committed to providing insurance carriers and distributors with efficient point of sale solutions. It has proven itself an innovator in the insurance and financial services industries by providing supply carriers and distribution partners with the means of regulatory automation and a streamlined sales process through SaaS e-applications. By integrating these functions into a single product, Insurance technologies offers the industry a vastly simplified sales process that accounts for each step from inception to close.
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FAST (Flexible Architecture, Simplified Technology) is a software company seeking out innovative and reliable solutions for the problems resulting from legacy systems in the insurance and financial services industries. To address these issues, FAST helps firms to implement customized SOA solutions that range from targeted add-ons to step by step transformations of existing systems. With a complete suite of business driven software offerings that include policy, distribution, and business processes management, clients can expect personalized and adaptable solutions to optimize business efficiency, modernize outdated legacy systems, and remain competitive in their respective industry.
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SwipeClock LLC provides workforce management solutions to approximately 26,000 businesses through its integrated cloud-based software system. Their platform simplifies time and attendance management through an automated process that integrates seamlessly with common payroll tools. Additionally, SwipeClock offers solutions for employee scheduling that embrace the need for flexibility and immediate action through features like drag and drop scheduling and a virtual trade board. When used together, these products provide a comprehensive solution for the inefficiencies of workforce management. SwipeClock has become an industry leader in supplying employers with the tools they need to cut costs, observe workforce regulations, and maximize productivity. Acquired by Inverness Graham Investments (“IGI”) June 2017
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Ideal Response provides enterprise sales organizations a cloud-based platform that leads to sales teams closing more business.
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Since 1991, simpleview has helped DMOs get the most out of interactive marketing through a combination of products and services, and it’s that combination that sets us apart.
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Vertical Nerve is an interactive marketing firm that helps its clients target and attract more customers, create more meaningful interactions and build integrated experiences across web, micro-site, search, social and mobile channels
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Distribion provides organizations with simplified and centralized control over brand management, compliance standards and campaign development.
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MarketingFX is a turnkey resource that provides cutting edge solutions across virtually every link in the print supply chain. We give our clients the ability to take control of all aspects of their project from creative development to warehousing and fulfillment.
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New Media Gateway is a leading provider of on-demand marketing software and interactive marketing services to Convention Visitors Bureau’s and Convention Centers.
In the midst of the Artificial Intelligence revolution, Luminoso has emerged as one of the industry leaders in data analytics. The company was developed out of a decade long project in the MIT Media Lab focused on transforming the way that machines understand language. Relying heavily on the Natural Language Understanding (NLU) techniques developed in this lab, Luminoso offers a software product that can contextualize, group, and interpret the mountains of data generated by customers every day. Where the company really stands out is in its ability to understand unstructured text data like social media feeds, chatbots, call center transcripts, customer reviews, and more in 13 different languages. In this way, Luminoso allows businesses to take advantage of the almost never-ending flow of customer data, revealing insights and trends that would otherwise go unnoticed.
Inside Real Estate℠ provides a unique combination of technology and online marketing services to RE Brokers and Agents that combined delivers unmatched search engine visibility and a constant flow of high quality leads. Their technology platform rivals the best in the industry and includes websites, lead tracking, SEO, email, and social media tools that allow agents to do all their online marketing in one place. Adding a team of RE marketing experts including blog writers, designers, online PR specialists, and SEO gurus gives Brokers the technology and team needed to make online marketing deliver real results.
- Fast Engine Placement
- Network-Wide Visibility
- Lead Generating Tools
- Full Blog Management Support
Partnered with NexPhase Capital 2016
Ned can be tough and direct, but he brings a ton of experience, relationships and resources to the table that IRE could not have survived without. He invested in the business when we were not profitable and so I know he believes in the vision. He thinks like an owner and acts like my partner. 42 Ventures was a better match for me than I realized when we did the deal. "
Joe Skousen CEO & Founder
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TouchPath Software is dedicated to helping our customers improve efficiencies and simplify business processes. Since product inception in 1997, our software organization has accomplished this goal by iteratively developing, delivering and supporting a set of solutions that help manufacturing/distribution companies simplify and automate key supply chain processes using many forms of Automated Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) technologies including RFID, barcodes, sensor technology, and PLC’s. With proven, successful implementations world-wide,TouchPath’s premier solutions are the system of choice for many leading companies around the world.
These guys know what it takes to operate and grow a real business. They’ve done it many times before and they are working with us to do it here. I like how they roll up their sleeves and work along-side us when that’s what needs doing. "
Debbie Shropshire Head of Operations
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Founded in 1995 and based in Colorado Springs, Insurance technologies is committed to providing insurance carriers and distributors with efficient point of sale solutions. It has proven itself an innovator in the insurance and financial services industries by providing supply carriers and distribution partners with the means of regulatory automation and a streamlined sales process through SaaS e-applications. By integrating these functions into a single product, Insurance technologies offers the industry a vastly simplified sales process that accounts for each step from inception to close.
The experience and insights that Ned Stringham brings to the table have been a huge asset to our business. His input and support have helped us greatly in determining the strategic direction of the company going forward. We’re excited about the direction that we’re headed. "
David Fenimore CEO
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FAST (Flexible Architecture, Simplified Technology) is a software company seeking out innovative and reliable solutions for the problems resulting from legacy systems in the insurance and financial services industries. To address these issues, FAST helps firms to implement customized SOA solutions that range from targeted add-ons to step by step transformations of existing systems. With a complete suite of business driven software offerings that include policy, distribution, and business processes management, clients can expect personalized and adaptable solutions to optimize business efficiency, modernize outdated legacy systems, and remain competitive in their respective industry.
We love the feeling of true partnership that has come through our involvement with Ned. It is great to have a group outside of our own team that shares our vision and is committed to seeing it come to fruition. "
Tom Famularo CEO
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SwipeClock LLC provides workforce management solutions to approximately 26,000 businesses through its integrated cloud-based software system. Their platform simplifies time and attendance management through an automated process that integrates seamlessly with common payroll tools. Additionally, SwipeClock offers solutions for employee scheduling that embrace the need for flexibility and immediate action through features like drag and drop scheduling and a virtual trade board. When used together, these products provide a comprehensive solution for the inefficiencies of workforce management. SwipeClock has become an industry leader in supplying employers with the tools they need to cut costs, observe workforce regulations, and maximize productivity.
Acquired by Inverness Graham Investments (“IGI”) June 2017
Ned has been the ideal sounding board for me while running this business . Our team as a whole has gained insights on both strategic and operational issues. We value his input as an experienced cloud-based software investor and executive. "
Coleman Barney CEO
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Ideal Response provides enterprise sales organizations a cloud-based platform that leads to sales teams closing more business. Unlike sales force automation that tracks activities and contacts, the IDR solution focuses on ensuring sales reps are having persuasive and credible conversations with their customers and prospects. The result is more capable sales teams, having more persuasive customer conversations and closing more business.
First of all, 42 Ventures stepped in to help my business at a crucial time. They were able to act much quicker than anyone else and that enabled us to keep focused on adding customers and improving our product rather than raising money. "
Chris Bijou CEO
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For two decades, Simpleview has been the innovation leader in
destination marketing solutions, providing products and services to
more than 200 Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) large and small across North America and beyond.
Simpleview Services
- Simpleview CRM
- Social Media Marketing
- Simpleview CMS
- Destination Travel Network
- Website Design & Creative Services
- Email Marketing
- Search Engine Optimization
- Bid Book & Collateral Generator
- Pay Per Click
- Interactive 3D Tour
- Media Buying
- Strategic Partner
Acquired by Ridgemont Equity Partners 2013
Ned has brought valuable experience and relationships to our business. His personal experience operating, growing and financing businesses like ours brings us valuable insights and his relationships in the industry have opened doors and helped us pursue our strategy more effectively. "
Ryan George CEO
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Vertical Nerve is an interactive marketing firm that helps its clients target and attract more customers, create more meaningful interactions and build integrated experiences across web, micro-site, search, social and mobile channels. Using the company’s deep analytics capabilities and software tools, Vertical Nerve distinguishes itself by helping clients see, understand and continually improve their online marketing efforts.
Vertical Nerve Services
- Analytics Audit
- Google Analytics Training
- Website Design & Creative Services
- Email Marketing
- Search Engine Optimization
- Mobile Development
- Content Management Systems
- Strategy
Acquired by A. H. Belo 2015 (NYSE: AHC) www.verticalnerve.com
With the help of 42 Ventures, our business has been able to focus and find a clear way to differentiate ourselves in a competitive business. We are growing rapidly and we see a bright future around what we are building "
Ernie Cote General Manager
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Distribion provides organizations with simplified and centralized control over brand management, compliance standards and campaign development. The Distribion system is permission-based; empowering local offices with the ability to customize campaigns and collateral within corporate standards.
Distribion Services
- Centralized Marketing
- Multi-Channel Marketing
- Local Customization
- Campaign Insights
- Increased Sales & Productivity
Acquired by A. H. Belo 2015 (NYSE: AHC)
Stringham and I founded this business together. I couldn’t have done it without his strategic insight, experience and relationships. We work together to guide the business and adjust our direction every week. "
Tim Storer CEO
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Marketingfx provides direct marketers the leading services for producing and delivering print, optical, direct, and promotional products for their marketing efforts. Using its Virtual Warehouse software and supply relationships, Marketingfx brings efficiency and speed to executing direct marketing campaigns.
Marketing FX Services
- Optical Media
- Printing
- Direct Response
- Promotional Products
- Virtual Warehouse
Acquired by A. H. Belo 2015 (NYSE: AHC)
We operate in a very competitive market and 42 Ventures has helped us not only stay focused and efficient, but also find ways to differentiate our offerings and discover niches that are profitable and sustainable. "
Kevin Wessner VP Sales
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New Media Gateway is a leading provider of on-demand marketing software and interactive marketing services to Convention Visitors Bureau’s and Convention Centers. The company’s suite of solutions is used by the largest and most sophisticated destination marketing organizations in North America and provides the broadest range of web-based tools and services available. NMG has been the leader in bringing the latest technology innovations to this market including the first SaaS offering, integrated content management and CRM solution, and mobile app solutions.
Acquired by Simpleview Inc. July 2010
Stringham is an incredible deal maker. He came up with a creative, win-win deal structure, helped management and owners on both sides to see why it made sense and delivered an outcome that everyone is extremely pleased with. "
Tim Storer CEO
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Sharp Analytics bridges the gap between on and offline data through the SharpView Marketing Analytics Platform. By integrating data from disparate sources, the Sharp Analytics Marketing platform provides a central “dashboard” view into all of your marketing programs that can be used to drive immediate decisions and, ultimately, ROI. Sharp Analytics combines the advantages of Web-based software – including ease-of-implementation and use – with ongoing dedicated analytics services to help you understand and enhance your data. Our background in data integration and analytics gives us the expertise to take data that is messy and incomprehensible, and make it meaningful and actionable for you. We act as your guide, providing quality analysis of complex data and can help you focus on channel synergy, tracking your competition and forecasting for improved performance.
Acquired by iCrossing, Inc. in February 2007
Ned Stringham brought insights and experience in our market space that helped us better position and grow our business. "
Chuck Sharp CEO
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