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Alpine Investors is proud to announce it has been ranked #1 in the 2025 HEC Paris-Dow Jones Upper Mid-Market Buyout Performance Ranking.

Alpine Investors (“Alpine”) today announced the launch of Oakline Properties (“Oakline”), a new platform focused on partnering with and scaling property and association management businesses across the United States. In conjunction with the launch, Oakline has partnered with Cirrus Asset Management, Inc. (“Cirrus”).

Guardian Restoration Partners (“Guardian”), a platform focused on partnering with and building exceptional home restoration businesses backed by Alpine Investors (“Alpine”), announced today its partnership with two leading restoration services businesses, Quick Dry Restoration (“Quick Dry”) and Spartan Emergency Water Removal (“Spartan”).

Cobalt Service Partners (“Cobalt”), a commercial access solutions platform backed by Alpine Investors (“Alpine”), announced today its acquisition of Digi Security Systems (“Digi”), a leading commercial security integrator. Digi marks Cobalt’s seventh acquisition since launching in December 2023.

Cobalt Service Partners (“Cobalt”), a platform focused on buying and operating commercial access solutions businesses and backed by Alpine Investors, today announced that it has acquired four more businesses since its launch in December 2023. Joining Cobalt are Automated Door Ways (“ADW”), Toepfer Security (“Toepfer”), Industrial Door Company (“IDC”), and Homeland Safety Systems (“HSS”). With these four acquisitions, Cobalt has expanded its geographical footprint to include the West Coast and Midwest, and its core capabilities to include access control, video surveillance, and overhead doors, among other commercial access and security service offerings.

Alpine Investors (Alpine) today announced the launch of Guardian Restoration Partners (Guardian), a new platform focused on partnering with and building exceptional home restoration businesses. In conjunction with the launch, Guardian has partnered with DryLux Restoration (DryLux), Dry Kings and Midwest Restoration (Midwest), three leading damage restoration providers serving local communities in Arizona, the San Francisco Bay Area and Wisconsin, respectively.

Alpine Investors (“Alpine”), a Certified B Corp people-driven private equity firm committed to building enduring software and services companies, has announced Mark Strauch as President and promoted three professionals to Partner and four professionals to Principal.

Alpine Investors (“Alpine”) today announced the launch of Cobalt Service Partners (“Cobalt”), a new platform focused on buying and building exceptional access solutions businesses. In conjunction with the launch, Cobalt announced its acquisition of Piedmont Door Solutions (“Piedmont”), a premier provider of commercial doors and entrance solutions with locations across the Southeast, Southwest, and Mid-Atlantic.

Alpine Investors (“Alpine”), a Certified B Corp people-driven private equity firm committed to building enduring software and services companies, today announced the completion of a $3.4 billion single-asset secondary market transaction to continue its partnership with Apex Service Partners (“Apex”), an HVAC, plumbing and electrical services leader and a portfolio company of Alpine Investors VII and VII-A (“Fund VII”).

Alpine Investors, a people-driven private equity firm committed to building enduring businesses, today announced the launch of Vertex Service Partners (“Vertex”), its newly formed residential home improvement services platform with a focus on roofing and other exterior services. In conjunction with Vertex’s launch, the platform announced partnerships with four leading roofing companies, Cherry Roofing & Siding, McHale Roofing, Rogers Roofing, and Victors Home Solutions.

Alpine Investors (“Alpine”), a Certified B Corp people-driven private equity firm committed to building enduring software and services companies, announced today the completion of fundraising for Alpine Investors IX (“Fund IX”), reaching the fund’s hard cap of $4.5 billion in limited partner capital commitments.

Alpine Investors (“Alpine”), a people-driven private equity firm and certified B Corporation1, published its annual Force For Good report today, which details how Alpine lived up to its commitment to being a "force for good" in the world in the year prior through various case studies, statistics and reflections.

Alpine Investors, a people-driven private equity firm, today announced the launch of Axia Water (“Axia”), its newly formed water services business. In conjunction with the launch, Axia announced an inaugural partnership with Madera Pumps (“Madera”), a provider of water well and pump services in California’s Central Valley.

Alpine Investors (“Alpine”) is pleased to announce its placement on Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the world’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023. To determine its ranking of businesses of all sizes across 54 industries, Fast Company’s editorial staff reviewed submissions demonstrating how applicants’ innovations from the past year have impacted their business, their industry, and the broader culture and selected those making the most profound impact. Alpine earned the standing of #1 in the Finance category, and is the first private equity firm to be included on this list by Fast Company.

Alpine Investors (“Alpine”) is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the fifth year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Alpine. This year, 97% of employees said Alpine is a great place to work – compared to 57% of employees saying the same at the average U.S. company.*

Alpine Investors, a people-driven private equity firm that invests in software and services businesses, today announced that it has named Dorothy Walter, Daniel Cohen and Jake Brodsky as Partners of the firm. Additionally, Jacob Zodikoff has been promoted to Principal and Tal Lee Anderman to Chief Talent Officer. Alpine also announced the hire of Alexandria Stuart as its General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer.

Axcel, a professional education business backed by Alpine Investors that is focused on buying, building and operating world-class education companies, today announced its partnership with Accelebrate (the “Company”), an industry leading IT training company that provides hands-on, live, technical training on-site and online. Accelebrate will partner with Axcel’s IT training company, Web Age Solutions (“Web Age”), and work with Tim Toomey, CEO of Web Age. Effective with this partnership, Accelebrate’s Founder Steve Heckler will continue to support the Company full time by advising on Accelebrate’s growth plans and future objectives, as well as supporting Accelebrate’s work with its largest clients.

Today, Alpine Investors, a people-driven private equity firm, announced that it has made an investment in Medusind, a leading provider of revenue cycle management services to the healthcare industry. Jose Rivero, an Alpine CEO-in-Residence and part of the firm’s PeopleFirst program, has assumed the role of CEO of Medusind. Terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.

Today, Sierra Interactive (“Sierra”), whose software streamlines lead generation and nurturing for thousands of real estate teams in the U.S. and Canada, announced that it will join ASG, a portfolio company of Alpine Investors that buys and builds vertical SaaS companies.

Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, today announced its strategic partnership with Alpine Investors ("Alpine"), a people-driven private equity firm, and Alpine’s newly formed data software business platform, predictis. Terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.

Alpine Investors (“Alpine”), a people-driven private equity firm, today announced the launch of predictis, its newly formed data software business platform. In conjunction with the launch, predictis announced its partnership with Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. Alpine plans to invest equity capital to fund the organic and inorganic growth of predictis.

Today, Alpine Investors (“Alpine”), a people-driven private equity firm committed to building enduring businesses, announced that it was named to Inc.’s 2022 Founder-Friendly Investors list.

Axcel, a professional education business backed by Alpine Investors (Alpine) and specializing in buying, building and operating world-class education companies, today announced its partnership with EduMind, a global education and training provider specializing in professional exam preparation. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Antelope, an omni-channel, pet wellness platform focused on delivering high-quality, natural pet products and services, has announced its acquisition of Ark Naturals Company (“Ark Naturals”), an industry leading pet health and wellness brand. Ark Naturals will continue to operate under its brand name within Antelope and Michael Stoeckle will continue as CEO.

Add after last paragraph of release: Union Square Advisors and Evercore served as financial advisors and Willkie Farr & Gallagher served as legal counsel to Mindful.

FEV Tutor (“FEV”), the K-12 market leading research and evidence-based online tutoring platform, today announced its partnership with Alpine Investors (“Alpine”), a people-driven private equity firm that is a Certified B Corporation committed to building enduring businesses. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG), a nationally ranked engineering firm, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Trilon Group, a family of infrastructure consulting businesses. The partnership will allow MSG to expand its offerings and better serve its clients by providing additional capital and resources.

Today Ramey Kemp Associates (“RKA”) announced a strategic partnership with Trilon Group (“Trilon”), a family of infrastructure-focused businesses. RKA will be a critical part of Trilon’s National Transportation platform, and Trilon will support RKA’s strategic expansion through capital and resource support that will ensure ongoing employee growth and continued quality service for clients.

CPH, a nationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Trilon Group, a family of infrastructure consulting businesses. The partnership will allow CPH to expand its offerings and better serve its clients across the Americas and Caribbean by providing additional capital and resources.

Alpine Investors, a people-driven private equity firm committed to building enduring businesses, today announced the launch of Axcel, its newly formed professional education platform. In conjunction with the launch, Axcel also announced new partnerships with Michael Management Corporation (“MMC”), a leading provider of SAP training, and Web Age Solutions (“Web Age”), a leading IT training company.

Wilson Language Training (“Wilson”) today announced its partnership with Alpine Investors (“Alpine”), a people-driven private equity firm committed to building and supporting enduring companies. Alpine’s partnership will help to further accelerate Wilson’s vision of achieving ‘Literacy for All’ by expanding its reach to more students and educators. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Wilson Co-Founders Barbara and Edward Wilson will remain significant equity owners with ongoing leadership roles in the company, as well as members of the Wilson Board of Directors.

Waggoner Engineering is excited to announce its strategic partnership with Trilon Group, a family of infrastructure consulting businesses. The partnership will provide additional capital to help the firm expand and continue providing quality services for its clients.

Alpine Investors, a people-driven private equity firm committed to building enduring businesses, has announced the launch of Trilon Group, its newly formed engineering services platform. Waggoner Engineering, a Mississippi-based engineering services firm, is Trilon’s first platform partnership and will continue to operate independently under the Waggoner brand. Terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.

Alpine Investors (“Alpine”), a people-driven private equity firm, today announced the sale of its portfolio company, MidAmerica Administrative & Retirement Solutions (“MidAmerica”) to U.S. Retirement & Benefits Partners (“USRBP”). MidAmerica administers retirement and health & welfare plans for public sector employers. Terms of the sale were not disclosed.

Antelope, an omni-channel, pet consumer platform focused on delivering high-quality, natural pet products, announced its acquisition of Bocce’s Bakery (“Bocce’s”), an all-natural, limited-ingredient pet treats company. Bocce’s will continue to operate under its brand name within Antelope.

Alpine Investors, a people-driven private equity firm committed to building enduring businesses, together with consumer brands entrepreneur Wendy Wen, announces the launch of Antelope, an omni-channel pet consumer platform focused on delivering high-quality, natural pet products via a buy-and-build strategy.

TEAM Services Group (“TEAM”), a portfolio company of Alpine Investors, announced today that they have partnered with 24 Hour Home Care, an industry-leading provider of non-medical home care to seniors and persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (“I/DD”).

ASG, a portfolio company of Alpine Investors that builds vertical software platforms, announced that Francisco Partners, a leading global investment firm that specializes in technology businesses, is making a strategic growth investment in Paradigm. This investment will drive continued growth and innovation across Paradigm’s products, team and infrastructure to deliver an exceptional experience for their customers.

Headline of release should read: Alpine Named One of Inc.’s Top Founder-Friendly PE Firms of 2021 (instead of Alpine Named One of Inc.’s Top 50 Founder-Friendly PE Firms 2021).

Alpine Investors is pleased to announce that the firm has been named one of Inc.’s 2021 Top Founder-Friendly PE Firms for its third consecutive year. This list selects firms by interviewing portfolio company founders about how their firm has allowed them and their businesses to thrive.

Alpine Investors, a people-driven private equity firm committed to building enduring software and services companies, announced today it has completed fundraising for Alpine Investors VIII (“Fund VIII”) with $2.25 billion in limited partner capital commitments. With a target of $1.7 billion, Fund VIII was significantly oversubscribed and reached its hard cap at close, less than four months after its official launch in May.

Ingenio, LLC (“Ingenio”), a portfolio company of Alpine Investors (“Alpine”), announced today that it has raised $232 million of additional equity capital as part of a broader $462.4 million single asset secondary market transaction to fund future growth initiatives. This vehicle, led by a collection of new and existing investors, will allow for Alpine’s continued investment in Ingenio and will fuel their next phase of growth. Alpine recently closed its first single asset secondary market transaction with TEAM Services Group in January 2021.

Alpine Investors, in celebration of its 20th anniversary, announced the publication of its people-first philosophy outlined within the Alpine Manifesto. Founded in 2001, Alpine is a San Francisco-based private equity firm specializing in majority buy-outs of founder-owned businesses and corporate carve-outs in the software and services sectors.

Alpine Investors (“Alpine”), a private equity firm focused on software and services businesses, today announced that Cleo Communications (“Cleo”), a global provider of ecosystem integration solutions, is receiving a significant growth investment from an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital (“H.I.G.”), a global private equity and alternative assets investment firm. As part of the partnership, Alpine is exiting its investment in Cleo.

Alpine Investors (“Alpine”), a people-driven private equity firm focused on software and services businesses, today announced that it has completed its sale of YDesign Group (“YDesign”) to Design Holding S.p.A., an international operating group in the high-end design market that is jointly controlled by Investindustrial and The Carlyle Group. YDesign is a leading online destination for modern and contemporary design products, offering a curated selection of lighting, furniture and décor from over 300 brands.

Alpine Investors (“Alpine”), a people-driven private equity firm committed to building enduring software and services companies, announced today it has acquired Aspira (the “Company”), a market-leading software provider for the outdoor recreation industry, from Vista Equity Partners. Alpine’s partnership will accelerate organic growth across Aspira’s business lines and provide capital for strategic acquisitions.