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March 06

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

SAN FRANCISCO — (BUSINESS WIRE) — 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.

October 05

The Switch Takes Over Burbank Production Facility

NEW YORK, NY — October 5, 2017 /TheSwitch/ – The Switch, North America’s leading video solutions service provider known for its high-quality, low-latency The Switch FiveNines Service® (FiveNines) network, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with KCETLink, the largest independent television station in the United States, pursuant to which The Switch is acquiring the master control, production (studio and remote) and satellite transmission assets of the station.

September 06

Flush With Cash, Private Equity Rainmakers Set Out on Their Own

NEW YORK, NY – September 6, 2017 /Bloomberg/ – In his almost two decades at KKR & Co., Adam Clammer helped lead some of its bigger investments in technology, such as Go Daddy and NXP Semiconductors. Then, he got the itch to do what a lot of his peers are doing: to go out on his own.

August 29

The Switch Hires New President and Chief Operating Officer to Further Expand Business Growth

NEW YORK, NY — August 29, 2017 /TheSwitch/ – The Switch, the leading media solutions service provider in North America, has hired Keith Buckley as its new President and Chief Operating Officer. As President and COO, Buckley will direct the day-to-day operations of the organization as it continues to expand its service offerings around the world.

August 29

ARI Announces Completion of Acquisition by True Wind Capital

MILWAUKEE, WI – August 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ – ARI Network Services, Inc. (ARI) (NASDAQ: ARIS) announced today that it has been acquired by an affiliate of True Wind Capital, a San Francisco-based private equity firm focused on investing in leading technology companies.

June 21

ARI Network Services Enters into Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by True Wind Capital

MILWAUKEE, WI – June 21, 2017 /ARI/– ARI Network Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARIS), an award-winning provider of SaaS, software tools and marketing services that help dealers, distributors and manufacturers Sell More Stuff!™, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of True Wind Capital Management, LLC, a San Francisco-based private equity firm focused on investing in leading technology companies.

February 15

True Wind Capital Closes Debut Fund at $560 Million

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – February 15, 2017 – True Wind Capital Management, LLC (“True Wind”) has completed fundraising for its debut fund with approximately $560 million in equity commitments, exceeding the initial target of $400 million.