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May 12, 2022
May 12, 2022 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time SANTA ANA, Calif.--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF ), a premier provider of title, settlement and risk solutions for real estate transactions and the leader in the digital transformation of its industry, announced today that Marsha A. Spence has been appointed to the company’s board of directors. Over the course of her distinguished 45-year career in title and settlement, Spence’s skillful leadership has consistently produced high-performing teams and profitable growth at Mother Lode Holding Company, a California-based provider of title insurance, underwriting and escrow services for residential and commercial real estate transactions known for its strong employee-centric culture. Spence has played a key role in driving Mother Lode Holding Company’s substantial growth, expanding its number of offices from 35 when she was named CEO in 2001 to 92 offices across multiple states today. “I’m very pleased to welcome Marsha to First American’s board,” said Dennis J. Gilmore, chairman of First American Financial Corporation. “Her deep industry knowledge and experience leading a highly successful, forward-looking title business will further augment our strong board, providing valuable insight as the company leads the digital transformation of the title and settlement industry.” Spence currently serves as chairman of the board of Mother Lode Holding Company. Spence previously held the combined role of chairman and chief executive officer at Mother Lode for 15 years, after ascending to the roles of chief executive officer in 2001 and president in 1997. She joined Placer Title Company, which is now Mother Lode’s principal subsidiary, in 1977. First American acquired Mother Lode and its 17 operating subsidiaries on May 2. Spence also served on the California Land Title Association Board of Governors for 10 years and was president of the board from 2005-2006. About First American First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF) is a premier provider of title, settlement and risk solutions for real estate transactions. With its combination of financial strength and stability built over more than 130 years, innovative proprietary technologies, and unmatched data assets, the company is leading the digital transformation of its industry. First American also provides data products to the title industry and other third parties; valuation products and services; mortgage subservicing; home warranty products; banking, trust and wealth management services; and other related products and services. With total revenue of $9.2 billion in 2021, the company offers its products and services directly and through its agents throughout the United States and abroad. In 2022, First American was named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For by Great Place to Work® and Fortune Magazine for the seventh consecutive year. More information about the company can be found at www.firstam.com . Contacts
First American Investments
11 Investments
First American has made 11 investments. Their latest investment was in Knock as part of their Series D on March 3, 2022.
First American Investments Activity
Date | Round | Company | Amount | New? | Co-Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/16/2022 | Series D | Knock | $70M | Yes | 4 | |
3/10/2022 | Series E | Roofstock | $240M | Yes | 7GC & Co. Holdings, Bain Capital Ventures, Canvas Ventures, CAZ Investments, Citi Ventures, DoorDash Angels, Expanding Capital, JLL Spark, Khosla Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Masco Ventures, Moving Capital, Newton Investment Management, Pegasus Technology Ventures (Dead), SoftBank Group, and SVB Capital | 20 |
1/26/2022 | Series B | Polly | $37M | Yes | 14 | |
10/20/2021 | Corporate Minority - II | |||||
9/9/2021 | Series D |
Date | 3/16/2022 | 3/10/2022 | 1/26/2022 | 10/20/2021 | 9/9/2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Round | Series D | Series E | Series B | Corporate Minority - II | Series D |
Company | Knock | Roofstock | Polly | ||
Amount | $70M | $240M | $37M | ||
New? | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
Co-Investors | 7GC & Co. Holdings, Bain Capital Ventures, Canvas Ventures, CAZ Investments, Citi Ventures, DoorDash Angels, Expanding Capital, JLL Spark, Khosla Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Masco Ventures, Moving Capital, Newton Investment Management, Pegasus Technology Ventures (Dead), SoftBank Group, and SVB Capital | ||||
Sources | 4 | 20 | 14 |
First American Portfolio Exits
1 Portfolio Exit
First American has 1 portfolio exit. Their latest portfolio exit was CoreLogic on June 02, 2010.
First American Acquisitions
16 Acquisitions
First American acquired 16 companies. Their latest acquisition was Mother Lode Holding Company on January 12, 2022.
Date | Investment Stage | Companies | Valuation Valuations are submitted by companies, mined from state filings or news, provided by VentureSource, or based on a comparables valuation model. | Total Funding | Note | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/12/2022 | Acquired | 3 | ||||
7/1/2021 | Acquired | 3 | ||||
10/26/2020 | Acquired | 1 | ||||
2/13/2020 | Private Equity | |||||
1/2/2020 |
Date | 1/12/2022 | 7/1/2021 | 10/26/2020 | 2/13/2020 | 1/2/2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Investment Stage | Private Equity | ||||
Companies | |||||
Valuation | |||||
Total Funding | |||||
Note | Acquired | Acquired | Acquired | ||
Sources | 3 | 3 | 1 |
First American Partners & Customers
10 Partners and customers
First American has 10 strategic partners and customers. First American recently partnered with Australis Capital on December 12, 2021.
Date | Type | Business Partner | Country | News Snippet | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/14/2021 | Partner | United States | The partnership with First Americans , LLC aligns with the AUDACIOUS commitment to support New York 's cannabis social and economic equity plan , including encouraging applications from and awarding the majority of licenses to those communities disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition , as well as to individuals/groups that promote racial , ethnic , and gender diversity . | 1 | |
3/19/2021 | Client | United States | HousingWire selected First American on the strength of its Solex eClosing platform , which saw a 768 % increase in eClosings in 2020 over the previous year . | 2 | |
1/20/2021 | Vendor | United States | First American inks insurance book transfer agreements with Safeco, Heritage The property and casualty insurance subsidiaries of First American Financial have signed book transfer agreements with Safeco . | 1 | |
10/6/2020 | Partner | ||||
6/15/2020 | Vendor |
Date | 12/14/2021 | 3/19/2021 | 1/20/2021 | 10/6/2020 | 6/15/2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Type | Partner | Client | Vendor | Partner | Vendor |
Business Partner | |||||
Country | United States | United States | United States | ||
News Snippet | The partnership with First Americans , LLC aligns with the AUDACIOUS commitment to support New York 's cannabis social and economic equity plan , including encouraging applications from and awarding the majority of licenses to those communities disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition , as well as to individuals/groups that promote racial , ethnic , and gender diversity . | HousingWire selected First American on the strength of its Solex eClosing platform , which saw a 768 % increase in eClosings in 2020 over the previous year . | First American inks insurance book transfer agreements with Safeco, Heritage The property and casualty insurance subsidiaries of First American Financial have signed book transfer agreements with Safeco . | ||
Sources | 1 | 2 | 1 |
First American Team
21 Team Members
First American has 21 team members, including current Managing Director, Paul Hurst.
Name | Work History | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Paul Hurst | Endpoint, BCG Digital Ventures, The Boston Consulting Group, Wolfson College, and University of Cambridge | Managing Director | Current |
Frank McMahon | Lehman Brothers, and Merrill | Chief Executive Officer | Former |
Randall E. Poliner | South Atlantic Capital, Computer Task Group, Macrodyne Technologies, Westinghouse Electric, Vought Aircraft Industries, and Triumph Group | Chief Executive Officer, President | Former |
Scott Brinkley | ARMA Acquisition, LOGS Network, and CoreLogic | President, Executive Vice President | Former |
James J. Court | President | Former |
Name | Paul Hurst | Frank McMahon | Randall E. Poliner | Scott Brinkley | James J. Court |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Work History | Endpoint, BCG Digital Ventures, The Boston Consulting Group, Wolfson College, and University of Cambridge | Lehman Brothers, and Merrill | South Atlantic Capital, Computer Task Group, Macrodyne Technologies, Westinghouse Electric, Vought Aircraft Industries, and Triumph Group | ARMA Acquisition, LOGS Network, and CoreLogic | |
Title | Managing Director | Chief Executive Officer | Chief Executive Officer, President | President, Executive Vice President | President |
Status | Current | Former | Former | Former | Former |
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