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goldengatecap.com

Investments

25

Portfolio Exits

44

Funds

8

Service Providers

3

About Golden Gate Capital

Golden Gate Capital is a large private equity firm that makes buyout and growth equity investments across a wide variety of industries. The firm partners with management teams to make equity investments in situations where there is a demonstrable opportunity to significantly enhance a company's value. Industry sectors of particular interest include software and IT services, semiconductors, electronics, consumer products and retail, financial services, business services, and media. Prospective transaction types include public-to-privates, corporate extractions, bankruptcy auctions, and recapitalizations. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in San Francisco, U.S.

Headquarters Location

One Embarcadero Center 39th Floor

San Francisco, California, 94111,

United States

415-983-2700

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Vector Solutions Announces Completion of Acquisition by

May 29, 2023

Tampa, Florida, UNITED STATES TAMPA, FL and SAN FRANCISCO, CA, July 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vector Solutions, a leading provider of industry-focused software solutions for training, risk management, workforce management and operational readiness, today announced the completion of the company’s previously announced acquisition by Genstar Capital. The transaction includes an investment from Insight Partners, a leading global venture capital and private equity firm investing in high-growth technology companies. Genstar and Insight acquired a majority stake in Vector from Golden Gate Capital, a leading private equity investment firm, which remains a significant shareholder in the business. Founded in 1999, Vector Solutions offers SaaS solutions that connect information and technology to deliver insights and knowledge when and where they are needed. Their innovative products help organizations achieve better outcomes and safeguard lives in many of the world’s most critical industries, including engineering and construction, industrial manufacturing, K-12 and higher education, and public safety. CEO Marc Scheipe and the current management team will continue to lead Vector, which will remain headquartered in Tampa, FL. “Vector’s mission to serve everyday heroes is strengthened by support and backing from leading firms like Genstar, Golden Gate Capital and Insight Partners,” said Marc Scheipe, CEO of Vector. “This transaction is not only incredible validation of the strong company we have built, but it allows us to continue on our strategic path to deliver intelligent software solutions, unlock data for actionable insights, and expand the positive impact our solutions have on our markets and the communities they serve.” “We are impressed by the dynamic company that Vector has built,” said Deven Parekh, Managing Director at Insight Partners. “As companies and institutions look to enhance the safety and performance of their workforces in today’s complex environments, Vector is well-positioned to continue to innovate, meet the market needs in new ways, and drive substantial growth.” Berenson & Company and Stifel served as financial advisors and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP served as legal advisor to Insight Partners. About Vector Solutions Vector Solutions is the leading provider of award-winning, intelligent SaaS solutions that help organizations and individuals operate at the highest level and prepare for more challenging workplaces and environments. Providing industry-focused solutions that connect information and technology, its unique product set includes training management, continuing education (CE), compliance training, workforce scheduling, safety management, and more. Its extensive online and mobile training library features carefully curated world-class content to meet the unique needs of professionals in the industrial, engineering, education, and public safety industries. Reaching approximately 22 million users and more than 21 thousand clients worldwide, Vector’s mission is to serve everyday heroes by delivering intelligent software solutions that empower them to make safer, smarter, better decisions. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida. For more information, visit www.vectorsolutions.com . About Genstar Capital Genstar Capital ( www.gencap.com ) is a leading private equity firm that has been actively investing in high quality companies for over 30 years. Based in San Francisco, Genstar works in partnership with its management teams and its network of strategic advisors to transform its portfolio companies into industry-leading businesses. Together with Genstar X and all active funds, Genstar currently has approximately $33 billion of assets under management and targets investments focused on targeted segments of the financial services, healthcare, industrials, and software industries. About Golden Gate Capital Golden Gate Capital is a San Francisco-based private equity investment firm with over $19 billion in cumulative committed capital. The principals of Golden Gate Capital have a long and successful history of investing across a wide range of industries and transaction types, including going-privates, corporate divestitures, and recapitalizations, as well as debt and public equity investments. Notable software investments sponsored by Golden Gate Capital include Infor, BMC Software, LiveVox, and 2020 Technologies. For more information, visit www.goldengatecap.com. About Insight Partners Insight Partners is a leading global venture capital and private equity firm investing in high-growth technology and software ScaleUp companies that are driving transformative change in their industries. Founded in 1995, Insight Partners has cumulatively invested in more than 400 companies worldwide through a series of funds representing more than $30 Billion in capital commitments. Insight's mission is to find, fund, and work successfully with visionary executives, providing them with practical, hands-on software expertise to foster long-term success. For more information on Insight and all its investments, visit  www.insightpartners.com  ###

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Golden Gate Capital Investments

25 Investments

Golden Gate Capital has made 25 investments. Their latest investment was in Parallel Advisors as part of their Recap on January 1, 2023.

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Golden Gate Capital Investments Activity

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Round

Company

Amount

New?

Co-Investors

Sources

1/5/2023

Recap

Parallel Advisors

Yes

2

7/13/2022

Private Equity

Pico

$200M

Yes

5

10/26/2021

Recap

All My Sons

Yes

2

12/31/2020

PIPE

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10

12/30/2020

Recap

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10

Date

1/5/2023

7/13/2022

10/26/2021

12/31/2020

12/30/2020

Round

Recap

Private Equity

Recap

PIPE

Recap

Company

Parallel Advisors

Pico

All My Sons

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Amount

$200M

New?

Yes

Yes

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Co-Investors

Sources

2

5

2

10

10

Golden Gate Capital Portfolio Exits

44 Portfolio Exits

Golden Gate Capital has 44 portfolio exits. Their latest portfolio exit was Sard Verbinnen & Co on October 13, 2021.

Date

Exit

Companies

Valuation
Valuations are submitted by companies, mined from state filings or news, provided by VentureSource, or based on a comparables valuation model.

Acquirer

Sources

10/13/2021

Merger

$99M

5

9/13/2021

Acquired

$99M

7

6/18/2021

Reverse Merger

$99M

13

6/9/2021

Acq - Fin - II

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$99M

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10

5/14/2021

Acq - Fin - III

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$99M

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10

Date

10/13/2021

9/13/2021

6/18/2021

6/9/2021

5/14/2021

Exit

Merger

Acquired

Reverse Merger

Acq - Fin - II

Acq - Fin - III

Companies

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Valuation

$99M

$99M

$99M

$99M

$99M

Acquirer

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Sources

5

7

13

10

10

Golden Gate Capital Acquisitions

73 Acquisitions

Golden Gate Capital acquired 73 companies. Their latest acquisition was Neustar - Security Services on December 03, 2021.

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

12/3/2021

$99M

Acquired Unit

2

4/15/2021

$99M

Acq - Fin

1

3/17/2021

Debt

$99M

$24.52M

Acq - Fin

2

9/25/2019

Private Equity

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10

5/30/2019

Private Equity

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$99M

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10

Date

12/3/2021

4/15/2021

3/17/2021

9/25/2019

5/30/2019

Investment Stage

Debt

Private Equity

Private Equity

Companies

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Valuation

$99M

$99M

$99M

$99M

$99M

Total Funding

$24.52M

Note

Acquired Unit

Acq - Fin

Acq - Fin

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Sources

2

1

2

10

10

Golden Gate Capital Fund History

8 Fund Histories

Golden Gate Capital has 8 funds, including Golden Gate Capital Opportunity Fund-A.

Closing Date

Fund

Fund Type

Status

Amount

Sources

8/14/2020

Golden Gate Capital Opportunity Fund-A

$1,277M

2

8/14/2020

Golden Gate Capital Opportunity Fund

$99M

10

2/11/2020

GGCOF Third-Party Co-Invest

$99M

10

1/22/2019

GGCOF Third-Party Co-Invest (AI)

$99M

10

2/15/2008

Golden Gate Capital Fund III LP

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$99M

10

Closing Date

8/14/2020

8/14/2020

2/11/2020

1/22/2019

2/15/2008

Fund

Golden Gate Capital Opportunity Fund-A

Golden Gate Capital Opportunity Fund

GGCOF Third-Party Co-Invest

GGCOF Third-Party Co-Invest (AI)

Golden Gate Capital Fund III LP

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Amount

$1,277M

$99M

$99M

$99M

$99M

Sources

2

10

10

10

10

Golden Gate Capital Service Providers

10 Service Providers

Golden Gate Capital has 10 service provider relationships

Service Provider

Associated Rounds

Provider Type

Service Type

Acq - Fin

Investment Bank

Financial Advisor

Acq - Fin

Other

Financial Advisor

Acq - Fin - III

Investment Bank

Financial Advisor

Service Provider

Associated Rounds

Acq - Fin

Acq - Fin

Acq - Fin - III

Provider Type

Investment Bank

Other

Investment Bank

Service Type

Financial Advisor

Financial Advisor

Financial Advisor

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Golden Gate Capital Team

14 Team Members

Golden Gate Capital has 14 team members, including current Chief Executive Officer, James Schaper.

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Work History

Title

Status

James Schaper

Chief Executive Officer

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