Investments
13Portfolio Exits
2About Mesco
Mesco Ltd is a private advisory boutique which provides financial advisory services principally related to mergers and acquisitions, disposals, sales, joint ventures, licensing activities, distressed entities and restructurings. It is also active in capital formation both as a private equity investor and by mining its relationships and track record to access capital sources globally. Mesco is active primarily in three sectors: Healthcare; Marketing Services, Media & Technology; and Finance and Real Estate. Mesco was founded in 1990 by Joel Mesznik, who had spent the previous 20 years as an investment banker on Wall Street. His vision was to provide select clients with high value specialized advice and capital at critical strategic junctures.
Mesco Headquarter Location
470 Main Street
Ridgefield, Connecticut, 06877,
United States
Latest Mesco News
Jul 8, 2021
Share Cape Town - Non-Profit Organisation Gift of The Givers visited residents living on a state-owned farm, Mesco, outside of Kraaifontein, in response to the food insecurity crisis in the community. GOTG Foundation spokesperson Ali Sablay said as soon as the organisation had been made aware of the depressing conditions the isolated community was living in, it had immediately initiated aid and support. The Foundation, accompanied by Agriculture and Land Reform Deputy Minister Mcebisi Skwatsha and several other members of parliament, distributed the grocery packs, including winter items and Covid-19 safety packs to the community’s 115 families. A community leader said that while the food relief initiative was appreciated by residents, they remained in the dark about their future. Angeline Louw said residents are wondering what will happen to them over the next coming months, as they are still facing possible eviction, and have been struggling to make life on the farm bearable, especially during rainy nights. MORE ON THIS “I’m grateful for the food, we all are. We truly appreciate the kindness shown to us by GOTG. However, we are still depressed about our living conditions. Living here has been hell, and we were looking forward to moving, but now we don’t know what’s happening with that. “Right now some houses are wet and soggy because of the floods, we don’t even know where to start. Yes, food is great, but where do I put my children when it’s raining and cold? We are pleading with the government, they came out today to support us, to please move us now, we can’t continue living like this,” said Louw. Speaking to the Cape Argus, Deputy Minister Skwatsha said that plans to move the residents to another area were at an advanced stage. He said while the government would not be communicating a date just yet, they should be assured that a plan is in motion. “I have noticed that residents here are facing many issues. As a leader, it would be irresponsible of me to be in this space, and not assist them. One gentleman here doesn’t even know when he was born, and has no documents. There is confusion about registering for vaccinations. I will be connecting with the necessary departments to assist these people,” Skwatsha said.
Mesco Investments
13 Investments
Mesco has made 13 investments. Their latest investment was in Applause as part of their Series F on September 9, 2016.
Mesco Investments Activity
Date | Round | Company | Amount | New? | Co-Investors | Sources |
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9/14/2016 | Series F | Applause | $35M | No | 5 | |
6/3/2014 | Series C | Wyng | $15M | No | 2 | |
1/14/2014 | Series E | Applause | $43M | No | 2 | |
12/13/2012 | Series B - II | |||||
12/5/2011 | Series D |
Date | 9/14/2016 | 6/3/2014 | 1/14/2014 | 12/13/2012 | 12/5/2011 |
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Round | Series F | Series C | Series E | Series B - II | Series D |
Company | Applause | Wyng | Applause | ||
Amount | $35M | $15M | $43M | ||
New? | No | No | No | ||
Co-Investors | |||||
Sources | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Mesco Portfolio Exits
2 Portfolio Exits
Mesco has 2 portfolio exits. Their latest portfolio exit was Applause on August 23, 2017.
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 |
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8/23/2017 | Acq - Fin | 10 | |||
Date | 8/23/2017 | |
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Exit | Acq - Fin | |
Companies | ||
Valuation | ||
Acquirer | ||
Sources | 10 |
Mesco Team
1 Team Member
Mesco has 1 team member, including current Chief Executive Officer, President, Joel Mesznik.
Name | Work History | Title | Status |
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Joel Mesznik | Chief Executive Officer, President | Current |
Name | Joel Mesznik |
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Work History | |
Title | Chief Executive Officer, President |
Status | Current |
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