Articles from OceanSound Partners

OceanSound Partners (“OceanSound”), a New York-based private equity firm that pursues control investments in technology and technology-enabled services companies serving aerospace, defense, government, and highly regulated end markets, today announced it has hired Laura Noisten as a Principal of Capital Markets. Ms. Noisten will lead OceanSound’s capital markets and leveraged finance activities.

OceanSound Partners (“OceanSound”), a private equity firm that invests in technology and technology-enabled services companies serving aerospace, defense, government and highly regulated end markets, today announced that it has promoted eight individuals and added 14 new hires across its investment, portfolio ownership, and operations teams. OceanSound currently manages more than $6.9 billion in Regulatory Assets Under Management and has invested in twelve platform investments that have collectively completed 54 add-on acquisitions. OceanSound’s portfolio companies collectively generate over $4.0 billion in revenue and employ approximately 14,000 individuals.

OceanSound Partners (“OceanSound”), a private equity firm that invests in technology and technology-enabled services companies serving government and highly regulated end markets, today announced that it has promoted three individuals and added eight new hires across its investment, portfolio ownership, and operations teams. OceanSound currently manages more than $4.4 billion in Regulatory Assets Under Management and has invested in ten platform investments which, in turn, have completed 44 add-on acquisitions. OceanSound’s portfolio companies collectively generate over $3.9 billion in revenue and employ approximately 14,000 individuals.

Antenna Research Associates, Inc. (“ARA” or the “Company”), a leading provider of integrated radio frequency (“RF”) and advanced communications products to the aerospace and defense (“A&D”) end-markets, today announced the appointments of experienced industry executives Larry Sala and Rich Sorelle to its Board of Directors.

OceanSound Partners (“OceanSound”), a growth-oriented private equity firm that invests in technology and technology-enabled services businesses serving government and highly-regulated enterprise end-markets, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Antenna Research Associates, Inc. (“ARA” or the “Company”), a leading provider of integrated radio frequency (“RF”) and advanced communications products to the aerospace and defense (“A&D”) end-markets. ARA’s management team, led by CEO Logen Thiran, will continue in their operational roles and as investors in the Company. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

OceanSound Partners (“OceanSound”), a growth-oriented private equity firm that invests in technology and technology-enabled services companies serving government and highly regulated enterprise end markets, today announced the final close of its second fund, OceanSound Partners Fund II, LP (the “Fund”), with $1.49 billion in total capital commitments. Together with affiliated co-investment vehicles and a single-asset continuation fund closed in April 2024, OceanSound has raised in excess of $2.15 billion of cumulative committed capital in connection with the Fund.

OceanSound Partners (“OceanSound”), a growth-oriented private equity firm that invests in technology and technology-enabled services companies serving government and highly-regulated enterprise end-markets, today announced the acquisition of PAR Excellence Systems Inc. (“PAR” or the “Company”), a leading provider of supply chain integrity and cost management solutions to the healthcare industry from Northlane Capital Partners (“Northlane”). Northlane and PAR’s management team will continue as investors in the Company. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Gannett Fleming, a portfolio company of OceanSound Partners (“OceanSound”) and a leading engineering and infrastructure solutions provider, and TranSystems, a provider of transportation-focused engineering and infrastructure services, today announced that they have completed a strategic merger. Together, Gannett Fleming and TranSystems (collectively, the “Company”) create a best-in-class organization with approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and a highly skilled workforce of more than 5,000 employees.

Message Broadcast (the “Company”), a leading provider of customer engagement software for the electric utility industry, today announced that OceanSound Partners (“OceanSound”), in partnership with Energy Impact Partners (“EIP”), has acquired the Company from LINK Mobility (OB:LINK). The acquisition enables the newly independent Message Broadcast to bolster product innovation, increase investment in sales and support resources, and deliver enhanced value to its customers. Maulik Datanwala has joined the Company as its Chief Executive Officer to lead these efforts.

OceanSound Partners (“OceanSound”), a private equity firm that invests in technology and technology-enabled services companies serving government and highly regulated enterprise end markets, today announced the closing of a $1.15 billion single-asset continuation fund transaction in connection with the sale of its portfolio company, SMX Group, LLC, (“SMX” or “the Company”) from OceanSound Partners Fund, LP.

OceanSound Partners (“OceanSound”), a private equity firm that invests in technology and technology-enabled services companies serving government and highly-regulated enterprise end-markets, today announced it has hired Julie Marracino as Principal of Investor Relations. Ms. Marracino will be responsible for OceanSound’s investor relations and fundraising activities.

Lynx Software Technologies (Lynx), a leader in the development of foundational, open architecture software solutions for the Mission Critical Edge, today announced the acquisition of Thompson Software Solutions, LLC. (TSS), a provider of software development, engineering, and integration solutions to mission-critical aerospace and defense (A&D) platforms, spanning military and commercial fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft, commercial space flight, hypersonic platforms, and command-and-control systems. Its customers include the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), prime integrators, A&D original equipment manufacturers, and commercial space companies.

OceanSound Partners (“OceanSound”), a private equity firm that invests in technology and technology-enabled services companies serving government and enterprise end markets, today announced the addition of seven professionals to support the firm’s growth in regulatory assets under management (“RAUM”), portfolio companies and investment activity. The firm currently manages more than $1.8bn in RAUM, has seven companies in its portfolio and has completed acquisitions of 29 companies since inception.

CFM, a leading provider of connectivity, workflow, and analytics software for banking, today announced that Stephen Baker has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2023. After a brief transition, current CEO John W. Smith will remain actively involved as vice chairman of CFM’s board of directors.

OceanSound Partners, a growth-oriented private equity firm, today announced that its portfolio company, CFM, has merged with NXTsoft. The combination creates the leading provider of API connectivity, workflow automation, and data analytics software for financial institutions. Simultaneously, NXTsoft completed its previously announced separation from ThreatAdvice, a cybersecurity solutions business. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Gannett Fleming (the “Company”), a leading engineering and infrastructure solutions provider, announced today it received a strategic investment from OceanSound Partners (“OceanSound”), a growth-oriented private equity firm that invests in technology and technology-enabled services companies serving government and enterprise end-markets. Gannett Fleming will continue to operate under the leadership of its existing management team, who will retain a significant ownership interest in the Company. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Lynx Software Technologies (“Lynx”), a developer of open architecture software solutions for mission critical embedded systems, today announced it has received a strategic investment from affiliates of OceanSound Partners, LP (“OceanSound”), a private equity firm that invests in technology and technology-enabled services companies serving government and enterprise end markets.

OceanSound Partners (“OceanSound”), a growth-oriented private equity firm that invests in technology and technology-enabled services companies serving government and enterprise end markets, today announced the final close of its inaugural fund, OceanSound Partners Fund, LP (the “Fund”), with $780 million in total capital commitments. The Fund closed substantially above its target of $550 million. OceanSound received support from a diverse group of well-regarded limited partners, including leading pension plans, endowments and foundations, family offices, institutional consultants, asset management firms and insurance companies.

CFM, a software business driving transformation in retail banking, today announced that it has received a strategic investment from OceanSound Partners (“OceanSound”), a private equity firm investing in technology and technology-enabled services companies serving government and enterprise end markets. CFM will continue to operate under the leadership of the existing management team, led by CEO John W. Smith.