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WP Global Partners

Fund of funds

Chicago · Growth · 33 people tracked

Also known as WP GLOBAL PARTNERS LLC

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Investment thesis

WP Global Partners pursues a hybrid private markets strategy combining primary fund commitments, proactive direct co-investments, and selective secondary investments, targeting small and medium U.S. businesses. Portfolios aim for risk-adjusted returns, consistent performance across cycles, and early distribution momentum. The firm favors co-investments with recurring or backlogged revenue, loyal and expanding customer bases, product/market/technology advantages, opportunities to streamline operations or grow sales, experienced managers with equity alignment, fragmented markets suited to add-on acquisitions, and constrained supply against strong demand. It leverages a platform of complementary investment solutions to aggregate industry knowledge and build operating executive relationships.

Source: firm website, verified Oct 13, 2026.

Stage
Growth
Check
$5M – $25M
HQ
Chicago, IL, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2018
AUM
$3B
Tracked investments
127
Unicorns
2
Acquisitions
7

Team · 33 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Donald Phillips· Chairman & CEO

Donald Phillips is Chairman and CEO of WP Global Partners, a Chicago-based private markets firm he founded in 2005. He previously served as CIO and CEO for WestAM (U.S.), a WestLB subsidiary, President of Forstmann-Leff International, Chairman of Equity Institutional Investors, and CIO for Ameritech Corporation's pension fund. He holds an M.B.A. in finance from Northern Illinois University and a B.A. in business from Western Illinois University.

Celia A. Chapman· General Partnerin
Joseph F. Berry· General Partnerin
Lloyd B. Thompson· General Partner
Gregory Oberholtzer· CIO & Senior Managing Partnerin

Gregory Oberholtzer is CIO and Senior Managing Partner at WP Global Partners, with more than 30 years of investment advisory experience centered on alternative asset management and financial product structuring for institutional clients. Before WP Global he was a Director at WestAM, handling small and middle market buyouts, special situations, and co-investments, and previously held senior roles at Forstmann-Leff International's Global Derivatives Group and Jefferies Group's Analytical Trading Group. He holds a B.B.A. from George Washington University.

J.F. Berry· Senior Managing Partner

J.F. Berry is a Managing Director at WP Global Partners, which he joined in 2005, where he works on investing and investment management functions across private equity and debt and serves on the Investment Committee. He holds board or observer positions at portfolio companies including Foundation Partners, Lakeview Farms, RizePoint, Royal Camp, Corsicana Mattress, and Upstream Rehabilitation, and is an advisory board member of more than a dozen invested funds. Prior to WP Global, he spent five years as a principal at Abbott Capital Management LLC, worked as a junior principal at Grumman Hill Group, and began his career at Price Waterhouse Corporate Finance before working at CIBC World Markets; he earned an M.B.A. from New York University and a B.A. in Economics from Franklin and Marshall College.

Tom Thompson· Vice Chairman & Senior Managing Partnerin

Tom Thompson has over 30 years of experience in the investment industry, along with a legal background and experience in mergers, acquisitions, and operations. He previously served as a Director at WestAM, where he handled international investments, special situations, and real estate and sat on the firm's executive and investment committees, and earlier was a Director in the Private Markets Group of Forstmann-Leff International. He holds a J.D. from Indiana University Law School and a B.A. in government from Bowdoin College.

Allan Amico· Principalin
Eric Assouad· Principal, Investment Committee (Venture & Growth Equity)in

Eric Assouad co-leads WP Global Partners' venture capital and growth equity investments. He previously worked on the Technology, Media & Telecommunications team at Boston Consulting Group and served as Vice President of Strategic Investments and Alliances at FIS, leading initiatives in digital, mobile, and big data technologies. He holds an M.B.A. from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a B.S. in Computer Engineering from the University of Michigan.

Eric Griffin· Principal, Investment Committee

Eric Griffin is a Principal on the Investment Committee at WP Global Partners, where he works on sourcing and diligence for private equity and debt investments. He previously worked in the Global Private Equity Group at Hewitt EnnisKnupp, sourcing and evaluating private equity funds and co-investments and helping manage private equity portfolios for large pension clients. He holds a B.A. from Augustana College and an M.B.A. from DePaul University, and is a CFA Charterholder.

Ryan Phillips· Principal, Investment Committee (Venture & Growth Equity)

Ryan Phillips co-leads venture capital and growth equity investments at WP Global Partners. He was previously an early employee at Envestnet Asset Management (NYSE: ENV), where he worked on fintech investment management strategies across venture capital, hedge funds, private equity, and socially responsible investments. He holds an M.B.A. from UCLA Anderson School of Management and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Colorado.

Ashley Frey· Tax Manager

Ashley Frey is a Tax Manager at WP Global Partners, where she handles accounting functions for the firm's funds. She previously worked as a tax accountant in the financial services group at McGladrey LLP. She earned a B.S. in Accounting and an M.S. in Business Administration from Eastern Illinois University.

Austin Rehm· Vice President

Austin Rehm joined WP Global Partners in 2022 and works on sourcing and investment diligence for private equity funds and equity co-investments, along with portfolio management and monitoring. He previously worked in Corporate Development & Finance at Salus, a WP Global portfolio company, where he evaluated M&A opportunities and supported growth strategy, and he interned at the firm in 2017. He holds a B.B.A. in Finance from Texas Christian University.

Bo Merchant· Senior Fund Accountant

Bo Merchant joined WP Global Partners in 2022, where she handles accounting functions for various WP Global funds. She previously worked as a Senior Fund Accountant at PMA Financial Network, LLC and as a Hedge Fund Accountant at Swiss Financial Services. She earned a B.A. in Accountancy from DePaul University.

Charlie Mowry· Controller

Charlie Mowry is Controller at WP Global Partners, where he manages the Accounting Team and oversees accounting, administration, financial reporting, and investment monitoring for the firm's COREalpha Series and other private equity funds. Before joining WP Global, he spent over a decade at KPMG, most recently as a Senior Manager in its Chicago Investment Management audit practice, providing assurance and audit services to financial services clients. He holds Master's and B.S. degrees in Accountancy from Miami University.

Dominic Rosado· Associate

Dominic Rosado joined WP Global Partners in 2025, where he supports investment due diligence and monitoring of private equity funds and co-investments. He previously worked as an analyst at BMO and Wells Fargo, focused on credit underwriting for financial sponsor-backed transactions. He holds a B.Sc. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin.

Jeff Baker· Director – Business Development

Jeff Baker joined WP Global Partners in 2019, where he handles sales for the firm's healthcare investments and its business development efforts. Over a 25-year career he has focused on healthcare technologies, previously serving as Chief Commercial Officer at HemoSonics and SWIPESENSE, and in sales and business development roles at EPOCAL, Wellness Environments, and i-STAT Corporation. He holds a degree in Business Administration from The University of Memphis.

Jim Wrolson· Director of Information Technology

Jim Wrolson is Director of IT and Cybersecurity at WP Global, overseeing the firm's technology strategy and infrastructure across enterprise networking, cloud and identity, endpoint management, business continuity, and security operations. He first advised the firm as an external consultant starting in 2012 before joining full-time in 2020, and works with the Investment and Compliance teams on M&A due diligence and data protection. He began his IT career in 1997, with earlier roles including work with Apple and a 2003 move to Best Buy to help launch an early Geek Squad operation in the Chicago market.

Johnny Perkins· Analystin

Johnny Perkins joined WP Global Partners in 2025 as an analyst, working on investment diligence, portfolio monitoring, and the investment process for equity co-investments and private equity funds. He previously interned in the private investments group at Moore Capital Management during the summer of 2024. He holds a B.S. in Finance and Computer Science from Wake Forest University.

Josephine Mendoza· Fund Controller

Josephine Mendoza is Fund Controller at WP Global Partners, where she has worked since 2008, helping build the accounting function and overseeing administration and financial reporting for the firm's private debt and evergreen private equity funds. Her work includes annual financial statement audits, tax return preparation, quarterly reporting review, cash management, and investment valuation analysis. She previously worked as an investment portfolio accountant at Amalgamated Bank of Chicago, holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Kerry Freeman· Vice President – Marketing & Investor Relationsin

Kerry Freeman joined WP Global Partners in 2017, initially on the Accounting & Cash Management team before moving to Investor Relations & Marketing in 2021, where she handles client management and marketing. Earlier in her career she was a Controller at Rotella Capital Management and a Manager in Financial Services at Arthur Andersen LLP. She holds a degree in Accountancy and Computer Applications from the University of Notre Dame.

Lisa Walker· Chief Compliance Officer

Lisa Walker is a Senior Principal Consultant with ACA Group's Investment Adviser division and serves as an outsourced chief compliance officer for WP Global Partners, where she handles compliance program reviews, mock regulatory examinations, policy reviews, and related reporting. Her areas of focus include private equity, alternative investments, and direct investments. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Western Governors University, is a Certified Regulatory Compliance Professional through FINRA's Wharton program, and holds FINRA's Series 65 license.

Mary Barrett· Executive Assistant

Mary Barrett is an Executive Assistant at WP Global Partners' Chicago office, where she supports the Chairman & CEO and the investment team and manages daily office operations. She previously provided administrative support to executives at Deloitte in Chicago and Dublin, Navigant, and BDO, including helping establish a new BDO office in County Galway.

Phillip Fulmer· Senior Advisor

Phillip Fulmer joined WP Global Partners in 2022 and is involved in the firm's business development efforts. He previously served as Athletic Director of the University of Tennessee from 2017 to 2021 and as head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers football team from 1992 to 2008. He was inducted into the National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame in 2012.

Traci Breen· CFO & Managing Director

Traci Breen joined WP Global Partners in 2014 and has over 20 years of experience in fund accounting, financial reporting, and administration across private equity, venture capital, and capital markets firms. She previously served as CFO at Promus Holdings and as Vice President and Controller at CHS Capital, LLC, with earlier roles at Bank One, First Analysis Corporation, and Arthur Andersen. She holds a B.S. in Accounting and Finance from Boston College and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University, and is a Certified Public Accountant.

William Gonzales· Fund Accountantin

William Gonzales is a Fund Accountant at WP Global Partners, which he joined in September 2022. He previously worked as a Fund Accountant at SS&C Technologies and as an Assurance Associate in Financial Services at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. He earned a B.S. in Business Administration and an M.S. in Accounting from the University of Central Florida.

Charles R. Kaye· Executive Officer
David Sreter· Executive Officer
Harsha Marti· Executive Officer
Jeffrey Perlman· Executive Officer
Joseph P. Landy· Executive Officer
Robert B. Knauss· Executive Officer
Steven G. Glenn· Executive Officer

What they invest in

from 89 of 127 portfolio companies

Healthtech ×27Enterprise Software ×22Consumer ×21FoodTech ×17Digital Health ×16SaaS ×15Advanced Manufacturing ×14AI & Machine Learning ×12

HQs:United States×64Canada×2

Who they back

founder profiles across 30 portfolio companies
47%
solo founders
14 of 30 mapped founding teams
58%
repeat founders
of 26 founders with career history
~4 yrs
old at investment
median across 9 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×142 founders×73 founders×44+ founders×5

Where their founders studiedfrom 20 founders with education data

Harvard Business School ×2University of Pennsylvania ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 20 founders with field-of-study data

Engineering ×6Medicine ×4Politics & Policy ×3Business & Management ×2Economics ×2Finance & Accounting ×2Physics ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 26 founders with career history

Banfield Pet Hospital ×2

2 founders hold a PhD · 4 hold an MBA (of 23 with degree data)

Investments · 127 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2025 · 12024 · 22022 · 12021 · 32018 · 12017 · 22016 · 12015 · 22014 · 12012 · 216 dated

44 Pro44pro.com𝕏
Accedianaccedian.com𝕏acquired by Cisco

Accedian provides network and service assurance software that uses active testing, performance monitoring, and AI-powered analytics to give telecom operators real-time visibility into network performance and fault management.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsRho VenturesBridge PartnersSummit Partners

Alacuraalacura.com

Alacura is a specialty benefit manager that oversees clinical and logistical coordination of medical transportation for hospitals, health plans, and patients.

Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainDallas, US

Matthew Schulz(Executive Officer, Director)Ken Van Cara(Chief Executive Officer of the Issuer)Amy Christensen(Vice President and Secretary)

BoardTina Blasi(Director of the Issuer)Charlie Falcone(Director of the Issuer)Brandon Cady(Director of the Issuer)

Co-investorsBlue Venture FundsHC9 VenturesBlueCross BlueShield Venture PartnersSandbox Industries

AliveCoralivecor.comin𝕏

AliveCor develops digital health solutions focused on cardiovascular care, serving employers and healthcare payers seeking enterprise heart health platforms.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechMedical DevicesMountain View, US

David Albert(Executive Officer, Director)inJohn Maley(Executive Officer)inVic Gundotra(Chief Executive Officer and Director)inBruce Satchwell(Founder)David Albert.(Founder)Kim Barnett(Founder)

Co-investorsBold Capital PartnersKhosla VenturesOklahoma Life ScienceQualcomm Ventures

Ampsamps.comin𝕏

AMPS provides cost management solutions for self-insured employers, focusing on member experience and expense optimization.

Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechInsurTechSaaS

Angel Medflightangelmedflight.comin𝕏

Angel MedFlight provides air ambulance and medical transportation services for patients requiring long-distance transfers, equipped with intensive care capabilities and staffed with critical care medical professionals.

HealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainMedical DevicesPhoenix, US

Christine Aguilera(Chief Executive Officer)in

Aqua ventureaquaventure.comApr 2015

Water solutions utilizing purification and desalination technologies

Tampa, US

Douglas F. Brown(Director)Lee Muller(Executive Officer)inAnthony Ibarguen(Executive Officer, Director)John Curtis(President, CEO, and Secretary)Douglas R. Brown(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardEvan Lovell(Director)

Atlanticpipeatlanticpipe.usin

Atlantic Pipe Services provides turn-key plugging and flow mitigation solutions for construction and site development projects to prevent job site flooding.

CleantechConstruction TechSanford, US

Augusta Sportswearaugustasportswear.comin

Augusta Sportswear Brands, now part of Momentec Brands, sells team sportswear and athletic apparel.

ConsumerE-commerceSports Tech

Co-investorsKelsoPlatinum

Australisthebetterfish.comin𝕏

Australis develops sustainable aquaculture systems for barramundi production, aiming to provide environmentally responsible seafood for home cooks and chefs.

AgTechCleantechClimate TechConsumerFoodTech

Josh Goldman(Founder & CEO)in

Baktusmetabiota.comSep 2021

Metabiota Health provides personalized nutrition guidance, lifestyle recommendations, and dietary supplement advice based on scientific research.

ConsumerDigital HealthWellness & FitnessMenlo Park, US

Nathan D. Wolfe(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Kertesz(Executive Officer, Director)Nathan Wolfe(Founder)

Co-investorsIn-Q-TelDCVC (Data Collective)GV (Google Ventures)

Banneton Bakerybannetonbakery.com

Banneton Bakery Inc. is a bakery business.

ConsumerSwedesboro, US

Belt Powerbeltpower.comin𝕏

Belt Power supplies Wire Belt Company of America's Flat-Flex open mesh wire conveyor belts, sprockets, and custom-designed transport conveyors for the food processing, bakery, confectionery, automotive, textile, pharmaceutical, and electronics industries.

Advanced ManufacturingFoodTechHardwareLogistics & Supply Chain

Don Heitmeierin

Best Lightingbestlighting.net

An e-commerce retailer of lighting products including general lighting, life safety and emergency lighting, and horticultural/cannabis lighting.

Advanced ManufacturingE-commerceHardware

George Juein

Blackpointblackpointcyber.comin𝕏

Blackpoint Cyber develops CompassOne, a cybersecurity platform that unifies prevention, detection, and response with 24/7 managed detection and response (MDR), vulnerability management, cloud posture, and identity threat protection.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecuritySaaSEllicott City, US

Jonathan Murchison(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJosiah Mayne(Director)Chris Inglis(Director)

Co-investorsAccelBain Capital Tech OpportunitiesPelican

Bright Farmsbrightfarms.cominSep 2016

BrightFarms grows and distributes fresh leafy greens to consumers across the United States, using technology and sustainable agricultural practices.

AgTechFoodTechImpact & Social GoodNew York, US

Josh Norbury(Executive Officer)inNeal Parikh(Executive Officer)inPaul Lightfoot(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardTyler Newton(Director)inBrian Rich(Director)inPeter S.H. Grubstein(Director)

Co-investorsCatalyst InvestorsCox EnterprisesECP GrowthNew Ground VenturesNGEN Partners

Caputo Cheesecaputocheese.comin

Caputo Cheese produces and supplies Italian cheeses such as Parmesan, Romano, Asiago, Fresh Mozzarella, Burrata, and Ricotta, including pre-shredded, grated, and custom formulations.

ConsumerFoodTechChicago, US

Pasquale Caputo(Co-founder)René Caputo(Co-founder)Natale Caputo(CEO)in

Carbon Healthcarbonhealth.comin𝕏

Carbon Health operates a chain of clinics offering urgent care, primary care, and chronic condition management, combining technology with in-person care to provide broader access to health services.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedia & Entertainment

Eren Bali(Founder)inGreg Burrell(Founder)inTom Berry(Founder)Caesar Djavaherian(Founder)Greg Burell(Founder)

Co-investors500 Emerging Europe500 Global515 VenturesAkkadian VenturesAnnex InvestmentsBuilders VC+31 more

Celonovacelonova.comin𝕏

Alta Biomed develops and tests PzF (Polyzene-F) thin-film antithrombotic coatings for vascular, catheter-based, implantable, and other blood-contacting medical devices, offering coating feasibility, particulate testing, and hemocompatibility testing services.

BiotechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsCarlsbad, US

Chairmans Foodschairmansfoods.com

Chairman's Foods develops custom food products and refines existing recipes for consumer brands and food companies.

Advanced ManufacturingFoodTech

Co-investorsGemini Ventures

ClearMetalproject44.comin𝕏Acquired

project44 is a supply chain software company serving logistics and supply chain operations teams to improve visibility and efficiency across supply networks.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSChicago, US

Jett McCandless(Founder)in

Co-investors8VCBtomorrow VenturesChicago VenturesCorsa VenturesCota CapitalEmergence Capital Partners+17 more

CMScmstechnology.comin
Corsicanacorsicanabedding.comin

Corsicana manufactures and designs sleep products including mattresses and related bedding across multiple brands and price points.

Advanced ManufacturingConsumer

Counsylcounsyl.comin𝕏acquired by Myriad Genetics · May 2018 · $375M

Counsyl was a clinical genetic-screening company offering DNA carrier screening for family planning, prenatal screening, and inherited cancer risk tests, processed in its own CLIA-certified lab.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtech

Balaji Srinivasan(Co-founder & CTO)in

Co-investorsGFO CompaniesPilot Growth EquityRevelation PartnersGoldman Sachs

Deioriosdeiorios.comin𝕏

DeIorio's manufactures custom-formulated, fresh-to-frozen dough products for multi-unit food and restaurant brands seeking consistency and repeatable performance across locations.

Advanced ManufacturingFoodTech

Deltekdeltek.comin𝕏

Deltek is an intelligent platform designed for project-based businesses, providing tools for project planning, execution, and analysis across the entire project lifecycle.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaSVirginia, US

Don deLaski

Co-investorsNew Mountain Capital

Diamondnationalpecan.com𝕏

National Pecan is North America's leading grower, processor, and marketer of pecans and pecan-based products, offering both in-shell and shelled varieties globally.

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechFoodTechStockton, US

Steve Zaffarano(President Diamond Foods/National Pecan)

Drilling Infodrillinginfo.com𝕏Feb 2012

Enverus provides an energy-dedicated SaaS analytics platform with datasets, forecasting, activity tracking, and source-to-pay tools that help oil, gas, and renewables companies evaluate deals, optimize assets, manage supply chains, and report on ESG.

Data & InfrastructureEnergySaaSAustin, US

Allen Gilmer(Chairman)Mark Nibbelink(Resigned in connection with closing of transaction.)inJeffrey Hughes(President and Chief Executive Officer)Tanya Andrien(Vice President Strategic Development)David L. Piazza(Chief Financial Officer)inAlicia Recupero(Vice President Marketing)in

Co-investorsBattery VenturesDelta-v CapitalLead Edge CapitalInsight Partners

Drivingforcecollisiondrivingforcecollision.comin𝕏

Driving Force Collision operates and acquires a network of collision repair shops, offering services such as auto body repair, painting, dent repair, and sensor recalibration for vehicle owners.

Mobility & Transportation

Eunetworkseunetworks.comin𝕏

euNetworks is a pan-European provider of bandwidth infrastructure services, operating metropolitan and intercity fibre networks that directly connect over 600 data centres across 53 cities in 17 countries.

Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software

Co-investorsColumbia CapitalDelta-v CapitalStonepeak

Excelinexcelin.comin

Excelin Health operates care delivery sites across California, Texas, and Louisiana, providing post-acute care services including home health, hospice, and private duty care.

Digital HealthHealthtechUnknown (multi-state operations), US

Alicia Marr(CEO)in

Co-investorsGemini Ventures

Extenetextenetsystems.comin𝕏

Extenet designs, builds, operates and supports distributed antenna systems and small cell networks for the telecommunications industry to enhance wireless coverage and capacity in indoor and outdoor environments.

Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTDallas, US

Co-investorsDelta-v CapitalEdgewater FundsStonepeak

Fmcnafmcna.comin𝕏

Fresenius Medical Care provides kidney care products and services, including dialysis therapies such as home hemodialysis and high-volume HDF, along with analytics tools like TherapyWise for kidney replacement therapy.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Foundation Partnersfoundationpartners.comin𝕏

Foundation Partners Group advises funeral home owners on succession planning and business operations.

ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechOrlando, US

Co-investorsCA Holdings

G-CON Manufacturinggconbio.comin𝕏

G-CON designs, manufactures, and installs prefabricated cleanroom systems for the biopharmaceutical, cell and gene therapy, and advanced therapy industries.

Advanced ManufacturingBiotechCleantechConstruction TechHardware

Robert Pedersen(Chief Executive Officer)

Co-investorsPfizer Venture Investments

Gingerginger.io𝕏acquired by Headspace

Headspace provides a mental health platform offering a stratified care model with meditation and mindfulness content, coaching, therapy, and psychiatry, plus an AI companion, serving members from everyday stress to clinical needs.

Digital HealthMental HealthWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsAdvance Venture PartnersEniac VenturesKapor CapitalLaunchCapitalREMUS CapitalTrue Ventures

Gingergingersoftware.cominApr 2021 · $100M

Ginger is an AI-powered grammar and spell checker for the English language, using machine learning and language models to correct and improve writing.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaS

Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersJerusalem Global VenturesBlackstoneCity LightHealth Velocity CapitalKaiser Permanente Ventures+3 more

GoAutogoautoinsurance.com

GoAuto Insurance is a direct-to-consumer automobile insurance company that sells policies without commissioned agents to keep prices affordable.

FintechInsurTech

Gregory Tramontinin

Gradalisgradalisinc.comin𝕏

Gradalis develops Vigil, a patient-specific immunotherapy studied in research and clinical trials for treating ovarian cancer, with potential use in other solid tumors.

BiotechHealthtechCarrollton, US

John Nemunaitis(Chief Scientific Officer and Co-Founder)Shanahan(Founder and Chairman)David M. Shanahan(Founder and Chairman)Mark Early(Executive Officer)inErnest Bognar(Executive Officer)Gladice Wallraven(Executive Officer)in

Gryphongryphonesp.comin

GryphonESP is a safety services company specializing in health, safety, and environmental (HSE) solutions for the energy sector and other high-risk industries.

EnergyEnterprise SoftwareHardwareHealthtechIoT

Jason Andersonin

GSM Outdoorsgsmoutdoors.com

Provides branded accessories and gear for the hunting, sports shooting, and outdoorsman markets

Irving, US

Co-investorsGridiron Capital

Havenhavenbehavioral.cominacquired by Oceans Healthcare

Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health

Co-investorsAscension Ventures

Headspace Healthheadspace.comin𝕏Sep 2017

Headspace is a mental health app that delivers personalized support through meditation, mindfulness, AI-powered guidance, coaching, therapy, and psychiatry services for individuals and organizations worldwide.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthWellness & FitnessSanta Monica, US

Andy(Co-founder)Richard Marsh Pierson(Executive Officer, Director)Andrew David Puddicombe(Executive Officer, Director)Sean Brecker(Executive Officer)inTom Pickett(Chief Executive Officer)inAndy Puddicombe(Founder)

Co-investors1435 CapitalAdvance Venture PartnersAdvancit CapitalBessemer Venture PartnersBreyer CapitalCity Light+18 more

Illumitexillumitex.comin

Austin, US

Chris Hammelef(President)inCarl Gallagher(Secretary and CFO)inDung T. Duong(Executive Officer, Director)inMatthew R. Thomas(Executive Officer, Director)Randall E. Johnson(Executive Officer)in

BoardArmando Pauker(Director)

Co-investorsMercury FundMorgan Creek CapitalNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)

Inventusinventuspower.comin𝕏Jan 2024

Inventus Power designs and manufactures advanced battery technology and engineered power solutions for customers across various industries.

Advanced ManufacturingEnergyHardwareGreenville, US

Pat Trippel(President & CEO)inChris Petrella(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsH.I.G. CapitalInvernessDeVC

Isopuretheisopurecompany.com

Isopure produces a clear protein powder product made with 100% whey protein isolate, designed as a flavored water supplement with no artificial sweeteners, flavors, or added sugar.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness

Juicetymejuicetyme.comin

Sunny Sky Products makes beverage solutions, offering a portfolio of frozen, cold, hot, and enhancer products for various industries and channels.

ConsumerFoodTech

Justju.stin𝕏

A plant-based egg company that creates egg products from plant ingredients as an alternative to conventional egg production.

ConsumerFoodTechEmeryville, US

Josh Tetrick(Founder)inJosh Balk(Founder)

Co-investorsBlue Horizon CorporationCollaborative FundDynabrand VenturesNew Ground VenturesRadicle ImpactSnatched Ventures+7 more

Lakeview Farmslakeviewfarms.comin

Lakeview Farms manufactures fresh, refrigerated dips, desserts, and specialty food products for retail distribution.

ConsumerFoodTech

LANDesklandesk.com

LANDESK develops IT systems management software, including its LANDESK Management Suite (now Ivanti Endpoint Manager), serving IT operations and endpoint management needs.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsThoma BravoVector Capital

Landinghellolanding.com𝕏

Landing offers fully furnished, flexible-lease apartments in major US cities and Mexico through a mobile app, allowing renters to relocate without traditional long-term lease commitments.

B2B MarketplacesPropTechTravel & HospitalityBirmingham, US

Bill Smith(Founder)inCharlotte Guyman(Director)David Schaller(Director)Marcus Higgins(Executive Officer)Christopher Nowak(Executive Officer)Ted Saunders(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsAbstract VenturesBlitzscaling VenturesDelta-v CapitalFoundryGaingelsGreycroft+8 more

Laskolaskoproducts.com𝕏

Lasko Products manufactures home comfort appliances including air cleaners, air purifiers, fans, blowers, heaters, and humidifiers for consumer use.

ConsumerHardware

LAUNCHlaunchtws.comin𝕏

LAUNCH provides aircraft modification and maintenance services through specialized teams covering avionics, structures, and interiors.

Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechLogistics & Supply ChainChicago, US

Mike Guagenti(Board Member, Founder, Advisor)inJean Rollo(Board Member, Founder, Advisor)inIan Rollo(Founder)in

Co-investorsCapitol Meridian PartnersThe Argentum Group

Legacylegacyservicepartners.comin

Legacy Service Partners partners with local HVAC, plumbing, and electrical companies, providing capital, operational playbooks, and support services (marketing, finance, technology, sales) while operators retain leadership of their businesses.

Construction TechConsumerEnterprise Software

Adam Taylor(CEO)inPatrick Morgan(CFO)in

Lyonslyonsmagnus.comin𝕏

Lyons Magnus manufactures food products and ingredients for the foodservice and ingredient industries, serving restaurant and food brands in the United States.

Advanced ManufacturingConsumerFoodTech

Co-investorsPaine Schwartz PartnersTruelink Capital

M&Rmrprint.comin𝕏

M&R manufactures digital and screen printing equipment for the commercial printing industry, including direct-to-garment printers, hybrid printing systems, textile and graphics presses, exposure systems, and finishing equipment.

Advanced ManufacturingE-commerceHardware

Merceradvisorsmerceradvisors.comin𝕏

Mercer Advisors provides wealth and financial management services, offering sophisticated investment strategies historically used by ultra-high net worth individuals to a broader family clientele.

Fintech

Co-investorsGenstar

MicroPactmicropact.com𝕏

Micropact offers software solutions to government agencies for managing public services, data, and operations more efficiently and transparently.

Enterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaSUnknown - not stated on page, US

Co-investorsEnlightenment CapitalArlington Capital Partners

Mindcare Solutionsmindcaresolutions.comin𝕏Feb 2018

Mind Care Solutions provides scheduling and care-coordination software for behavioral and telehealth providers, with tools for multi-office appointment management, secure provider-facility messaging, IVR call routing, and patient tracking and reporting.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthSaaSBrentwood, US

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How many investments has WP Global Partners made?
WP Global Partners has 127 tracked investments, 7 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does WP Global Partners invest at?
WP Global Partners invests at the Growth stage.
What is WP Global Partners's typical check size?
WP Global Partners typically writes checks of $5M – $25M.
What sectors does WP Global Partners focus on?
WP Global Partners focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is WP Global Partners located?
WP Global Partners is headquartered in Chicago, US.
Who does WP Global Partners co-invest with?
WP Global Partners most often shares deals with Delta-v Capital, Lincolnshire, Gaingels, among 218 tracked co-investors.

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