K1 Investment Management

Proud to share the next chapter for our portfolio company Axcient, a category-leading provider of advanced business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) software for managed service providers (MSPs), which has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by ConnectWise, a Thoma Bravo portfolio company. Since our initial investment, Axcient’s annual recurring revenue has grown by 7.5x, driven by customer-focused innovation and strategic acquisitions. This acquisition marks another milestone for Axcient in their mission to protect MSPs and their clients from evolving cybersecurity risks. With this transaction, K1 has realized over $1.8 billion of liquidity in the past ten months, reflecting our commitment to building category-leading companies. Congratulations to the entire Axcient team on this incredible journey. We look forward to seeing their continued success as part of ConnectWise. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gAU7ruuG #categoryleaders #BCDR #MSPs

We're excited to announce the completion of our acquisition of MariaDB, a leader in enterprise database solutions, and the appointment of Rohit De Souza as CEO. This strategic investment positions MariaDB to further expand its presence in the enterprise market and continue delivering innovative, scalable solutions globally. With upcoming features like vector search and a Kubernetes Operator, MariaDB is poised to drive advancements in AI-driven, cloud-native solutions. We’re thrilled to support MariaDB as it enters this new phase of growth and innovation. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g52EzsQn #categoryleaders #MariaDB

We’re proud to announce that Routeware, Inc., a leading provider of integrated technology solutions for the waste and recycling industry, acquired Wastech, Inc., the owner of RUBICONSmartCity and RUBICONPro. By combining Routeware’s robust suite of products with RUBICONSmartCity and RUBICONPro’s specialized platforms, the company will be positioned to deliver comprehensive and innovative solutions across both the public and private sectors of the waste management industry. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gzEDuYM3 #categoryleaders #wastemanagement

We're proud to announce that 30 K1 portfolio companies have made this year's Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America! This achievement underscores the incredible innovation and growth happening across our portfolio. Congratulations to: COMPLY, ControlUp, Crownpeak, Cyara, Eltropy, Employ, GoCanvas, Gravyty, Hiver, HR Acuity, IRONSCALES, Ivy.ai, IXOPAY (TokenEx), Logicbroker, Lumistry (Digital Pharmacist Inc.), Murj | Empowering Modern Cardiac Device Care, Ocelot, Panopto, Pentera, RentRedi, Responsive, RethinkFirst, Reveal, Routeware, Inc., Smarsh, Subsplash, TeamDynamix, TechnoMile, and Trackforce Valiant + TrackTik! Kudos to all for this well-deserved recognition. We're honored to be part of your journey. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g-aAT7dM #categoryleaders #Inc5000

We are thrilled to announce our strategic growth investment in Board Intelligence, the AI-powered board management software platform trusted by over 40,000 leaders across 3,000 organizations globally, including Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd, Generali, Nationwide, Schroders, the National Health Service (NHS), and Zurich Insurance Group. This partnership aims to drive the next phase of growth for Board Intelligence, enhancing its leading board collaboration platform for clients worldwide. Jennifer Sundberg and Pippa Begg have built an innovative platform that transforms board decision-making. This investment supports their mission and helps to accelerate product innovation, geographic expansion, and strategic acquisitions. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gD6nA6J5 #categoryleaders #BoardIntelligence #boardmanagement #AI

Congratulations to our portfolio company GoCanvas on successfully completing their acquisition by the Nemetschek Group (FRA: NEM), a global provider of software solutions for the AEC/O and media sectors. Under K1’s guidance, GoCanvas enhanced its market presence through strategic acquisitions and strengthened its position as a leader in field worker collaboration software. Thank you to the entire GoCanvas team for their dedication and leadership, which has been instrumental to the company's success. This transaction exemplifies our commitment to building category leaders and has contributed to K1's $1.7 billion in liquidity from various distributions since December. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/geqyZ9CR #categoryleaders

Direct from the NYSE Floor! Check out this #NYSEFloorTalk with Kim Crawford Goodman, CEO of Smarsh, discussing how Smarsh helps customers navigate the complexities of digital communication compliance amidst increasing regulatory scrutiny and data volumes. #categoryleaders #NYSE #AI #innovation

Congratulations to our portfolio company GoCanvas on signing a definitive agreement to be acquired by Nemetschek Group (NEM.DE). "The acquisition of GoCanvas further strengthens Nemetschek Group’s positioning in the US, while Nemetschek will provide GoCanvas a unique footprint to expand in Europe and Asia-Pacific." Thank you to Viyas, James and the entire GoCanvas team for an incredible partnership the last few years. Excited to see what you will accomplish with Usman Shuja and Yves Padrines. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gk9UcV-c #categoryleaders #enterprisesoftware

Ready to join the ranks of category leaders? Dive into our new portfolio job board and explore exciting opportunities spanning engineering, marketing, finance and more. Join us in shaping the future of enterprise software at https://lnkd.in/gwvv3r-z. #categoryleaders #portfoliocareers

Technology leader Byron McDuffee has joined Trackforce Valiant + TrackTik as CEO! With over 20 years of experience, McDuffee is poised to lead the company’s continued global expansion and enhancement of its security management solutions. Welcome to the team, Byron! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g96SQU2x #categoryleaders #executiverecruiting #B2BSaaS #securitytechnology