Archive: 2010

SJF Ventures’ portfolio company MedPage Today has been acquired by Everyday Health.  The partnership will strengthen MedPage’s position as the leading provider of online breaking medical news for healthcare professionals.   SJF Ventures and Milestone Venture Partners have exited their investments in MedPage as part of the transaction.  SJF participated in […]

Read more about Media Math’s recognition here.

SJF Ventures, joined by NGP Energy Technology Partners (NGP ETP), completed a Series A Preferred Stock investment in Community Energy, Inc. (CEI), a leading renewable energy developer and marketer. The investment will fund CEI’s plan to expand its pipeline of utility scale solar generation projects under development in the Northeast, […]

Come out and enjoy an evening of free networking with local business professionals interested in growing the fields of renewable energy, energy efficiency and other cleantech sectors.   NYC CleanLinks Event: July 29, 2010 6 – 8 pm Connolly’s 121 West 45th Street, 2nd Floor(between 6th Ave and Broadway)New York, NY Register Here […]

As we execute our growth strategy, we are pleased to have SJF Ventures as an investor and value their history, long-term commitment and deep expertise in cleantech, sustainability, reuse and recycling.

SJF Ventures announced that it has invested in eRecyclingCorps, a company that is transforming the wireless device ecosystem by working with tier one wireless carriers to establish comprehensive large-scale consumer buyback programs.  eRecyclingCorps enables carriers to buy back used handsets from consumers and ensure they are resold or responsibly recycled. […]

SJF has made available investment case studies on two recently exited companies, Ryla and Salvage Direct.   Both companies produced strong financial results for SJF, generated rapid growth and built unique employee cultures that helped drive business results. Ryla’s revenue climbed from less than $1.1 million in 2002 to over $100 million […]

SJF Successfully Exits Fund I Portfolio Company, Salvage Direct, through Sale to QCSA Holdings SJF Ventures portfolio company Salvage Direct has been acquired by QCSA Auto Auctions, the nation’s largest independent salvage auction company.  The transaction was funded by private equity firm Kinderhook Industries and debt provider Amalgamated Capital.  The […]

Ryla Receives Strategic Investment from Alorica; SJF Exits Fund I Portfolio Company SJF Ventures’ portfolio company Ryla, Inc., has received a strategic investment from California-based Alorica, Inc.  The partnership helps solidify Ryla as a leading call center solutions provider and infuses additional capital for growth.  Ryla will continue to operate […]

Kennesaw, Ga. – The Atlanta Business Chronicle today named Ryla, a leading domestic provider of outsourced call center and customer contact solutions, as the fastest growing privately-held company in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The publication’s annual Pacesetter award recognizes top revenue growth companies based in Atlanta. SJF Ventures has been […]

SJF Ventures Portfolio Company, FieldView Solutions, Welcomes David Schirmacher from Goldman Sachs & Co. Schirmacher joins FieldView Solutions from Goldman Sachs & Company where as Vice President and Global Head of Engineering and Critical Systems he was responsible for the design, operation and overall strategy of the firm’s data centers, […]

“When we looked for an equity investor for our company that shared our values and vision, SJF Ventures was the natural choice. They saw the promise early that B. B. Hobbs could help its agricultural customers produce more fruit and vegetables on less land with less water and fertilizer. They […]

“We had capital from a strong local investment community. However, we really liked SJF’s years of experience and deep connections in our industry. We were attracted to the idea of bringing on an institutional investor who shared our vision and could help us realize it.”

“I didn’t want to take venture capital, though. I thought the VC industry was predatory. I didn’t like what it stood for, and I didn’t think venture capitalists would share my vision…But the Elpis group told me about a new type of VC. They introduced us to SJF.”

“SJF Ventures has been a great venture capital partner and board member for ED MAP. They share our philosophy of creating a win-win workplace in rural Appalachia that provides superior service and educational resources to our customers. They have rolled up their sleeves and helped on M&A, financing, option plans, […]

“I was nervous about working with venture. I was half-way expecting the worse, but Arrun and I struck a great chord from the get go and he just felt like the right partner. He was honest and spoke to me straight.”

SJF Ventures has worked with groSolar since our first exploration of venture financing. SJF led our Series A and participated in our Series B financing. SJF principals have tremendous knowledge and expertise in the Cleantech sector and their contributions to our management recruiting, M&A work, and follow-on financing have been […]

SJF has been a tremendous asset to Rustic Crust. From the time of their initial investment to our most recent round of financing, SJF has proven to be a true partner. The experience that SJF has brought to the board room and the support they have shown the company has […]

When MediaMath spoke with a number of venture capital firms about expansion capital, SJF Ventures quickly stood out as an investor that would add value and serve as a trusted friend to the firm. It has been the type of partner that we were seeking.

After a successful launch of the SJF Cleantech Mentorship Program in New York City through a $75,000 grant from the Citi Foundation, SJF has selected the 2010 Cleantech Mentorship Program Fellows and Mentors. The 2010 Fellows are an impressive group of early stage cleantech entrepreneurs operating companies with significant market potential.  […]