July 11, 2011
Partnership accelerates connection between high-caliber impact entrepreneurs and values-led investors Durham, NC and San Francisco, CA – July 11, 2011 – SJF Institute (SJFI) and Investors’ Circle (IC) today announced a strategic merger to more efficiently and effectively unleash the power of the impact investing marketplace. The merger will increase […]
May 2, 2011
SERVICECHANNEL NAMED 2011 VENDOR OF THE YEAR AT PRSM NATIONAL CONFERENCE NASHVILLE, TN, – The Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association (PRSM) named ServiceChannel as 2011 Vendor of the Year at an awards ceremony during its National Conference here on Monday night, April 4, 2011. According to PRSM, the award is […]
February 28, 2011
“Community Energy was impressed by the expertise, diligence and deep network SJF Ventures demonstrated in leading our $6 MM Series A round. After the investment, SJF has been active on the board in the recruitment of new independent Directors, strategic insights on expansion, industry and finance referrals, and market intelligence. […]
February 14, 2011
Constellation Energy to Acquire 7.8 MW Solar Project from Community Energy, Inc., One of the Three Largest Solar Projects in New Jersey BALTIMORE and RADNOR, Pa. (February 14, 2011) – Constellation Energy (NYSE: CEG) and Community Energy Solar, LLC (Community Energy), today announced that Constellation, through its retail business, has […]
February 2, 2011
MEDIAMATH HONORED BY ALWAYSON FOR THIRD TIME, SECOND STRAIGHT ONMEDIA 100 Demand-Side Platform’s CEO to Lend Insights at OnMedia Conference NEW YORK, NY – January 31, 2011 – For the third time in as many years, demand-side platform MediaMath has taken home a prestigious AlwaysOn prize – this time nabbing […]
January 20, 2011
Durham, NC and Lanham, MD – January 20, 2011 – SJF Ventures announced today it has invested in Optoro, a company providing comprehensive asset recovery solutions for the distressed inventory of retailers, manufacturers and 3rd party providers. SJF’s investment completes Optoro’s $1.85 million Series A financing, which also includes QED […]
December 14, 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 […]
November 3, 2010
Read more about Media Math’s recognition here.
October 5, 2010
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, […]
July 26, 2010
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 […]
July 22, 2010
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.
June 23, 2010
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. […]
June 21, 2010
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 […]
May 18, 2010
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 […]
April 30, 2010
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 […]
April 23, 2010
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 […]
April 19, 2010
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, […]
March 22, 2010
“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 […]
March 22, 2010
“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.”
March 22, 2010
“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.”