December 11, 2024
The Computer Works Secures Growth Capital to Expand Fiber Connectivity
CONWAY, ARKANSAS – December 11, 2024 – The Computer Works (TCW), a leading provider of fiber and fixed wireless internet services based in Arkansas, announced the completion of a significant growth capital investment led by The Stephens Group, LLC (Stephens Group), together with Circumference Group. This funding will further TCW’s mission to bridge the digital […]
December 3, 2024
Pearlman Group Welcomes Shannon Palmer as CEO
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS – December 3, 2024 – Pearlman Group (“Pearlman” or “the Company”), a portfolio company of The Stephens Group, LLC (“Stephens Group”), is pleased to announce the appointment of Shannon Palmer as CEO, effective December 2, 2024. In addition to his role as CEO, Palmer will join the Company’s Board of Directors, working […]
November 13, 2024
Stephens Group Supports Dahlia Equity Partners in its Series A Investment in Prokeep
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS – November 13, 2024 – Private investment firm The Stephens Group, LLC (“Stephens Group”) announced that it has supported Dahlia Equity Partners, a private equity firm that invests in software companies that power core customer workflows, in leading a $25 million Series A investment in Prokeep, the leading customer communication and engagement […]
October 29, 2024
Stephens Group Participates in SchooLinks’ $80M Funding Round
AUSTIN, TEXAS – October 29, 2024 – The Stephens Group, LLC (“Stephens Group”) today announced a minority growth investment in SchooLinks, a leading software platform providing College and Career Readiness (“CCR”) resources for K-12 students across the U.S. The $80M Series B funding round was led by Susquehanna Growth Equity (“SGE”) and included participation from Strada and ASA. The […]
September 30, 2024
Stephens Group Portfolio Company Catalyst Acoustics Group to Be Acquired by KPS Capital Partners, LP
AGAWAM, MASSACHUSETTS – September 30, 2024 – The Stephens Group, LLC (“Stephens Group”) announced today that KPS Capital Partners, LP (“KPS”) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire its portfolio company Catalyst Acoustics Group (“Catalyst”). Catalyst is the parent company of an elite group of acoustic, seismic, vibration and noise control companies including Fräsch, IAC Acoustics, Kinetics Noise Control, Lamvin, Madrid, Noise […]
September 12, 2024
Stephens Group Bolsters Investment and Value Creation Teams with New Hires and Promotions
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS – September 12, 2024 – The Stephens Group, LLC (“Stephens Group” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the promotions of Anthony Porcelli to Vice President and Bradley Ong to Senior Associate and the addition of Jacob Ham and Nicholas F. AmRhein as Investment Associates and Marco Schooley as a Value Creation […]
July 15, 2024
Revolution Sustainable Solutions, LLC Expands Focus on Sustainable Films through Acquisition of Norflex, Inc.
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS – July 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Revolution Sustainable Solutions, LLC (“Revolution”), a leading innovator in sustainable materials and recycling solutions, today announced the acquisition of Norflex, Inc. (“Norflex”), a prominent producer of high-performance agricultural and industrial films. This strategic acquisition is set to significantly bolster Revolution’s capabilities in sustainable agriculture solutions as […]
May 15, 2024
Catalyst Acoustics Group Acquires Madrid, Inc., Expanding Portfolio
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS – May 15, 2024 – Catalyst Acoustics Group, Inc. (“Catalyst Acoustics Group” or “CAG”), a portfolio company of The Stephens Group, LLC (“Stephens Group”) and a platform for an elite group of acoustic, seismic, vibration and noise control companies that together offer the broadest portfolio of noise control solutions in the market, […]
April 23, 2024
The Stephens Group Completes Strategic Investment into VisionSafe
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS and KANEOHE, HAWAII – April 23, 2024 – The Stephens Group, LLC (“Stephens Group”) has completed a significant strategic investment into VisionSafe, LLC (“VisionSafe” or the “Company”) designed to accelerate the growth of the business. This investment exhibits Stephens Group’s continued interest in supporting businesses providing highly engineered, mission critical, systems and […]
April 16, 2024
Launch of Redesigned Website and Rebranding Campaign at The Stephens Group
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS – April 16, 2024 – We are pleased to formally announce the launch of our redesigned website and rebranding campaign at The Stephens Group, LLC (“Stephens Group”). While our website and design have changed, our mission and vision have not. We continue to be guided by our principles and believe our reputation […]
April 10, 2024
The Stephens Group Hires Katrinka Shields to Strengthen Talent Development Across the Firm
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS – April 10, 2024. The Stephens Group, LLC (“The Stephens Group”), the private investment firm backed by the Witt Stephens and Elizabeth Campbell families, announced it has hired Katrinka Shields as Vice President of Talent Development and Administration. Ms. Shields brings a wealth of experience to her new role at The Stephens […]