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Progress Partners, Inc.

M&A Advisory Firm

Boston, Massachusetts HQ

Member since
2011
Deals they've closed
55
About
Progress Partners is a Boston and New York City-based boutique advisory firm providing M&A advisory and corporate finance strategy to leading technology companies. Since 2002, Progress Partners has aimed to work with exceptional entrepreneurial teams on solutions for growth. Each process is cust…
Team (5)
Recent Transactions (55)
Progress Partners, Inc.
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Machinery Manufacturing, Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing, Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing, Primary Metal Manufacturing
Advised

Kinema Systems

in their acquisition by

Boston Dynamics

April 2019

Progress Partners, Inc.
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services, Broadcasting (except Internet), Software and Online Services
Advised

iQ Media

in their acquisition by

4C Insights

April 2019

Progress Partners, Inc.
Credit Card Issuing, Depository Credit Intermediation, Payment Processing Software and Services
Advised

Vyze

in their acquisition by

Mastercard

April 2019

Progress Partners, Inc.
Casting agencies (i.e., motion picture, theatrical, video), Casting agencies, motion picture or video, Casting bureaus (e.g., motion picture, theatrical, video), Casting bureaus, motion picture or video, Motion Picture and Video Industries, Motion picture consulting services, Motion picture wardrobe and costume rental, Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries, Software and Online Services
Advised

Massive Interactive

in their acquisition by

Deltatre

November 2018

Progress Partners, Inc.
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services, Software and Online Services
Advised

Magnetic

in their acquisition by

Deloitte

October 2018

Progress Partners, Inc.
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services, Software and Online Services
Advised

Zapp360

in their acquisition by

Altice

September 2018

Progress Partners, Inc.
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services, Software and Online Services
Advised

SlimCut Media

in their acquisition by

Telaria

June 2018

Progress Partners, Inc.
Enterprise Software and Online Services, Software and Online Services
Advised

SwiftPage

in their acquisition by

SFW Capital Partners

May 2018

Progress Partners, Inc.
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services, Software and Online Services
Advised

Receptiv

in their acquisition by

Verve

May 2018

Progress Partners, Inc.
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services, Software and Online Services
Advised

AdsWizz

in their acquisition by

Pandora

March 2018

Progress Partners, Inc.
Software and Online Services
Advised

Acquisio

in their acquisition by

Web.com

October 2017

Progress Partners, Inc.
E-commerce, Software and Online Services
Advised

Mobee

in their acquisition by

Quad Analytix

September 2017

Progress Partners, Inc.
Software and Online Services
Advised

LBN

in their acquisition by

Ansira

September 2017

Progress Partners, Inc.
Software and Online Services
Advised

Nanorep

in their acquisition by

LogMeIn, Inc.

August 2017

Progress Partners, Inc.
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services, Software and Online Services
Advised

CPXi

in securing debt financing from

Gibraltar Business Capital

November 2016

Progress Partners, Inc.
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services, Software and Online Services
Advised

ThinkVine

in their acquisition by

Ignite Technologies

October 2016

Progress Partners, Inc.
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services, Software and Online Services
Advised

Balihoo

in their acquisition by

UNDISCLOSED

October 2016

Progress Partners, Inc.
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services, Software and Online Services
Advised

bRealTime

in securing investment from

UNDISCLOSED

October 2016

Progress Partners, Inc.
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers, Software and Online Services
Advised

PubGears

in their acquisition by

mTheory

August 2016

Progress Partners, Inc.
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
Advised

AdPerfect

in their acquisition by

Lighthouse Equity Partners

May 2016

Progress Partners, Inc.
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
Advised

Qualia

in their acquisition by

BlueCava

March 2016

Progress Partners, Inc.
Broadcasting (except Internet), Communications software (chat, messaging, email), Consumer Software and Online Services, E-commerce, Gasoline Stations and Truck Stops, Home and auto supply stores, Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers, Online News, Social Games, Social Media Management Software, Social Networking Services
Advised

Purecars

in their acquisition by

Raycom

November 2015

Progress Partners, Inc.
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services, Casting agencies (i.e., motion picture, theatrical, video), Casting agencies, motion picture or video, Casting bureaus (e.g., motion picture, theatrical, video), Casting bureaus, motion picture or video, Communications software (chat, messaging, email), Consumer Software and Online Services, Motion Picture and Video Industries, Motion picture consulting services, Motion picture wardrobe and costume rental, Online News, Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries, Social Games, Social Media Management Software, Social Networking Services
Advised

Adazzle

in their acquisition by

Comcast

November 2015

Progress Partners, Inc.
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
Advised

ChoiceStream, Inc.

in securing investment from

North Atlantic Capital

August 2015

Progress Partners, Inc.
Enterprise Software and Online Services, Software and Online Services
Advised

Teletrax

in their acquisition by

4C Insights

July 2015

Progress Partners, Inc.
Software and Online Services
Advised

Mail Store

in their acquisition by

Carbonite

December 2014

Progress Partners, Inc.
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
Advised

New England Home

in securing investment from

Network Communications Inc

November 2014

Progress Partners, Inc.
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
Advised

New England Home, subsidiary of NCI

in their acquisition by

UNDISCLOSED

September 2014

Progress Partners, Inc.
Software and Online Services
Advised

LSN Mobile

in their acquisition by

Raycom Media

September 2014

Progress Partners, Inc.
Data processing services, Entertainment Software and Online Services, Information Technology (IT) infrastructure services (outsourced), Software and Online Services, Temporary Help Services
Advised

Precision Demand

in their acquisition by

Adap.TV and Aol.

May 2014

Progress Partners, Inc.
Enterprise Software and Online Services, Software and Online Services
Advised

Ilesfay

in their acquisition by

Autodesk

January 2014

Progress Partners, Inc.
Administration of Human Resource Programs, Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services, Employment Services, Human Resources Consulting Services
Advised

Real Match

in securing investment from

Edison Ventures & Carmel Ventures

July 2013

Progress Partners, Inc.
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services, Software and Online Services
Advised

Pixability

in securing debt financing from

QuadGraphics

May 2013

Progress Partners, Inc.
Software and Online Services
Advised

Wiggio

in their acquisition by

Desire 2 Learn

March 2013

Progress Partners, Inc.
Software and Online Services
Advised

Dotbox

in their acquisition by

MDC Partners

March 2012

Progress Partners, Inc.
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services, Software and Online Services
Advised

Skyword

in securing debt financing from

Cox Media Group

January 2012

Progress Partners, Inc.
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Advised

Sensei Solutions

in securing debt financing from

Southern States

November 2011

Progress Partners, Inc.
Software and Online Services
Advised

Meetcha

in their acquisition by

Tradewinds Software Group, Inc

June 2011

Progress Partners, Inc.
Communications software (chat, messaging, email), Consumer Software and Online Services, Online News, Social Games, Social Media Management Software, Social Networking Services, Software and Online Services
Advised

Eons & Boom Eeons Media

in their acquisition by

Continuum Crew

April 2011

Progress Partners, Inc.
Communications software (chat, messaging, email), Consumer Software and Online Services, Online News, Social Games, Social Media Management Software, Social Networking Services, Software and Online Services
Advised

Media Math

in securing investment from

European Founders

March 2011

Progress Partners, Inc.
Enterprise Software and Online Services, Software and Online Services
Advised

Cyrus Technologies

in their acquisition by

Prenova

January 2011

Progress Partners, Inc.
Administration of Human Resource Programs, Employment Services, Human Resources Consulting Services, Software and Online Services
Advised

Real Match

in securing investment from

Carmel Ventures & Bay Tech Venture Capital

November 2010

Progress Partners, Inc.
E-commerce, Software and Online Services
Advised

Kudzu Interactive

in securing investment from

Northwest Venture Partners

June 2010

Progress Partners, Inc.
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services, Software and Online Services
Advised

AdSafe Media, Inc.

in securing investment from

UNDISCLOSED

November 2009

Progress Partners, Inc.
Software and Online Services
Advised

Milabra

in securing investment from

UNDISCLOSED

October 2009

Progress Partners, Inc.
Software and Online Services
Advised

Vizibility

in securing investment from

UNDISCLOSED

October 2009

Progress Partners, Inc.
Software and Online Services
Advised

Rock Coast Media

in their acquisition by

Alloy Media Marketing

July 2009

Progress Partners, Inc.
Software and Online Services
Advised

CM Ware Converging Media

in their acquisition by

Live Cargo

June 2009

Progress Partners, Inc.
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services, Software and Online Services
Advised

Going Inc

in their acquisition by

AOL

June 2009

Progress Partners, Inc.
Finance and Insurance
Advised

Main Street Resources

in securing debt financing from

Brooke Private Equity Associates

December 2007

Progress Partners, Inc.
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
Advised

Tremor Media

in securing debt financing from

Canaan Partners & Masthead Venture Partners

November 2007

Progress Partners, Inc.
Software and Online Services
Advised

Worktopia

in securing debt financing from

Gotham Ventures, High Pakes Ventures, and Milestone Venture Partners

October 2007

Progress Partners, Inc.
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Advised

Movo

in their acquisition by

Neighborhood America

October 2006

Progress Partners, Inc.
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services, Data processing services, Information Technology (IT) infrastructure services (outsourced), Software and Online Services, Temporary Help Services
Advised

Yokel

in securing investment from

BCV & Walnut Venture Associates

November 2005

Progress Partners, Inc.
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services, Communications software (chat, messaging, email), Consumer Software and Online Services, Online News, Social Games, Social Media Management Software, Social Networking Services, Software and Online Services
Advised

ContextWeb

in securing investment from

DFJ New England

June 2004

Sectors Progress Partners, Inc. serves:
Media
Technology
Retail

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Member since
2011
Deals they've closed
55
Team (5)
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