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Mainsail Partners Expands Team to Build on Success

2.15.12 - Mainsail Partners, a leading growth equity firm focused on investing in bootstrapped companies, today announced it has added two seasoned executives to its growing team of investment professionals and operations experts. Read more

Steelwedge adds Dave Hersh and David Anderson to Board of Directors

1.10.12 - Steelwedge Software, Inc. the leader in cloud-based Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) solutions, today announced the addition of Dave Hersh and David Anderson to its board of directors to help poise the business for continued blistering growth. Read more

Togo's to Add Corporate Units After Exclusively Franchising

1.03.12 - Togo’s, the 242-unit sandwich chain, is adding company-operated units after nearly a decade of exclusively franchising its restaurants. Read more

PayLease CEO, Dave Dutch Profiled

11.28.11 - Do you pay your rent or homeowners association dues with a paper check? Most people do, even while paying other bills through automatic deductions from a bank account or online. Read more

Mercury News Interview: Togo's CEO Tony Gioia

11.04.2011 - Tony Gioia has always loved sandwiches. As a kid, he had a thing for those big juicy pileups of cheese and veggies and lean cuts of meat all ending in vowels. Growing up in New York City, he'd devour those bulging beauties, a true-blue third-generation Italian always in the mood for food. Read more


Steelwedge Bolsters Executive Team to Drive Growth

9.22.2011 - Steelwedge, the leader in cloud-based sales and operations planning (S&OP) and integrated business planning (IBP) solutions announced today the hiring of four seasoned executives to support the company's growth and further deepen its commitment to customer satisfaction. Read more

Mainsail Partners Invests in Steelwedge Software, Inc.

9.08.2011 - Steelwedge Software, Inc., the leader in cloud-based sales and operations planning (S&OP) and integrated business planning (IBP) solutions, today announced a $16 million growth equity investment led by Mainsail Partners, a leading San Francisco growth equity firm. Read more

PayLease Names Dave Dutch as New CEO

9.07.2011 - PayLease LLC, a leading electronic payments platform and service provider for Property Management companies and Home Owner Associations, today announced the hire of Dave Dutch as CEO. Read more

Three Mainsail Portfolio Companies Ranked on Inc. 500|5000 List

8.23.2011 - Mainsail Partners, a leading growth equity firm based in San Francisco, is excited to announce that three of its portfolio companies were recognized by Inc. on the magazine's annual list of fastest growing privately held companies in the United States. Read more

Mainsail Signs Agreement to Sell Professional HealthCare

8.11.2011 - Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (the “Company” or “Kindred”) (NYSE: KND) today announced that its subsidiary has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the equity of Professional HealthCare, LLC (“Professional”), a portfolio company of Mainsail Partners. Read more


Togo's Marks 40th Anniversary with New Wraps, Marketing Campaign

8.05.2011 - Togo's kicks off its 40th anniversary with a celebration of the past and future. The company will launch a new campaign based on its history with an ad that follows a happy couple on first dates, road trips and buying a new home. Read more


Togo's Opening Redesigned Stores in Orange County

6.24.2011 - Togo's Sandwiches is targeting south Orange County for its next big local expansion, where takeout counters are being revamped to showcase the chain's fresh ingredients. Read more

Novus Biologicals Announces Opening of Canadian Office

6.08.2011 - Novus Biologicals, an international supplier of antibodies and antibody-related products to bioscience researchers, is proud to announce the opening of their second international office in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. Novus' other offices include Novus Europe, which services Europe from Cambridge, United Kingdom, and the worldwide headquarters, based in Littleton, Colorado. Read more

RETransform Partners with PayLease For Easy Online Payments

5.11.2011 - RETransform, the leader in business management services and technology solutions for real estate, is pleased to announce a partnership with PayLease™ Online Payment Collection Service. The partnership will enable residential property managers using RETransform PEAK™ Property Management Software to accept and manage online payments in real time; make direct deposit distributions to third party bank accounts; and export transaction data directly to accounting software. Read more

Professional Healthcare at Home Expands Service Area into Marin County

5.11.2011 - Professional Healthcare at Home, a leading provider of home nursing, rehabilitation therapy, hospice care, and personal caregiver services in Northern California, has opened an additional, Medicare-approved office in San Rafael to provide care to families in Marin County. “There is a growing need for home health and home care services in the Bay Area and throughout the nation,” explains John Griscavage, CEO. “We are pleased to offer the highest quality care to more families in the region.” Read more

Togo's to Add Eleven New Locations in California

5.09.2011 - While many businesses have curtailed their expansion plans, Togo's Eateries Inc. is forging ahead with plans for nearly a dozen new California locations, including at least one in Pasadena. On Monday, the San Jose-based company announced that it has signed six agreements with single and multi-unit developers for a total of 11 new shops in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Contra Costa counties. Read more

Brightstar Corporation Announces Agreement to Acquire eSecuritel

4.05.2011 - Brightstar Corp., a global leader in solutions for the wireless industry, announced today it has reached an agreement to acquire eSecuritel, a leading provider of cell phone and wireless products insurance services, from its current owners comprised of Mainsail Partners and management. Read more

Togo's Owners Put Fresh Spin on 40-year-old "Throwback" Sub Shop

3.01.2011 - “We are finally excited that we can execute on our original plan,” declares Jason Payne, referring to his private equity firm’s first and only restaurant acquisition, Togo’s Holdings, a 40-year-old sub shop chain. Read more

Togo's Hires Rand Ferris as VP of Operations

1.06.2011 -  Togo’s Sandwiches, a West Coast Original, with over 242 franchised restaurants, has named Rand Ferris – vice president of operations. In his new position, Ferris will assume all responsibilities for operations including: franchised and company-owned restaurant operations, training, and new restaurant construction. Read more