Shamrock Holdings

Highwire PR Announces Appointment of Two Independent Board Members

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

Samson will lend his extensive expertise on corporate communications strategy and C-level stakeholder engagement while contributing to overall agency strategy.

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  • Samson will lend his extensive expertise on corporate communications strategy and C-level stakeholder engagement while contributing to overall agency strategy.
  • Cossman will provide counsel on healthcare, analytics, digital and acquisition strategy for Highwire.
  • A 24-year veteran of marketing and communications services, he has held executive leadership positions at several successful communications, tech, data, and analytics companies.
  • “The firm’s exceptional caliber of talent and leadership, combined with its outstanding reputation, sets it apart in the marketplace.

Ad Results Media Names Jordan Fox Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Ad Results Media (ARM), the leading audio-focused agency known for its innovative work across podcasts, digital audio, vodcasting, and other digital audio channels, announced the appointment of Jordan Fox as Chief Executive Officer. With a rich leadership background spanning media, marketing, and technology, Fox brings over two decades of experience to ARM. Previously, he led award-winning creative and digital agency Laundry Service, transforming the business from a social media-focused boutique to a full-stack creative, digital, and influencer marketing leader.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Ad Results Media (ARM), the leading audio-focused agency known for its innovative work across podcasts, digital audio, vodcasting, and other digital audio channels, announced the appointment of Jordan Fox as Chief Executive Officer.
  • With a rich leadership background spanning media, marketing, and technology, Fox brings over two decades of experience to ARM.
  • Ad Results Media (ARM), an expert audio agency with over 25 years of experience, empowers brands and agencies to boost channel performance and sales using the power of audio.
  • Pioneering the podcast advertising landscape with the very first podcast ad placement in 2010, ARM now stands as the world's largest podcast media buyer.

ancora Software Collaborates with Shamrock Solutions to Bring Advanced Invoice Processing Capabilities to Businesses Across North America

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ancora Software, a leading provider of intelligent document processing solutions, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Shamrock Solutions, a successful business process automation integrator headquartered in Kansas City, MO. This collaboration is set to provide Shamrock clients and prospects with access to Freedom AP, a cutting-edge invoice automation platform based on the ancora invoice automation platform. In the short time since this partnership was finalized Shamrock already has nine opportunities in the pipeline.

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  • ancora Software and Shamrock Solutions have joined forces to offer advanced invoice processing solutions through Shamrock's Freedom AP platform, leveraging ancora's intelligent document processing expertise to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
  • This collaboration is set to provide Shamrock clients and prospects with access to Freedom AP, a cutting-edge invoice automation platform based on the ancora invoice automation platform.
  • "This partnership with ancora Software is a testament to our dedication to providing our clients with cutting-edge solutions," said Robert Albright, CEO, at Shamrock Solutions.
  • "This partnership with ancora Software is a testament to our dedication to providing our clients with cutting-edge solutions," said Robert Albright, CEO, at Shamrock Solutions.

Recharge Capital Announces $200M Women’s Healthcare Investment Holdings Co. With a Novel Structure

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

The vehicle will serve to optimize thematic-based investments and set the stage for transformative growth in the women’s healthcare industry.

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  • The vehicle will serve to optimize thematic-based investments and set the stage for transformative growth in the women’s healthcare industry.
  • In addition to women's healthcare, Recharge Capital is actively investing in sectors such as fintech democratization, digital assets, and semiconductor enablement.
  • Recharge Capital is a leading thematic-first private investment firm focused on driving innovation and impact across various sectors.
  • Recharge Capital operates from its offices in New York and Singapore, serving as a catalyst for positive change in the global investment landscape.

Shamrock Capital Announces Paige Kuroyama as New Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

LOS ANGELES, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shamrock Capital, a Los Angeles-based investment firm specializing in media, entertainment, communications and related sectors, today announced that Paige Kuroyama has joined as the firm's new Chief Financial Officer.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shamrock Capital, a Los Angeles-based investment firm specializing in media, entertainment, communications and related sectors, today announced that Paige Kuroyama has joined as the firm's new Chief Financial Officer.
  • Paige has worked closely with Shamrock Capital for many years through her prior role as Partner at RSM US, LLP, Shamrock's longtime auditor.
  • Paige brings over 20 years of accounting and financial reporting experience with her to Shamrock.
  • Shamrock's former Chief Financial Officer & Chief Compliance Officer, Peter Rivera, will retain his position as dedicated CCO while serving as advisor to Paige to ensure a smooth CFO transition.

Highwire PR welcomes Joe Hamrahi as chief financial officer

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, March 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Highwire PR , a high-impact communications & marketing partner for global technology and healthcare companies, announced today that Joe Hamrahi has joined the company as its chief financial officer.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Highwire PR , a high-impact communications & marketing partner for global technology and healthcare companies, announced today that Joe Hamrahi has joined the company as its chief financial officer.
  • In this role, Hamrahi will be responsible for leading Highwire’s financial operations as the company continues to expand.
  • “Joe has the experience, energy and passion that will be invaluable in our next phase of growth,” said Kathleen Gratehouse, principal and co-founder of Highwire PR.
  • “His success in scaling businesses of our size as well as conducting successful M&A efforts will be vital as we execute on our long-term vision.”
    Hamrahi joins Highwire from M Booth and Next 15 where he held roles including chief financial officer and chief operating officer, and U.S. commercial director, respectively.

Skillable Adds Another Enterprise Learning Industry Veteran to Leadership Team and Secures Capital to Fuel Expansion into Enterprise Learning Market

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Skillable, a platform provider that enables Learning & Development, Talent and Recruiting teams to assess, develop and validate digital skills with hands-on experiences, today announced that Danny Abdo, former Senior Vice President of Global Business Solutions for Degreed, has joined its leadership team as Chief Operations Officer.

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  • Danny joins Skillable just four months after Chris McCarthy, former Chief Executive Officer of Degreed, was named CEO .
  • His career over the last 20 years has put him at the forefront of every major enterprise learning transformation," said Chris.
  • Danny now joins Skillable at a pivotal time as we bring scalable hands-on experiences and validated skills to the enterprise."
  • The add-on investment from Shamrock will fuel Skillable's expansion into the enterprise learning and talent market as well as continued growth of the company.

Shamrock Capital Announces Strategic Minority Investment by RidgeLake Partners and Bonaccord Capital Partners

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Shamrock Capital (Shamrock), a leading investor in media, entertainment, communications and related sectors, today announced that RidgeLake Partners (RidgeLake), a strategic partnership between Ottawa Avenue Private Capital and Apogem Capital, and Bonaccord Capital Partners (Bonaccord) have acquired a passive minority equity interest in the firm.

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  • Shamrock Capital (Shamrock), a leading investor in media, entertainment, communications and related sectors, today announced that RidgeLake Partners (RidgeLake), a strategic partnership between Ottawa Avenue Private Capital and Apogem Capital, and Bonaccord Capital Partners (Bonaccord) have acquired a passive minority equity interest in the firm.
  • RidgeLake and Bonaccords strategic investment in Shamrock is an important milestone in the continued development of our business, said Steve Royer, President at Shamrock Capital.
  • Shamrock Capital partners with strong management teams and takes an active, collaborative approach to creating value in each investment.
  • RidgeLake Partners is a strategic partnership between Ottawa Avenue Private Capital and Apogem Capital, an affiliate of New York Life Investments, focused on acquiring minority equity stakes in top-tier middle market private equity firms.

Recharge Capital Announces Incubation Investment with Disney Investing Arm into IVF Health Services in Southeast Asia, Generation Prime

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Recharge Capital, a leading thematic-first private investment firm, is announcing a ~$3 million incubation investment into Generation Prime.

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  • Recharge Capital, a leading thematic-first private investment firm, is announcing a ~$3 million incubation investment into Generation Prime.
  • The incubation group includes Recharge Capital, Thompson Medical Group, and Shamrock Holdings, Inc., an investment vehicle for the Disney Family.
  • For Recharge and its incubator partners, Generation Prime represents an opportunity to address prevailing fertility issues in Southeast Asia through technological innovation.
  • Generation Prime is advancing IVF treatments as a critical element of digital healthcare services in the region, said Heidy Ang, Director of Business Development at Generation Prime.

AnswerLab Secures Strategic Investment from Shamrock Capital

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AnswerLab, a leading independent UX research firm, today announced it has secured a strategic investment from Shamrock Capital, a Los Angeles-based investment firm specializing in media, entertainment, communications and related sectors. The investment will drive continued growth and expansion of AnswerLab's service offering and team as it seeks to deliver critical insights for enterprises looking to improve engagement, reduce costs and increase conversion on their digital products.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AnswerLab, a leading independent UX research firm, today announced it has secured a strategic investment from Shamrock Capital, a Los Angeles-based investment firm specializing in media, entertainment, communications and related sectors.
  • In parallel with Shamrock's investment, AnswerLab is establishing a Board of Directors, which will include Buckner as well as Shamrock Partner Laura Held and Vice President Alicia Zhu.
  • Shamrock Capital is a Los Angeles-based investment firm with approximately $4.1 billion of assets under management.
  • Shamrock Capital partners with strong management teams and takes an active, collaborative approach to creating value in each investment.