Data & Information Services
The WCAS Perspective on Data & Information Services
The availability of data and information is exploding – one day of global data generation in 2024 is equivalent to all the data generated in 2008 – yet only 0.5% of data generated is analyzed or used.1,2
In an increasingly complex and data-driven world, business leaders must ensure they can capture, analyze and act on data to stay competitive and create value for their clients, employees and shareholders. Businesses rely on third-party data and intelligence providers to drive better decision-making, fueling a $300 billion market.3
While intelligence providers are often grounded in significant volumes of data, there is great variability in the quality and uniqueness of underlying data and the productization and delivery of data to end users. We have experienced how the evolution from static data products to industry-standard intelligence platforms drives higher usage, value and ultimately network effects for customers. Along this evolution, we’ve observed how software can be a unique transformation mechanism to successfully deliver new analytics and integrated workflow tools to customers. Explore how Green Street evolved in partnership with WCAS in this case study.
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Christopher J. Hooper
General Partner | Technology
Christopher Hooper is a General Partner and a member of WCAS’s Management Committee, which partners with high-quality management teams to grow industry-leading technology platforms. Chris originally joined WCAS in 2005 as an Associate in the firm’s New York City office and rejoined in 2017 as a General Partner to establish the firm’s San Francisco office.
Mark E. Almeida
Operating Partner / Consultant | Technology
Mark Almeida is an Operating Partner in the Technology Group at WCAS. He assists with identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, drawing on his four decades of experience as an executive in the financial information business.
Arnaud Cohade
Principal | Technology
Mr. Cohade is a Principal, having joined WCAS in 2015. Prior to joining WCAS, he was at J.P. Morgan’s Investment Bank.
Matthew Suski
Vice President | Technology
Matthew Suski is a Vice President on the Technology team at WCAS. He primarily focuses on investments in information services and supply chain software companies.
Tyler Bowen
Associate | Technology
Tyler Bowen is an Associate in the Technology Group, having joined WCAS in 2023. Prior to joining WCAS, he worked in the Technology Mergers & Acquisitions Group at Shea & Company.
Andre Obi
Associate | Technology
Andre Obi is an Associate in the Technology Group, having joined WCAS in 2024. Prior to joining WCAS, he worked at Lazard in the Telecommunications, Media and Entertainment M&A group.
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Technology News & Perspectives
EquiLend Announces Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer
New York, October 23, 2024 – EquiLend, the global leader in technology, data, and analytics solutions for the securities finance industry,
WCAS Completes Acquisition of EquiLend
Private equity backing to accelerate growth initiatives for EquiLend New York, September 5, 2024 – EquiLend, the global technology, data and
ImageTrend Announces Strategic Growth Investment from Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe
LAKEVILLE, MINN., February 9, 2023 - ImageTrend, Inc., a growing, market-leading software solutions and services provider in the public safety and
Intoxalock | Inside the Deal – Achieving Rapid Customer Growth
Inside The Deal is a series from the WCAS Investor team providing insight into our recent investments. November 10, 2022
Green Street | Inside The Deal – Transforming a Vertical Market Leading Data & Analytics Business
Inside The Deal is a series from the WCAS Investor team providing insight into our investments New York, New York, August
Ray Greer Joins Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe as Technology Operating Partner
New York, NY, March 21, 2022 – Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS), a leading private equity firm focused exclusively