Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Mobile |
Stages | Acquisition |
Investing | United States |
Caivis Acquisition, also known as Caivis Investment Corp, is a private equity firm that specializes in acquiring and investing in small yet profitable companies that struggle to secure capital from traditional venture capital and private equity funds. Founded in 2007 by David A. Steinberg and former Apple CEO John Sculley, the firm has a focus on partnering with innovative technology companies, particularly those disrupting the digital marketing sector. Caivis Acquisition's areas of interest include internet marketing, technology, data analytics sectors, with an emphasis on software services encompassing Web Marketplace, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), IT & Technology, Media, and Telecom (TMT), as well as Mobile. Their investment approach combines providing capital with strategic support, encompassing business relationships, process enhancements, and technology. This approach has led to a portfolio that has demonstrated exponential marketing efficiencies, incremental margins, and improved return on investments for the businesses they support. Their flexibility in investment is evident through their participation in both majority and minority investments, and they offer a range of financial instruments from convertible notes to leverage buyouts. With over 20 investments since its inception, including the notable Zeta Global and Forensiq, Caivis has established itself as an enabler for management teams to achieve their full potential by gaining market intelligence, industry and operational expertise, and access to capital.