NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Haven Capital Partners (“Haven”) in partnership with Altaline Capital Management (“Altaline”) today announced the acquisition of Saratoga Compliance Solutions (“Saratoga” or the “Company”), a next-generation insurance compliance platform formed through the combination of 3H Compliance Group (“3HCG”) and National Licensing Compliance Group (“NLCG”).
By uniting two proven leaders in compliance software and services for the insurance sector, Saratoga creates one of the most comprehensive solution suites in the industry with more than 300 combined clients. The Saratoga platform is tailored to address the growing complexity of state-level compliance requirements faced by insurance carriers, distributors, and service providers, while enabling these clients to streamline operations and reduce regulatory risk.
Gary Harker, the Founder & CEO of 3HCG, has assumed leadership of the combined organization, which will be headquartered in Saratoga Springs, New York. As part of the transaction, Cameron Parker, Operating Chairman of OneShield, a leading provider of core systems software and digital solutions to the insurance industry, and Phil Reynolds, the Founder and Chairman of BriteCore, a leading provider of policy administration systems to the insurance industry, have both joined the Board of Directors.
Commenting on the transaction, Mr. Harker noted, “I am proud of the success that 3HCG has achieved since 2003, including serving nearly 100 of the nation’s largest, most innovative and fastest-growing insurance agencies. Together with NLCG, we look forward to delivering more value through new products and solutions while serving an ever-growing list of insurance industry clients nationwide.”
“We are thrilled to partner with Gary, Cameron, Phil, and the entire Saratoga team,” said Yash Kandoi, Partner at Haven Capital Partners. “Together, we look forward to building the leading AI-enabled compliance software platform serving the complex regulatory needs of the insurance industry. Saratoga represents a continuation of our strategy to partner with exceptional founders and support them as they scale their businesses to the next stage of growth.”
“We see tremendous opportunity to help Saratoga accelerate product innovation and grow its mission-critical software platform,” said David Bainbridge, Partner at Haven Capital Partners. “The company is well positioned to strengthen customer relationships, build on its growth momentum and pursue strategic acquisitions to further expand its platform.”
Fredrikson & Byron and Winston & Strawn served as legal advisors to Haven. BakerHostetler, D.A. Davidson & Co., Payne Enterprises and Crosslake Technologies served as legal, financial, commercial and technical advisors to Altaline, respectively. White & Case and Cherry Bekaert served as legal and accounting & tax advisors to 3HCG, respectively. NLCG was advised by Jeffrey M. Engle, P.C.
About Saratoga Compliance Solutions
Saratoga Compliance Solutions is a leading provider of compliance software and services to the insurance industry. Formed through the combination of 3H Compliance Group and National Licensing Compliance Group, Saratoga delivers integrated solutions in entity management, license management, surplus lines filings and infraction management. For more information, visit www.saratogacompliance.com.
About Haven Capital Partners
Haven Capital Partners is a New York-based private investment firm focused on partnering with growth-oriented, lower-middle market businesses in the tech services, healthcare, and education sectors. The Firm leverages deep industry knowledge and a collaborative approach to drive operational excellence and long-term value creation. Haven partners with strong management teams to accelerate growth by institutionalizing operations, supporting strategic growth initiatives and acquisitions, and leveraging technology to optimize performance and drive innovation. The Firm provides structured capital solutions to make control and non-control investments for growth financing, recapitalizations, strategic acquisitions, buyouts, and shareholder liquidity. For more information, visit https://havencapitalpartners.com.
About Altaline Capital Management
Altaline Capital Management is a Los Angeles-based lower-middle market focused private equity firm dedicated to transforming businesses in the technology, business services and financial services sectors. The firm partners with founders and management teams to build next-generation market leaders in fragmented, high-growth sub-sectors. For more information, visit www.altaline.com.
Contacts
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Saratoga Compliance Solutions
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Haven Capital Partners
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Altaline Capital Management
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