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Scaling a Mission-Critical Platform for Integrative Practices

GSV partnered with OptiMantra in 2023 to professionalize and scale a mission-critical EMR and practice management platform serving wellness practitioners.
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Utility, Soma Global, STRAX Intelligence, and Kologik Rebrand as Coreforce

Coreforce delivers scalable innovation, seamless integration, and experience-driven tools built for law enforcement and corrections teams.
October 14, 2025
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Rewiring the Therapy Stack, One Platform at a Time
Launched with the acquisition of TheraNest, Ensora Health provides integrated software solutions for mental health, substance use recovery, and rehabilitation practices.
M&A
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Moving Communities Forward Through Technology
Launched with the acquisitions of CTS Software and MJM Innovations, Transit Technologies was built to modernize transportation management across public and private mobility networks.
M&A
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Building a Category Leader and Legacy in Faith
Founded in 2012 with the acquisitions of SimpleGive, EasyTithe, and Site Organic, Ministry Brands offers a broad set of SaaS solutions to churches and faith-based organizations across the U.S. and Canada.
M&A
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A Scaled Investment in Vertical SaaS for Real Estate
Inhabit, a global PropTech leader, was born from the merger of two GSV-founded platforms in 2019.
M&A
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Powering the Software Platforms That Power SMBs
Acquired by Greater Sum Ventures, Stax is a leading provider of business management software solutions and omnichannel payment capabilities.
M&A
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Building the Operating System for Modern Government
Founded with the acquisition of eGovernment Solutions, Catalis was launched to modernize how state and local governments serve citizens.
M&A
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Scaling a Mission-Critical Platform for Integrative Practices
GSV partnered with OptiMantra in 2023 to professionalize and scale a mission-critical EMR and practice management platform serving wellness practitioners.
Growth
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Connecting Care Across the Continuum
Formed through the acquisitions of PureDI and WorldView, LivTech is a leading provider of software and integrated billing and payments solutions to the aging and post-acute care markets.
M&A
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Powering the Automotive Aftermarket: Vehlo’s Growth Across the Service Lane
Launched with the acquisitions of ShopBoss and Text2Drive, Vehlo was created to deliver modern software and integrated payments to the automotive after-market repair and dealership service sectors.
M&A
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Private Equity Might Be the Best Thing to Happen to PropTech
Private equity isn’t just buyouts and bankruptcies. Learn how growth equity helped PropertyTek innovate, improve customer outcomes, and scale profitably.
August 21, 2025
Insight
How to Remain Vigilant Against Cybecrime
Cyber threats are growing more sophisticated—this guide shares practical tips on email vigilance, social media risks, and stronger authentication to help teams stay secure.
December 14, 2023
Insight
End of Year Cybersecurity Best Practices
As a new year approaches, it’s a good time to take inventory of account passwords and brush up on cybersecurity best practices with this end-of-year checklist.
December 14, 2023
Insight
How to Budget for Digital Marketing Campaigns
With manageable spend control, customizable audience targeting, and the ability to tie back ROI, digital marketing is an integral part of most every company’s marketing strategy.
November 18, 2022
Insight
Getting a Handle on Marketing Automation
Automation not only saves time by putting tech to work on mundane and repetitive tasks, it can also produce personalized workflows to engage prospects and yield valuable metrics to guide next steps in the marketing roadmap.
August 10, 2022
Insight
Readying The Books for a Capital Transaction
In a recent interview, Erika Paul discusses some of the common pitfalls that small business owners encounter when tracking finances and how to get the books ready for a capital transaction.
July 14, 2022
Insight
Your Analytics Are Officially On the Clock
If you’re a marketer, or you work with one, you'll need to make the switch from Universal Analytics to Google Analytics 4.
July 1, 2022
Insight
Dear Business Leader, Never Forget the Importance of Communication
A simple threefold internal communications strategy.
June 30, 2022
Insight
Entrepreneur Bill Nix Shares His Journey to Growth Equity
GSV Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Bill Nix, talks about his journey from investment banking to entrepreneur to the exciting world of growth equity.
June 14, 2022
Insight
Advice for Founders Considering Growth Equity
In a recent interview, Bill Nix discusses a few key items that GSV focuses on during the investment process.
June 14, 2022
Insight
Building and Compensating an All-Star SaaS Sales Force
A common-sense approach to thinking through roles, responsibilities and compensation needed to create a successful business model.
April 26, 2022
Insight
Finance Tracking Tips for SaaS Companies
Top tips for tracking finances and using bookkeeping software.
March 29, 2022
Insight
3 Steps to Getting Started in Digital Marketing
A practical three-step framework for SaaS digital marketing: identify your buyer, execute with focus, and measure relentlessly to refine what actually drives growth.
March 22, 2022
Insight
Utility, Soma Global, STRAX Intelligence, and Kologik Rebrand as Coreforce
Coreforce delivers scalable innovation, seamless integration, and experience-driven tools built for law enforcement and corrections teams.
October 14, 2025
Press Release
PropertyTek Names Vanessa Anderson as Chief Executive Officer
PropertyTek appoints Vanessa Anderson as CEO, signaling the next phase of growth for its property management technology platform backed by GSV.
October 9, 2025
Press Release
Stax Payments Completes Evolution Into a Full-Stack, End-to-End Processor
This milestone positions Stax to deliver greater agility, scalability and control, redefining the payments experience for its customers.
October 7, 2025
Press Release
Dealer Pay Ranks on the Prestigious Inc. 5000 List
With three-year revenue growth of 433%, this marks Dealer Pay’s first time on the list.
August 18, 2025
Recognition
Vehlo Deepens Dealership Capabilities with Acquisition of Total Customer Connect
Vehlo announces its acquisition of Total Customer Connect, a recognized leader in customer retention and service lane technology for automotive dealerships.
July 9, 2025
Press Release
ProfitSolv Secures Strategic Investment Co-Led by FTV Capital and Lightyear Capital
Investment solidifies ProfitSolv’s position as a market-leading software and payments solution for legal, accounting and professional services firms.
June 24, 2025
Press Release
Vehlo Expands Dealership Solutions with Dealer Pay Acquisition
Vehlo announces its acquisition of Dealer Pay, a dealer-specific payments solution provider known for revolutionizing dealership workflows.
May 27, 2025
Press Release
Greater Sum Ventures Makes Majority Investment in MyVenue
MyVenue is a leader in event venue point-of-sale (POS) technology at some of the world’s most iconic sports and entertainment venues.
May 6, 2025
Press Release
Utility Inc. Breaks into GovTech 100 List
Government Technology recognizes innovative companies shaping the public sector through tech.
January 21, 2025
Press Release
Inhabit Secures Investment from Blackstone and Greater Sum Ventures
Inhabit secures investment to accelerate innovation and growth in property management technology.
December 2, 2024
Press Release
Stax Acquires BlockChyp, Adding Payment Gateway and Expanding End-to-End Capabilities
Acquisition of BlockChyp brings new technology and industry expertise to Stax, furthering its evolution as a leading payment processor.
October 1, 2024
Press Release
Transit Technologies Enters K-12 Software Market Through Acquisition of Bytecurve
Transit Technologies has acquired Bytecurve, a student transportation management software company known for its simple yet powerful platform for school districts and school bus operators.
August 21, 2024
Press Release
Greater Sum Ventures Adds Kologik to its Growing Platform of Public Safety Technology Solutions
GSV announces its acquisition of Kologik, a leading innovator of responsive, scalable, and user-friendly software for law enforcement.
June 10, 2024
Press Release
Vehlo Names New Executive Leadership Team to Drive New Season of Growth
Josh Weis succeeds Michelle Fischer as CEO upon her move to chair the company’s board of directors.
April 2, 2024
Press Release
Vehlo Acquires Leading Auto Shop Management Software, Shop-Ware
Vehlo expands its aftermarket suite with robust product offerings covering the full ecosystem from single locations to multi-location operators.
March 13, 2024
Press Release
Tracker RMS Expands Recruitment Technology Offering into the Australia and New Zealand Markets
Tracker brings recruiting technology to the ANZ region under Brian Hill leading local operations.
March 6, 2024
Press Release
Transit Technologies Acquires TripShot to Enhance Mobility Solutions
Transit Technologies acquires a leading fleet management software company known for its simple yet powerful platform in public and private commuter transportation.
March 4, 2024
Press Release
Greater Sum Ventures Makes Majority Investment in SOMA Global
SOMA Global, a trailblazer in cloud-native public safety software solutions, joins CoreForce in delivering modern, best-of-breed solutions focused on saving lives and protecting first responders.
February 8, 2024
Press Release
Greater Sum Ventures Makes Majority Investment in Utility, Inc.
GSV announces its majority investment in CoreForce, formerly Utility, a leading provider of innovative, digital systems tailored for frontline professionals such as law enforcement officers and first responders.
November 13, 2023
Press Release
Lisa Stinnett Named To The Top 50 Women Leaders in Tennessee
Lisa Stinnett has been recognized by Women We Admire as one of The Top 50 Women Leaders of Tennessee for 2023.
November 8, 2023
Recognition
Stax Payments Acquires APPS, Expands Technology Stack
Acquisition of Atlantic-Pacific Processing Systems brings new leadership and marks the continued evolution of Stax as a leading payment processor.
October 17, 2023
Press Release
PracticeTek and Integrated Practice Solutions Merge to Create One of the Nation’s Largest Retail Healthcare Solutions Providers
Transformative merger brings together two powerhouse software companies.
September 5, 2023
Press Release
Doctible and GrowthPlug Rank on Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies List
Inc. 5000 2023 recognizes three-year revenue growth among fastest growing companies.
August 15, 2023
Press Release
Global Payments Leader Paulette Rowe Takes CEO Post at Stax Payments
Experienced industry executive poised to further company vision to be the global leader in integrated payments.
August 1, 2023
Press Release
PracticeTek Debuts Ora Dental, a Generational Technology Leap for the DSO and Dental Industry
In a long-awaited reveal, PracticeTek proudly introduces the DSO industry’s first comprehensive information management system.
July 18, 2023
Press Release
GrowthPlug Ranks No. 12 Among Fastest Growing Private Companies
Portland Business Journal honors GrowthPlug for its rapid growth and remarkable achievement helping practices thrive.
June 16, 2023
Press Release
PracticeTek Announces Strategic Alliance with Inception Online Marketing
Inception Online Marketing joins the PracticeTek Alliance, enhancing digital solutions for healthcare professionals.
May 9, 2023
Press Release
Greater Sum Ventures Recognized as Mid-Sized Business Excellence Recipient at Pinnacle Business Awards
The Knoxville Chamber is pleased to announce GSV as the recipient of the Pinnacle Business Award in the Mid-Sized Business Excellence category.
March 7, 2023
Recognition
LMPM Joins Inhabit’s Suite of Vacation Rental Management Solutions
Inhabit announces it has added LMPM, a next-generation property management system, to its software ecosystem supporting the vacation rental industry.
March 3, 2023
Press Release
Vehlo Acquires Rapid Recon and Velocity Automotive
By bringing Rapid Recon and Velocity together, Vehlo is now the market leader in helping dealers connect their reconditioning-to-retail processes.
January 23, 2023
Press Release
Stax Payments Names New Leadership Team
John Kristel to take the helm as interim CEO, continuing the foundation for Stax’s growth and vision to be the leader in integrated payments worldwide.
January 10, 2023
Press Release
Greater Sum Ventures Makes Majority Investment in Recruiting Software Platform 'Tracker’
GSV announces majority investment in TrackerRMS, a leading cloud-based recruitment and staffing management system.
December 12, 2022
Press Release
PracticeTek Acquires GrowthPlug to Help Healthcare Practices Modernize
GrowthPlug furthers PracticeTek’s leadership in helping practices thrive with an all-in-one practice marketing platform.
September 22, 2022
Press Release
Vehlo Announces Strategic Growth Investment
Investment was led by Greater Sum Ventures and includes participation from existing investors PSG, HarbourVest Partners, and Parkwood, and new investor Lightyear Capital.
June 6, 2022
Press Release
Five Leading Orthodontic Software Providers Form Collaboration Under PracticeTek
topsOrtho, Gaidge, EasyRx, Oasys and OrthoMinds partner to better serve orthodontists.
June 2, 2022
Press Release
Community Brands Appoints David Wirta as New CEO
Community Brands, the leading provider of cloud-based software and payments solutions for associations, nonprofits, and K-12 schools, announces David Wirta as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer.
April 1, 2022
Press Release
Anyone Home Joins Inhabit IQ’s Suite of Property Management Solutions
Client relationship management solution bolsters Inhabit's residential product suite.
March 31, 2022
Press Release
Stax to Become Fintech’s Newest Unicorn with Latest Funding Round
Co-founders and sister-and-brother duo Suneera Madhani and Sal Rehmetullah lead their company to $1B+ valuation, making history for minority founders and leaders everywhere.
March 8, 2022
Press Release
Reverence Capital Partners Makes Majority Investment in Ministry Brands
New partnership will further drive digital advancement for faith-based organizations.
December 30, 2021
Press Release
Lightyear Capital Leads Recapitalization of PracticeTek, Joining Founding Investor Greater Sum Ventures For Next Phase of Growth
Lightyear Capital leads a recap of PracticeTek alongside GSV, backing a fast-growing platform at the intersection of vertical healthcare software and embedded payments.
December 6, 2021
Press Release
Stax Acquires CardX, an Automated Surcharging Platform
The all-in-one payment technology provider makes its third acquisition of 2021.
November 30, 2021
Press Release
Community Brands and Reverence Capital Partners Announce Majority Investment in Ministry Brands
Investment will further drive digital advancement for faith-based organizations.
November 5, 2021
Press Release
Inhabit Adds ResMan to its Suite of Solutions for Property Managers
Combination adds core property management solution to Inhabit's residential and commercial product suite.
August 27, 2021
Press Release
Government Brands Announces Recapitalization with New and Existing Shareholders
Government Brands welcomes new shareholder TPG with an investment to accelerate the company’s strategic initiatives and transformational growth .
August 5, 2021
Press Release
Lisa Stinnett Named Among Top 21 in ’21 Southeast Dealmakers
GSV Managing Partner is named to Kayo Conference’s list honoring the leaders that are rewriting the rules of private equity.
July 27, 2021
Recognition
Lightyear Capital, Oak HC/FT, and Greater Sum Ventures Close on Sale of Therapy Brands to KKR
Lightyear, Oak HC/FT, and GSV announce the sale of Therapy Brands to KKR, marking a successful exit in vertical healthcare software and embedded payments.
May 18, 2021
Press Release
Fattmerchant Rebrands to ‘Stax’ as a Leading Financial Technology and Solutions Provider
To more effectively represent the fintech’s evolution as a company, the rebrand includes a new name, look and product experience across its mobile and desktop dashboard.
April 20, 2021
Press Release
Lightyear Capital, Oak HC/FT, and Greater Sum Ventures Announce Sale of Therapy Brands to KKR
Lightyear, Oak HC/FT, and GSV sign a definitive agreement to sell Therapy Brands to KKR, advancing a successful platform in mental health software and payments.
April 7, 2021
Press Release
Fattmerchant Makes Strategic Investment in Fusebill
Collaboration creates powerhouse software capabilities in automated subscription billing and payments.
March 18, 2021
Press Release
Insight-Backed Inhabit IQ Announces Investment from Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division to Accelerate Growth
Goldman Sachs joins Insight Partners, GSV and PSG in backing Inhabit IQ’s commitment to product innovation serving the property and vacation rental management industries.
December 18, 2020
Press Release
Greater Sum Ventures Makes Majority Investment in Payments Company Fattmerchant
GSV makes a majority investment in Fattmerchant, backing a high-growth payments platform powering unified commerce and embedded payments for ISVs and SMBs.
December 1, 2020
Press Release
Lightyear Capital Announces the Formation of ProfitSolv
Lightyear Capital, a New York-based private equity firm focused on financial services, establishes ProfitSolv to acquire integrated billing, payments, and software solutions for legal, accounting, and other professional services firms.
September 24, 2020
Press Release
Ross Croley and Bill Nix to Speak at Silicon Y’all 2019
GSV duo to appear as speakers and mentors at Founders Advisors‘ annual SaaS and Internet Summit.
October 1, 2019
Press Release
Greater Sum Ventures Acquires STRAX to Bolster Suite of Solutions for the Public Safety Sector
GSV announces latest investment in the cloud-native sensor fusion and collaboration solutions leader.
March 21, 0024
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