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It’s no secret that universities with robust investment in their athletic departments have consistently won on the playing field and found themselves at the forefront of growth and development at the university level, overshadowing and outpacing peer institutions. And with the quickly approaching revenue-sharing settlement expected to take effect next year, the exacerbation of the financial divide is all but assured. In light of these inevitable seismic shifts, we are thrilled to introduce Collegiate Athletic Solutions (“CAS”), a partnership between RedBird Capital Partners and Weatherford Capital that will directly address the ever-expanding need for smart capital investment in athletic departments across the country!

We’re excited to share that IMG Academy and Merrill Lynch Wealth Management have launched a partnership to provide financial education to student-athletes and their families. This three-year initiative will empower young athletes with valuable financial literacy, helping them make informed decisions throughout their sports careers and beyond. Through this partnership, student-athletes at IMG Academy will participate in educational sessions covering topics like savings, spending, credit, and investing. Additionally, campus-wide assemblies, self-study materials, and one-on-one meetings with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management advisors will provide personalized guidance. In today’s evolving college athletics landscape, student-athletes are managing more complex financial situations than ever before. This partnership addresses the critical need for financial literacy, ensuring young athletes are equipped to handle their finances responsibly and maximize their opportunities. #FinancialEducation #StudentAthletes #IMGAcademy #MerrillLynchWealthManagement

We are pleased to announce that we have joined the safety mission of BusPatrol, a public safety company that is bringing innovation to pupil transportation in Florida and across the country. BusPatrol has developed and deployed cutting-edge technology, offering a fully turnkey platform for capturing and processing violations, along with cloud-connected internal cameras and telematics data for school districts to ensure the safety of their students. We are excited to partner with Karoon Monfared and BusPatrol for a safer, brighter future for our students! #govtech #b2g #publicsafety

📣 Coterie Secures $27M in Oversubscribed Growth Capital Funding📣 The oversubscribed round includes new investment from Hiscox as well as existing investors Intact Ventures, Weatherford Capital, and RPM Ventures among others. Coterie has now raised over $102M in funding to date. “Coterie continues to impress us with their innovative use of technology, data and automation to simplify the quoting and binding process,” - Drew Weatherford, Founding Partner of Weatherford Capital.

Managing Partner, Will Weatherford discusses the hot market for GovTech after the OpenGov Inc. exit. Read the full Tampa Bay Business Journal article below. “Ten years ago, cloud adoption in government was pretty rare. Five years ago, it was just coming in vogue, and now it’s everywhere,” Weatherford said.

Great article from our friends at Government Technology! Full article and excerpt below. ++++++++++++++ OpenGov was backed by private equity with Weatherford Capital, a Florida firm involved with the company since 2019, Will Weatherford, managing partner, told Government Technology. Private equity is a growing presence in the gov tech world. Weatherford Capital led OpenGov’s Series D funding round. All investors are being bought out, Amin said. That includes Weatherford, though the firm will continue to invest in gov tech. “We are confident that Cox Enterprises shares OpenGov’s long-standing vision for government modernization,” Weatherford said via email. “This partnership will propel OpenGov to new heights within the industry.”

Big News!!! Weatherford Capital is honored to have been on this journey with OpenGov Inc. for the last four years. Cox Enterprises is buying a great business with great leadership in Zac Bookman #govtech https://lnkd.in/gGEB_697

Celebrating Weatherford Capital-backed OpenGov Inc. for this milestone! The entire team at OpenGov is on a mission to power more effective and accountable government. They will be able to make an even greater impact on our nation’s local governments with this investment from Cox Enterprises. Congrats to the entire OpenGov team!

We are proud to announce that SOMA Global, a leading provider of cloud-native public safety software solutions, has received a majority investment from Greater Sum Ventures (GSV). This strategic partnership with GSV marks a pivotal moment in our journey towards redefining public safety technology and advancing innovation throughout the sector. GSV, an entrepreneurial family office and growth equity firm, has demonstrated its commitment to transforming the landscape of public safety technology with recent investments, including the acquisition of Utility, Inc. The collaboration between SOMA Global and Utility, Inc. will usher in a new era of integrated technology solutions, offering state-of-the-art tools for law enforcement and first responders. We have been impressed by the proven culture of success at GSV and look forward to partnering with a team whose values align with our own. 

We are thrilled to share that Weatherford Capital has made it on Government Technology's Annual List of Who's Who in GovTech. A big shoutout to our incredible team and partners for their hard work and dedication. This recognition is a testament to our commitment to excellence. “Private equity activity within the gov tech sector should continue to see record levels as investors increasingly view government technology as an attractive asset and further consolidation continues to take place,” said Will Weatherford, Managing Partner of Weatherford Capital, a Tampa, Fla.-based private equity firm.