1858 Capital Partners

As a venture firm focused on the intersection of government, innovation and business, Vice President Vance’s recent speech at the American Dynamism conference was particularly relevant. Politics aside, we encourage others to listen to the Vice President’s remarks and how the current Administration views issues ranging from U.S. productivity, labor, innovation, and the role of policymaking in each. Govo Venture Partners is closely monitoring these policy shifts to identify opportunities and support our portfolio companies. Rob Panepinto, Jonathan Kilman, 1858 Capital Partners

We are proud to announce that our Board Chair Michael Okaty has been selected for induction into the University of Central Florida College of Business Hall of Fame. This prestigious honor recognizes his exceptional professional achievements and commitment to the UCF community. Please join us in congratulating Mike!!! #ucf #manda #mergersandacquisitions #investmentbanking #dealadvisory #dealteam #sellside #dealmaking #privateequity #middlemarket

Busy week for Govo supporting Florida’s innovation economy! Managing partner Rob Panepinto spoke on a panel about venture capital in dual use technology companies at SOFWERX Small Business Bootcamp as well as early stage investing in AI companies at ACG Orlando. We wrapped the week at Plug and Play Tech Center’s selection day for their semiconductor cohort in Osceola County. Jonathan Kilman, 1858 Capital Partners, Sara Hand-Herald, Leslie Babich, Jay Chaudhari, Adriana Carreno, Sterling Cohen

Meet our Capital Connection 2025 Committee Co-Chairs: Sean Meder, CLFP and Jay Chaudhari ?? Sean Meder, CLFP, currently serves as Senior Vice President at Commercial Banker at Bank OZK, where his responsibilities include partnering with companies to enhance their Return On Investment of Capital and improve financial outcomes through various financial solutions. Sean's career began at Americhem, where roles spanned various functions in the color concentrate industry, before moving to Florida.?He has had successful careers in the Retail/Convenience industry at Essex Distributing and in the IT space at Copytronics Information Systems.?Sean’s 9 years of Finance experience is complemented by a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Aurora University and certification as a Certified Lease and Finance Professional. Jay Chaudhari currently serves as Executive Director of 1858 Capital Partners, a boutique investment bank located in Winter Park, FL. Jay is an experienced professional with over 20 years of M&A experience in real estate and private equity. Jay holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida and an MBA from Rollins College. Jay currently serves on the board of the ACG Orlando chapter and the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s Central and Northern Florida chapter.

WINTER PARK, FL – (February 28, 2025) 1858 Capital Partners, a boutique investment bank specializing in middle-market M&A advisory, is pleased to announce the successful strategic investment in Infotree Global Solutions by Kingswood Capital Management, LP. 1858 Capital Partners served as the exclusive financial advisor to Infotree on the transaction. The 1858 team was led by Managing Partner Michael Ward and?Vice President Adam McKinnon, along with Vice President Tom Harrington and Associate Christoffer Bogstad. Founded in 2002, Infotree has grown into a global leader in international workforce management solutions, providing contingent staffing, employer of record (“EOR”), statement of work (“SOW”), and independent contractor solutions (“IC”) to Fortune 500 companies. With over 5,000 employees operating in 80 countries, the Company maintains a leading market position in Latin America and serves a diverse client base across a multitude of industries. Jeff Diegel, President of Infotree, stated, “1858 Capital Partners was an invaluable partner in this process.?Infotree is a large, multi-national organization and from the?beginning, Adam and the team provided expert guidance and a hands-on approach to ensure we found the right investment partner for Infotree’s future. Their industry knowledge and strategic execution were instrumental in achieving a successful outcome. We are excited to embark on this next chapter with Kingswood to continue Infotree’s trajectory of global growth.” Adam McKinnon, at 1858 Capital Partners, added, “It has been a privilege to work with the team at Infotree.?Their leadership and vision have built an exceptional company, and we are proud to have played a role in securing the right partner for their next phase of growth. Kingswood’s investment reinforces Infotree’s strong market position and future opportunities.” The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The?1858 Capital Partners?team had an amazing time at the?ACG Orlando?5th Annual Private Equity Wine Tasting!!! We enjoyed sponsoring this event for a third year in a row and they had a record attendance. It was great to see the M&A community come together and network on a beautiful night in Winter Park. We look forward to seeing everyone in April at DealMAX in Las Vegas!!! #acg #acgflorida #acgorlando #newyear #networking #manda #mergersandacquisitions #investmentbanking #dealadvisory #dealteam #sellside #dealmaking #privateequity #middlemarket

Govo is excited to be an early venture partner in Relativity Networks, who are transforming data centers with their high speed Hollow Core Fiber Technology, as part of their $4.6M pre seed round. As a Winter Park/Orlando based fund, it’s also gratifying to announce our first Central Florida investment. Especially one addressing a critical need driving AI innovation, led by a proven CEO?and team, and licensing technology from our hometown University of Central Florida. Looking forward to working with Jason Eichenholz, Rodrigo Amezcua Correa and the Relativity team. Rob Panepinto, Jonathan Kilman, 1858 Capital Partners

We were honored to sponsor the "Wine Down for Wishmakers" event for Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida. The gift cards raised at the event will be used to purchase auction items for the Wishmaker's Ball on May 10th. We love supporting these amazing organizations in our community. For more information please visit www.wish.org/cnfl. #wish #makeawish #community #manda #mergersandacquisitions #investmentbanking #privateequity #dealadvisory #dealteam #sellside #businesscommunity

Govo is excited to announce our 10th portfolio investment in Starfish! Starfish offers a technology platform and data network enabling transparency, safety, and trust in food supply chains worldwide. Their platform provides participants in the food supply chain a solution for complying with the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act in the US, which will require detailed food supply tracing and tracking for high-risk foods beginning in 2026. Managing Partner Rob Panepinto will join the board. We are looking forward to working with Wiggs Civitillo and the Starfish team on making food safety and traceability more efficient and accessible for the entire industry.?See the full press release below. https://lnkd.in/emCZPVHA Jonathan Kilman,1858 Capital Partners

We had an amazing time at Govo’s Annual LP meeting where shared our thoughts on the state of the venture market and what we expect the regulatory environment to look like in the new Administration; heard from portfolio companies Rezilient Health, Mavi - OnMyWay? Commerce, and Medzown; Held a fireside chat with Space Florida's executive team on the opportunities for early stage innovations in the space industry in Florida; And had a surprise visit from Govo Partner, Tim Tebow! Rob Panepinto, Jonathan Kilman, 1858 Capital Partners, Cynthia Hollen, Jennifer Levin Carter MD, MPH, MBA, Jeff Gamble, PhD, Drew Messer, JD, Jack Caven, Tommy Martin, Rob Long, Ron Lau, and Mike Miller