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Clearwater Analytics has announced that they will acquire Centana portfolio company Beacon, as part of two strategic acquisitions to deliver private market investment intelligence. To read the full announcement, click here> ← Back to Insights
Author: Ben Cukier | Co-Authors: Jack Babbush, Avantika Bagri Acquiring clients has become the greatest challenge for financial advisors in today’s competitive landscape. With over $114 trillion in advised assets across the U.S., even modest improvements in client acquisition can translate to substantial revenue growth1. As client expectations evolve, advisors who limit their focus to [...]
Author: Eric Byunn | Co-Authors: Devi Malhotra, Marshall Cao Getting old is hard. As we age, tasks that once seemed effortless can become increasingly challenging. The simple joys of daily life - preparing a nutritious meal, maintaining a tidy home, or even taking a leisurely stroll around the neighborhood - can transform into daunting obstacles. [...]
Axios reporter Aaron Weitzman sat down with Eric Byunn and Dr. Char Hu, founder and CEO of The Helper Bees, to discuss the company’s $35 million Series C announcement in an exclusive interview. The conversation delved into The Helper Bees’ offerings, the broader impact of their mission to redefine long-term care for older adults, and [...]
Series C Funding, Led By Centana Growth Partners, Earmarked for Medicaid Expansion and Payment Innovation AUSTIN, Texas — Jan. 28, 2025 — The Helper Bees, a technology platform revolutionizing how older adults live and age safely in their own homes, has announced the successful completion of a $35 million funding round. Led by Centana Growth [...]
Author: Matt Alfieri | Co-Authors: Jay Lee, Jake Madnick and Christopher Chen Trade Promotion Management (TPM) – The Hidden Workflows Critical to the Success of Global Brands As consumers, we all love a good discount as we reach for that second chocolate bar, but have you ever thought about what goes on behind the scenes? [...]
San Francisco, CA – January 14, 2025 – Vividly, the leading trade promotion management (TPM) platform for consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands, today announced the close of its $30 million Series B funding round, led by Centana Growth Partners, a specialized growth equity firm that invests in the evolving financial services ecosystem. The Series B [...]
Partner, Eric Byunn, sat down with GrowthCap founder RJ Lumba on the Growth Investor Podcast to discuss: Eric’s career journey, spanning from Netscape to a fintech startup, and ultimately to co-founding and growing Centana Growth Partners Centana’s approach to working with portfolio companies, blending deep financial services expertise with building and enhancing teams Eric’s take [...]
The Top 40 Under 40 Growth Investors of 2024 highlights exceptional leaders driving innovation and shaping the future of growth investing. This year’s honorees include seasoned leaders and rising stars, all recognized for their ability to build strong partnerships with portfolio companies, limited partners, and stakeholders. To read the full article, click here> ← Back [...]