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Media and Entertainment


EyeWonder, Inc
www.eyewonder.com
Atlanta, Georgia

EyeWonder is a leading provider of interactive digital advertising products and services, specializing in online video and rich media – both in-page and in-stream

Transaction Description - Growth Capital
In 2007, BIA Digital Partners provided capital to EyeWonder allowing the Company to extend its offerings in the in-stream, wireless and emerging digital advertising platforms and also to capitalize on expansion opportunities here in the U.S. and abroad.


Hoffman Media, LLC
www.hoffmanmedia.com
Birmingham, Alabama

Hoffman publishes magazines with titles serving food, craft, home, and leisure segments.

Transaction Description - Management Buyout / Growth Capital
In 2006, BIA Digital Partners provided capital to Hoffman for the purchase of equity from an investor and for expansion.


Cross MediaWorks
www.cross-mediaworks.com
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

CMW, is a leading provider of media sales and advertising services to the $65.0 billion television (TV) advertising industry. The Company specializes in the remnant segment of the TV advertising market and offers sales for linear and unwired networks as well as long-form and short-form inventory and provides agency services for advertisers. CMW is comprised of five brands: Affiliated Media Group, Apex Media, Hispanic MediaWorks, TelAmerica Media, and WizeBuys TV.

Transaction Description - Refinancing
In 2009, BIA Digital Partners provided capital to Cross MediaWorks to refinance existing debt.


The Motley Fool
www.fool.com
Alexandria, Virginia

The Motley Fool is a multimedia financial-services company dedicated to building the world's greatest investment community. Reaching millions of people each month through its website, books, newspaper column, television appearances, and subscription newsletter services, The Motley Fool champions shareholder values and advocates tirelessly for the individual investor.

Transaction Description
In 2009, BIA Digital Partners structured and led a $25 million investment, comprised of senior and junior subordinated notes with warrants, to primarily fund redemptions of the Companys Series A, B and C shareholders.

Telecommunications


Willamette Broadband, LLC
www.wbcable.com
Woodburn, Oregon

Willamette provides high-speed internet and cable television to predominantly suburban markets in Oregon.

Transaction Purpose - Recapitalization / Growth Capital
In 2006, BIA Digital Partners provided capital to Willamette for the refinancing of existing debt and to complete a system upgrade.

Exited December 2007


Hibernia Atlantic U.S., LLC
www.hiberniaatlantic.com

Hibernia Atlantic is the only privately held, diverse TransAtlantic submarine cable transport provider. Hibernia Atlantic is a US-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Columbia Ventures Corporation (CVC). It is a dual TransAtlantic submarine cable and terrestrial cable network that offers over (70) redundant network Points of Presence (PoPs) throughout Canada, US, UK and mainland Europe on over 24,000 kilometers of network.

Transaction Purpose - Growth Capital
In 2009, BIA Digital Partners provided capital to Hibernia to fund capital expenditures and general growth initiatives.


Digital Bridge Communications Corp.
www.digitalbridgecommunications.com

DigitalBridge Communications Corp. is a telecommunications service provider focused on using WiMAX to deliver broadband services to underserved communities nationwide. The company was founded in 2005 by Kelley Dunne, Bill Wallace, and Joe Kochan. Since launching its service in 2007, DBC has deployed to 15 markets throughout the U.S. With WiMax, DBC subscribers are able to set up service on their own within a matter of minutes and use their portable service inside or outside their homes and offices.

Transaction Purpose -
In 2008, BIA Digital Partners providing the Company with capital to complement additional equity and debt financing provided by the company’s venture capital investors and senior lender.

Business and Information Services

Cash Cycle Solutions, Inc
www.cashcyclesolutions.com
Charlotte, North Carolina

CCS provides outsourced document management services and customer information systems primarily to utility (sewer, water, and electricity) companies and municipalities.

Transaction Purpose - Acquisition
In 2010, BIA Digital Partners provided capital to CCS to acquire San Diego-based Sea-Net Holdings (ZDI).


Eli Research, Inc
www.eliresearch.com
Durham, North Carolina

Eli is a research and information company with more than 120 print and online publications, teleconferences and audio learning products, primarily for the healthcare sector and secondarily for law and litigation and financial services. Through its subsidiary, American Academy of Professional Coders, or AAPC, Eli is the lead provider of education, examinations, and certifications to the medical coding profession.

Transaction Purpose - Growth Capital
In 2007, BIA Digital Partners provided capital to Eli Research to help finance its strategic initiatives.


Market Tech Media Corporation
www.markettechmedia.com
Valencia, California

Market Tech Media Corporation offers local merchants and service providers, as well as franchisees of national companies, a suite of targeted advertising products and services which are distributed through a national network of 9,500 supermarkets. The company's largest products are Register Tape Network, Adcart, and Market Information Centers.

Transaction Description - Recapitalization/Growth Capital
In 2009, BIA Digital Partners acquired the assets of the predecessor of Market Tech Media Corporation in a change of control transaction.


Trio Video, LLC
www.triovideo.com
Chicago, Illinois

Trio provides mobile television production facilities and services for broadcast and cable clients, entertainment companies, professional sports teams, and major corporations.

Transaction Purpose - Growth Capital
In 2006, BIA Digital Partners provided capital to Trio for the construction of an additional mobile television production unit.


United Metro Media, LLC
www.jobnewsusa.com
Louisville, Kentucky

United Metro Media (dba Job News) provides localized help-wanted advertising services through free print publications, websites, broadcasting, and career fairs.

Transaction Description - Management Buyout / Growth Capital
In 2007, BIA Digital Partners provided capital to Job News for the buyout of an investor and for the further expansion of the company's web product.


Manifest Digital
www.manifestdigital.com

Manifest Digital is an interactive agency that provides interactive-marketing services to traditional and online media. The Company emphasizes helping clients create integrated marketing strategies rather than executing individual ads and campaigns. Clients benefit from Manifest Digital’s services with engaging websites, vibrant online communities, and tightly integrated cross-channel marketing

Transaction Purpose - Recapitalization / Growth Capital
In 2009, BIA Digital Partners provided Manifest Digital with capital to provide existing investors with liquidity and to fund additional growth.


Ariston Global
www.aristonglobal.com

Ariston Global was founded in 2006 with the purpose of rolling up niche OSS/BSS (Operations Support Systems and Business Support Systems) software providers offering applications for communications service providers. The Company offers a broad range of services with expertise across all OSS/BSS products including mediation, customer care, service fulfillment, and service assurance. The Company is comprised of two primary brands: Ventraq (formerly ACE*COMM, TeleSciences, and 10e Solutions) and the Strata Group.

Transaction Purpose - Acquisition
In 2008, BIA Digital Partners provided capital to Ariston Global to assist in the acquisition of ACE*COMM, a provider of OSS/BSS services to telecommunications providers.