Inverness Graham-backed Syntrio Acquires ClearView Strategic Partners

Philadelphia, PA, February 7, 2022 – Inverness Graham Investments (“Inverness Graham”), a private investment firm that targets innovative technology-enabled manufacturing, service and software companies, announced today that its industry-leading Governance, Risk and Compliance (“GRC”) solutions company, Syntrio, has acquired ClearView Strategic Partners (“ClearView”). Based in Toronto, Ontario, ClearView is a provider of ethics reporting & management systems and whistleblower technology solutions. The transaction marks the fifth add-on acquisition completed during Inverness Graham’s ownership, and will provide Syntrio with access to key international geographies as well as an expanded software solutions offering.

“The acquisition of ClearView is an excellent fit for the Syntrio platform,” stated Chris Frystock, Principal of Inverness Graham. “ClearView’s enterprise-grade case management software platform, coupled with Syntrio’s broad library of e-learning content, will enable the consolidated company to provide a world-class, integrated GRC solution to our customers globally.”

“We are thrilled to welcome ClearView and their team into our growing platform,” said Tom O’Keefe, CEO of Syntrio. “ClearView provides our international clients with a purpose-built and compliance- hardened platform to support a global hotline and case management solution. Coupled with our Engage Platform, we will now be able to help improve the ongoing communication and awareness of the reporting process, offer investigation software, and sync our eLearning technologies to improve the overall compliance outcomes of our customers.”

Phil Enright, President and CEO of ClearView, stated, “We’re very excited to now be part of the growing Syntrio team. Their deep knowledge and expertise in the e-learning space, along with ClearView’s world-class ethics reporting and case management technology, will make a great combination and provide significant enhanced value to our collective client base. We look forward to continuing our rapid international growth together.”

Inverness Graham was advised by Ether Advisory Partners and represented by Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP and Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

ABOUT INVERNESS GRAHAM INVESTMENTS

Headquartered in Wayne, PA, Inverness Graham is an operationally focused private investment firm that has raised over $1 billion of capital since inception. Inverness Graham acquires innovative tech- enabled manufacturing, service and software companies. Our approach is as unique as our heritage. Founded by senior executives of the Graham Group, a family owned multi-national industrial concern, we bring unparalleled resources developed over a 50-year operating history to support our portfolio companies. Inverness Graham partners with businesses to provide the financial and operational support necessary to accelerate growth while enabling owners to achieve their key liquidity objectives.

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