NewSpring Mezzanine Capital assists in acquisition of assets
from Cotelligent, Inc. by Fastech Integrated Solutions, LLC
NewSpring Mezzanine Capital, L.P. has provided $2,450,000 to assist Skyview
Capital in the formation of Fastech Integrated Solutions, LLC for the purpose
of acquiring the sales force automation business of Cotelligent, Inc.(OTC
BB: CGZT). The business, formerly known as Fastech, Inc., was
originally founded in 1982 and was acquired by Cotelligent in 1999. During
the acquisition process, NewSpring Mezzanine Capital introduced Richard Hirsh
to the transaction, who has joined to become Chief Executive Officer of Fastech
Integrated Solutions, LLC. Mr. Hirsh was formerly CEO of the predecessor
company, Fastech, Inc., and has tremendous experience and industry knowledge
in this space.
Fastech has an established reputation as an innovative provider of mobile
computing software solutions and hosting services to the Consumer Packaged
Goods (CPG) industry. Fastech's technology and services enable
its clients to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of their sales and
merchandising efforts. The Company leverages its fully staffed 24/7
operations center to provide high value, mission critical solutions to many
of the CPG industry's premier organizations.
Steven D. Hobman, General Partner at NewSpring Mezzanine Capital, L.P.,
states, “We are pleased to work with Skyview Capital in the acquisition of
these assets. Furthermore, Rick has a proven track record as the CEO of this
very business, and we are very excited about him leading the Company and
the future growth potential of the business.”
About Fastech Integrated Solutions, LLC
Fastech (www.fastechis.com) delivers strategic solutions to sales and merchandising
organizations in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) market segment. Users
of Fastech technology manage information with mobile computers which are
synchronized with the Fastech operations center to manage and assess performance
at the Retail and Key Account level. Headquartered in Broomall
, PA , Fastech Integrated Solutions is privately held and profitable.
About Skyview Capital, LLC
Skyview Capital, LLC ( www.skyviewcapital.com ),
a private investment firm headquartered in Beverly Hills , CA , specializes
in the acquisition and continuous strategic management of "systems -
critical" enterprises in the areas of technology and telecommunications. By
leveraging its extensive operational capabilities and financial resources,
Skyview systematically enhances the long-term sustainable value of the businesses
it acquires.
About NewSpring Mezzanine Capital, L.P.
NewSpring Mezzanine Capital (
www.newspringcapital.com )
is a regionally-focused mezzanine debt fund that invests in information technology,
business services, healthcare and specialty manufacturing and is part of the
NewSpring Capital family of funds. NewSpring Capital, based in
King of Prussia, PA, is a family of specific purpose private equity funds which,
in addition to NewSpring Mezzanine Capital, includes NewSpring Ventures, L.P.
, a venture capital fund providing equity capital to growth and expansion stage
companies with a focus on information technology, business services and enabling
technologies and Commerce Health Ventures, L.P. , a venture capital fund focused
on intermediate-and late-stage life sciences, medical devices and healthcare
companies.