About Us
EAM is a growth-oriented private equity firm.
We are building the pre-eminent lower mid-market software-focused growth buyout firm. We aim to be the investor of choice for founders and growth-oriented executives seeking a partner who will support their vision for long-term profitable growth and the pursuit of operational excellence. We do so in a spirit of data-driven candor, hard work and partnership.
Our Focus
We focus entirely on Software and Software-enabled service companies.
EAM provides tailored capital solutions and strategic and operating support to companies with long term growth potential. We typically invest $25M to $150M of equity in each of our portfolio companies.
Our Companies
We help exceptional software companies grow.
We back founders and leadership teams of product-led, category-leading companies with remarkable growth potential.
Advanced GRC
Public sector licensing, compliance and case management
Acquired the Government Software business of Aithent to form Auctivo
Rhoads Online
Licensing and compliance software for financial services
Acquired to form Auctivo
Risk Control Technologies
Loss control software solutions for the insurance industry
Acquired by Duck Creek Technologies
See disclosure note below.
Our Team
We are known for creating value and forging lasting relationships with Founders and CEOs of market-leading companies.
Wendy Cebula
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Wendy Cebula
Wendy is an Operating Partner at EAM.
Wendy has a passion for helping to develop people, process and technology to create value for customers and to drive company growth. EAM has a focused investment strategy, strong and diverse team and a true partnership approach to working with portfolio companies.
Wendy has more than 30 years of hands-on experience in various leadership roles and has been a driving force in building high-growth education technology, e-commerce and financial services companies. Her career includes serving as President and COO of edX, a prominent education technology company, where she played a pivotal role in shaping their business model. Wendy also spent 13 years at Vistaprint (now Cimpress) where she helped lead the company’s growth from $1 million to more than $1 billion in revenue, with several of those years as COO.
Wendy earned her B.S. in Finance from the Rochester Institute of Technology.
Tara Ciongoli
Senior Advisor
Tara joined EAM in 2018 originally as COO, and now is a Senior Advisor. Prior to joining EAM, Tara spent nearly a decade in management consulting, business development, and professional development roles. Tara worked for the majority of her career as a consultant at McKinsey & Company, specializing in strategy, marketing, and organizational work for primarily financial services clients, before transitioning to professional development where she led firm training and people processes. She also worked in Business Development at Time Inc/ Time Warner.
Tara received her MBA from Harvard Business School, an AB in the School of Public and International Affairs from Princeton University.
Jeff Del Papa
Jeff is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of EAM.
Jeff has been investing in private software companies for more than twenty years. His experience includes partnering with management teams to complete buyout, growth equity, carve out and take private transactions. Jeff started his private equity career at Summit Partners and also worked at Thoma Bravo and TA Associates, where he led and helped manage investments in software and services companies.
Jeff’s passion is working with product-led software companies and partnering with leadership teams and founders to provide growth support through EAM’s Investor-Operator strategy.
Jeff graduated from Babson College and has a MBA from Harvard Business School.
Leighton Dolan
Associate
Leighton joined EAM in 2025. Prior to EAM, Leighton was an Investment Banking Analyst at William Blair in the firm’s technology group, where he supported software M&A transactions. Previously, Leighton completed an internship at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Leighton graduated from the Villanova School of Business with a bachelor’s degree in business administration (BEA) as a Finance and Business Analytics co-major.
Prior Firms
• William Blair
Education
• Villanova University
Andrew Hayes
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Compliance Officer
Andy joined EAM in 2020. Andy has over 18 years of experience serving private equity firms, funds and portfolio companies in various capacities. Prior to joining EAM, he was an Audit and Transaction Advisory Partner in the Boston office of KLR, a Top 100 Accounting Firm, where he spent over 12 years of his career. Andy also spent several years as a Controller on the finance team at Summit Partners, where he focused on firm and fund operations, financial reporting and strategic initiatives. Andy holds a B.S. in Accountancy from Providence College, an MBA from Bryant University and is also a CPA.
Prior Firms
• KLR
• Summit Partners
Education
• Bryant University (MBA)
• Providence College
Annabel Hodson-Walker
Associate
Annabel joined EAM in 2025. Prior to EAM, Annabel was an Advisor on the Corporate Development team at Dell Technologies, where she focused on mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Previously, Annabel held an analyst internship with Silverwood Partners Investment Bank. Annabel received a B.S. in Management from Boston College’s Carroll School of Management, with concentrations in Finance and Marketing.
Prior Firms
• Dell Technologies
Education
• Boston College
Shawn McGowan
Shawn is an Operating Partner at EAM.
Shawn is a passionate operator and technologist. He is inspired by working with a collection of diverse and talented companies. He believes companies excel when they balance their focus on platform and product, operations, commercials, and culture. Shawn enjoys helping shape and promote this balance across the EAM portfolio, creating value for team members, customers and investors.
Shawn has more than twenty-five years of operating experience and has extensive experience in software and tech enabled service companies. Shawn has had roles as CTO, COO and CEO. Shawn was most recently CEO of Scribe Software.
Shawn graduated from Plymouth State College, Northeastern University (State of the Art, Computer Science) and Northeastern University Business School (MBA).
Kyle Olander
Senior Associate
Kyle joined EAM in 2025. Prior to EAM, Kyle worked at Spectrum Equity where he invested in growth-stage software and data businesses. Previously, Kyle was an Investment Banking Analyst at Raymond James in their Tech & Services Group. Kyle received a B.S. in Finance from Boston College.
Prior Firms
• Spectrum Equity
• Raymond James
Education
• Boston College
Elizabeth Pinto
Executive Administrator
Liz joined EAM in 2023. Previously, Liz spent 2 years with the Human Resources & Learning and Development team at Withers Bergman LLP, a global wealth planning and litigation law firm. She focused on employee life cycle management, performance appraisal processes, and benefits administration. Liz earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the College of Science at Virginia Tech.
Prior Firms
• Withers Bergman LLP
Education
• Virginia Tech
Tom Roberts
Tom is Co-Founder and Managing Partner at EAM. Prior to EAM, Tom worked at Summit Partners for nearly 30 years, playing a central role in building Summit’s organization and its exceptional investment track record. During his tenure there, Tom served as Managing Partner, Executive Committee Member, and Investment Committee Member. Tom also founded Summit’s Portfolio Performance Group and oversaw that group’s growth and success for nearly a decade. During his career, Tom led dozens of investments for Summit, sitting on over 40 portfolio company boards during his tenure.
At EAM, Tom returns to his career roots of investing in founder-driven technology companies. EAM represents its founders’ shared vision of offering investors a concentrated portfolio of category leading high-growth technology companies while providing company founders and growth-oriented executives the exceptional level of support and partnership a small portfolio allows. EAM has assembled a world-class team, well-known to each other for decades, to pursue this vision.
Tom studied economics at Princeton University and earned his MBA from Harvard Business School.
Page Sadlier
Director of Operations
Page joined EAM in 2018. Page has over 18 years of experience working in business support roles at various financial services firms. Prior to EAM, Page worked with the Founder/CIO and Relationship Management team, with a focus on Investor Relations, at HighVista Strategies, an Investment Management Firm. Prior to HighVista, Page held similar roles at DRG and Columbia Threadneedle Investments. Page received a BA in Economics from Northeastern University.
Prior Firms
• HighVista Strategies
• DRG
• Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Education
• Northeastern University
Jonathan Schwartz
Principal
Jon joined EAM in 2025. Prior to EAM, Jon was a Vice President at H.I.G. Growth Partners, where he focused on investments in vertical and enterprise software, healthcare technology, and technology-enabled services businesses. Jon began his career as an Investment Banking Analyst at Deloitte Corporate Finance, and was an Associate at Northlane Capital Partners in Washington, D.C., prior to moving to Boston.
Jon earned a B.S. in Business Administration from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with a second major in Computer Science.
Prior Firms
• H.I.G. Growth Partners
• Northlane Capital Partners
• Deloitte Corporate Finance
Education
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – Kenan-Flagler Business School
Michaela Thompson
Associate
Michaela joined EAM in 2022. Prior to EAM, Michaela held an internship at Battery Ventures where she focused on sourcing and executing investments in industrial technology. Michaela received a BS from Boston College – Carroll School of Management.
Education
• Boston College – Carroll School of Management
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EAM broadens GRC software footprint with Auctivo platform
12th September 2025 10:14 AM
By Tom Cane, ION Analytics
- Auctivo formed through combination of three companies
- Final platform investment from Fund I
- Fund II now active, next deal expected in 4Q24
Heightened demand for tools that help regulated industries manage compliance complexity is drawing private equity interest in GRC (governance, risk, compliance) software companies.
Boston-based sponsor Equality Asset Management (EAM) sees ample opportunity at the intersection of GRC software and sectors such as financial services, healthcare and construction. The firm recently launched Auctivo, a new GRC platform created from the simultaneous acquisition and integration of Rhoads Online Institute, Elation Systems; and the government software division of Aithent.
“The thesis we see here is really about that intersection: what needs to happen to operate in a market, and what operational and human requirements are needed to deliver on that,” Jeff Del Papa, EAM co-founder and managing partner, told this news service.
Jeff Del Papa, EAM co-founder and managing partner.
The Auctivo deal enabled the creation of a vertical market software business focused on healthcare, the public sector, and construction – markets with niche compliance and regulatory requirements. EAM sees further expansion opportunities in financial services and insurance.
This marks EAM’s third investment in companies with vertical-specific compliance offerings. In 2021, the Boston-based firm made an investment in PCMI, a provider of finance and insurance administration software for the automotive and consumer markets. Earlier this year, Thoma Bravo recapitalized the Park Ridge, Illinois-based business, with EAM retaining a minority stake. In 2022, EAM invested in Evention, a Chicago-based back-office services provider to hotels, restaurants, and retailers.
“There are many ways to look at GRC software, but ultimately, it’s a collection of niche categories and use cases within very large markets,” Del Papa said.
The GRC space aligns with EAM’s strategy of acquiring capital-efficient, profitable, and typically founder-led companies that it can scale through operational excellence. It focuses on lower middle market software buyouts, targeting companies with USD 10m – USD 50m in recurring revenue.
The Auctivo deal was the final platform investment from EAM’s inaugural buyout fund, which is now fully deployed for new platforms, according to Del Papa. The Boston-based firm, founded in 2018 to focus on lower-middle market software investments, is now in the market with Fund II, according to regulatory filings. It has a robust pipeline of deals and expects to close another transaction in 4Q24.
Combination
The opportunity that led to the creation of Auctivo began with Rhoads, to which EAM was introduced early in 2024 via its financial advisor Sherman & Co. EAM had identified Rhoads as a target through its thesis around compliance, informed by its experience and network. Rhoads had mandated DA Davidson to advise on a sale effort.
“We spent several months getting to know the company and the CEO ahead of their planned process,” said Del Papa. “During that time, we started thinking about additional assets and having that early relationship gave us the strategic flexibility to explore what else we could do with Rhoads and related businesses.”
That led EAM to back Rhoads’ co-founder N. Venu Gopal – also a co-founder of Aithent – in establishing Auctivo by combining his two companies with Elation, whose founders were looking to exit. The vision of integrating three businesses under one ownership structure helped EAM stand out in a competitive process. Gopal is CEO of Auctivo.
By summer 2024, EAM had a clear closing plan, and the deal wrapped up at year-end, despite the complexity of combining three entities.
Some leverage was used in the buyout, but the “capital structure was designed more for efficiency rather than driving returns,” according to Del Papa.
Looking ahead, EAM sees opportunities for Auctivo to grow in areas such as financial services and insurance. More broadly, it remains flexible in its approach to value creation.
“This particular opportunity involved a combination of three businesses, but that’s not a requirement for our strategy,” said Del Papa. “We’re happy to invest in a single business and build organically or pursue strategic M&A.”
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Equality Asset Management forms Software Company Auctivo Following Acquisitions of Rhoads Online, Elation Systems, and the Government Software Division of Aithent
Each company will benefit from the strategic resources, expertise and support across the Auctivo platform.
Boston, MA – June 11, 2025– Equality Asset Management (EAM) today announced the formation of Auctivo, a newly established software company, created through the acquisition and strategic integration of Rhoads Online Institute (Rhoads), Elation Systems, and the Government Software Division of Aithent (now Advanced GRC). The EAM portfolio company is designed to provide vertical market Governance, Risk and Compliance software solutions and other capabilities to governments and a range of companies across highly regulated industries.
Demand for administrative, compliance, and operational efficiencies continues to grow across both public and private sectors. Under the Auctivo platform, the three complementary businesses will run separately – each purpose-built to address regulatory and compliance requirements, streamline operations, and deliver added value through their solutions, deep industry expertise and technology. Auctivo will be led by N. Venu Gopal, CEO of Auctivo, and co-founder of Rhoads and Aithent.
“From data integration and automated workflows to actionable business intelligence, the combined strengths of our companies create a powerful platform to modernize regulatory and compliance operations across industries,” said N. Venu Gopal, CEO of Auctivo.“ We’re excited to work alongside the team at EAM to accelerate innovation, drive measurable outcomes for our customers, and deliver lasting value in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.”
Each company’s unique strengths will serve as the foundation for Auctivo’s growth and leadership position. The combination of these three companies under the Auctivo umbrella reflects EAM’s strong commitment to partnering with market-leading business, driving strategic and operational value, and accelerating growth.
“As the environment continues to shift for those operating in highly regulated industries, we see a tremendous opportunity to enhance the way organizations approach and address today’s governance, risk and compliance challenges,” added Jeff Del Papa, Co-founder and Managing Partner at EAM. “We look forward to working alongside this exceptional teams to deliver even greater value to their customers and the industries they serve.”
D.A. Davidson & Co. served as exclusive financial advisor to Rhoads and Aithent (now Advanced GRC) and Moses Singer served as legal counsel. MergerTech served as financial advisor to Elation Systems. Goodwin Procter acted as legal counsel and Sherman & Co. acted as financial advisor to EAM.
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About Auctivo
Auctivo delivers next-generation governance, risk and compliance software designed for organizations in highly regulated industries and government agencies. Whether empowering enterprises to meet complex regulatory and reporting obligations or enabling agencies to manage oversight and enforcement, Auctivo streamlines operations across sectors such as insurance, financial services, healthcare, and construction. Backed by over 30 years of deep domain expertise, Auctivo combines powerful software and intelligent AI to simplify compliance, automate workflows, and deliver actionable insights – helping customers stay ahead in a constantly evolving regulatory landscape. The company is based in New York. For more information, please visit https://www.auctivo.com/.
About Equality Asset Management
EAM is a growth-focused private equity firm. EAM provides equity capital and strategic and operating support to growth companies in the software and software-enabled services sectors. With decades of investment experience and operating experience, the firm has earned a reputation for value-creation, serving as steadfast partners to Founders and CEOs. The firm is based in Boston. For more information, please visit http://www.equalityam.com.
Media Contacts
Tara Ciongoli
Bea Broderick
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Thoma Bravo Makes Strategic Growth Investment in PCMI
MIAMI and CHICAGO—Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm, today announced a strategic growth investment in PCMI (“PCMI” or “the Company”), a leading provider of administration software for finance & insurance (“F&I”) products in the automotive and consumer end markets. As part of the transaction, existing shareholders – including PCMI management, its employees and Equality Asset Management (“EAM”), a growth-focused private equity firm – will retain minority positions in the Company.
PCMI is a global leader in integrated administration solutions, enabling third-party administrators, dealers, OEMs and lenders to streamline end-to-end policy, claim and refund payment processes. Its flagship platform, PCRS, has processed over 89 million contracts and 39 million claims, offering 140+ integrations to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and keep customers competitive. Since 2012, PCMI has grown from a small startup to an industry powerhouse with 200+ experts across North America, Europe and Asia.
“Over the past 13 years, we have built PCMI into a leading provider of software solutions by prioritizing product excellence, deep customer understanding and a culture of innovation,” said Mark Nagelvoort, Founder and CEO of PCMI. “We are excited to partner with Thoma Bravo, whose proven expertise in scaling technology companies will help us enhance our platform, accelerate global growth and continue delivering exceptional value to our customers.”
“Thoma Bravo’s investment is a testament to the foundation and team we have built,” said Clyde Owen, President of PCMI. “This is a significant milestone for PCMI, and we look forward to working with Thoma Bravo to drive further expansion at scale.”
“PCMI has cemented itself as a clear leader in the administration software market,” said Adam Solomon, a Partner at Thoma Bravo. “We see tremendous opportunity to capture more of this large and growing market and to drive continued expansion and innovation of PCMI’s cutting-edge solutions.”
“We have been following PCMI for years with great admiration for Mark and the entire team,” said Chandler Gay, a Vice President at Thoma Bravo. “We are excited to apply our operational and software experience to support PCMI in this new chapter of growth.”
William Blair acted as financial advisor and Goodwin Procter acted as legal counsel to PCMI and EAM. TD Cowen acted as financial advisor and Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as legal counsel to Thoma Bravo.
About Thoma Bravo
Thoma Bravo is one of the largest software-focused investors in the world, with over US$179 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2024. Through its private equity, growth equity and credit strategies, the firm invests in growth-oriented, innovative companies operating in the software and technology sectors. Leveraging Thoma Bravo’s deep sector knowledge andstrategic and operational expertise, the firm collaborates with its portfolio companies to implement operating best practices and drive growth initiatives. Over the past 20+ years, the firm has acquired or invested in approximately 520 companies representing approximately US$275 billion in enterprise value (including control and non-control investments). The firm has offices in Chicago, Dallas, London, Miami, New York and San Francisco. For more information, visit Thoma Bravo’s website at thomabravo.com.About PCMI
PCMI is a global leader in cloud-based administration software for the automotive and consumer product markets. Its innovative technology solutions enable third-party administrators, dealers, OEMs, and lenders to streamline end-to-end extended warranty, service contract, and refund payment processes. Since 2012, PCMI has grown into an industry powerhouse with over 200 experts across North America, Europe, and Asia. Committed to innovation and exceptional service, PCMI delivers cutting-edge solutions that drive efficiency, reduce costs, and help clients stay ahead in an evolving market. For more information, visit PCMI’s website at www.pcmicorp.com.About Equality Asset Management
EAM (Equality Asset Management) is a growth-focused private equity firm. EAM provides equity capital and strategic and operating support to market leading software and tech-enabled services companies. With decades of investment and operating experience, the firm has earned a reputation for value-creation, serving as steadfast partners to Founders and CEOs. For more information, please visit http://www.equalityam.com. -
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Duck Creek Technologies Acquires Risk Control Technologies
See disclosure note below
Source: GlobeNewsWire, Duck Creek Technologies
October 10, 2024
Duck Creek Technologies Acquires Risk Control Technologies to Deliver Comprehensive Risk Management and Mitigation Solutions
Risk Control’s Platform Will be Fully Integrated into Duck Creek’s Comprehensive Suite of SaaS Solutions for P&C and General Insurers.
Duck Creek Technologies, the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) insurance, today announced it has acquired Risk Control Technologies, Inc. (“RCT”), a Toronto-based provider of risk management and loss control solutions. This strategic investment is set to transform how insurance carriers prevent loss and manage risk, enabling deployment of advanced AI and machine learning capabilities at the forefront.
“As the world faces increasing risks—whether from climate change, cyber threats, or other emerging challenges—having advanced tools to manage these exposures is crucial. Risk Control is a leader in not only identifying potential loss, but preventing it through preemptive risk mitigation,” said Mike Jackowski, Chief Executive Officer of Duck Creek Technologies. “In addition to sharing Duck Creek’s core values, Risk Control’s leadership and team members bring a wealth of insurance knowledge and experience. Together, we will help insurers work closely with their policy holders to prevent losses, improve safety and better prepare for the future.”
The RCT RiskHub platform will enhance the Duck Creek SaaS suite of insurance technology products, further increasing Duck Creek’s ability to improve underwriting accuracy, optimize claims processes, and reduce overall risk exposure. By integrating RCT’s solution into Duck Creek Technologies platform, insurance carriers will have rich predictive capabilities, enabling them to better manage underwriting risks and maximize an efficient, integrated policy and claims management experience.
“Being part of Duck Creek Technologies will strengthen our goal to help carriers optimize and increase risk-data coverage across their entire business,” said David Da Costa, Chief Executive Officer of Risk Control Technologies. “We are excited to be part of Duck Creek and to work jointly to deliver modern technology innovations that transform the insurance industry and help insurers strengthen their customer engagements and drive impactful operational efficiencies. We look forward to this new chapter and the enhanced capabilities we can now offer to the market as part of the Duck Creek family.”
RCT’s industry-leading loss control and risk assessment platform will be seamlessly integrated with Duck Creek’s comprehensive suite of products to enable data-driven decisions for all stakeholders to improve proactive risk mitigation.
“I’m confident that the combined strengths of Duck Creek and Risk Control, two of our most trusted partners, will bring enhanced capabilities and innovative solutions to the market to bolster risk management and loss control,” said Murali Natarajan, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of West Bend Mutual Insurance. “We look forward to the positive impact this integration will have on our underwriting process, ultimately benefiting our business and customers.”
Raymond James & Associates served as financial advisor to Risk Control Technologies on the transaction.
About Risk Control Technologies
Risk Control Technologies Inc. (RCT) is the leading provider of Risk Management and Loss Control software to the insurance industry. RCT’s RiskHub platform helps underwriting assess risk, and leverage the appropriate risk assessment tool based on the risk’s complexity. RCT helps over 150 insurance organizations improve their loss ratios, increase customer retention, implement operational efficiencies, and harness powerful data insights to enable better business decisions. RCT’s customers include a wide range of insurance organization types, operating across a broad variety of lines of business. For more information, visit www.riskcontroltech.com.
About Duck Creek Technologies
Duck Creek Technologies is the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry. We are the platform upon which modern insurance systems are built, enabling the industry to capitalize on the power of the cloud to run agile, intelligent, and evergreen operations. Authenticity, purpose, and transparency are core to Duck Creek, and we believe insurance should be there for individuals and businesses when, where, and how they need it most. Our market-leading solutions are available on a standalone basis or as a full suite, and all are available via Duck Creek OnDemand. Visit www.duckcreek.com to learn more. Follow Duck Creek on our social channels for the latest information – LinkedIn and X.
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duckcreek@threeringsinc.com
Portfolio Disclosure Note: The investment in RCT was made through a SPV that is managed by select principals of EAM. This investment was not held directly by an EAM Fund and has been fully realized.
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EAM Announces Investment Team Promotions
EAM announced the promotions of two investment team members. Benjamin Tahmoush and Michaela Thompson have been promoted from Analyst to Associate. As Associates, Ben and Michaela will be responsible for working with EAM and its portfolio companies to identify and evaluate investment opportunities, make acquisitions and to support other growth initiatives.
Ben Tahmoush, Associate
Ben joined EAM in 2023. Prior to EAM, Ben was an Investment Banking Analyst at Citigroup where he focused on software coverage. Previously, Ben held internship roles at Battery Ventures and Mucker Capital. Ben received a BBA from the University of Michigan – Ross School of Business.
Michaela Thompson, Associate
Michaela joined EAM in 2022. Prior to EAM, Michaela held an internship at Battery Ventures where she focused on sourcing and executing investments in industrial technology. Michaela received a BS from Boston College – Carroll School of Management.
About EAM
EAM is a growth-focused private equity firm. EAM provides equity capital and strategic and operating support to growth companies in the technology and tech-enabled services sectors. With decades of investment experience and operating experience, the firm has earned a reputation for value-creation, serving as steadfast partners to Founders and CEOs. The firm is based in Boston. For more information, please visit http://www.equalityam.com.
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In exchange for using this website, you agree to indemnify and hold Equality Asset Management, our agents, members, directors and employees harmless against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses (including, but not limited to, attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of this website or your violation of this Agreement. In addition, you understand and agree that your use of this website is predicated upon your waiver of any right to sue Equality Asset Management, our agents, members, directors and employees directly or to participate in a suit for any losses or damages resulting from your use of this website.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing contained in preceding paragraphs or elsewhere in this Agreement shall constitute a waiver by you of any of your legal rights under applicable U.S. federal securities laws or any other laws whose applicability is not permitted to be contractually waived.
TERMINATION
Equality Asset Management may terminate your access to this website for any reason, without prior notice. The Agreement shall survive any termination or expiration of your access to the website.
GOVERNING LAW
You agree that your use of this website and any disputes relating to the website or the Agreement shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Any dispute relating to the above shall be brought solely in the state or federal courts located in Boston, Massachusetts and you expressly consent to the exercise of personal jurisdiction by and to venue in such courts for purposes of resolving such disputes. You agree to bring any claim solely in your individual capacity and you expressly waive any right to bring any claim as part of a group or as a class action.
SEVERABILITY
If any provision of the Agreement is deemed unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, than that provision will be deemed severable from the Agreement and will not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions. The Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between you and Equality Asset Management, and supersedes any prior agreement and understandings with respect to your access to or use of the website.
Privacy Policy & Disclaimer
Thank you for visiting the Equality Asset Management, L.P. (together with its affiliated fund and management entities “Equality Asset Management” or “we”) website. This policy describes how we gather and use information from our website visitors.
Your privacy is important to us. The only personally identifiable information we record is information that you knowingly provide to us. This information is used solely by Equality Asset Management for internal business purposes, such as identifying and contacting appropriate investment candidates, and is shared with third parties only as necessary to provide this website and our associated services.
Equality Asset Management is committed to continuously improving the web site experience for our visitors. Therefore, we collect aggregate data about our visitors such as page views, visitor frequency, Internet browser usage, and length of time spent on the web site. This information is analyzed internally to understand the effectiveness of our site. This information does not identify individual users.
Information regarding how a user accesses Equality Asset Management’s website may be automatically collected through the use of cookies. This information is used to improve website performance and is not shared with other organizations. If you continue without changing your cookie settings, you consent to the use of cookies on this website. You may change your cookie settings at any time by adjusting the cookie settings in your individual browser. If you do so, you may not be able to access certain parts of this website.