Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions Invests in Paradigm

Francisco Partners Makes Strategic Growth Investment in Paradigm

October 13, 2021

Software

Francisco Partners has made a strategic growth investment in Paradigm, the software group that manages PracticePanther, Bill4Time, MerusCase and Headnote, to support product innovation and continued growth. Paradigm, formed by ASG and backed by Alpine Investors, will use the capital and Francisco Partners' software and payments expertise to expand its product suite and accelerate adoption among law firms; the transaction is expected to close in Q4 with terms undisclosed.

Havencrest Capital Management Invests in Paradigm Health

July 7, 2021

Healthcare Services

Dallas-based private equity firm Havencrest Capital Management announced an investment in Paradigm Health, a hospice and palliative care provider headquartered in Indianapolis. The partnership will support Paradigm's growth and geographic expansion across Indiana, with Havencrest partnering alongside the company's founder and management; financial terms were not disclosed.

Cressey & Company Partners with Paradigm Health in Recapitalization Backed by Havencrest

May 12, 2025

Healthcare Services

Cressey & Company LP has entered into a partnership and recapitalization with Paradigm Health, a leading hospice and palliative care provider based in Indianapolis. Existing investor Havencrest Capital Management completed a majority exit while reinvesting alongside Paradigm Management and Cressey to support the company's next phase of geographic and service expansion across Indiana.

Mercer Global Advisors Acquires Paragon Wealth Strategies, LLC

December 5, 2023

Wealth Management

Mercer Global Advisors, a national RIA backed by Oak Hill Capital and Genstar Capital, has acquired Paragon Wealth Strategies, a Jacksonville-based wealth management firm managing approximately $495 million in AUM and serving over 400 clients. The deal expands Mercer’s footprint and capabilities in Florida and brings Paragon’s partners and advisory team into Mercer’s national platform.

Creative Planning Acquires Paradigm Financial Advisors

February 1, 2022

Wealth Management

Creative Planning, a large independent wealth management firm, has acquired Paradigm Financial Advisors, a St. Louis-area fee-only RIA managing over $600 million in AUM. Paradigm's owner Jim Reding becomes an equity partner and will serve as Managing Director of Creative Planning’s new St. Louis office; Creative Planning plans to leverage Paradigm’s advanced planning expertise to expand its high-net-worth services in the Midwest.

Neuberger Berman Alternatives Acquires Significant Minority Stake in ENTRUST Solutions Group; Kohlberg Retains Majority

August 7, 2023

Engineering Services

Neuberger Berman Alternatives agreed to acquire a significant minority stake in ENTRUST Solutions Group, joining existing investor Kohlberg & Company which will retain a majority ownership. Terms were not disclosed; the investment is intended to support ENTRUST's strategic growth as the Illinois-headquartered engineering and consulting platform (3,000+ professionals across 36 locations) continues serving utility and infrastructure end markets.