Sutter Rock Capital Corp. Announces Successful Exit of Portfolio Company Parchment, Inc. Upon Closing of Merger with Credentials Solutions
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- . (“Sutter Rock” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:SSSS) today announced its successful exit of portfolio company Parchment, Inc. This follows today’s earlier announcement by Parchment, Inc. and Credentials Solutions of the completion of the merger, as previously disclosed by Sutter Rock. Parchment, Inc. is a leading multi-faceted education platform for issuing and receiving academic and professional credentials.
"We’re pleased to see the culmination of CEO Matthew Pittinsky and the entire Parchment team’s successful 17-year journey with the merger of Parchment and Credentials Solutions – two like-minded organizations similarly focused on bringing clarity and transparency to the credentialing industry," said Mark Klein, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sutter Rock. "With the support of Brentwood Associates, the scale and diverse offerings of Parchment and Credentials Solutions will allow the combined company to access new markets and position itself as a valuable strategic partner that can deliver innovative solutions for clients.”
Sutter Rock initially invested in Parchment, Inc.’s Series D financing in October 2012. Sutter Rock’s exit of Parchment, Inc. resulted in the following:
| Portfolio Company | Investment | Cost | Proceeds(1) | Realized Gain |
| Parchment, Inc. | Preferred Shares, Series D | $4.0 million | $10.9 million | $6.9 million |
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- Proceeds include amounts held in escrow.
Parchment, Inc. became the most widely adopted credential service allowing learners, academic institutions, and employers to request, verify, and share credentials in simple and secure ways. The Parchment, Inc. platform has helped millions of people exchange more than 40 million transcripts and other credentials globally. Credentials Solutions, owned by Los Angeles-based Brentwood Associates, is a leading higher education transcript service provider. The new organization, Parchment, will support an integrated network of 13,000 schools, universities, and professional organizations as they securely exchange over 18.5 million academic records annually, enabling learners to turn their credentials into opportunities across a range of enrollment and employment pathways.
About Sutter Rock Capital Corp.
Sutter Rock Capital Corp. (Nasdaq:SSSS) is a publicly traded investment fund that seeks to invest in high-growth, venture-backed private companies. The fund seeks to create a portfolio of high-growth emerging private companies via a repeatable and disciplined investment approach, as well as to provide investors with access to such companies through its publicly traded common stock. Sutter Rock is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Connect with the company on , , and at .
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