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Build the Future with iNetworks.
Innovating Today,
Empowering Tomorrow.
Building the Future Since 1999.
For 20+ years, iNetworks has leveraged operational excellence to build impactful businesses driving tomorrow's economy.
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Delivering on Growth
Beyond Investment,
Building Futures.
Investing unlocks potential, but partnership fuels it. At iNetworks, we collaborate with entrepreneurs, mentor future leaders, and build legacies of success beyond just financial returns.
25
3rd
12
Decades of cumulative experience
Quartile results for 10+ years
Companies
25
3rd
12
Decades of cumulative experienceQuartile results for 10+ yearsCompanies
Build financial security
iNetworks harnesses the power of AI and the team's vast operational expertise to outperform the market, delivering top quartile results for its clients over the past decade.
Build your career
Over the last 20+ years we have had 57 interns, 23 of which have went on to work for Wall Street. We empower our team with autonomy to accelerate your career and make a lasting impact.
Build strong businesses
We equip businesses with both capital and expertise. Our team at iNetworks has decades of cumulative experience in their respective industries, enabling entrepreneurs to execute and expand their ventures with operational know-how.
Building together,
achieving more.
At iNetworks, we leverage our robust ecosystem of industry experts, seasoned investors, and talented individuals to support your journey. This interconnected ecosystem provides unparalleled access to resources, expertise, and opportunities, propelling your venture towards success.
Building Impact with Partnerships
iNetworks thrives beyond finance. Our diverse network spans corporations, education, research, and government, fostering collaboration that sparks innovation, empowers entrepreneurs, and builds a brighter future. Connect with us and join the ripple effect of progress.
Novian Health Earns New Product Innovation Award for Novilase Breast Therapy
PhG Awarded Grower/Processor License by Pennsylvania Department of Health
New FDA Clearance Expanding Clinical Indications for primaLOK SP
Vizsafe Completes New Round of Financing to Further Expand Business
Our People
Business
Investment Banks
Corporate
Education & Research
Government
Our Portfolio
Operational Excellence
We work closely with management teams to optimize processes, enhance efficiency, and implement best practices. This can involve areas like supply chain optimization, talent acquisition, and financial management.
Strategic M&A
We leverage our extensive network and deal expertise to identify and execute strategic acquisitions that expand market reach, strengthen competitive advantages, and create synergies within the portfolio.
Organic Growth
We nurture internal growth engines within our portfolio companies through strategic initiatives. This includes identifying and pursuing opportunities for new product launches, expanding into fresh markets, and leveraging data-driven customer segmentation to deliver tailored offerings and experiences. This multi-pronged approach fuels sustainable expansion and unlocks long-term value for both companies and investors.
Governance & Risk
Our commitment extends beyond capital. We actively engage with portfolio companies, shaping ethical governance and building robust risk frameworks. This collaborative approach safeguards value for investors while empowering companies to navigate challenges with confidence and fuel sustainable growth.
Building Robust Ecosystems
Companies blossom individually, then cross-pollinate through knowledge sharing, resource connections, and collaborative ventures. This interconnected web fuels faster growth, amplifies value creation, and builds remarkable resilience across the entire portfolio. It's a powerful differentiator, setting iNetworks apart and driving sustainable success for all.
Where You Invest Matters
At iNetworks, we believe the future lies in groundbreaking innovation across vital sectors. That's why we strategically invest in three key areas driving global progress: healthcare breakthroughs, resilient infrastructure, and cutting-edge emerging technologies.
Strong Long-Term Performance
Our proven track record speaks for itself. Over the past 10 years, iNetworks has consistently ranked among the top quartile performers in the private equity industry.
Powering Sustainable Growth.
iNetworks partners with visionary entrepreneurs to unlock potential, drive innovation, and shape the future.
Our Story
Founded in 1999, iNetworks is a pioneer in investing in disruptive healthcare, life science, and IT technologies. They fuel growth by providing capital, experienced management, and operational expertise, helping companies and entrepreneurs bring their innovations to market faster. Their focus is on long-term value creation for investors. With extensive experience across funding stages (early to IPOs and LBOs), the iNetworks team actively collaborates with portfolio companies, taking board seats and guiding strategic and financial initiatives, ultimately aiming for exceptional returns
Our Approach
At iNetworks, we're passionate co-pilots, partnering with visionary healthcare, life science, and technology entrepreneurs to fuel their potential and bring groundbreaking technologies to the world. Decades of navigating the market, coupled with top-quartile results for investors, provide the ballast for our three-pronged approach: proven expertise, operational know-how we roll up our sleeves to share, and unwavering support through long-term partnerships. We stand shoulder-to-shoulder, offering strategic guidance, access to our vast network, and cutting-edge AI tools like Large Language Models (LLM). These tools help streamline hiring processes, craft compelling reports, and unlock actionable insights for our portfolio companies. This fosters resilient businesses, lasting value for investors, and a brighter future for all.
Our Objective
For our shareholders, success takes two forms: exceptional returns and lasting impact. We meticulously cultivate opportunities in future-shaping sectors like healthcare breakthroughs, resilient infrastructure, and transformative technologies. Beyond mere investments, we nurture resilient businesses, equipped with our operational expertise and strategic guidance to navigate any market while driving positive social and environmental change. This commitment to ESG principles isn't just a tagline; it's woven into the fabric of our investment strategy, ensuring our efforts generate both significant financial value through the "compressed J-curve" of early and mid-expansion stage companies, and tangible improvements in lives and the world around us. At iNetworks, we believe financial prosperity and positive impact are not mutually exclusive, but rather two sides of the same coin.
Experienced Leadership
At iNetworks, the helm is held by seasoned veterans with decades of expertise navigating the investment landscape. Their proven track record, evident in the top quartile performance delivered for investors over the past decade, inspires confidence and fuels our unwavering commitment to success.
Diverse Talent
Innovation thrives on diversity. Our team reflects this philosophy, bringing together individuals from varied backgrounds, disciplines, and perspectives. This tapestry of talent strengthens our adaptability, allowing us to identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities across different sectors.
Shared Values
Beyond individual strengths, what truly binds us is a shared set of values. Excellence drives our pursuit of optimal outcomes for our investors and portfolio companies. Collaboration fuels our teamwork and commitment to shared success. Positive Impact defines our purpose, ensuring every investment contributes to a brighter future for all.
Partnership
iNetworks isn't only about providing capital, our associates take flight alongside entrepeneurs – we are their co-pilots on the entrepreneurial journey, providing strategic guidance, operational expertise, and unwavering support every step of the way.
Unlocking Potential
We combine entrepreneurs' visions with our own know-how to unlock exponential possibilities. iNetworks leverages its cumulative 25+ decades of investment experience and diverse network of industry leaders to empower executives to navigate challenges, optimize processes, and scale your business to new heights.
Building Together, Sustainably
Our commitment extends beyond short-term gains. We invest in building resilient businesses equipped for long-term success. We share our operational expertise, helping build robust infrastructure and sustainable value. And through our extensive network, we connect e entrepreneurs with the right resources and partners to propel your growth.
Entrepeneurs
Join a thriving ecosystem where you connect with industry leaders, fellow entrepreneurs, and strategic partners, fostering valuable collaborations and propelling your journey. We believe in building not just profitable companies, but those that leave a lasting positive impact on the world. Partner with us and make your mark on the future – together.
Investors
Discern exceptional returns while driving tomorrow's progress. Our curated portfolio spans sectors shaping the future – healthcare, infrastructure, tech. Partner with our experienced team, embrace a collaborative approach, and invest in impactful ventures primed for long-term value. Go beyond profits, join a legacy of positive change. Invest with iNetworks.
Associates
Shape the future, not just your career. Join iNetworks and build impactful businesses alongside visionary leaders. Thrive in a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives fuel innovation and shared success reigns. Contribute to meaningful work, grow alongside industry experts, and leave a lasting legacy. We seek talent across the spectrum
Anthony Lacenere provides leadership based on an extensive experience in portfolio management in venture capital and other private equity, public equity including combinations, mergers, acquisitions, roll-ups, licensing agreements, going private transactions, initial public offerings, technology, and various general management operational roles, both domestically and internationally.Prior to co-founding iNetworks in 1999, Mr. Lacenere was President of MDX Fund, Inc., affiliated with Universal , Inc. (“UHS”), advising UHS and developing radiation oncology investments including imaging, diagnostics, and therapeutic projects.Prior to MDX, Mr. Lacenere focused on Leveraged Buyouts including going-private transactions and was Vice President, Financial Affairs, and Managing Director, Investments, for AMSCO International, Inc., a NYSE multinational provider of healthcare technology products, where he was responsible for private and public equity and debt offerings and domestic and international mergers, acquisitions, and
alliances. Prior to leading Amsco International’s public offering, Mr. Lacenere led healthcare acquisitions in the UK, Finland, Canada, Germany, and the United States.He was also responsible for operations at Precision Scientific, Inc., a Chicago-based life sciences equipment company owned by CS First Boston, J.P. Morgan and others together with AMSCO. In addition, Mr. Lacenere has held executive positions focused on operations, investment strategy, and mergers and acquisitions at Rockwell International and Westinghouse Electric Corporation. Mr. Lacenere began his career at the Battelle Memorial Institute, where he focused on new venture technology and development for various clients worldwide.Mr. Lacenere holds an M.S. in Business Economics from Ohio State University (Graduate Research Fellow with Distinction) and a B.S. in Economics and Finance from the University of Dayton. He also attended the US Army War College in Carlisle, PA.Mr. Lacenere serves on numerous Boards, and is a Board Member of Magee Women’s Research Institute, the research arm of Magee Women’s Hospital, a UPMC affiliated hospital. Mr. Lacenere is a dual citizen with Italy.
Anthony J.
Tomasello
Emeritus Senior Managing Partner
Anthony Tomasello was a seasoned executive with extensive experience in growing and commercializing technology-based businesses. He boasted a successful track record, having helped Stericycle evolve from a startup to a global leader with over $2 billion in sales. His expertise spanned engineering, business development, and technology consulting, with a focus on healthcare and high-tech processes. We honor the memory of Anthony Tomasello, whose commitment to innovation and excellence continues to inspire us. His legacy lives on in the success of the companies he helped guide.
Michael Dieschbourg is a seasoned executive with deep expertise in alternative investments, ESG integration, and portfolio management for institutional investors. He boasts a diverse career across public equities, mergers & acquisitions, and leadership roles at companies like Hermes, Global Currents, and Smith Barney. Notably, he launched Hermes North America's responsibility efforts, co-founded an investment management firm, and grew a business unit to over $220 billion in assets. Passionate about learning and innovation, Michael has contributed to initiatives like the CIMA program and authored publications on ESG investing. He brings extensive experience, strong leadership skills, and a focus on ESG integration to iNetworks. Michael has a strong background in coaching executives and supporting teams to solve problems.
Dr. Bryan Donohue is a seasoned cardiologist with extensive experience in diagnosing and treating heart disease. He holds certifications in cardiology and cardiovascular disease, and boasts impressive academic credentials from Georgetown University and the University of California. Dr. Donohue's clinical expertise spans various areas, including primary and secondary prevention of heart disease, women's heart health, and the athletic heart. He actively contributes to the medical field through research publications and international presentations.
Joe launched his career in accounting more than 20 years ago, join Westinghouse Credit Corporation. He has experience working with government contracts, implementation of software and strong accounting systems.He has worked as a controller with Krome Communications where he transformed their rudimentary accounting infrastructure into a robust system with encased reporting and cash flow management tools. He was a BS in Finance from Robert Morris University
Mark Franz is Director of Operations at both iNetworks and its portfolio company Propel. He has 10+ years of diverse experience at Propel, including product development, customer support, and software team leadership. He also oversees iNetworks' intern program and leverages his broad experience in logistics, technology, and transportation to support both companies' operations.
Greg McCall, a junior investment analyst at iNetworks, blends financial expertise with digital savvy. He leverages his experience running a successful finance-focused YouTube channel and providing options trading consultation to deliver insightful due diligence and marketing guidance for portfolio companies. Greg's strong analytical skills, online communication abilities, and dedication to learning make him a valuable asset in navigating the investment landscape.
John Craig's career began back in 2009 after graduating from Robert Morris University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He began by doing the accounting for his father in laws masonry business. From there he began freelancing to where he has helped multiple companies increase their profits, manage their cash flow, systemize their accounts receivable, and help create tax saving strategies.
