In the Press

Recent press coverage and industry recognition highlighting leadership in EdTech, strategic growth, and Executive best practices

EDUCATION

When Bake Sales Aren't Enough: This Startup is a Lifeline for Small-Town Schools

Mic explores how Nick Mirisis and Hometown are revolutionizing school fundraising beyond traditional methods.

11 Apr 2025

STRATEGY

The Power of Choice: Hometown Prioritizes Customer Flexibility in Combination with Schoolfundr

The Columbus Dispatch examines how Nick Mirisis balances customer flexibility with strategic integration following the Schoolfundr acquisition.

2 Feb 2025

MANAGEMENT

How Nick Mirisis Juggles Over a Dozen Direct Reports

Success Magazine profiles Nick Mirisis's leadership approach to managing large teams and scaling organizational structure.

1 Feb 2025

LEADERSHIP

Navigating the Shift: Nick Mirisis on Finding a Path to Profitability for Hometown

CEO World explores how Nick Mirisis is steering Hometown toward sustainable profitability in the competitive EdTech landscape.

28 Jan 2025

EDUCATION

The Loneliness Epidemic: The Life-Saving Role of School Extracurriculars

Parent Herald features Nick Mirisis's insights on how school extracurricular programs combat student isolation and build community.

22 Jan 2025

STRATEGY

Hometown CEO Nick Mirisis is Building Strong Customer Relationships

Yahoo Finance examines Nick Mirisis's customer-centric approach to building lasting partnerships in the EdTech sector.

20 Jan 2025

INVESTMENT

Hometown CEO Nick Mirisis is breaking the mold for PE-backed tech startups

Investing.com examines how Nick Mirisis is redefining success metrics for private equity-backed technology companies.

15 Jan 2025

INDUSTRY

EdTech Market Map: An Expanding Ecosystem of Innovation

USA Today features Nick Mirisis's insights on the evolving EdTech landscape and market opportunities.

15 Jan 2025

STRATEGY

Hometown CEO Nick Mirisis: Nailing Product-Market Fit Across K-12 Schools and Colleges

Tech Times analyzes Nick Mirisis's strategic approach to achieving product-market fit across diverse educational segments.

21 Nov 2024

News

Latest developments from our portfolio companies and industry insights

DEFENCE

Former Pentagon leader Chris Miller joins defense investment firm, Fulcrum

Strategic leadership addition strengthens defense sector expertise and government relations capabilities for portfolio companies.

13 Feb 2025

GAMING

Gamebeat CEO named to Forbes 30 under 30

Recognition for innovative gaming technology leadership and breakthrough achievements in interactive entertainment.

12 Dec 2024

AERO SPACE

Canopy wins Air Force contracts to develop thermal protection systems

Advanced thermal protection technology for aerospace applications, enhancing safety and performance standards.

10 Dec 2024

FUNDING

AI Startup, Code Metal, Secures $16.5M in Seed Funding to Accelerate Edge Development

$16.5M seed funding round to accelerate AI-powered development platform for edge computing solutions.

23 Jul 2024

INVESTMENT

NEC X Invests in Public Safety Startup Multitude Insights, Scaling AI-Powered Collaboration and Information Sharing for Law Enforcement

Strategic investment to scale AI-powered collaboration and information sharing solutions for law enforcement agencies.

7 May 2024

TECHNOLOGY

Stell wants to modernize the ‘unsexy’ workflows slowing down America’s industrial base

Modernizing industrial workflows and manufacturing processes to accelerate America's industrial capabilities.

17 Jan 2023