The Pilot Group Overview
- Investor Type
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PE/Buyout
- Status
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Inactive
- Investments
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42
- Portfolio
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2
- Exits
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33
The Pilot Group General Information
Company Description
The Pilot Group was a private equity and venture capital firm that used to invest in the aerospace, computer equipment, consumer products, distributors, electronics, food products, life sciences, medical devices, metal working and printing sectors. It is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Business Details
Website
www.thepilotgroup.usYear Founded
Investor Status
Primary Investor Type
Other Investor Types
Corporate Office
- Chicago, IL
- United States
The Pilot Group Investments (42)
The Pilot Group’s most recent investment was a with PureWow for . The deal was made on 05-May-2015 with as the lead partner.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Company Stage | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PureWow | 05-May-2015 | Publishing | Generating Revenue | |||
| Betaworks | 07-Apr-2014 | Private Equity | Generating Revenue | |||
| Segmanta | 01-Jan-2014 | Business/Productivity Software | Generating Revenue | |||
| Scout Media (Acquired) | 21-Nov-2013 | Media and Information Services (B2B) | Generating Revenue | |||
| JackThreads | 16-Aug-2012 | Early Stage VC | Internet Retail | Out of Business |
The Pilot Group Exits (33)
The Pilot Group has made a total of 33 exits. Its latest exit was from JackThreads on 05-Feb-2025. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| JackThreads | 05-Feb-2025 | ||
| Bright Beginnings Children Centre | 17-Jan-2025 | ||
| Little Flippers Kindergarten | 17-Jan-2025 | ||
| Silicon Alley Media | 01-Mar-2021 | ||
| JNJ Mobile | 01-Feb-2021 | Secondary Transaction - Private |
The Pilot Group Investments by Industry, Year, and Region
Investments by Industry
Investments by Year
Investments by Region
The Pilot Group FAQs
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What is The Pilot Group?
The Pilot Group was a private equity and venture capital firm that used to invest in the aerospace, computer equipment, consumer products, distributors, electronics, food products, life sciences, medical devices, metal working and printing sectors.
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When was The Pilot Group founded?
The Pilot Group was founded in 2001.
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Where is The Pilot Group headquartered?
The Pilot Group is headquartered in Chicago, IL.
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How many investments has The Pilot Group made?
The Pilot Group has made 42 investments.
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What has The Pilot Group invested in?
The Pilot Group has made numerous investments in companies like PureWow, Betaworks, and Segmanta within the Publishing, Private Equity, and Business/Productivity Software industries.
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What has The Pilot Group invested in recently?
The Pilot Group's latest investment was on 05-May-2015 in PureWow, a company within the Publishing industry.
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