A leading middle-market private equity buyout firm, investing in the information and business services, communications, publishing, media, and entertainment sectors.

BV Investment Partners is one of the pioneers of private equity.  Since 1983, an experienced team of senior investment professionals has invested seven funds totaling over $2.6 billion in capital commitments.  The Firm’s knowledge and experience in its targeted areas and its disciplined investment strategy make it a unique partner to both investors and management teams. Our Strategy

    • Information & Business Services

    • The Western Institutional Review Board has played an integral role in the clinical trial process for new drugs and medical devices since 1968.  WIRB's information management solutions and compliance services ensure the safety of trial participants while aiding the efficiency of the medical studies themselves.

    • Publishing

    • New Track Media is building an integrated, special interest consumer publishing enterprise.  The Company’s strategy is to acquire and develop magazines as well as additional content platforms (e.g., books, conferences, shows, affinity clubs, and web-based capabilities) to service special interest consumers.

    • Communications

    • Vision Communications provides a full suite of communications services to residential and business customers including local and long distance telephone service, digital video, Internet access (both DSL and cable modem), as well as other business services.

    • Media

    • Smith Media is comprised of six network-affiliated television stations located in Burlington, VT; Utica, NY; Santa Barbara, CA; Anchorage, AK; Fairbanks, AK; and Juneau, AK.

    • Entertainment

    • Rave Reviews Cinemas is a U.S.-based movie theater exhibition company.