Horace Mann Service Corporation

SpecialtiesHeadquartered in Atlanta, GA, Duart Mull is a capital management firm that, in addition to overseeing the investment activities of the funds held in its trust, actively manages the private equity allocation of its portfolio through the direct placement of growth capital and the syndication of value-added co-investments and buy-outs. In coordination with its investment activities, Duart Mull provides strategic advisory services to its portfolio of companies and affiliates. Duart Mull's general investment criteria seeks entrepreneurial companies that have a well-developed product or service, a growing customer base, and existing revenue from $250,000 to $50,000,000.

Founded in 1997, SignatureFD is one of the leading financial design, wealth management and advisory firms in Atlanta, Ga. The company offers a variety of solutions designed to address the complex financial and investment needs of high net-worth individuals. Its services include asset management for maximizing returns/minimizing taxes, asset protection, elder care planning, employee benefits analysis, risk management and insurance consulting. The company also lends advice on estate and legacy planning, estate/trust administration, family business consulting and strategic philanthropy.

Founded in 2000, Total Technology Ventures is a venture capital firm that provides capital services to privately held companies in the financial services industry and information technology-driven businesses with products that serve the financial services industry. The company partners with various organizations, such as Synovus Financial Corporation, TSYS and CheckFree Corporation. Total Technology Ventures offers financial services software and infrastructure solutions. It provides authentication, cash and asset management and investment technology services. Total Technology Ventures provides equity finance services to companies with technology solutions that enable financial institutions to operate efficiently, grow their revenue base and expand their product offerings.