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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Former Slack CEO Lidiane Jones Joins Silversmith Capital Partners as Senior Advisor
BOSTON, May 19, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Silversmith Capital Partners, a growth equity firm focused on supporting the best entrepreneurs in technology and healthcare, today announced that Lidiane Jones, an accomplished technology executive and former CEO of Slack and Bumble, has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor. Lidiane brings more than two decades of deep leadership, technical and product experience, having held senior roles at some of the world's most innovative technology companies. With a proven track record of delivering impactful products across enterprise scalability, machine learning, and consumer productivity, Lidiane will bring valuable industry insight, strategic guidance, and investment perspective to Silversmith and its portfolio companies. "Having known Lidiane for many years, I've long admired her technical expertise, product intuition, and ability to lead at scale," said Jim Quagliaroli, Managing Partner at Silversmith Capital Partners. "From her early days as a software engineer at Microsoft to leading category-defining companies like Slack and Bumble, Lidiane has consistently demonstrated world-class leadership. We're thrilled to welcome her to Silversmith as a Senior Advisor and look forward to the impact she will have across the firm and our portfolio." A seasoned CEO, Lidiane most recently served as CEO of Bumble. Prior to that, she was appointed CEO of Slack following its acquisition by Salesforce, transitioning from her executive leadership role within Salesforce to guide Slack's integration and future direction. During her tenure, she also led efforts to bring generative AI into workplace collaboration. Before taking the helm at Slack, Lidiane held several senior positions at Salesforce, including Executive Vice President and General Manager of Commerce Cloud, Experience Cloud, and Marketing Cloud, where she played a key role in driving product innovation and customer engagement. Earlier in her career, she spent four years at Sonos leading software product experiences, and 13 years at Microsoft, where she began as a software engineer on Excel and rose to lead major initiatives across Office, Azure Machine Learning, and enterprise management and oversaw several of the company's post-acquisition integration efforts. "It's an exciting time to be working with growth-stage companies as they lead, scale and innovate," said Lidiane Jones. "I'm honored to join Silversmith as a Senior Advisor and look forward to supporting entrepreneurs who are building the next generation of market-leading technology businesses." About Silversmith Capital Partners Founded in 2015, Silversmith Capital Partners is a Boston-based growth equity firm with $3.3 billion of capital under management. Silversmith's mission is to partner with and support the best entrepreneurs in growing, profitable technology and healthcare companies. Representative investments include ActiveCampaign, Appfire, Apryse, DistroKid, Iodine Software, LifeStance Health, Onbe, and Webflow. For more information, including a full list of portfolio investments, visit or follow the firm on LinkedIn. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Kate CastleSilversmith Capital Partnerskate@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
19-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Former Slack CEO Lidiane Jones Joins Silversmith Capital Partners as Senior Advisor
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Silversmith Capital Partners, a growth equity firm focused on supporting the best entrepreneurs in technology and healthcare, today announced that Lidiane Jones, an accomplished technology executive and former CEO of Slack and Bumble, has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor. Lidiane brings more than two decades of deep leadership, technical and product experience, having held senior roles at some of the world's most innovative technology companies. "I'm honored to join Silversmith as a Senior Advisor and look forward to supporting entrepreneurs who are building the next generation of market-leading technology businesses." -- Lidiane Jones Share With a proven track record of delivering impactful products across enterprise scalability, machine learning, and consumer productivity, Lidiane will bring valuable industry insight, strategic guidance, and investment perspective to Silversmith and its portfolio companies. 'Having known Lidiane for many years, I've long admired her technical expertise, product intuition, and ability to lead at scale,' said Jim Quagliaroli, Managing Partner at Silversmith Capital Partners. 'From her early days as a software engineer at Microsoft to leading category-defining companies like Slack and Bumble, Lidiane has consistently demonstrated world-class leadership. We're thrilled to welcome her to Silversmith as a Senior Advisor and look forward to the impact she will have across the firm and our portfolio.' A seasoned CEO, Lidiane most recently served as CEO of Bumble. Prior to that, she was appointed CEO of Slack following its acquisition by Salesforce, transitioning from her executive leadership role within Salesforce to guide Slack's integration and future direction. During her tenure, she also led efforts to bring generative AI into workplace collaboration. Before taking the helm at Slack, Lidiane held several senior positions at Salesforce, including Executive Vice President and General Manager of Commerce Cloud, Experience Cloud, and Marketing Cloud, where she played a key role in driving product innovation and customer engagement. Earlier in her career, she spent four years at Sonos leading software product experiences, and 13 years at Microsoft, where she began as a software engineer on Excel and rose to lead major initiatives across Office, Azure Machine Learning, and enterprise management and oversaw several of the company's post-acquisition integration efforts. 'It's an exciting time to be working with growth-stage companies as they lead, scale and innovate,' said Lidiane Jones. 'I'm honored to join Silversmith as a Senior Advisor and look forward to supporting entrepreneurs who are building the next generation of market-leading technology businesses.' About Silversmith Capital Partners Founded in 2015, Silversmith Capital Partners is a Boston-based growth equity firm with $3.3 billion of capital under management. Silversmith's mission is to partner with and support the best entrepreneurs in growing, profitable technology and healthcare companies. Representative investments include ActiveCampaign, Appfire, Apryse, DistroKid, Iodine Software, LifeStance Health, Onbe, and Webflow. For more information, including a full list of portfolio investments, visit or follow the firm on LinkedIn.
Globe and Mail
16-05-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
CIBC Innovation Banking Serves as Lead Arranger of a Syndicated Debt Facility for Rentsync
CIBC Innovation Banking announced today that it recently acted as the lead arranger and administrative agent of credit facilities for Rentsync. The funding provided financing for future capital to support the company's growth. Rentsync is a leading software and data company based in Toronto, specializing in serving the Canadian rental housing industry. 'We are thrilled to support Silversmith Capital Partners and the Rentsync team as they continue their leadership and growth in the rental property management space,' said Adam Weiers, Executive Director, CIBC Innovation Banking. 'Rentsync is a trusted partner to its rental property management clients, and its platform continues to transform the industry landscape.' About CIBC Innovation Banking CIBC Innovation Banking has 25 years of specialized experience in growth-stage tech and life science companies across North America – a longer track record than most banks. CIBC Innovation Banking now has over $11 billion in funds managed including life sciences, health care, cleantech companies, investors, and entrepreneurs, and has assisted over 700 venture and private equity-backed businesses over the past six and a half years. The bank operates out of 14 global locations in San Francisco, Menlo Park, New York, Toronto, London, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Seattle, Vancouver, Montreal, Atlanta, Reston, and Durham. Connect with us today to start the conversation. About Rentsync Based in Toronto, Rentsync is a leading software and data company, specializing in serving the Canadian rental housing industry. Rentsync offers a range of innovative products and services designed to streamline rental property marketing, leasing, and property management. It also owns and operates the Network, the leading online marketplace for rental housing in Canada. Its commitment to professionalism, innovation, and accessibility has made it a trusted leading partner for rental housing marketers, leasing agents, and renters. About Silversmith Capital Partners Founded in 2015, Silversmith Capital Partners is a Boston-based growth equity firm with $3.3 billion of capital under management. Silversmith's mission is to partner with and support the best entrepreneurs in growing, profitable technology and healthcare companies. Representative investments include ActiveCampaign, Appfire, Apryse, DistroKid, Iodine Software, LifeStance Health, Onbe, and Webflow. For more information, including a full list of portfolio investments, visit
National Post
16-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
CIBC Innovation Banking Serves as Lead Arranger of a Syndicated Debt Facility for Rentsync
Article content TORONTO — CIBC Innovation Banking announced today that it recently acted as the lead arranger and administrative agent of credit facilities for Rentsync. The funding provided financing for future capital to support the company's growth. Article content Article content Rentsync is a leading software and data company based in Toronto, specializing in serving the Canadian rental housing industry. Article content 'We are thrilled to support Silversmith Capital Partners and the Rentsync team as they continue their leadership and growth in the rental property management space,' said Adam Weiers, Executive Director, CIBC Innovation Banking. 'Rentsync is a trusted partner to its rental property management clients, and its platform continues to transform the industry landscape.' Article content CIBC Innovation Banking has 25 years of specialized experience in growth-stage tech and life science companies across North America – a longer track record than most banks. CIBC Innovation Banking now has over $11 billion in funds managed including life sciences, health care, cleantech companies, investors, and entrepreneurs, and has assisted over 700 venture and private equity-backed businesses over the past six and a half years. The bank operates out of 14 global locations in San Francisco, Menlo Park, New York, Toronto, London, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Seattle, Vancouver, Montreal, Atlanta, Reston, and Durham. Connect with us today to start the conversation. Article content Based in Toronto, Rentsync is a leading software and data company, specializing in serving the Canadian rental housing industry. Rentsync offers a range of innovative products and services designed to streamline rental property marketing, leasing, and property management. It also owns and operates the Network, the leading online marketplace for rental housing in Canada. Its commitment to professionalism, innovation, and accessibility has made it a trusted leading partner for rental housing marketers, leasing agents, and renters. Article content Founded in 2015, Silversmith Capital Partners is a Boston-based growth equity firm with $3.3 billion of capital under management. Silversmith's mission is to partner with and support the best entrepreneurs in growing, profitable technology and healthcare companies. Representative investments include ActiveCampaign, Appfire, Apryse, DistroKid, Iodine Software, LifeStance Health, Onbe, and Webflow. For more information, including a full list of portfolio investments, visit Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
Associated Press
16-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
CIBC Innovation Banking Serves as Lead Arranger of a Syndicated Debt Facility for Rentsync
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2025-- CIBC Innovation Banking announced today that it recently acted as the lead arranger and administrative agent of credit facilities for Rentsync. The funding provided financing for future capital to support the company's growth. Rentsync is a leading software and data company based in Toronto, specializing in serving the Canadian rental housing industry. 'We are thrilled to support Silversmith Capital Partners and the Rentsync team as they continue their leadership and growth in the rental property management space,' said Adam Weiers, Executive Director, CIBC Innovation Banking. 'Rentsync is a trusted partner to its rental property management clients, and its platform continues to transform the industry landscape.' About CIBC Innovation Banking CIBC Innovation Banking has 25 years of specialized experience in growth-stage tech and life science companies across North America – a longer track record than most banks. CIBC Innovation Banking now has over $11 billion in funds managed including life sciences, health care, cleantech companies, investors, and entrepreneurs, and has assisted over 700 venture and private equity-backed businesses over the past six and a half years. The bank operates out of 14 global locations in San Francisco, Menlo Park, New York, Toronto, London, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Seattle, Vancouver, Montreal, Atlanta, Reston, and Durham. Connect with us today to start the conversation. About Rentsync Based in Toronto, Rentsync is a leading software and data company, specializing in serving the Canadian rental housing industry. Rentsync offers a range of innovative products and services designed to streamline rental property marketing, leasing, and property management. It also owns and operates the Network, the leading online marketplace for rental housing in Canada. Its commitment to professionalism, innovation, and accessibility has made it a trusted leading partner for rental housing marketers, leasing agents, and renters. About Silversmith Capital Partners Founded in 2015, Silversmith Capital Partners is a Boston-based growth equity firm with $3.3 billion of capital under management. Silversmith's mission is to partner with and support the best entrepreneurs in growing, profitable technology and healthcare companies. Representative investments include ActiveCampaign, Appfire, Apryse, DistroKid, Iodine Software, LifeStance Health, Onbe, and Webflow. For more information, including a full list of portfolio investments, visit View source version on Katarina Milicevic,[email protected], 416-784-6108 KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA CANADA CALIFORNIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TECHNOLOGY CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY FINANCE VENTURE CAPITAL BANKING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SOFTWARE DATA MANAGEMENT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING & REAL ESTATE SOURCE: CIBC Innovation Banking Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/16/2025 07:00 AM/DISC: 05/16/2025 07:01 AM
