Chip Wilson’s holding company brokers successful exit for mental health software company Whil Concepts to New York-based Rethink
VANCOUVER, B.C., February 2, 2021 (CANADIAN NEWSWIRE) -- Hold It All Inc., the holding company for the business interests of Chip and Shannon Wilson and their five sons, successfully led the negotiations that saw Rethink Autism, Inc. (“Rethink”) acquire 100% of Whil Concepts, Inc. (“Whil”).
“The Wilson Family was the original venture investor in Whil’s digital mindfulness, resilience and wellbeing platform start-up in 2014,” says Whil Chairman and Hold It All Inc. President Byron Horner. “As the long-time controlling shareholder, we believed it was the right time to exit our investment at an attractive multiple to our invested capital and with the right partner, that can help Founder and CEO Joe Burton maintain Whil’s exceptional growth.”
Rethink and Whil are uniquely positioned because both solutions provide businesses with tools to help employees, caregivers and educators cope with life’s challenges, ultimately reducing absenteeism, improving retention and engagement, as well as increasing productivity. The opportunity to partner is especially timely given the challenges faced by employees during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and related stay at home health orders.
Whil provides a timely and robust digital wellbeing platform that supports employers and employees. Their unique value proposition is validated by strong partnerships and its reputation in the marketplace, driving a durable and growing recurring revenue base.
Notes Joe Burton, Whil’s Founder and CEO, “I’m grateful to the Wilson family for their support over the past six years. Bringing the Rethink and Whil platforms together will create a category leader that offers unmatched support to employees, caregivers and educators with best-in-class well-being solutions and clinical tools to help manage all types of stressors and mental health challenges in our changing world.”
About Whil
Whil is the leading digital solution for training stress resilience, mindfulness, sleep, wellbeing and emotional intelligence skills. Our mini-courses and daily sessions are based on decades of experience in neuroscience, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, positive psychology and Adult Learning Theory. Over 250 companies are currently using Whil to reduce employee stress, absenteeism, turnover and healthcare costs - while creating more mindful, high-performance cultures.
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About Rethink
Rethink Autism, Inc. is a global health technology company providing cloud-based treatment tools, training and clinical supports for individuals with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. Rethink’s clients include leading organizations in behavioral health, employee benefits and education. Rethink is owned by K1 Investment Management, LLC.
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About K1
K1 Investment Management, LLC is a leading investment firm focusing on high-growth enterprise software companies globally. K1 seeks to help dynamic businesses achieve successful outcomes by identifying and executing organic and acquisition-based growth opportunities that position its companies as industry leaders. K1 typically invests alongside strong management teams that continue to guide their organizations on a day-to-day basis. K1’s investments vary in the level of ownership in order to meet the needs of entrepreneurs and managers.
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About Hold It All
Hold It All Inc. is the holding company for the business interests of Chip and Shannon Wilson and their five boys. These interests fall under five focus areas: apparel, real estate, private equity, passive investments and philanthropy.
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Katherine van der Gracht
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Byron Horner
Chairman, Whil Concepts & President, Hold It All Inc.
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