G2 is a collaborative investment firm that draws upon deep operating expertise and patented research systems to accelerate organic revenue growth for North American middle-market companies and the founder-owners, management teams and sponsors who run them. G2's business acceleration methodology has been developed and refined during a 20-year collaboration between wRatings Corporation and LeadFirst Learning Systems, two firms with a combined 50-year operating track record for creating corporate value. The firm will is co-managed by Gary A. Williams, wRatings’ Chief Executive Officer and Gerard F. McDonough, LeadFirst Learning Systems’ Chief Executive Officer. G2 combines the two firm’s knowledge assets, patented systems, research, and organizational performance expertise; and establishes G2 Equity Partners’ position as a leading growth acceleration firm that works collaboratively with private equity firms and with the management teams of middle market companies.