Enseo is starting strong in 2022, celebrating 134 patents over the course of its 22-year history. Enseo’s comprehensive patent portfolio now includes both the foundational technology essentials deployed throughout the world, as well as critical innovations and enhancements to products.
Enseo has hired Jeff Johns as the Managing Director of Connected Solutions. In this role, Johns will lead the growth of room controls, energy management and IoT products in both hospitality and senior living.
Enseo announced that Kristen Singleton has been promoted to president. Singleton joined Enseo as chief information officer in 2020 and will continue holding that position in addition to her new role as president.
Singleton joined Enseo as chief information officer in 2020 and will continue holding that position in addition to her new role as president. A 30-year veteran of the technology industry, she has more than a decade of experience in gaming, hospitality and travel.
Private equity firm H.I.G. Capital has acquired Enseo, a technology services provider that is expanding from the hospitality vertical into senior living, education, and healthcare. Enseo plans to use the investment to rapidly accelerate growth, both organically and inorganically, according to the company.
The investment in Enseo Inc., best known for delivering in-room entertainment to TVs in nearly 2,000 hotels in North America, comes after founder Vanessa Ogle pivoted last year to keep the company afloat after the COVID-19 pandemic closed down the hospitality industry for months.
H.I.G. Capital, a private equity and alternative assets investment firm, has acquired a majority interest in Enseo, a company that’s best known for delivering in-room digital entertainment via hotel TVs. Properties flagged with brands such as Marriott, Hilton, and La Quinta use Enseo’s tech in almost 1,900 hotels in North America.
Enseo, the premier services provider offering in-room technology solutions, secures majority investment from H.I.G. Capital to fuel growth.
Enseo has earned more than 10 new patents in 2020, including multiple patents related to touchless technology and remote control. This year, Enseo has 78 total patents issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
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Enseo is one of the fastest growing technology companies in the U.S. For 24 years, Enseo has delivered sustainable innovation to public places like hotels, schools, and senior living communities.
