TARGUSinfo
Where the model was born — before Crest Partners existed. Our founders built TARGUSinfo's Costa Rica operation from the ground up — 200+ collaborators that became the backbone of a company acquired by Neustar for $650M.
200+
Collaborators in CR
$650M
Neustar acquisition
6 yrs
Founders in the operation
The challenge
TARGUSinfo needed to build a high-performance data and analytics team in Costa Rica — fast — without the operational infrastructure to do it. They needed a partner who could handle everything: legal entity, payroll, compliance, recruiting, and culture, so their leadership could focus on the product.
What we built
Before founding Crest Partners, our founders handled the full operational layer — from incorporating the legal entity to running day-to-day HR, payroll, and back office. They recruited and onboarded over 200 collaborators across engineering, data, and operations. The result was a fully self-sufficient Costa Rica operation that ran seamlessly alongside the U.S. headquarters.
The outcome
The Costa Rica team became a core competitive advantage for TARGUSinfo. When Neustar acquired the company for $650M in 2011, the CR operation was a key part of the value. This is where the founders developed the model that Crest Partners — and every engagement since — is built on.