Spectrum Equity invested in Datassential.

Spectrum Equity, a leading growth equity firm investing in the information economy, invested in Datassential, the leading provider of data, intelligence and market research to the foodservice industry. Financial terms were not disclosed. "The Datassential team has built an innovative product suite that its customers love. The company is positioned to capitalize on the vast opportunity ahead by expanding its industry-leading service approach to new areas in food, as well as around the world." Jeff Haywood, Managing Director of Spectrum Equity.