The Company	9 Months Ended
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The Company [Abstract]
The Company	1. The Company Description of the Company ICG Group, Inc. (f/k/a Internet Capital Group, Inc.) (together with its subsidiaries, "ICG") acquires and builds SaaS and technology-enabled business process outsourcing (BPO) companies that improve the productivity and efficiency of their business customers. Founded in 1996, ICG devotes its expertise and capital to maximizing the success of these companies.

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