Activate Capital Partners
Description
Activate Capital Partners is a San Francisco-based growth equity firm dedicated to investing in companies that are fundamentally transforming the industrial economy. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and resource efficiency, the firm targets high-growth businesses developing innovative technologies across sectors such as advanced manufacturing, energy transition, supply chain optimization, and smart infrastructure. Activate Capital positions itself as a strategic partner, leveraging its deep industry expertise and extensive network to support portfolio companies in scaling their operations and achieving market leadership.
The firm's investment strategy centers on providing growth equity to established companies that have demonstrated proven technologies and business models. Rather than early-stage ventures, Activate seeks out businesses ready for significant commercial expansion, offering not just capital but also operational guidance and access to a robust ecosystem of industrial partners. This hands-on approach aims to accelerate the adoption of sustainable industrial solutions, driving both financial returns and positive environmental impact. Their focus is on enabling the transition to a more efficient and sustainable industrial future.
Activate Capital Partners manages substantial capital, having successfully closed multiple funds. Their latest fund, Activate Capital Fund III, closed in 2022 with $275 million in commitments, bringing their total capital raised across all funds to approximately $550 million. The firm typically deploys initial investments ranging from $10 million to $40 million into growth-stage companies. This significant check size allows them to be a lead investor and provide the necessary capital for their portfolio companies to execute ambitious growth plans, including market expansion, product development, and strategic acquisitions.
Investor Profile
Activate Capital Partners has backed more than 38 startups, with 9 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 21 rounds, about 55% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series B, Series C, Series D rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, The Netherlands, Germany.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Logistics.
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $10M – $40M.
Stage Focus
- Series B (39%)
- Series C (24%)
- Series D (13%)
- Series E (8%)
- Series Unknown (8%)
- Seed (3%)
- Series A (3%)
- Private Equity (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (89%)
- The Netherlands (8%)
- Germany (3%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- Logistics
- Supply Chain Management
- Energy
- Renewable Energy
- Transportation
- Internet Of Things
- Automotive
- Information Services
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