Centana Growth Partners

Centana Growth Partners is a growth equity firm primarily focused on investing in financial services and related enterprise software companies. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in New York, the firm targets businesses that have achieved significant revenue traction, typically ranging from $10 million to over $100 million. Centana's investment strategy centers on providing growth capital to companies with proven business models, strong management teams, and substantial potential for expansion.

The firm closed its first fund, Centana Growth Partners I, L.P., in 2017 with $250 million in commitments. Building on this success, they subsequently closed Centana Growth Partners II, L.P. in 2021, securing $400 million in commitments. This brings their total capital under management to $650 million across these two funds, demonstrating their capacity to support a diverse portfolio of growth-stage companies.

Centana typically deploys equity investments ranging from $20 million to over $100 million per company. Beyond capital infusion, the firm actively engages with its portfolio companies, offering strategic guidance and operational support to help them scale and achieve their long-term objectives. Their expertise in the fintech and enterprise software ecosystems allows them to provide valuable insights and leverage their network to foster growth within their investments.