
Claritas Capital
Description
Claritas Capital is a Nashville, Tennessee-based private investment firm with a strong focus on providing growth capital to companies within the healthcare, technology, and business services sectors. Established in 2002, the firm has built a significant track record over two decades, positioning itself as a key financial partner for entrepreneurs seeking to scale their ventures. Their strategic location in the burgeoning Southern tech and healthcare hubs allows them to tap into a diverse pool of innovative companies.
The firm's investment philosophy centers on identifying and supporting high-growth businesses with proven business models and strong management teams. Claritas Capital typically targets companies that are beyond the seed stage, preferring to invest in later-stage growth opportunities where their capital can fuel expansion, market penetration, and product development. They emphasize a collaborative approach, working closely with portfolio companies to provide not just capital but also strategic guidance and operational expertise.
Since its inception, Claritas Capital has demonstrated substantial commitment to its investment strategy, having deployed over $1 billion across more than 80 companies. This extensive portfolio underscores their deep experience and broad reach within their target industries. The firm is known for its flexible investment structures, tailored to meet the specific needs of each company.
Claritas Capital typically provides initial equity investments ranging from $5 million to $20 million per company, reflecting their focus on meaningful growth-stage rounds. They are currently investing from their sixth fund, Claritas Capital Partners VI, L.P., continuing their mission to back promising enterprises that are poised for significant market impact. Their consistent investment activity and long-term perspective make them a notable player in the private investment landscape.
Investor Profile
Claritas Capital has backed more than 30 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 11 rounds, about 37% of its total and boasts 7 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Health Care.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $5M – $20M.
Stage Focus
- Series Unknown (33%)
- Series A (27%)
- Series B (17%)
- Seed (13%)
- Series C (10%)
Country Focus
- United States (93%)
- Canada (3%)
- United Kingdom (3%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- Health Care
- Medical
- Mobile
- Pharmaceutical
- Saas
- Security
- Virtualization
- Electronic Health Record (Ehr)
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