Five Elms Capital

Five Elms Capital is a prominent global growth equity firm based in Kansas City, Missouri, specializing exclusively in B2B software companies. Established over 15 years ago, the firm is known for providing significant capital and strategic support to high-growth software businesses. They focus on partnering with founders and management teams to accelerate expansion, facilitate mergers and acquisitions, or provide liquidity solutions, aiming to help companies scale efficiently and achieve their strategic objectives.

The firm's investment strategy centers on identifying B2B software companies with strong recurring revenue, typically ranging from $5 million to over $100 million annually. Five Elms provides substantial growth capital, with their typical first cheque investments ranging from $20 million up to $200 million or more. This broad range allows them to support a diverse set of companies, from those seeking initial growth equity to more mature businesses requiring larger capital injections for strategic initiatives.

Five Elms Capital manages over $3.5 billion in capital, underscoring its significant presence in the growth equity landscape. Their extensive experience is reflected in having completed over 70 investments across various B2B software sub-sectors. The firm emphasizes a collaborative, long-term partnership approach, leveraging its operational expertise and network to help portfolio companies scale efficiently and achieve their strategic objectives. They are flexible in taking both minority and majority stakes, tailoring their involvement to the specific needs of each company.