
FTVentures
Description
FTV Capital, formerly known as FTVentures, is a prominent growth equity firm based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in New York and London. The firm specializes in providing growth capital to innovative companies within three core sectors: enterprise technology and services, financial services, and payments. FTV Capital's investment philosophy centers on partnering with high-growth businesses that possess strong management teams and disruptive technologies or business models. They aim to accelerate the growth of their portfolio companies through strategic guidance, operational expertise, and access to their extensive Global Partner Network, which comprises over 500 executives from leading financial institutions and enterprises.
The firm's strategic focus on specific, interconnected industries allows them to develop deep domain expertise and leverage their network effectively. FTV Capital typically targets companies that are beyond the early startup phase, demonstrating proven products, established market traction, and significant revenue growth potential. Their investments are designed to support various growth initiatives, including market expansion, product development, strategic acquisitions, and recapitalizations. This targeted approach helps them identify and nurture companies poised for substantial scale and market leadership within their niche.
FTV Capital has a substantial track record, having raised over $6.2 billion in capital across eight funds since its inception. This significant capital base enables them to make meaningful investments and provide follow-on funding as their portfolio companies grow. Historically, FTV Capital's initial investment checks typically range from $20 million to $100 million, reflecting their focus on growth-stage companies that require substantial capital to scale. The firm has invested in more than 140 companies globally, demonstrating a broad and active portfolio. Their long-term commitment to their portfolio companies and their sector-specific expertise positions them as a key player in the growth equity landscape, particularly for businesses operating at the intersection of technology and financial services.
Investor Profile
FTVentures has backed more than 24 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 11 rounds, about 46% of its total and boasts 11 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series C, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, India, Canada.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Enterprise Software, Security.
- Typical check size: $20M – $100M.
Stage Focus
- Series Unknown (33%)
- Series C (21%)
- Series B (21%)
- Private Equity (8%)
- Series D (8%)
- Series E (4%)
- Seed (4%)
Country Focus
- United States (83%)
- India (8%)
- Canada (4%)
- United Kingdom (4%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Enterprise Software
- Security
- Information Technology
- Finance
- Fintech
- Internet
- Financial Services
- Service Industry
- Network Security
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