
Glynn Capital Management
Description
Glynn Capital Management is a prominent Menlo Park-based growth equity firm specializing in investments across private and public technology companies. With a strategic focus on long-term partnerships, the firm targets leading innovators within the software, internet, cloud, fintech, and artificial intelligence sectors. Glynn Capital distinguishes itself by investing across a broad spectrum of growth stages, ranging from early-stage development to pre-IPO and established public market opportunities, aiming to support companies throughout their entire growth trajectory.
The firm's investment philosophy centers on identifying and backing companies with strong fundamentals and significant market potential. Glynn Capital leverages its deep industry expertise and extensive network to provide strategic guidance and operational support to its portfolio companies, fostering sustainable growth and market leadership. Their commitment to long-term engagement allows them to build enduring relationships with founders and management teams, contributing beyond just capital.
Glynn Capital has demonstrated substantial financial capacity through its fundraises. In 2021, the firm successfully closed its tenth fund, Glynn Capital Management Fund X, raising an impressive $1.2 billion. This followed their previous fund, Glynn Capital Management Fund IX, which closed at $700 million in 2019. These significant capital pools enable Glynn Capital to deploy substantial first checks, typically ranging from $15 million for earlier growth-stage companies to over $100 million for more mature, pre-IPO opportunities.
The firm's portfolio includes a diverse array of successful technology companies, underscoring its ability to identify and nurture future leaders in the tech landscape. Glynn Capital's flexible investment approach, combined with its substantial capital resources and commitment to value creation, solidifies its position as a key player in the global technology investment ecosystem, driving innovation and growth across its chosen sectors.
Investor Profile
Glynn Capital Management has backed more than 105 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 14 rounds, about 13% of its total and boasts 34 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series D, Series C, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, The Netherlands, Israel.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
- Typical check size: $15M – $100M.
Stage Focus
- Series D (26%)
- Series C (22%)
- Series B (17%)
- Series F (9%)
- Series E (8%)
- Series Unknown (7%)
- Series A (6%)
- Series G (4%)
- Seed (1%)
- Secondary Market (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (96%)
- The Netherlands (2%)
- Israel (1%)
- South Africa (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Enterprise Software
- Saas
- Analytics
- Information Technology
- Health Care
- E-commerce
- Fintech
- Big Data
- Internet
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