
PeakSpan Capital
Description
PeakSpan Capital is a prominent growth equity firm headquartered in Burlingame, California, with a singular focus on the B2B software sector. Established to partner exclusively with disruptive companies at their growth stage, the firm provides significant capital and strategic support to accelerate expansion. Their investment thesis centers on identifying businesses with robust recurring revenue models and substantial market opportunities, aiming to help them achieve market leadership.
The firm has demonstrated considerable fundraising success, accumulating over $2.5 billion in total capital commitments across its various funds. This substantial capital base underscores their capacity to make meaningful investments in high-growth software enterprises. PeakSpan's typical initial check size for new investments ranges from $25 million to $100 million, targeting companies that are poised for significant scaling. Their most recent fund, PeakSpan Capital Fund IV, closed in 2023 with $1.3 billion in commitments, further solidifying their position as a key player in the B2B software investment landscape.
Beyond providing financial capital, PeakSpan Capital emphasizes a partnership approach, working closely with founders and management teams. They offer operational expertise, strategic guidance, and access to a broad network to help portfolio companies navigate the complexities of growth, market expansion, and product development. This hands-on engagement is designed to foster sustainable growth and maximize long-term value creation for the businesses they back. Their commitment to the B2B software ecosystem is reflected in their deep sector knowledge and tailored support for companies operating in this specialized domain.
Investor Profile
PeakSpan Capital has backed more than 59 startups, with 7 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 51 rounds, about 86% of its total and boasts 8 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Canada.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Enterprise Software.
- Led 7 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $25M – $100M.
Stage Focus
- Series B (41%)
- Series A (31%)
- Series C (14%)
- Series Unknown (12%)
- Series D (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (80%)
- United Kingdom (7%)
- Canada (3%)
- Israel (3%)
- Denmark (2%)
- Luxembourg (2%)
- The Netherlands (2%)
- Spain (2%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Saas
- Enterprise Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Fintech
- Financial Services
- Analytics
- Information Technology
- B2b
- Cloud Computing
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