
Sumeru Equity Partners
Description
Sumeru Equity Partners (SEP) is a prominent private equity firm based in Foster City, United States, specializing in growth-oriented technology companies. The firm primarily targets middle-market businesses, with a strong focus on enterprise software, fintech, and other technology-enabled services. SEP distinguishes itself by partnering with management teams to drive growth and operational excellence, aiming to build market-leading companies within its chosen sectors.
The firm's investment strategy centers on acquiring majority or significant minority stakes in companies with enterprise values typically ranging between $100 million and $1 billion. This broad range allows SEP to engage with a diverse set of mature, yet still rapidly growing, technology businesses. Sumeru Equity Partners manages a substantial amount of capital, with over $4 billion in assets under management, which underscores its capacity to execute significant transactions and support portfolio companies through various growth stages.
SEP is known for its disciplined approach to private equity, combining strategic capital with operational expertise. The firm's typical equity investment per transaction falls within a range of $50 million to $200 million. This indicates their preference for substantial commitments that enable them to exert meaningful influence and provide robust support to their portfolio companies. Their hands-on approach often involves leveraging their deep industry knowledge and network to accelerate product development, expand market reach, and optimize business processes, ultimately aiming for long-term value creation.
Investor Profile
Sumeru Equity Partners has backed more than 25 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 17 rounds, about 68% of its total and boasts 9 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Private Equity, Series Unknown, Series E rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $50M – $200M.
Stage Focus
- Private Equity (72%)
- Series Unknown (12%)
- Series E (8%)
- Series J (4%)
- Undisclosed (4%)
Country Focus
- United States (72%)
- Canada (8%)
- United Kingdom (8%)
- India (4%)
- Switzerland (4%)
- Sweden (4%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Enterprise Software
- Saas
- Big Data
- Apps
- Data Integration
- Mobile
- Internet
- Information Services
- Analytics
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