
Susquehanna Growth Equity
Description
Susquehanna Growth Equity (SGE), based in Philadelphia, United States, operates as an affiliate of the prominent global trading and technology firm, Susquehanna International Group, LLP (SIG). SGE distinguishes itself as a growth equity investor primarily focused on technology companies across sectors such as software, information services, internet, B2B SaaS, FinTech, and healthcare IT. The firm targets businesses that have already achieved significant revenue and possess proven business models, indicating a preference for companies past the early startup phase.
SGE is well-known for its patient capital approach, often investing with a long-term horizon and without a predetermined exit timeline. This flexible strategy allows them to support portfolio companies through various growth cycles, providing both capital and strategic guidance. While they typically take minority stakes, SGE is also open to making majority investments, adapting their approach to best suit the needs and growth trajectory of the companies they partner with.
The firm's investment strategy is characterized by substantial capital deployment. Susquehanna Growth Equity typically invests between $25 million and $200 million per company, providing significant funding to fuel expansion, product development, and market penetration. They generally seek companies with annual revenues ranging from $10 million to $100 million, indicating their focus on scaling businesses that have already established a strong market presence. Beyond capital, SGE leverages its deep operational and strategic expertise, often drawing from SIG's extensive experience in technology and market dynamics, to help portfolio companies navigate complex growth challenges and maximize their potential.
Investor Profile
Susquehanna Growth Equity has backed more than 101 startups, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 64 rounds, about 63% of its total and boasts 29 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Private Equity, Series B, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Israel, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, FinTech.
- Led 5 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $25M – $200M.
Stage Focus
- Private Equity (35%)
- Series B (17%)
- Series A (13%)
- Series Unknown (12%)
- Series C (8%)
- Series D (8%)
- Seed (6%)
- Series E (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (73%)
- Israel (10%)
- United Kingdom (7%)
- Canada (5%)
- Colombia (1%)
- Ireland (1%)
- Finland (1%)
- Denmark (1%)
- Bermuda (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Saas
- Fintech
- Information Technology
- Finance
- Financial Services
- Information Services
- Internet
- Computer
- Enterprise Software
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