
Volition Capital
Description
Volition Capital is a prominent growth equity firm based in Boston, United States, established in 2010. The firm specializes in providing capital to high-potential, founder-owned companies, primarily across various technology sectors. Their core mission revolves around partnering with entrepreneurs to accelerate growth and scale their businesses, often serving as the initial institutional investor.
Volition Capital's investment strategy is highly focused on businesses that have achieved significant traction and are poised for further expansion. They target companies typically generating annual revenues ranging from $5 million to $100 million, indicating a preference for established, yet still rapidly growing, enterprises. The firm emphasizes a collaborative approach, offering strategic guidance and operational support in addition to capital.
The firm's typical first cheque size ranges from $10 million to $100 million, positioning them to support substantial growth initiatives without requiring excessive dilution for founders. Volition Capital primarily invests across three key sectors: Software & Tech-Enabled Services, Internet & Consumer, and Financial Technology, demonstrating a broad yet specialized focus within the tech landscape. A significant milestone for the firm was the closing of Volition Capital Fund V in 2023, which raised $670 million, bringing their total capital raised across all funds to over $1.1 billion.
With a robust portfolio that includes over 80 investments, Volition Capital has demonstrated a consistent ability to identify and nurture successful companies. Their track record includes numerous successful exits, underscoring their expertise in guiding portfolio companies towards strategic outcomes. The firm's commitment to long-term partnerships and deep industry insights makes them a valuable partner for founders navigating the complexities of scaling a high-growth business.
Investor Profile
Volition Capital has backed more than 83 startups, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 55 rounds, about 66% of its total and boasts 19 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Series Unknown, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Information Technology.
- Led 5 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $10M – $100M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (31%)
- Series Unknown (22%)
- Series B (18%)
- Series D (8%)
- Series C (7%)
- Series E (4%)
- Series F (4%)
- Private Equity (2%)
- Seed (2%)
- Post Ipo Equity (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (92%)
- Canada (6%)
- United Kingdom (2%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Saas
- Information Technology
- Financial Services
- Cyber Security
- Fintech
- Marketing
- Analytics
- E-commerce
- Supply Chain Management
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