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W Capital Partners

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

W Capital Partners is a prominent New York-based private equity firm specializing in providing liquidity solutions and growth capital within the private markets. Established in 2001, the firm primarily operates in the secondary market, acquiring direct portfolios of private equity investments from a diverse range of sellers, including financial institutions, corporations, and other private equity investors. Concurrently, W Capital also makes direct investments in private companies, offering essential growth capital and liquidity to their shareholders. This dual approach allows them to address varied capital needs across the private equity ecosystem.

The firm's investment strategy is highly focused on delivering flexible capital solutions. They aim to provide exit flexibility for existing private equity shareholders while simultaneously supporting the growth trajectories of private companies. W Capital's investment scope is broad, encompassing various industries such as technology, healthcare, consumer goods, and industrials. Their expertise lies in structuring tailored transactions that meet the specific and often complex requirements of both sellers seeking liquidity and companies in need of strategic capital for expansion.

Since its inception, W Capital Partners has demonstrated significant scale and impact in the private equity landscape. The firm has successfully completed over 100 transactions, showcasing its extensive experience and active participation in the market. Furthermore, W Capital has raised substantial capital, accumulating over $4.5 billion in committed capital across six distinct funds. This robust financial backing underscores their capacity to execute large-scale transactions and maintain a strong presence as a leading liquidity provider.

W Capital typically targets equity investments ranging from $10 million to over $100 million per transaction. These investments are generally directed towards companies with enterprise values that fall within the $100 million to $1 billion-plus range. This strategic focus enables them to engage with a wide spectrum of mature private companies, providing crucial capital that facilitates shareholder liquidity and fuels corporate growth initiatives.

Investor Profile

W Capital Partners has backed more than 29 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 8 rounds, about 28% of its total and boasts 18 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series E, Series D rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Switzerland, Hong Kong.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Manufacturing, Security.
  • Typical check size: $10M – $100M.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (28%)
  • Series E (21%)
  • Series D (21%)
  • Series F (10%)
  • Private Equity (7%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (3%)
  • Series C (3%)
  • Series B (3%)
  • Angel (3%)

Country Focus

  • United States (93%)
  • Switzerland (3%)
  • Hong Kong (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Manufacturing
  • Security
  • Marketing
  • Information Technology
  • Telecommunications
  • Internet
  • Saas
  • Advertising
  • Analytics
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does W Capital Partners frequently co-invest with?

LH
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Kleiner Perkins
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 4
General Catalyst
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 5
Meritech Capital Partners
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 3
IVP
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3
EDBI
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 3
DFJ Growth
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 4
Selby Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3
Sapphire Ventures
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Co-Investments: 4
ARCH Venture Partners
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does W Capital Partners often collaborate with?

LK
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
PG
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by W Capital Partners?

impact.com

Santa Barbara, California, United States

impact.com, the leading global partnership management platform, has been transforming the way enterprises manage all types of partnerships.

Business DevelopmentCollaborationDigital MarketingSaaS
Private EquityApr 27, 2022
Amount Raised: $100,000,000
SentinelOne

Mountain View, California, United States

SentinelOne is an autonomous cybersecurity solution company.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cyber SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurity
Series DJun 5, 2019
Amount Raised: $120,000,000
Payoneer

New York, New York, United States

Payoneer is a financial technology company that enables small and medium-sized enterprises to transact and thrive.

B2BFinanceFinTechPayments
Series EDec 5, 2017
GroundTruth

New York, New York, United States

GroundTruth, the leading location technology company that drives results with real-world data.

AdvertisingAnalyticsMarketingMobileMobile Apps
Series ENov 14, 2016
Amount Raised: $42,500,000
FreshDirect

Bronx, New York, United States

FreshDirect delivers fresh food to residences and offices.

BakeryCateringCoffeeCraft BeerDelivery ServiceFood DeliveryFood ProcessingFruitGroceryTea
Private EquitySep 26, 2016
Amount Raised: $189,000,000
US-Pan Asia IoT Superhighway

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

US-Pan Asia IoT Superhighway helps companies excel in IoT, wearables, and emerging technologies.

Consumer GoodsInformation TechnologyInternet of ThingsSoftwareWearables
AngelJan 20, 2016
Amount Raised: $4,500,000
ReadWrite Labs

San Francisco, California, United States

ReadWrite Labs is a computer software that helps companies and companies to grow.

AutomotiveComputerIncubatorsInternet of ThingsMobileNewsSoftwareWearables
Series UnknownJan 18, 2016
Amount Raised: $4,500,000
Inspirato

Denver, Colorado, United States

Inspirato is a luxury travel and lifestyle subscription company.

LifestyleResortsTravel
Series CSep 23, 2014
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Ping Identity

Denver, Colorado, United States

Ping Identity provides cloud-based identity management software for companies and government organizations.

GovernmentIdentity ManagementSecuritySoftware
Series FSep 18, 2014
Amount Raised: $35,000,000
Mindbody Business

Miami Beach, Florida, United States

Mindbody is a wellness experience platform that allows clients to find and engage with fitness, beauty, and integrative health services.

BeautyFitnessHealth CareMarketingPerforming ArtsSoftwareWellness
Series UnknownFeb 20, 2014
Amount Raised: $50,000,000