Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Private Equity Fund |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Other • IT (& TMT) • Media • Businesses Solutions • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Logistics (& Distribution) |
Stages | Seed, Startup, Early Stage |
Investing | United States • Canada • Europe |
Clearspring Capital Partners, known as Francisco Partners on their website, operates as a leading technology investment firm specializing in providing flexible capital and partnership to growth-oriented technology companies. Their investment philosophy is centered on building on over 25 years of experience in the sector. They focus on investments across software, web marketplace SaaS, IT & TMT, media, business solutions, health tech & fitness, and logistics & distribution industries, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of the technology landscape and market demands. As a private equity fund, they engage in deals ranging from seed stage to startups and early-stage investments, highlighting their commitment to nurturing innovative companies from their nascency through critical growth phases. With equity expertise, they offer a genuine partnership approach, demonstrated by substantial investments in technology and tech-enabled services. Their deep sector focus has led them to facilitate a significant number of transactions, which speaks to their active and influential presence in the market. Additionally, Francisco Partners has a track record of sustainability initiatives, displaying their consideration for long-term value creation not just for their stakeholders, but also in a way that is cognizant of broader societal and environmental impacts. They have been recognized as one of the most active technology-focused investment firms globally, reinforcing their position as a significant player in shaping the future of technology. The fund's headquarters at 1114 Avenue of The Americas, 15th Floor, New York, New York, 10110, United States, serves as their strategic base for engaging with a vast network of companies and investments.