Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Private Equity Fund |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • Mobile |
Stages | Early Stage, Expansion, MBO/LBO, Going Private |
Investing | United States • United Kingdom • Canada • Germany • India • China • Europe • Poland |
IQ Partners S.A., also known as STG Partners, is a private equity firm that focuses on fueling innovation within the mid-market, specifically targeting software, data, and analytics market leaders. They specialize in private equity investments located at 428 University Avenue, Palo Alto, California. Their investment strategy centers around identifying and nurturing potential in early-stage ventures, facilitating expansion, and executing management buy-out/leveraged buy-outs (MBO/LBO), as well as aiding companies in going private. With a vested expertise in both debt and equity stakes, they pride themselves on their ability to build customer-centric market winners. STG takes a hands-on approach by partnering with top management teams to scale mid-market software and software-enabled tech services businesses tailored to the needs of these sectors. They believe in unlocking the potential of innovative companies by building a sustainable foundation that adds value to all stakeholders, especially the end customers. The firm's successful track record is a testament to its team's strong domain talent and ability to collaborate effectively, anticipating and overcoming potential hurdles while ensuring long-term results for their portfolio companies. They invest extensively in industries such as Software (including Web, Marketplace, SaaS), IT (& TMT), and Media, along with mobile and other tech-driven sectors. The firm showcases a vast portfolio of companies, indicating a broad interest in cultivating market leaders that reflect their investment philosophy.