Summit Partners

Summit Partners is a growth equity investment firm that invests in exceptional companies. The firm provides growth equity, venture capital and credit investments for growth, recapitalizations and management buyouts.

Founded in 1984, Summit is based in Boston, Massachusetts and has offices in Menlo Park, California; and London, England. The firm employs more than 85 investment professionals and more than 150 employees overall.

Since inception, Summit Partners has raised more than $16 billion in capital through 18 equity and fixed income funds. In 2012, the firm raised a $2.7 billion growth equity fund, a $550 million venture capital fund and a $520 million credit fund. In 2014, the firm raised a $1.05 billion credit fund. The firm has been ranked among the 50 largest private equity firms globally.

Investments

Summit Partners has invested in more than 400 companies globally. Summit's portfolio includes a broad range of companies headquartered in North America and Europe. The firm focuses on investments in the technology, healthcare and life sciences, and growth products and services sectors.