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Francisco Partners has been reshaping technology investing since inception. Petri Oksanen, a Partner and Co-Head of Europe, plays a crucial role in this mission, focusing on enterprise application software within industrial and vertical sectors. His expertise lies in navigating complex market structures to uncover opportunities that can transform entire industries. Petri emphasizes the importance of partnership, helping portfolio companies achieve in 4 to 5 years what might take others a decade or more. With approximately $45 billion raised and a track record of over 400 investments, Francisco Partners stands as a leader in tech investing. Their unique approach combines operational expertise with a commitment to creating lasting value, proving that successful collaborations are essential in today’s competitive landscape. Listen on iTunes: https://lnkd.in/g4paGD9T Listen on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gCGfdKyU Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gRpjHvTn Visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gcdXR2JJ Sign up for GrowthCap’s email newsletter https://lnkd.in/gXXniHP Nominate Top Growth Equity Firms of 2024 at https://lnkd.in/g9hfKiY #privateequity #technologyinvestment #venturecapital #enterprisesoftware #podcast

Leaders in Healthcare Growth Investing: Spectrum Equity’s Jeff Haywood and Steve LeSieur speak with RJ Lumba Jeff Haywood and Steve LeSieur are Managing Directors and co-heads of Spectrum Equity’s healthcare investments since 2015. For the past two years, Jeff and Steve have been recognized by GrowthCap as Top 25 Healthcare Investors. Spectrum Equity is a leading growth equity firm providing capital and strategic support to innovative companies across the information economy. Since its founding in 1994, the firm has partnered with proven entrepreneurs and management teams to build long-term value in market-leading software and data services companies. Steve supports World Bicycle Relief (https://lnkd.in/gshM_Bp) and Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition (https://lnkd.in/gEdNC_Md). Listen on iTunes: https://lnkd.in/g-PQc3Y6 Listen on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gMBnV8u6 Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gnuewHQW Visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gWFyAU95 Sign up for GrowthCap’s email newsletter https://lnkd.in/gXXniHP Nominate Top Growth Equity Firms of 2024 at https://lnkd.in/g9hfKiY #leadership #investing #healthcare #growthinvesting

Entrepreneurial success hinges on mastering the five T's: Team, Technology, TAM (Total Addressable Market), Treasury (access to capital), and Timing. David Lazovsky, Co-Founder and CEO of Celestial AI, emphasizes how the synergy of these elements is crucial for driving impactful innovation. Celestial AI, founded in 2020, is at the forefront of revolutionizing AI infrastructure with its innovative Photonic Fabric technology. By harnessing the power of light, the company addresses critical challenges in data movement, setting a new standard for efficiency in the AI landscape. The company’s recent acquisition of Rockley Photonics’ patent portfolio is set to propel its groundbreaking technology to new heights. This strategic move not only reinforces Celestial AI’s dedication to advancing optical computing but also elevates their leadership in next-gen data centers, AI technologies, and beyond. Listen on iTunes: https://lnkd.in/gqWmRn42 Listen on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gfTtxdSs Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gBBnPRQW Visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gFjJZppG Sign up for GrowthCap’s email newsletter https://lnkd.in/gXXniHP Nominate Top Growth Equity Firms of 2024 at https://lnkd.in/g9hfKiY #entrepreneur #podcast #AI #photonics #opticalinterconnectivity #acceleratedcomputing

Kong Inc. receives $175 million in funding from Tiger Global Management, Teachers’ Venture Growth, Sapphire Ventures, Notable Capital, Index Ventures, CRV, Balderton Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and 137 Ventures. Kong is a cloud-native platform that powers API-led connectivity for developer productivity, automating security, and microservices. Sign up for GrowthCap’s email newsletter https://lnkd.in/gXXniHP Nominate Top Growth Equity Firms of 2024 at https://lnkd.in/g9hfKiY #software #saas #venturecapital #cloudmanagement

Metsera receives $215 million in funding from Wellington Management, Viking Global Investors, Venrock Healthcare Capital Partners, T. Rowe Price Japan, T. Rowe Price, SymBiosis, SoftBank Vision Fund, RA Capital Management, Newpath Management, Janus Henderson Investors, GV (Google Ventures), Fidelity, Deep Track Capital, and ARCH Venture Partners. Metsera is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that focuses on creating innovative therapies for obesity and metabolic conditions. Sign up for GrowthCap’s email newsletter https://lnkd.in/gXXniHP Nominate Top Growth Equity Firms of 2024 at https://lnkd.in/g9hfKiY #healthtech #healthcare #biopharma #venturecapital

Octane® receives $326 million in debt funding from Roadrunner Financial. Octane is a financial technology company that focuses on providing financing solutions for recreational purchases. Sign up for GrowthCap’s email newsletter https://lnkd.in/gXXniHP Nominate Top Growth Equity Firms of 2024 at https://lnkd.in/g9hfKiY #fintech #financialservices #venturecapital

Elevated Leadership in Software: Unit4’s Mike E. speaks with RJ Lumba Mike Ettling is the CEO of Unit4, a software company that specializes in the professional services, public services, education, and nonprofit sectors. Mike was recognized by The Software Report as a Top 50 SaaS CEO of 2023. Unit 4’s integrated suite of AI-powered ERP software solutions built on a robust platform helps elevate businesses, delivering visibility and control over finances, projects, procurement, reporting, forecasting and payroll. The company has 2,700 colleagues across the globe and serves more than 5,100 customers. Listen on iTunes: https://lnkd.in/grzBQEWu Listen on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/greZyT7M Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gFxxDt2y Visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gPqX3Yyk Sign up for GrowthCap’s email newsletter https://lnkd.in/gXXniHP Nominate Top Growth Equity Firms of 2024 at https://lnkd.in/g9hfKiY #leadership #investing #technology #software #nonprofit #education

In entrepreneurship, transformation is the only constant. Scott Lynn, Founder and CEO of Masterworks, has thrived in the fast-paced tech landscape by embracing change and reinventing himself multiple times—founding, acquiring, and selling over a dozen companies along the way. With over 20 years of experience, he now approaches each new venture with a strategic mindset, focusing on critical questions about market size, competition, and sustainability to ensure ongoing growth and relevance. Masterworks is revolutionizing art investment by allowing everyday investors to purchase shares in blue-chip artworks, previously accessible only to the ultra-wealthy. By analyzing a 200-year track record of art appreciation, Scott’s company empowers investors to diversify their portfolios with a unique asset class that has historically outperformed traditional markets. Scott's experience reminds us that in entrepreneurship, evolving your perspective is as crucial as the ideas you pursue. What strategies have you refined in your entrepreneurial journey? Listen on iTunes: https://lnkd.in/dntU5A_i Listen on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gDxV--Cu Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dNaTTpAx Visit our website: https://lnkd.in/djH4zbWX Sign up for GrowthCap’s email newsletter https://lnkd.in/gXXniHP Nominate Top Growth Equity Firms of 2024 at https://lnkd.in/g9hfKiY #entrepreneur #podcast #artmarket #finance

Upwind Security receives $100 million in funding from Sheva Capital, Penny Jar Capital, Leaders Fund, Greylock, Cyberstarts, and Craft Ventures. Upwind helps mitigate the risks that actually matter, identify the root causes of threats in minutes, and respond with context and automation. Sign up for GrowthCap’s email newsletter https://lnkd.in/gXXniHP Nominate Top Growth Equity Firms of 2024 at https://lnkd.in/g9hfKiY #software #saas #venturecapital #cybersecurity

Metsera receives $215 million in funding from Wellington Management, Viking Global Investors, Venrock Healthcare Capital Partners, T. Rowe Price Japan, T. Rowe Price, SymBiosis, SoftBank Vision Fund, RA Capital Management, Newpath Management, Janus Henderson Investors, GV (Google Ventures), Fidelity, Deep Track Capital, and ARCH Venture Partners. Metsera is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that focuses on creating innovative therapies for obesity and metabolic conditions. Sign up for GrowthCap’s email newsletter https://lnkd.in/gXXniHP Nominate Top Growth Equity Firms of 2024 at https://lnkd.in/g9hfKiY #healthtech #healthcare #venturecapital #biopharma