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Arrowroot Capital Management

North America, California, United States, Santa Monica

Description

Arrowroot Capital Management is a growth equity firm based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in investments in B2B software companies. The firm targets businesses with strong recurring revenue models that are typically at a growth stage, often profitable or approaching profitability. Their investment philosophy centers on providing capital and strategic support to help software companies scale operations, expand market reach, and enhance product offerings without requiring a full buyout. They focus on sectors such as enterprise software, cybersecurity, fintech, and healthcare IT, seeking out companies that demonstrate significant potential for market leadership and sustainable growth.

The firm's investment strategy is characterized by a hands-on approach, where they partner with management teams to accelerate growth through operational improvements, strategic acquisitions, and talent recruitment. Arrowroot Capital typically looks for companies with annual recurring revenue (ARR) in the range of $10 million to $100 million, indicating a proven product-market fit and a solid customer base. They aim to be a value-add partner, leveraging their deep industry expertise and network to help portfolio companies navigate the complexities of scaling a software business. This collaborative model is designed to foster long-term value creation for their portfolio companies.

Arrowroot Capital Management typically deploys initial equity checks ranging from $20 million to $100 million, though they have the capacity to participate in larger transactions through co-investments. With over $2.9 billion in assets under management, the firm has built a substantial portfolio of over 50 platform investments since its inception. Their track record includes numerous successful exits, underscoring their ability to identify and nurture high-growth software businesses. The firm's consistent focus on the software sector allows them to develop specialized insights and resources that benefit their portfolio companies throughout their growth journey.

Investor Profile

Arrowroot Capital Management has backed more than 33 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 31 rounds, about 94% of its total and boasts 10 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series C, Series Unknown, Series D rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Australia, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Enterprise Software, Big Data.
  • Typical check size: $20M – $100M.

Stage Focus

  • Series C (27%)
  • Series Unknown (27%)
  • Series D (21%)
  • Series B (12%)
  • Series A (6%)
  • Debt Financing (3%)
  • Series G (3%)

Country Focus

  • United States (85%)
  • Australia (9%)
  • Canada (6%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Enterprise Software
  • Big Data
  • Saas
  • Analytics
  • Computer
  • E-commerce
  • Information Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Cloud Computing
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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 Arrowroot Capital Management frequently co-invest with?

Bossa Invest
South America, Sao Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo
Co-Investments: 2
PJC
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 2
ArdenPoint
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
Co-Investments: 1
Runway Growth Capital
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 2
Aster
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
January Capital
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 1
Voyager Capital
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 2
Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 2
G20 Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 2
AG
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Arrowroot Capital Management often collaborate with?

VB
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Wayland
Shared Deals: 1
GB
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Shared Deals: 1
CG
North America, Texas, United States, Houston
Shared Deals: 2
RG
North America, Maryland, United States, Columbia
Shared Deals: 2
Daniel Nadler
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Shared Deals: 1
KW
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Shared Deals: 2
TM
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Shared Deals: 2
JR
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Arrowroot Capital Management?

Clickatell

Redwood City, California, United States

Clickatell gives consumers the power to manage their daily lives and transact with businesses in chat.

CRMCustomer ServiceE-CommerceMessagingMobile PaymentsSMSTelecommunications
Series CFeb 22, 2022
Amount Raised: $91,000,000
Protecht

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Protecht is a risk management experts providing cost effective risk management solutions to help you achieve your strategic objectives.

ConsultingEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Risk ManagementSoftware
Series AFeb 14, 2022
Amount Raised: $29,950,795
Appvance.ai

Santa Clara, California, United States

Appvance.ai is the AI-driven test generation, which is revolutionizing how software testing is performed.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareInformation ServicesQuality AssuranceSoftware
Series CJan 18, 2022
Amount Raised: $13,000,000
Ayla Networks

Milpitas, California, United States

Ayla Networks' Internet of Things (IoT) platform-as-a-service (PaaS) delivers industry-leading device management and application enablement.

Internet of ThingsSaaSSoftware
Series UnknownDec 6, 2021
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Engage3

Davis, California, United States

Engage develops a cloud-based platform that provides product and pricing data and insights.

AnalyticsBig DataE-CommerceRetailSaaS
Series DDec 2, 2021
Amount Raised: $40,000,000
Tulip Retail

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Tulip Retail is a mobile app platform built exclusively for next generation store associates to offer a world-class omnichannel experience.

E-CommerceMobileMobile AppsRetailRetail TechnologySoftware
Series CJun 24, 2021
Amount Raised: $28,000,000
BryterCX

Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States

BryterCX is a software that deals with customer journey management solutions to finance, insurance, utilities, and telecom industry.

Information TechnologySoftware
Series UnknownMay 18, 2021
Amount Raised: $9,000,000
Sourcepoint

New York, New York, United States

Sourcepoint is the practical privacy platform trusted by the world's most influential brands.

AdvertisingComplianceDigital MarketingPrivacyPublishingSaaSSoftware
Series UnknownDec 15, 2020
Amount Raised: $17,000,000
FiscalNote

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

FiscalNote uses artificial intelligence and big data to deliver predictive analytics on government information to determine its impact.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataGovTechPredictive AnalyticsSoftware
Debt FinancingDec 4, 2020
FiscalNote

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

FiscalNote uses artificial intelligence and big data to deliver predictive analytics on government information to determine its impact.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataGovTechPredictive AnalyticsSoftware
Series UnknownDec 4, 2020
Amount Raised: $160,000,000