
Arsenal Growth Equity
Description
Arsenal Growth Equity, established in 2000 and headquartered in Winter Park, Florida, is a specialized private equity firm providing growth capital to high-growth, founder-owned B2B software companies. The firm focuses on businesses that have demonstrated strong product-market fit and possess significant potential for expansion, aiming to accelerate their trajectory through strategic partnerships and capital infusion.
The firm's investment philosophy centers on collaborating closely with management teams to unlock value. Beyond providing capital, Arsenal Growth Equity offers operational expertise, strategic guidance, and support for inorganic growth initiatives such as mergers and acquisitions. They typically seek to make either minority or control investments, tailoring their approach to best suit the needs and objectives of the founder-led businesses they back, ensuring alignment for long-term success.
Arsenal Growth Equity's typical initial investment ranges from $10 million to $50 million, reflecting their commitment to providing substantial growth capital. Over its two-decade history, the firm has built a robust portfolio, with Crunchbase data indicating 38 investments and 14 exits, showcasing a consistent track record in the B2B software sector. Their successful exits include notable companies like Kaseya and ConnectWise. The firm has also demonstrated its ability to raise significant capital, with Arsenal Growth Fund IV closing at $150 million and a target of $250 million for Arsenal Growth Fund V, underscoring their ongoing capacity to deploy capital into promising software ventures.
Investor Profile
Arsenal Growth Equity has backed more than 45 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 11 rounds, about 24% of its total and boasts 14 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Luxembourg.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Enterprise Software.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $10M – $50M.
Stage Focus
- Series B (36%)
- Series A (31%)
- Series Unknown (13%)
- Series C (9%)
- Series D (4%)
- Seed (4%)
- Convertible Note (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (96%)
- United Kingdom (2%)
- Luxembourg (2%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- Enterprise Software
- Cyber Security
- Analytics
- Health Care
- Network Security
- Saas
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
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