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FTV Capital

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Description

FTV Capital is a distinguished growth equity firm with a strategic focus on enterprise solutions, financial services, and payments and transaction processing. Established in 1998, the firm has cultivated a strong reputation for providing substantial capital and strategic guidance to high-growth companies. With a global presence, including offices in San Francisco, New York, and London, FTV Capital leverages its deep sector expertise to identify and scale innovative businesses poised for market leadership.

The firm's investment strategy centers on partnering with management teams to accelerate growth, expand market reach, and enhance operational efficiency. FTV Capital primarily seeks opportunities to provide growth capital, often taking significant minority stakes in companies with proven business models and substantial potential. A key differentiator is their proprietary Global Partner Network (GPN), an extensive ecosystem of over 500 executives from leading enterprises, which provides invaluable insights and commercial opportunities for their portfolio companies. As of its latest fund, FTV Capital manages over $6.2 billion in capital, underscoring its considerable financial capacity and influence in the growth equity landscape.

FTV Capital typically deploys initial cheques ranging from $30 million to $200 million, enabling portfolio companies to pursue ambitious expansion plans, including product innovation, market entry, and strategic acquisitions. This substantial investment size reflects their commitment to supporting significant growth initiatives. The firm's portfolio showcases numerous successful companies across its core sectors, demonstrating its consistent ability to identify and nurture market leaders. FTV Capital's long-term perspective and hands-on operational support are designed to drive sustainable value creation for both their portfolio companies and their limited partners.

Investor Profile

FTV Capital has backed more than 140 startups, with 9 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 107 rounds, about 76% of its total and boasts 59 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Private Equity, Series Unknown, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Financial Services, FinTech.
  • Led 8 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $30M – $200M.

Stage Focus

  • Private Equity (48%)
  • Series Unknown (14%)
  • Series C (12%)
  • Series B (9%)
  • Series D (9%)
  • Series A (6%)
  • Series E (1%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (1%)
  • Series F (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (77%)
  • United Kingdom (11%)
  • Canada (2%)
  • Brazil (2%)
  • Ireland (1%)
  • India (1%)
  • Israel (1%)
  • Luxembourg (1%)
  • United Arab Emirates (1%)
  • Australia (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Information Technology
  • Saas
  • Enterprise Software
  • Payments
  • Finance
  • Risk Management
  • Analytics
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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 FTV Capital frequently co-invest with?

Viola Ventures
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Herzliya
Co-Investments: 6
Canaan Partners
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3
Vertex Ventures Israel
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Tel Aviv
Co-Investments: 6
Globespan Capital Partners
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 6
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts
North America, New York, United States, Hudson
Co-Investments: 3
Battery Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 2
Vertex Ventures
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 6
TCV
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 5
Voyager Capital
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 3
Intel Capital
North America, California, United States, Santa Clara
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does FTV Capital often collaborate with?

BM
North America, Florida, United States, Tampa
Shared Deals: 1
SB
North America, Utah, United States, Park City
Shared Deals: 1
PS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
BW
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by FTV Capital?

Saphyre

Hoboken, New Jersey, United States

Saphyre is an AI-powered software platform that digitizes pre-trade data and automates post-trade processes for financial institutions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Asset ManagementEnterprise SoftwareFinancial ServicesFinTechSoftware
Private EquityJul 31, 2025
Amount Raised: $70,000,000
FundApps

London, England, United Kingdom

We help investment managers harness the power of community and technology to automate regulatory compliance.

ComplianceFinancial ServicesFinTechSaaS
Private EquityJul 15, 2025
ProfitSolv

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

ProfitSolv reflects long-term investment thesis that embedding payment solutions.

Financial ServicesPayments
Private EquityJun 24, 2025
N2F

Péronnas, Rhone-Alpes, France

N2F is an expense management company that manages expense receipts and mileage for accounting.

AppsFinancial ServicesSoftware
Private EquityJun 3, 2025
ReliaQuest

Tampa, Florida, United States

The world's leading brands use ReliaQuest's GreyMatter platform for continuous visibility, automation, & measurement across their security.

Cloud Data ServicesCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNetwork SecuritySaaS
Private EquityMar 31, 2025
Amount Raised: $500,000,000
360 Privacy

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

360 Privacy offers digital protection services.

Identity ManagementRisk ManagementSecuritySoftware
Private EquityMar 11, 2025
Amount Raised: $36,000,000
Validus Risk Management

London, England, United Kingdom

Validus Risk Management is a financial services firm that provides a tech-enabled service platform for financial risk management.

CreditFinanceFinancial ServicesRisk Management
Private EquityFeb 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $45,000,000
ButterflyMX

New York, New York, United States

ButterflyMX develops property access solutions including video intercom systems and keypads that users can manage from a smartphone.

Real EstateSecuritySmart HomeSoftware
Private EquityJan 13, 2025
Orbus Software

London, England, United Kingdom

Software Solutions for Business and IT Transformation

Information TechnologySoftware
Private EquityDec 16, 2024
SingleOps

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

SingleOps is an all-in-one business platform for outdoor service industries, including tree care, lawn care, and full-service landscaping.

CRMInformation TechnologyISPPoint of SaleSaaSSoftware
Series UnknownNov 4, 2024