
Partners for Growth
Description
Partners for Growth (PFG) is a prominent venture debt firm specializing in providing tailored growth debt solutions to a diverse portfolio of private and public companies. Established in 2004, the firm primarily targets the technology, healthcare, and life science sectors. PFG distinguishes itself by offering flexible capital structures designed to support companies through various growth stages, from expansion to pre-IPO. Their approach often complements traditional equity financing, allowing companies to extend their runway, fund strategic initiatives, or manage working capital without significant equity dilution.
The firm's investment philosophy centers on partnering with high-growth companies that possess strong management teams and clear paths to profitability. PFG's debt solutions are customized to meet the specific needs of each portfolio company, reflecting an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within their target industries. This bespoke approach ensures that funding aligns with a company's operational goals and long-term strategic objectives.
Since its inception, PFG has demonstrated substantial activity and scale. The firm has successfully raised over $1.9 billion in committed capital across seven distinct funds, underscoring its robust financial backing and investor confidence. This capital has enabled PFG to invest more than $1.5 billion into over 200 companies globally, showcasing a broad and active investment footprint. Their typical first cheque size ranges from $5 million to $50 million, indicating a focus on significant growth-stage financing.
Investor Profile
Partners for Growth has backed more than 76 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 62 rounds, about 82% of its total and boasts 22 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Debt Financing, Post Ipo Debt, Post Ipo Equity rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Australia, United States, Saudi Arabia.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Financial Services, FinTech.
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $5M – $50M.
Stage Focus
- Debt Financing (76%)
- Post Ipo Debt (14%)
- Post Ipo Equity (3%)
- Seed (3%)
- Series A (1%)
- Series B (1%)
- Series Unknown (1%)
Country Focus
- Australia (39%)
- United States (36%)
- Saudi Arabia (9%)
- Singapore (4%)
- New Zealand (3%)
- United Arab Emirates (3%)
- United Kingdom (3%)
- Malaysia (1%)
- South Korea (1%)
- Switzerland (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Finance
- E-commerce
- Saas
- Information Technology
- Transportation
- Retail
- Health Care
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