
SCP Partners
Description
SCP Partners is a well-established U.S.-based private equity firm headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania, with a history dating back to its founding in 1996. The firm primarily focuses on growth equity and buyout investments, targeting companies with strong potential for expansion. Their investment mandate spans a diverse range of sectors, including information and communication technology (ICT), life sciences, defense and security, and business and financial services. This broad sectoral focus allows SCP Partners to identify opportunities across various high-growth industries.
With over $1 billion in capital commitments raised across four distinct funds, SCP Partners has demonstrated significant financial capacity to support its portfolio companies. The firm typically seeks to invest in companies that have already achieved a substantial level of maturity, evidenced by their preference for businesses with revenues ranging from $10 million to $100 million. Their typical first cheque size for investments falls within the range of $5 million to $25 million, indicating a focus on later-stage growth or buyout opportunities rather than early-stage venture capital. SCP Partners often prefers to take a lead investor role or act as a significant co-investor, actively participating in the strategic direction of their portfolio companies.
Over its operational history, SCP Partners has built a robust portfolio, having invested in more than 75 companies. This extensive track record underscores their experience in identifying and nurturing growth-oriented businesses. The firm has also achieved a notable number of successful exits, with 26 companies having transitioned out of their portfolio, demonstrating their ability to generate returns for their limited partners. Their strategic approach combines capital injection with operational guidance, aiming to accelerate the growth trajectories of their investments within their core sectors.
Investor Profile
SCP Partners has backed more than 31 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 14 rounds, about 45% of its total and boasts 10 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series C, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Internet, Education.
- Typical check size: $5M – $25M.
Stage Focus
- Series Unknown (29%)
- Series C (26%)
- Series B (23%)
- Series A (10%)
- Post Ipo Debt (6%)
- Series D (3%)
- Series E (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (100%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Internet
- Education
- Information Technology
- Telecommunications
- Manufacturing
- Wireless
- Semiconductor
- Advertising
- E-commerce
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