
Silversmith Capital Partners
Description
Silversmith Capital Partners is a Boston-based growth equity firm renowned for its strategic partnerships with profitable, founder-led businesses across the technology and healthcare sectors. The firm primarily targets companies within enterprise software, healthcare IT & services, and internet & consumer industries, seeking to provide capital and operational expertise to accelerate growth without requiring a change in control. Silversmith distinguishes itself by focusing on businesses that have achieved significant revenue and profitability, demonstrating a proven business model and strong market position.
Since its inception, Silversmith Capital Partners has consistently expanded its capital base, reflecting its successful investment track record and increasing capacity for larger deals. The firm successfully closed its fourth fund, Silversmith Capital Partners IV, in early 2024, raising $1.0 billion in commitments. This latest fund brings the firm's total capital raised to over $3.0 billion across its four funds, underscoring its robust financial backing and long-term commitment to its investment strategy.
Silversmith's investment approach emphasizes a collaborative relationship with management teams, aiming to support organic growth initiatives, strategic acquisitions, and market expansion. The firm typically deploys initial equity investments ranging from $20 million to $100 million, tailored to the specific needs and growth trajectory of each portfolio company. This flexible check size allows them to engage with a diverse range of high-growth companies. Their portfolio includes notable companies that have achieved significant scale and successful exits, reinforcing their reputation as a value-add partner in the growth equity landscape.
Investor Profile
Silversmith Capital Partners has backed more than 50 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 33 rounds, about 66% of its total and boasts 11 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Private Equity, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Canada.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Health Care, Information Technology.
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $20M – $100M.
Stage Focus
- Private Equity (70%)
- Series A (10%)
- Series B (8%)
- Series C (6%)
- Series Unknown (4%)
- Corporate Round (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (88%)
- United Kingdom (6%)
- Canada (6%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Health Care
- Information Technology
- Saas
- Enterprise Software
- Hospital
- Medical
- Financial Services
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Machine Learning
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