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Wheatley Partners

North America, New York, United States, Great Neck

Description

Wheatley Partners is a well-established private equity firm based in Great Neck, New York, with a significant history in the technology investment landscape. Founded in 1996, the firm has consistently focused on opportunities within the technology sector, demonstrating a long-term commitment to this space. Their investment strategy primarily targets companies in software, information technology services, healthcare IT, and financial technology, reflecting a specialized approach to high-growth and mature tech businesses.

Unlike early-stage venture capital firms, Wheatley Partners specializes in later-stage investments, including growth equity, buyouts, and recapitalizations. This focus indicates their preference for companies with proven business models and established revenue streams, where they can provide capital for expansion, strategic acquisitions, or ownership transitions. Their approach involves taking significant equity stakes, often leading or co-leading investment rounds to facilitate substantial growth initiatives.

The firm's typical equity investments range from $10 million to $50 million, providing substantial capital to their portfolio companies. This range positions them to support mid-market technology companies seeking significant funding for their next phase of development. Over its operational history, Wheatley Partners has reportedly made approximately 15 investments, showcasing a selective yet impactful investment pace. Furthermore, the firm has achieved at least 4 exits, demonstrating a track record of successfully realizing value from its portfolio companies. Their long tenure and focused strategy suggest a disciplined and experienced investment team.

Investor Profile

Wheatley Partners has backed more than 54 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 10 rounds, about 19% of its total and boasts 24 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series B, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Israel.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Internet.
  • Typical check size: $10M – $50M.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (33%)
  • Series B (24%)
  • Series A (15%)
  • Series C (11%)
  • Series D (7%)
  • Private Equity (4%)
  • Series F (2%)
  • Angel (2%)
  • Series E (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (98%)
  • Israel (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Internet
  • Medical
  • E-commerce
  • Advertising
  • Service Industry
  • Marketing
  • Biotechnology
  • Enterprise Software
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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 Wheatley Partners frequently co-invest with?

GE Equity
North America, Connecticut, United States, Norwalk
Co-Investments: 3
Credit Suisse First Boston
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zurich
Co-Investments: 6
Canaan Partners
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 4
Inflection Point Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Wellesley
Co-Investments: 3
Sevin Rosen Funds
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Co-Investments: 3
Signal Equity Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
New Enterprise Associates
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3
OVP Venture Partners
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 3
Activate Venture Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
RRE Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does Wheatley Partners often collaborate with?

TD
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
HZ
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
AS
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1
Dave Duffield
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1
KR
North America, California, United States, San Mateo
Shared Deals: 1
BR
North America, New York, United States, Great Neck
Shared Deals: 1
AA
North America, Illinois, United States, Lake Forest
Shared Deals: 1
IL
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
CH
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Wheatley Partners?

VisionSense

Petah Tiqva, HaMerkaz, Israel

Novel visualization solutions that bring natural stereoscopic sight to minimally invasive surgery.

3D TechnologyMedicalSensor
Series UnknownApr 1, 2018
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
eGifter

Huntington, New York, United States

EGifter is a web and mobile application that enables its users to purchase gift cards and send them to other users.

BitcoinE-CommerceGift CardMobileMobile AppsRetail TechnologySaaSSoftware
AngelDec 11, 2013
Amount Raised: $1,700,000
Oligomerix

Bronx, New York, United States

Oligomerix develops target identification and validation technologies enhancing the drug discovery process for neurodegenerative diseases.

BiotechnologyEdiscoveryMedical
Series AApr 23, 2012
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
Certpoint Systems

Roslyn Heights, New York, United States

Certpoint Systems provides corporate training software and solutions from small businesses to large enterprises.

Digital MarketingEnterprise SoftwareSoftwareTraining
Series UnknownNov 29, 2011
Amount Raised: $3,750,000
Searchandise Commerce

Beverly, Massachusetts, United States

Searchandise allows manufacturers to make cost per click bids from retailers.

AdvertisingMarketingService Industry
Series UnknownApr 13, 2010
Amount Raised: $7,000,000
NovaRay Medical

Newark, California, United States

NovaRay Medical offers ScanCath, an X-ray imaging system that reduces radiation exposure and improves image quality.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical
Series UnknownNov 1, 2009
Amount Raised: $5,900,000
Searchandise Commerce

Beverly, Massachusetts, United States

Searchandise allows manufacturers to make cost per click bids from retailers.

AdvertisingMarketingService Industry
Series CJul 29, 2008
Amount Raised: $7,500,000
Fifth Generation Systems

Roslyn Heights, New York, United States

Fifth Generation Systems provides industry standards and proprietary enhancement solutions for technological challenges.

GamingInformation TechnologySoftware
Series BJan 1, 2008
Amount Raised: $5,300,000
Advanced BioHealing

Westport, Connecticut, United States

Advanced BioHealing develops regenerative medicine solutions and commercializes cell-based and tissue-engineered products.

BiotechnologyMedicalPharmaceutical
Series CFeb 27, 2007
Amount Raised: $25,500,000
Searchandise Commerce

Beverly, Massachusetts, United States

Searchandise allows manufacturers to make cost per click bids from retailers.

AdvertisingMarketingService Industry
Series BAug 1, 2006
Amount Raised: $1,000,000