Investment Activity
$3.1B invested in 50+ companies across growth sectors
70+ acquisitions completed by portfolio companies
$3.1B invested in 50+ companies across growth sectors
70+ acquisitions completed by portfolio companies
12 strategic sales and public offerings
At Summit, it’s the stories that inspire us – the problems being solved and the different paths each team takes to grow a business. Stories from the Climb is a series dedicated to celebrating and sharing the challenges of building a growth company. Here are a few of the many stories that motivated us in 2020.
Jamf began its growth journey in 2002, focused on meeting the needs of the Apple community long before the introduction of the iPhone, iPad and iOS. This timeline follows Jamf’s climb from its roots in Eau Clair, Wisconsin to its Nasdaq IPO in July 2020.
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Mike Lester founded LifeStance Health in 2017 with a mission to change the conversation on mental health by improving patient access and unlocking opportunities for clinicians and staff. Here, Mike shares his perspectives on building a rapidly growing national platform from the ground up.
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Sector insights and practical frameworks for growth company leaders. For more, please visit Summit’s Growth Companies Resources portal
We believe the future of identity is moving rapidly towards an integrated identity solution – and AI will play a critical role in this growing opportunity. Summit Executive-in-Residence Ralph Rodriguez shares his perspective.
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COVID-19 is fueling incredible shifts in how we deliver and consume healthcare. Summit’s Darren Black shares several key trends that we believe will reshape the healthcare industry for the long-term.
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As you plan for the year ahead, Summit’s VP of Analytics and Data Science, Cathy Tanimura, shares three keys to help your team understand and embrace the power of experimentation.
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Sales planning for growth companies is never easy, but these days it is even more challenging. Summit’s Kevin Jeon highlights how data-driven scenario planning can make a difference in your company’s growth trajectory.
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How do you scale your marketing impact? Summit’s Cody Lee shares his perspective on prioritizing both volume and efficiency metrics to support scalable growth.
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At Summit, we’ve helped many of our portfolio companies recruit talent strategy leaders, and we’ve found that the most successful share a common set of attributes.
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New funds, new team members and industry recognition
Summit Partners Closes Latest Europe and Venture Capital Funds
Summit Partners Europe Growth Equity Fund III closed at its hard cap with €1.1 billion in total commitments and Summit Partners Venture Capital Fund V closed at its hard cap with $1.0 billion in total commitments, bringing total capital raised to more than $7 billion since 2019. Both funds were significantly oversubscribed.
Melanie Whelan Named New Managing Director
Melanie Whelan has joined the firm as a Managing Director focused on investment opportunities in high-growth consumer and technology-enabled services. Prior to Summit Partners, Ms. Whelan served as CEO of SoulCycle.
Andrew Collins and Matt Hamilton Named to GrowthCap’s 40 Under 40 Growth Investors of 2020 List
Summit Managing Directors Andrew Collins and Matthew Hamilton were named to GrowthCap’s “Top 40 Under 40 Growth Investors of 2020” list. GrowthCap evaluated breadth of experience as well as feedback from CEOs and other executives in determining the 40 individuals named to this year’s list.
Ross Stern Named Rising Star by Mergers & Acquisitions
Ross Stern, a Principal in Summit’s Boston office, was named to Mergers & Acquisitions ’ 2020 Rising Stars of Private Equity list. Ross was recognized for his role in sourcing and structuring nine investments in healthcare companies since joining Summit in 2009, representing nearly $1.3 billion in invested capital.
Antony Clavel Named a Rising Star of European Private Equity
Antony Clavel, a Principal in Summit’s London office, was named one of the “2020 Rising Stars of European Private Equity” by Financial News and Private Equity News.
Summit Hosts 2020 Women in Growth Equity Day
Summit Partners welcomed nearly 250 students to its virtual Women In Growth Equity: Reach Your Summit program.
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