Spectrum Equity

Spectrum Equity, a growth equity firm that supports innovative companies in the information economy, was established in 1994 and has offices in Boston and San Francisco. With over 120 investments under its belt, the firm is presently investing Fund VII, a $1 billion fund raised in 2014. Spectrum has earned a reputation for partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs over two decades and has consistently delivered top quartile performance for its investors. The firm's areas of focus are information services & software and internet. Spectrum seeks to invest in companies with sustainable and defensible business models, strong recurring revenue, significant operating leverage, and structural competitive advantages. The firm typically invests $25-$100 million per investment, sometimes as the first institutional investor. Spectrum takes a proactive role in helping its portfolio companies scale their business by assisting with senior management and board recruitment, M&A, as well as sales & marketing optimization.