Guidepost Growth Equity

Guidepost Growth Equity is a growth equity firm that partners with technology companies offering innovative solutions in large, dynamic markets, including tech-enabled services, application software, data and information services, and infrastructure software and services. The firm provides flexible capital, operational support, and strategic guidance to support the continued success of growth-stage businesses located in North America. Guidepost Growth Equity manages over $1 billion of capital under management.

The firm's investment strategy focuses on partnering with entrepreneur-led companies utilizing technology to disrupt established markets. Guidepost Growth Equity typically invests between $20 million and $60 million in equity as a minority or majority partner. The firm has a history of investing in North American companies located outside of conventional entrepreneurial hubs, such as Georgia, Iowa, Ohio, Louisiana, and Minnesota.

Guidepost Growth Equity has a track record of successful investments in various sectors, including business services, software, healthcare IT, communications, and infrastructure. The firm works closely with owner-entrepreneurs to build strong boards of directors, strengthen management teams with key hires, evaluate strategic options, and provide critical operating support across finance, product development, sales, and marketing. Notable portfolio companies include ActiveViam, ClassWallet, dscout, Intellum, Mineral, OutSystems, and Tractive.

The firm's commitment to its partners is reflected in its core values: partnership, reliability, transparency, focus, continuous improvement, and hard work. Guidepost Growth Equity's team is dedicated to meeting entrepreneurs where they are, fostering open communication, and pursuing success together as a team. The firm has been recognized for its founder-friendly approach and has been named one of Inc.'s Founder-Friendly Investors for multiple consecutive years.