Lead Edge Capital

2009

Founded

103

Investments

United States

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About

Lead Edge Capital is a growth equity firm with $5 billion in assets under management, investing in software, internet, and tech-enabled businesses globally. Founded in 2011, the firm has offices in New York City and Santa Barbara, California. Lead Edge Capital distinguishes itself through its unique investor base of over 700 executives, entrepreneurs, and dealmakers, who provide portfolio companies with invaluable connections to customers, partners, and talent.

This network-driven approach has facilitated investments in over 100 companies worldwide, with more than 60 achieving successful exits. Notable portfolio companies include Alibaba Group, Duo Security, and Toast. The firm's flexible investment strategy allows for minority and buyout investments, providing capital for growth, mergers and acquisitions, and liquidity for shareholders.

Lead Edge Capital's disciplined investment criteria focus on companies with at least $10 million in revenue, 25% year-over-year growth, 70% gross margins, and a diversified customer base. The firm has raised multiple funds, with the most recent being a $1.95 billion fund raised in April 2022, underscoring its commitment to supporting high-growth companies across various sectors.

Portfolio Companies

Alibaba Group, Duo Security, Toast, Delivery Hero, ClearScore, Moat, Asana, Bazaarvoice, Mindbody, Refinery29

Gepgraphic Focus

Global

Key Differentiators

Unique investor network of over 700 executives, entrepreneurs, and dealmakers, Flexible investment strategy allowing for minority and buyout investments, Disciplined investment criteria focusing on high-growth companies with strong financial metrics

Thypical Investment Size

$25 million to $300 million

Total Funds Raised

$5 billion

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CloudTech

Developer Tools

SaaS

Software

Cybersecurity

Enterprise

New York

Series B

Series C

Series D

United States