Valor Equity Partners

1995

Founded

154

Investments

United States

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About

Valor Equity Partners is an operational growth-focused private equity investment firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Established over two decades ago, the firm specializes in partnering with high-growth, technology-enabled companies across various stages of development. Valor's investment philosophy centers on providing not only capital but also hands-on operational support to accelerate growth and enhance operational efficiency.

This approach has been instrumental in scaling companies in sectors such as biosciences, transportation, food, and health and wellness. Notable investments include Tesla, SpaceX, The Boring Company, and Zipline. As of August 2024, Valor manages approximately $17.5 billion in assets, with its flagship fund, Valor Equity Partners VI, closing at $2.35 billion, surpassing its original $2 billion target.

Investment Focus

Investment Stage

HQ Locations

Portfolio Companies

Tesla, SpaceX, The Boring Company, Zipline, Addepar, BitGo, Fooda, Dataminr, GoPuff, WowBao

Gepgraphic Focus

United States, International

Key Differentiators

Operational growth focus, Hands-on operational support, High-growth companies across various stages

Thypical Investment Size

$25 million to $75 million

Total Funds Raised

$17.5 billion

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FinTech

SaaS

Pre-Seed

Seed

Series A

United States