Summit Partners makes growth equity investments in rapidly growing companies with proven business models, records of revenue and earnings growth, and the leadership capable of sustaining that growth. Often, these companies are looking for a partner to help them achieve scale and expand geographically.

We invest in growth companies across many industry categories. The primary industries in which we have invested to date include business services, communications technology and services, consumer, education, energy, financial technology and services, healthcare and life sciences, industrial, Internet and new media, semiconductors and electronics, and software.

Strategic and Operational Guidance
At Summit Partners, we believe that great companies are built by great management teams—not by investors. We partner with proven teams, serving as active board members experienced in guiding companies through growth stages. We advise on board and management recruiting, geographic expansion, acquisitions, revenue enhancement, operations and logistics, key performance indicators, financial reporting and management systems. Our role varies depending on the unique needs and capabilities of each company.
 
Little to No Leverage
We structure investments with little to no debt because excessive interest and principal payments can constrain a company’s ability to grow. However, there are instances where leverage —when used in the correct amounts and for the right purposes—can be a critical part of a company’s balance sheet. In these instances, we can offer subordinated debt financing in conjunction with growth equity.

Flexible Investment Size
We are flexible on financing terms and make certain that investor and company interests are aligned.  We will invest as little as $5 million to more than $500 million per company in combined growth equity and subordinated debt.  Our transactions are structured to foster long-term growth, ensure financial stability, and maximize shareholder value. Frequently, we are the first institutional investor. We usually are the lead investor and often the sole investor. We are currently investing more than $9 billion worldwide in capital.