As you contemplate the next move for your growing business, it is important to understand the financing options available to you. In our series of white papers, Summit Partners addresses many of the questions entrepreneurs have as they consider growth equity and other funding alternatives.

The Case for Growth Equity

This paper illustrates how growth equity investors provide capital to enhance the value of growing and profitable companies, how growth equity differs from financial engineering and leveraged buyouts, and what factors you should consider when seeking a growth equity partner. Learn more.

Unlock the Wealth In Your Company While Staying in Charge

This paper outlines your options for achieving partial liquidity and reducing the risk of concentrating wealth in your company, while staying firmly in charge of your business. Learn more.

Building an Effective Board: A Guide for Growing Companies

This paper discusses all the ways a strong board can add value to your company, how to structure your board and recruit outside directors, which committees you might consider establishing, and how to run meetings and communicate with your board for maximum success. Learn more.