Five Elms Capital
www.fiveelms.comFive Elms is a growth-oriented, software-focused, operationally-minded, and culture-obsessed investor. They invest $15-150+ million in B2B software companies, supporting both majority and minority ownership stakes with founder liquidity and growth capital options.
Check Size
$15M - $150M
Focus Areas
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Five Elms Capital invests in B2B software companies with strong product-market fit led by founders passionate about their product, people, and culture. They believe in partnering closely with founder-owned businesses to accelerate growth, build category leaders, and scale to successful outcomes. The firm takes a hands-on, operational approach combined with flexible capitalization strategies tailored to each company’s specific needs.
What Sets Them Apart
- Dedicated Operational Value Creation Team with 15+ professionals focused on improving operating functions
- Broad and flexible investment range ($15M-$150M+) to avoid under or over-capitalization
- Portfolio community platform (Branch Out) connecting 275+ software leaders for peer advice
- Deep expertise in hiring: 170+ executive placements across portfolio
- Founder-friendly approach with humble, honest working style - "we try harder" despite firm size
- One of the most active and experienced software investors globally with $3B AUM
- Willingness to support companies across multiple funding rounds
Investment Team
34 Partners at Five Elms Capital
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