Five Elms Capital is the ideal partner for leading B2B software companies.
Since firm inception in 2007, we have focused exclusively on software investing, building an unmatched network and deep domain expertise. Today, with over $2.4 billion in assets under management and a global team of over 70 investment professionals, we have invested in more than 65 software platforms globally.
We invest $10-150+ million in companies with $2-20 million in revenues - minority or majority investments, growth capital, or liquidity for founders and early investors.
Ideal partner for founders
We specialize in partnering with founder-owned, bootstrapped businesses, working alongside management to accelerate growth and continue to build industry leading businesses. We take partnerships seriously and will work our tails off to help you succeed, but never take ourselves too seriously. Our relaxed, open, and honest working style is one of the reasons we've been successful earning founders' trust and a seat at the table in profitable businesses where additional capital is optional.
Anti-Valley approach
We love billion dollar outcomes just as much as everyone else, but don't believe in "unicorn or bust". We don't push companies to grow at all costs or raise mega rounds of capital - that mindset increases founder dilution and reduces the landscape of exit scenarios where everyone wins. We like managers to have both significant equity stakes and significant option value as to what outcomes can be a win.
B2B Focus
We exclusively invest in B2B software companies. This specialization has helped us build an unmatched network and deep domain expertise. Founders can supplement their industry knowledge with our experience in helping accelerate growth, overcoming positive and consistent challenges tied to scale, and de-risking the path to a successful exit for all stakeholders.
Resources and value-add
Our firm and Operations Support Team has been purpose-built to optimize key functions in a bootstrapped organization (e.g., sales, marketing, finance, recruiting). Our goal is to provide you the resources and expertise to supplement your already successful organization and to assist in more rapidly achieving organizational goals.
Culture is crucial
Our best performing companies are obsessed with company culture - it's crucial to their success. We have a very simple playbook… great products + great people = great outcomes
We hustle
Much like the companies we back, we aren't the incumbent behemoth in our industry - we try harder.