Fractal

The company specializes in building category-leading vertical SaaS companies by offering support, insights, and capital to entrepreneurs. It has successfully raised over $650 million to support its portfolio of companies, which spans various industries such as Enterprise, Fintech, Food & Agriculture, Finance, Legal & Professional Services, Education, Non-Profits & Government, Hospitality, Recreation & Retail, Supply Chain, Logistics & Transportation, Built World & Field Services, and Healthcare. The company publishes an annual report called ‘The State of Vertical SaaS’ that analyzes trends and events in vertical software and offers a weekly Vertical SaaS newsletter. It also runs an Advisor Program to provide software founders with experience and insights, and a launch program that includes a rigorously vetted idea, an exceptional cofounder, and access to early capital. The company offers guidance in areas such as recruiting, engineering, strategy, product, sales, community, fundraising, and administration. It has launched over 130 companies, with over 95% of those attempting to raise further capital succeeding. Additionally, the company provides various guides, including those on choosing a Vertical SaaS tech stack, growth for founders preparing to scale, embedded fintech for vertical SaaS companies, vertical SaaS metrics, and key technology decisions for early-stage companies. The portfolio team offers actionable guidance to accelerate growth and position companies for long-term success. The company operates with a team across the country and has an office in New York. It also fosters a community of vertical SaaS founders for exchanging ideas and support.