Lead Edge Capital

Lead Edge Capital is a growth equity firm that invests in private and public software, internet, consumer, and tech-enabled services businesses. With $5 billion in capital, the firm invests $25 million to $300 million in emerging growth stage companies, late-stage pre-IPO businesses, and established public companies. Lead Edge Capital has offices in New York City and Santa Barbara and has supported entrepreneurs in creating enduring businesses. The firm has raised funds from over 500 strategic individuals and leverages a network of over 700 strategic individual investors to add value to its portfolio companies. Lead Edge Capital provides business development, advisory, and recruiting services, focusing on connecting customers, partners, talent, and advisors to accelerate success. The firm has a strong track record of partnering with market-leading businesses and has made investments in companies such as Alibaba, Duo Security, Toast, Wise, Asana, Arrive Logistics, Benchling, Grafana, Bumble, Spotify, Delivery Hero, and Uber. Lead Edge Capital has achieved 19 IPOs and 15 M&A exits and has been named to GrowthCap’s list of the Top Growth Equity Firms of 2023. The firm also has a flexible mandate that includes acquiring limited-partner stakes in funds to gain exposure to companies held by those entities. Lead Edge Capital has achieved record revenue growth in recent years for its portfolio companies and has a strategic growth investment in GrowthZone, a leading provider of membership management software to non-profit associations.