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Guidepost Growth Equity

We are a leading growth equity firm with more than a decade of success partnering with growth-stage technology companies.

Guidepost Growth Equity has been a preferred partner to growth-stage technology companies since our founding in 2007. We invest in large technology markets including tech-enabled services, infrastructure software and services, and application software and data services. Our only focus is on providing the flexible capital and operational help necessary to support the growth of our companies.

We look where others do not to find interesting opportunities.

We understand the mindset and challenges of owner-entrepreneurs of
tech-enabled businesses.

We provide insight, experience, capital and encouragement and build lasting partnerships.

OUR TEAM

Our senior team has been together since our founding in 2007 and has been focused on the unique needs of growth companies for our whole careers. We partner with management teams and work hard alongside them to help them build and grow their businesses.

OPERATING ADVISORS

Guidepost Growth Equity has a deep network of operating executives who provide industry and functional expertise to our companies. Our operating executives frequently take on roles at our portfolio companies including serving as board members, filling interim and full time management roles, and leading strategic initiatives.

Barbara Adachi

July 16, 2018

Michael Boustridge

July 14, 2018

Joan Burke

July 14, 2018

Chris Butler

July 14, 2018

Sanjay Dholakia

July 14, 2018

Larry Dunivan

July 14, 2018

Deborah Elam

July 14, 2018

Tom Eacobacci

July 14, 2018

Rainer Gawlick

July 13, 2018

Paal Gisholt

July 13, 2018

James McCann

July 12, 2018

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