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.
Trista Barber
Executive Assistant
Steve Brown
Senior Associate
Chris Cavanagh
General Partner
Taylor Doherty
Vice President
AJ Ferrara
Associate
Debbie Hager
Operations Manager
Nick Hardiman
Senior Associate
Tim Harrington
Controller
Doug Kingsley
General Partner
Heather Lokys
Receptionist
Travis McGee
Analyst
Roshen Menon
General Partner
Eugene Nogi
General Partner
Mike Pehl
Operating Partner
Russ Pyle
General Partner
Kate Ramirez
Chief Financial Officer
Sara Remillard
Executive Assistant
Sid Subramanian
Analyst
Kristen Tilley
Associate
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.
RECENT NEWS
ActiveViam Adds Former Wells Fargo Executive to its Board of Directors
November 2, 2021
ActiveViam, an enterprise data analytics and risk management software platform purpose-built for large financial services institutions, is pleased to announce that Walter Dolhare, a former Wells Fargo executive, has joined its Board of Directors.
Sweden’s Cint Group to Buy U.S. Analytics Firm for $1.1 Billion
October 27, 2021
Swedish market research firm Cint Group AB agreed to buy U.S. analytics company Lucid Holdings LLC for about $1.1 billion to expand its foothold in the digital survey market.
Cint Group AB (publ) to Acquire Lucid, Intends to Raise Equity and Has Secured Debt Financing
October 27, 2021
Cint Group AB (publ) (“Cint” or the “Company”) has today entered into an agreement with the shareholders of Lucid Holdings LLC (“Lucid”) to acquire 100 percent of the stock in Lucid (the “Transaction”) for a consideration of approximately USD 1,070 million on a cash- and debt- free basis, of which approximately USD 470 million is payable in newly issued Cint shares and approximately USD 580 million is payable in cash (the “Consideration”).
Atheneum Nabs $150M to Build Out its “Research as a Service” Platform for Virtual Surveys and Interviews
August 26, 2021
Atheneum, which provides a platform for companies to conduct and analyze research sourced through virtual interviews and surveys with stakeholders (that is, research solutions that include qualitative expert consultations, quantitative surveys, and big data products to parse the results), has closed $150 million in funding.
Shutterfly Acquires Spoonflower in Major Expansion Beyond Photo Personalization
August 10, 2021
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shutterfly, a pioneer in online photo sharing and leading digital retail and manufacturing platform for personalized products, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Spoonflower, a global marketplace of custom fabric, wallpaper and home decor, in an acquisition for approximately $225 million of enterprise value subject to certain working capital and other adjustments.
Harris Acquires US-based Healthcare SaaS Provider Ingenious Med
July 1, 2021
Harris, a global vertical market software provider and acquirer, acquires US-based healthcare SaaS provider Ingenious Med, Inc. (Ingenious Med).
Apollo-Backed Shutterfly to Buy Spoonflower for $225 Million
June 14, 2021
Shutterfly agreed to buy home decor marketplace Spoonflower as the personalized-photography platform seeks to expand its reach in the creator economy.
Tractive Raises $35M as it Expands GPS Pet Tracking to the US
May 26, 2021
Another sizable raise for a pet (cats and dogs) tracking company this morning. Austria-based Tractive has announced a $35 million Series A, led by Guidepost Growth Equity. The round is the company’s first since 2013, when its GPS-based tracker first hit the market.