About Us
As mid-to-late-stage growth investors, we monitor a broad spectrum of emerging technologies and invest in entrepreneurs who are building enduring companies. We focus on highly scalable software / enterprise companies across B2B applications and cloud infrastructure. Within B2B Application Software, we focus on areas such as Horizontal Business tools, FinTech and Blockchain. Within Cloud Infrastructure, we focus on areas such as Cybersecurity, MLOps, DevOps and Data Analytics.
We have developed a deep network of enterprise partners, executives and potential customers for our portfolio companies across a variety of industries such as CRM software, Database Infrastructure, BI Tools, Cybersecurity, AI / ML technologies, Media / Gaming and Digital Advertising. In addition to providing equity growth capital, we leverage our global network and knowledge to help emerging companies scale faster.
Our Edge
The Power of Directed Intelligence
We are a mix of investors, operators and entrepreneurs thinking about how the world is constantly evolving and how innovative companies can improve all aspects of life.
Fast Investment Decision-Making
Because the world waits for no one, we prioritize fast decision-making.
Target Investment Sectors
We focus on two main areas: B2B Application and Cloud Infrastructure software sectors where our team has a strong understanding of both the substantial market opportunities and challenges that a fast-growing company deals with every day. While we have strong roots in Silicon Valley, we look favorably upon companies outside of the Valley who are scaling fast.
B2B Application Software
FinTech - Payments; BaaS; Compliance
Blockchain - Security; Compliance; Custody; On-ramps
Health Care - Virtual Medicine; Pharmacy Cost Management; Back Office
Gaming - Creator Tools; Subscription Platforms
Cloud Infrastructure Software
DevOps - CI/CD; Container Solutions; MLDevOps
Cloud Infrastructure - Cloud Cost Tools; Compute Tools; IT Ops
Data Analytics - BigData tools; Data Lakes; Data Visualizations
Investment Criteria
Principia Growth helps standout management teams build innovative and transformative companies through our long-standing industry relationships, sector knowledge, operating experience and flexible growth capital.
Geography
Austin | Boston | Chicago | DC area | Los Angeles | New York | Salt Lake City | Seattle
Amsterdam | Benelux | Berlin | London | Nordics
Israel
Business
Characteristics
Recurring revenue model
Highly profitable unit economics
First / Early movers
Highly talented CEO and management team
Transaction Size & Structure
$5 - $25M equity investment
Flexible ownership – Minority position or partner with private equity for controlling stake
3-5 year hold period
Existing investor participation
Board seat or board observer
A Team Built to Win
The team is led by seasoned technology investors and C-Suite advisors who understand the end-to-end venture cycle and have long histories of high-profile and successful exits. In addition, our strong network of relationships amplifies our ability to serve your growth needs. Josh Tanzer, Managing Partner, has invested/arranged over $6.5 billion of equity capital and understands that every investment opportunity requires a tailored approach. We cannot wait to partner with you.
Josh Tanzer
Sunny Midha
Alan Black
Stephen Collins
John Dillon
Renée LaBran
Jason Loomis
Jim Satloff
Amrit Saxena
David Stritzinger
Kent Wakeford
Stephanie Wolf
Nicholas Theuerkauf
John Messamore
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