AZINI CAPITAL
AZINI CAPITAL is a Series C+, buyout and secondary fund in Illinois, the US, GB and IE writing $10M–$50M checks into Enterprise, Security, cloud-computing and data-analytics.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout, secondary
- Sectors
- Enterprise, Security, cloud-computing, data-analytics
- Check size
- $10M–$50M
- Invests in
- Illinois, US-wide, GB, IE
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2004
- Assets under management
- $500M
- Website
- azini.com
Thesis
Azini Capital Partners is a private equity firm founded in 2004, specializing in direct-secondary transactions. They acquire shareholdings in growth-stage private and small-cap public technology companies, with a particular focus on enterprise software, including cloud computing, SaaS, cybersecurity, and data analytics. Their investment thesis centers on leveraging technology for operational efficiencies and enhanced customer experiences to drive sustained growth. Azini Capital seeks companies with strong market positioning, scalable business models, capable management teams, product-market fit, and a clear competitive advantage. They invest in growth and buyout stages, targeting B2B and B2C portfolios, and explicitly avoid early-stage or life sciences companies. Investment criteria for Azini 3 included acquiring over 10% holdings in businesses with more than $10 million in revenue and a clear future plan. The typical investment size ranges from $10 million to $50 million. Geographically, they focus on the UK and US, with additional investments in Israel and Ireland. Azini Capital has managed multiple funds, with Azini 3 raised in March 2014 at $100 million. An estimated AUM of $500 million is reported, though the date is unspecified.
Common questions
Does AZINI CAPITAL invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. AZINI CAPITAL lists Series C+, buyout and secondary among the stages it invests in.
What check size does AZINI CAPITAL write?
AZINI CAPITAL writes $10M–$50M checks.
Where does AZINI CAPITAL invest?
AZINI CAPITAL invests in Illinois, the US, GB and IE.