FRANCISCO PARTNERS
FRANCISCO PARTNERS is a Series B, Series C+ and buyout fund in the US, Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa writing $50M–$500M checks into Consumer, Fintech, Healthcare, Security, software, communication-tech, education-tech and vertical-market-software.
- Stages
- Series B, Series C+, buyout
- Sectors
- Consumer, Fintech, Healthcare, Security, software, communication-tech, education-tech, vertical-market-software
- Check size
- $50M–$500M
- Invests in
- US-wide, Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 1999
- Assets under management
- $45B
- Website
- franciscopartners.com
Thesis
Francisco Partners is a global private equity firm founded in August 1999, specializing in technology and technology-enabled services. Their investment strategy focuses on buyouts and growth equity, targeting controlling stakes in private companies across software, healthcare technology, cybersecurity, financial services, communication technology, consumer technology, education technology, and vertical market software. The firm operates globally, with a strong presence in North America and Europe, and investments extending to Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. As of 2024, AUM is $45 billion. Their recent fundraise in July 2026 secured $21.2 billion across two funds, Francisco Partners VIII L.P. ($16.4B) and Francisco Partners Agility IV L.P. ($4.6B), bringing total capital raised to over $75 billion. Typical investment sizes range from $50 million to $100 million for equity, with credit and structured solutions accommodating $50 million to $500 million. The flagship buyout vehicle, Francisco Partners VIII L.P., targets check sizes between $400 million and $1 billion.
Common questions
Does FRANCISCO PARTNERS invest at the Series B stage?
Yes. FRANCISCO PARTNERS lists Series B, Series C+ and buyout among the stages it invests in.
What check size does FRANCISCO PARTNERS write?
FRANCISCO PARTNERS writes $50M–$500M checks.
Where does FRANCISCO PARTNERS invest?
FRANCISCO PARTNERS invests in the US, Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa.