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FRANKLIN ADVISERS, INC.

FRANKLIN ADVISERS, INC. is a Seed, Series A, Series B and Series C+ fund in California, the US and San Mateo investing in AI, Enterprise and Fintech.

Stages
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C+
Sectors
AI, Enterprise, Fintech
Invests in
California, US-wide, San Mateo
Actively investing
Yes
Founded
1985
Assets under management
$509.45B

Check size not disclosed

Thesis

While the parent entity manages a substantial $509.45 billion in AUM, its affiliate, Franklin Venture Partners, specifically targets late-stage growth equity and mid-stage private investments in transformative industries within a digitized world. The firm's investment activity is concentrated in Fintech, SaaS, and AI Infrastructure, with a geographic focus on San Francisco and San Mateo, California, and a broader span across seven cities. Franklin Advisers, Inc. often acts as a co-investor, employing a dynamic approach that seeks consistent income and growth through broad diversification and flexible allocation across the capital structure for securities offering compelling current income and long-term growth potential. The firm was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California.

Common questions

Does FRANKLIN ADVISERS, INC. invest at the Seed stage?

Yes. FRANKLIN ADVISERS, INC. lists Seed, Series A, Series B and Series C+ among the stages it invests in.

Where does FRANKLIN ADVISERS, INC. invest?

FRANKLIN ADVISERS, INC. invests in California, the US and San Mateo.

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