LEAD EDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
LEAD EDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC is a Series B, Series C+, pre-ipo, public-markets and secondary fund in the US, europe and asia writing $10M–$200M checks into software, internet and tech-enabled-business.
- Stages
- Series B, Series C+, pre-ipo, public-markets, secondary
- Sectors
- software, internet, tech-enabled-business
- Check size
- $10M–$200M
- Invests in
- US-wide, europe, asia
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2011
- Assets under management
- $6.77B
Thesis
Lead Edge Capital Management, LLC is a growth equity firm founded in 2011 that invests globally in software, internet, and tech-enabled businesses. Their investment thesis, the "Lead Edge 8," focuses on companies with strong revenue ($10M+), high growth (25%+ YoY), excellent margins (70%+ gross), profitability, recurring revenue models, high retention (90%+), diversified customers, and capital efficiency. They primarily lead transactions, focusing on growth equity rounds (Series B-D), pre-IPO, and established public companies, with investments ranging from $10 million to $200 million. Their seventh fund, Lead Edge Capital VII, also targets venture secondaries, opportunistic minority transactions, and control deals. The firm has approximately $6.77 billion in AUM and has raised substantial capital, including Fund VI at $1.95 billion and Fund VII at $3.5 billion. They manage over $5 billion in AUM and have a broad network of limited partners.
Common questions
Does LEAD EDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC invest at the Series B stage?
Yes. LEAD EDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC lists Series B, Series C+, pre-ipo, public-markets and secondary among the stages it invests in.
What check size does LEAD EDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC write?
LEAD EDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC writes $10M–$200M checks.
Where does LEAD EDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC invest?
LEAD EDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC invests in the US, europe and asia.