VECTOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
VECTOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. is a Series C+, buyout, debt and other fund in the US, Europe and Asia investing in technology.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout, debt, other
- Sectors
- technology
- Invests in
- US-wide, Europe, Asia
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 1997
- Assets under management
- $4B+
- Website
- vectorcapital.com
Check size not disclosed
Thesis
Vector Capital Management, L.P. is a private equity firm founded in 1997 and based in San Francisco, specializing in transformational investments within the technology sector. They focus on established technology businesses, often in special situations, and partner with management teams to drive growth and operational improvements. They have a track record of taking public companies private, acquiring founder-owned businesses, investing growth equity, and spinning out non-core divisions. Their approach emphasizes business fundamentals and they are known for investing in companies facing challenges or those that have undergone reorganizations. The firm's geographic scope is primarily North America and Europe, with strategic investments in Asia. Their focus on established technology businesses and special situations suggests a preference for later-stage companies, growth equity, and buyouts. As of May 2026, Vector Capital manages over $4 billion in capital across private equity and credit strategies, with AUM of $3.751 billion as of March 20, 2026. Since its founding, the firm has invested more than $3.5 billion. The typical check size per investment deal is not explicitly stated.
Common questions
Does VECTOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. VECTOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. lists Series C+, buyout, debt and other among the stages it invests in.
Where does VECTOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. invest?
VECTOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. invests in the US, Europe and Asia.