Boston’s Guidepost Growth Equity has successfully closed its fourth fund, Guidepost Growth Equity IV, L.P., with $521 million in capital commitments.
The firm says this latest fund will continue its strategy of backing high-potential technology companies that are transforming their industries.
Diverse Investor Base Backs Fund IV
The fund attracted a mix of both new and returning investors, including university endowments, foundations, insurance companies, pension funds, fund-of-funds, and family offices.
This wide-ranging support underscores confidence in Guidepost’s approach to growth equity investing and its track record of partnering with entrepreneur-led companies.
Focus on Enterprise Technology and Industry Transformation
Guidepost Growth Equity specializes in core growth investments in enterprise-focused technology companies.
Their portfolio spans application and infrastructure software, as well as technology-enabled and data-driven services.
Current investments include well-known names such as ActiveViam, ClassWallet, dscout, Intellum, Lucid, Mineral, OutSystems, and Tractive.
Each company is selected for its potential to disrupt and reshape its respective industry.
Experienced Leadership and Deep Sector Expertise
The firm is led by General Partners Gene Nogi and Chris Cavanagh, supported by an investment team of over twenty professionals with extensive experience in software and tech-enabled services.
Many of these team members have been collaborating for over a decade.
The investment team works closely with an operating group and a Value Creation Group (VCG), providing entrepreneurs with strategic guidance, industry insights, and access to a broad network of advisors to drive growth and scale operations efficiently.
Trusted Advisors and Partners
Legal counsel for the fund was provided by Kirkland & Ellis, while M2O Private Fund Advisors acted as the exclusive placement agent, helping to connect Guidepost with its investors.
Looking Ahead
With Fund IV now fully capitalized, Guidepost is positioned to continue partnering with innovative technology companies, leveraging its expertise to support the next wave of industry transformation.
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