External Coverage| October 2021

Spectrum Equity Named to Inc.'s Top Founder-Friendly Investors List for Second Consecutive Year

Spectrum Equity is pleased to be ranked by Inc. as one of the top private equity firms for entrepreneurs and founders. For over 25 years, our specialized investment approach and focus on recurring revenue business models has resonated with founders and entrepreneurs. Our partnerships with portfolio company management teams are built on trust and serve as the foundation to scaling companies. We are honored to partner with leaders at our portfolio companies and help them achieve their growth potential.

Inc.'s annual list of founder-friendly investors “highlights the private equity and venture capital firms with a track record of success backing entrepreneurs.” According to the magazine, to compile the list, Inc. “went straight to the source: entrepreneurs who have sold to private equity. Founders filled out a questionnaire about their experiences partnering with private equity firms and shared data on how their portfolio companies have grown during these partnerships.”

See the full listing here.

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