2019 Year In Review

Spectrum Equity is delighted to recognize the milestones achieved by its portfolio companies, extended network and team. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to partnering with you in 2020.

Investments

Select Exits & Liquidity

Portfolio Value Creation

We partner with management teams to create strong, market-leading companies with long-term profitability and sustainable growth.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Human Capital

Executive recruitment and human capital development are critical to our value creation work. We partner with wold-class talent at every stage of growth.

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Sr. Executives & Board Directors Recruited

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Total Portfolio Company Employees

Ron Schneidermann

Ron Schneidermann

CEO AllTrails
Marcus Shen

Marcus Shen

COO B-Stock
Paul Sebastien

Paul Sebastien

CMO Offensive Security
Stacey Epstein

Stacey Epstein

Board Director Litmus

Portfolio Events

We have always encouraged our management teams to learn from each other and share best practices. We have made it a priority to foster these collaborative relationships through a series of events.

Awards, Recognitions & Spectrum Perspectives

Portfolio

INC 5000
 

  • Agilis Systems
  • Definitive Healthcare
  • Origami Risk
  • Payer Compass

Deloitte
Fast 500

  • Agilis Systems
  • DataCamp
  • Definitive Healthcare
  • Lucid Software
  • Origami Risk

Spectrum Equity Team

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John Connolly

John Connolly

Managing Director

John joined the firm in 2009 and focuses on investments in Internet, software and education technology. He was actively involved in the successful outcomes at Finalsite and Grubhub, currently serves on the board of ExamSoft, Jimdo and Kajabi and additional portfolio involvement includes Ancestry, DataCamp, GoodRx, Headspace, Prezi, and Teachers Pay Teachers. Prior to joining Spectrum, John worked in investment banking at Credit Suisse. He holds a BA from Georgetown University.

Leah Palmer

Leah Palmer

Managing Director

Leah joined the firm in 2015 and is a Managing Director and the General Counsel. She is responsible for new investments, portfolio company activity, fund formation and general firm management legal matters. Prior to joining Spectrum, Leah was a partner with Kirkland & Ellis LLP. She holds a JD from Columbia University and BA from Smith College.

Carolina Picazo

Carolina Picazo

Chief Administrative Officer

Carolina joined the firm in 2005 and is the Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. She is responsible for the oversight of tax, general administration and HR matters for Spectrum. She also works closely with portfolio companies in assessing and executing strategic tax initiatives. Prior to Spectrum, Carolina worked at Deloitte & Touche. She holds an MS from Golden Gate University and a BS from UC Berkeley.

Cameron Ghorbani

Cameron Ghorbani

Vice President

Cameron joined the firm in 2014 and is a Vice President. His portfolio involvement includes Bitly, Digital Marketing Institute, Offensive Security and Varicent. Prior to joining Spectrum, he worked at North Bridge. He holds an AB from Dartmouth College.

Jamie Mitchell

Jamie Mitchell

Senior Associate

Jamie joined the firm in 2016 and is a Senior Associate. His portfolio involvement includes B-Stock, DataCamp, Scribd, The Knot Worldwide and Visual Lease. Prior to joining Spectrum, Jamie worked in investment banking at Lazard and RBC. Jamie holds a BA from Dartmouth College.

Sam Todd

Sam Todd

Senior Associate

Sam joined the firm in 2016 and is a Senior Associate. His portfolio involvement includes AllTrails, Digital Marketing Institute and Expert Institute. Prior to joining Spectrum, he worked in consumer / retail investment banking at North Point Advisors. He holds an BA from Dartmouth College.

Featured Spectrum Perspectives

Our Strategy

Growth equity investors providing capital and strategic support to innovative companies in the information economy.