Elsewhere Partners
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Elsewhere is what happens when seasoned Austin Ventures alumni decide to fish in less crowded waters — and it's working brilliantly. Chris Pacitti figured out that bootstrapped software companies outside the coasts are getting ignored by traditional VCs but are often better businesses with real revenue and customers. The operating advisor network is legit (former SolarWinds and ActivTrak execs), not just brand names collecting board fees. They're basically doing growth PE at Series A scale, which is smart positioning. The downside? With John Thornton's passing and the firm scaling rapidly, there's execution risk. Also, their "majority control" approach might spook founders used to minority VC deals, even though the testimonials suggest they're founder-friendly.
- —Best for: Bootstrapped B2B software founders ready to scale with real revenue ($3-12M)
- —Watch out for: Majority control structure — they want the steering wheel, not just a board seat
- —Known for: Operating advisor network that actually operates, not just advises
Elsewhere Partners invests in "Elsewhere Outliers" — capital-efficient software companies located outside traditional VC hubs that have achieved substantial customer traction and revenue growth without significant outside funding. They provide transitional capital and transformational expertise to help these bootstrapped B2B software companies achieve exit readiness on their founder's timetable.
Growth-stage private equity focused on $20M-$50M majority investments in B2B software companies with $3-12M revenue. Heavy focus on IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, DevOps, and healthcare IT. Portfolio reality shows companies like ActivTrak, Vyopta, BurstIQ, Itential, Portnox, AppSignal — all bootstrapped software companies that needed growth capital, not traditional VC.
25-year veteran with Austin Ventures background, co-founded Elsewhere in 2016 after identifying the gap for capital-efficient software companies that don't fit traditional VC. Economics degree from Johns Hopkins, started his own tech company before VC. Known for hands-on approach with technical founders.
Former managing partner at Austin Ventures with $4B+ AUM, led nearly 50 software investments. Stanford MBA, McKinsey alum. Passed away in March 2025 after mental health struggles, but was instrumental in building Elsewhere's thesis and approach to overlooked software companies.
Recently promoted from Principal to Partner in January 2025. Credit Suisse background, has contributed to 16 investments and 5 exits at Elsewhere focusing on IT infrastructure and cybersecurity deals.
Also promoted to Partner in January 2025 alongside Child. Has been with firm since 2018, contributed to 16 investments and 5 exits within IT infrastructure, cybersecurity and healthcare verticals.
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