Great Hill Partners
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Great Hill is the real deal - a rare growth equity shop that actually delivers on their "founder-friendly" marketing. They've earned top spots on HEC Paris-Dow Jones Performance Rankings for five consecutive years and made Inc's Founder-Friendly list twice. The Wayfair story tells you everything: they re-invested $535M during COVID when the company needed it most, then distributed shares in Jan 2021 at peak valuations. That's patient capital with perfect timing. Founders consistently rave about them - "They did what they promised without imposing burden," "Good partners to founders," "Working with them is a lot of fun." Their Growth Team actually knows what they're doing, with seasoned operators providing real operational support. These aren't just check-writers.
- —Best for: Series B/C SaaS and fintech companies needing $100M+ with proven growth
- —Watch out for: They're picky - need 15%+ growth and clear path to market leadership
- —Known for: Staying close to founders post-exit and re-investing when companies need it
Their thesis centers on partnering with proven management teams to accelerate growth and build market-leading companies. We focus on identifying secular growth opportunities that result in share gains and primary market penetration. We partner with the industry insurgents, taking on the incumbents, and help them grow with our capital, market insights, and robust executive networks.
Growth equity investments of $100M-$750M in companies with enterprise values under $1.25B, typically investing in companies demonstrating 15%+ annual growth. Focus on software/SaaS, fintech, digital media, data & analytics, and internet/ecommerce, with known expertise in these sectors.
John G Hayes is Managing Partner/Co-Founder at Great Hill Partners LLC. One of the original founders who has helped build the firm since 1998, overseeing numerous high-profile investments and exits over the firm's 26-year history.
"I love working with passionate founders and management teams leading 'category-killer' companies and brands." Remained on Wayfair's Board as Lead Independent Director after Great Hill's exit, showing his long-term founder relationships.
One of the five Managing Partners leading Great Hill Partners' team of 25 investment professionals. Active on LinkedIn sharing insights about vertical SaaS and market trends, demonstrating deep sector knowledge and thought leadership.
One of the five Managing Partners at Great Hill Partners. Previously recognized on GrowthCap's Top 25 Healthcare Investors list, showing specialized expertise in healthcare investing.
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