Five Elms Capital is the ideal partner
for leading B2B software companies.
Since firm inception in 2007, we have focused exclusively on software investing, building an unmatched network and deep domain expertise. Today, with over $2.4 billion in assets under management and a global team of over 70 investment professionals, we have invested in more than 65 software platforms globally.
We invest $10-150+ million in companies with $2-20 million in revenues - minority or majority investments,
growth capital, or liquidity for founders and early investors.
Ideal partner for founders
We specialize in partnering with founder-owned, bootstrapped businesses, working alongside management to accelerate growth and continue to build industry leading businesses. We take partnerships seriously and will work our tails off to help you succeed, but never take ourselves too seriously. Our relaxed, open, and honest working style is one of the reasons we've been successful earning founders' trust and a seat at the table in profitable businesses where additional capital is optional.
Anti-Valley approach
We love billion dollar outcomes just as much as everyone else, but don't believe in "unicorn or bust". We don't push companies to grow at all costs or raise mega rounds of capital - that mindset increases founder dilution and reduces the landscape of exit scenarios where everyone wins. We like managers to have both significant equity stakes and significant option value as to what outcomes can be a win.
B2B Focus
We exclusively invest in B2B software companies. This specialization has helped us build an unmatched network and deep domain expertise. Founders can supplement their industry knowledge with our experience in helping accelerate growth, overcoming positive and consistent challenges tied to scale, and de-risking the path to a successful exit for all stakeholders.
Resources and value-add
Our firm and Operations Support Team has been purpose-built to optimize key functions in a bootstrapped organization (e.g., sales, marketing, finance, recruiting). Our goal is to provide you the resources and expertise to supplement your already successful organization and to assist in more rapidly achieving organizational goals.
Culture is crucial
Our best performing companies are obsessed with company culture - it's crucial to their success. We have a very simple playbook… great products + great people = great outcomes
we hustle
Much like the companies we back, we aren't the incumbent behemoth in our industry - we try harder.
Five Elms Capital: Growth In Funds Over Time
Your Team
B2B Software Expertise + Connections + Value Add
We help solve the growing pains common to companies in high-growth mode: developing and prioritizing growth strategies, recruiting complementary members to the team, growing a process-driven sales organization, institutionalizing financial infrastructure, business development / partnerships, and accessing the capital markets.
Join Our Team
Interested in opportunities at Five Elms Capital? Visit us on LinkedIn or contact talent@fiveelms.com.
Associate/Senior Associate
We are always interested in meeting talented, experienced investment professionals with ties to the Midwest. We have high expectations for our Associate-level hires. They are given significant responsibilities quickly, coaching Analysts, building strong relationships with portfolio companies, and helping the Five Elms team make high quality investment decisions.
Private Equity Analyst
We hire top finance undergraduates without requiring years of investment banking, management consulting, or MBA experience. Analysts dig into the inner workings of hundreds of global businesses each year, meet with CEOs and gain meaningful experience in all aspects of buy-side investing including deal evaluation, financial modeling, negotiation, due diligence and market research.
SUmmer Analyst
Our summer analyst position is an 8-week internship program in our Kansas City office, allowing students to gain hands-on investing experience alongside members of the Five Elms team. The experience will include work across our Investment, Operations, and Sourcing teams to provide exclusive exposure to the full scope of buy-side investing. Offers to return full-time after graduation are possible.
Contact Us
Five Elms Capital
Email: ws@fiveelms.com
Phone: 913.953.8960
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