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Lead Edge Capital, founded in 2011 by Mitchell Green, is headquartered in New York City and Santa Barbara. The firm manages over $5 billion in assets, with Fund VI raising $1.95 billion. It has a diverse LP base of over 750 successful executives and entrepreneurs, and was ranked the #1 global PE growth fund by PitchBook in 2024.
Lead Edge Capital specializes in growth equity investments in software, internet, and tech-enabled businesses, targeting check sizes between $15 million and $200 million. The firm focuses on companies that meet the 'Lead Edge 8' criteria, which includes having over $10 million in revenue and at least 25% year-over-year growth. Their investment stages range from Series B to Series D and growth equity.
Lead Edge Capital has a portfolio of 104 companies, including notable exits such as Duo Security (acquired by Cisco for $2.35 billion), SafeSend (acquired by Thomson Reuters for $600 million), and Spotify (IPO). The firm has achieved 60+ exits, with 13 unicorns and 18 IPOs, including Delivery Hero and Hinge Health.
Mitchell Green is the founder and a key partner, bringing extensive experience in growth equity investments. His focus includes software and tech-enabled businesses. Other team members are not specified in the source material.
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As of February 2026, Lead Edge Capital made a recent investment of $50 million in Pepper during their Series C round.
Lead Edge Capital focuses on high-impact growth investing in tech-enabled businesses that meet their 'Lead Edge 8' criteria, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability.
Fund VI raised $1.95 billion, and the firm has over $5 billion in total assets under management.
Yes, Lead Edge Capital typically leads investment rounds, providing substantial capital and strategic support to their portfolio companies.
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