All posts by Jirehl Carlos
Creating Value Through ESG
04.20.22
Features
In a world of competing frameworks and acronyms, some GPs are showing what it means to successfully implement ESG strategies at the operational level and create value Investor pressure, sustainability concerns, and cost of capital are driving a more rigorous conversation around ESG across the private equity universe. Institutional investors have indicated that they are … Continue reading Creating Value Through ESG
Protecting Against Digital Attacks: CyCognito CEO Rob Gurzeev
04.18.22
Interviews
In this episode, we speak with Rob Gurzeev, CEO and Co-Founder of CyCognito, a cybersecurity company that enables customers to take full control over their attack surface by uncovering and eliminating critical security risks. CyCognito’s investors include Accel, Lightspeed, Sorenson and The Westly Group among others. Previously, Rob served as Head of Offensive Security for … Continue reading Protecting Against Digital Attacks: CyCognito CEO Rob Gurzeev
Latest Firms Selected For Best Growth Investment Firm Award
04.04.22
Awards
GrowthCap is pleased to announce the most recent cohort of growth equity firms awarded Best Growth Investment Firm. These five firms were selected based on a thorough evaluation of feedback provided by each firm’s colleagues, peers and portfolio company CEOs, as well as prior GrowthCap awards won. We took into account further research on each … Continue reading Latest Firms Selected For Best Growth Investment Firm Award
High-Growth Consumer Investor: Jason Fiedler Of Left Lane Capital
04.04.22
Interviews
In this episode, we speak with Jason Fiedler, Managing Partner at Left Lane Capital, a venture capital firm investing in high-growth, high-retention consumer and internet technology businesses. Jason joined the firm in 2019 after working previously as a Principal at Red Sea Ventures. Currently, he serves on the board of directors of Talkiatry, Smalls, and … Continue reading High-Growth Consumer Investor: Jason Fiedler Of Left Lane Capital
Software Pioneer And Builder: EDB CEO Ed Boyajian
03.21.22
Interviews
In this episode, we speak with Ed Boyajian, President and CEO of EDB, a global data software company serving over 4,000 customers, including leading financial services, government, media and communications, and information technology organizations. EDB is backed by Great Hill Partners. Ed has steered the company through 45 consecutive quarters of recurring revenue growth. A … Continue reading Software Pioneer And Builder: EDB CEO Ed Boyajian
Nontraditional Sponsors Drive Changes In Growth Equity
03.20.22
Features
Hedge funds and other nontraditional sponsors are changing terms for founders and GPs. The U.S. is minting more unicorns than ever before. According to data from CB Insights, a new unicorn was created every day in 2021 – a new record. That data point speaks to not only the level of innovation happening within growth … Continue reading Nontraditional Sponsors Drive Changes In Growth Equity
Safeguarding Civilization: Dragos CEO Robert M. Lee
03.10.22
Interviews
In this episode we chat with Robert M. Lee, the Founder and CEO of Dragos, which is an industrial cybersecurity company that detects and responds to threats in industrial controls systems. Dragos has raised over $360 million and is backed by Blackrock, Koch Disruptive Technologies, Canaan Partners, and others. Robert M. Lee is a recognized … Continue reading Safeguarding Civilization: Dragos CEO Robert M. Lee
The Great Outdoors, Tech-Enabled: AllTrails CEO Ron Schneidermann
03.01.22
Interviews
In this episode we chat with Ron Schneidermann, the CEO of AllTrails, which is the most trusted and used outdoors platform in the world. The Company is frequently ranked as a top-5 Health and Fitness app and has been downloaded by over 40 million people worldwide. AllTrails has raised over $225 million and is backed … Continue reading The Great Outdoors, Tech-Enabled: AllTrails CEO Ron Schneidermann
The Top 25 Growth Equity Firms of 2021
02.22.22
Awards
GrowthCap is pleased to announce the Top 25 Growth Equity Firms of 2021. This year’s awardees represent some of the most impressive growth investment firms around the globe. We received hundreds of nominations that provided detailed feedback on firm strengths including sector expertise, strategic acumen, operational capabilities and firm culture, among other key attributes. Awardees … Continue reading The Top 25 Growth Equity Firms of 2021
