Jeff Haywood and Steve LeSieur jointly recognized as Healthcare Investor of the Year
03.17.26
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Earlier this month, GrowthCap Forum hosted its annual NYC Awards Night, bringing together more than 100 leading investors, founders, and executives who are shaping today’s growth economy.

Congratulations to Jeff Haywood and Steve LeSieur, Managing Directors and Co-Heads of Healthcare at Spectrum Equity, who have been jointly named Healthcare Investor of the Year. Jeff and Steve have co-led the firm’s healthcare investments since 2015.

Jeff has spent nearly two decades investing in high-growth healthcare technology, software, and information services companies. Since joining Spectrum Equity in 2007, he has helped lead the firm’s healthcare investment efforts, partnering with founders and management teams building innovative businesses across the healthcare ecosystem. He currently serves on the boards of companies such as Definitive Healthcare and RxVantage, bringing experience in healthcare analytics, data, and technology-enabled services. 

Steve joined Spectrum in 2005 and leads investments in internet-enabled software and data businesses across a range of vertical end markets. Over his 20+ years at the firm, he’s led key investments including Lighthouse, GoodRx, Teachers Pay Teachers, ExamSoft, Payer Compass, Finalsite, and Kajabi.

Founded in 1994, Spectrum Equity has a uniquely collaborative, hands-on approach to partnership. For more than three decades, founders and leadership teams have benefited from the firm’s collective experience, curated network of experts, and committed support. The firm has invested in 180+ companies across multiple sectors, focusing on category-leading software, data, and consumer internet businesses.

Please join us in congratulating Jeff and Steve on this well-deserved recognition.

The next GrowthCap Forum event will take place this summer in Jackson Hole, WY. Learn more here.

 Picture: Oded Wohl speaks at NYC Awards Night

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