Horsley Bridge Partners
Overview
Horsley Bridge Partners is a global private equity fund of funds that invests primarily with early-stage venture capital teams and smaller growth buyout partnerships. Founded in 1983, the firm has offices in San Francisco, London, and Beijing, and has been investing with the world’s leading private equity funds since its inception. Their strategy emphasizes the private equity markets richest with upside opportunities, focusing on top investment opportunities with outsized return potential. The firm's venture capital approach is highly selective, focusing on early-stage strategies in technology sectors. They work in close partnership with leading seed and early-stage venture investors, maintaining enduring relationships built on trust and honest counsel. In the buyout space, Horsley Bridge Partners partners with ambitious teams executing differentiated strategies, emphasizing smaller funds in hard-to-find places where company-building expertise is most impactful. With over $12 billion in assets under management, Horsley Bridge Partners has a proven performance across multiple investment cycles, achieving an annualized 27% net internal rate of return to investors dating back to their first fund in 1985. Their global reach and selective investment approach have established them as a sought-after anchor investor in the private equity industry.
Investment Focus
- High return potential
- Experienced management teams
- Innovative business models
- Scalable operations
- Strong market position
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Horsley Bridge Partners invest in?
Horsley Bridge Partners invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in San Francisco, United States. Horsley Bridge Partners is listed as a fund of funds in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Horsley Bridge Partners invest at?
Horsley Bridge Partners backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does Horsley Bridge Partners invest in?
Horsley Bridge Partners invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan and Australia.
What companies has Horsley Bridge Partners invested in?
Horsley Bridge Partners's portfolio includes Gorgias, Sequoia Capital US Growth Fund V, Sequoia Capital China Venture Fund IV, Sequoia Capital Israel Venture Fund V, Sheridan Production Partners I-B, Sheridan Production Partners 2-B, Sun Capital Partners V and Thor Urban Property Fund II.
How do I contact Horsley Bridge Partners?
Horsley Bridge Partners's contact details — including phone — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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