Guidepost Growth Equity

Leading growth equity firm that partners with entrepreneur-led technology companies offering innovative solutions in large, dynamic markets.

Boston, USA Est. 2007

Investment Requirements

Revenue (ARR)
Flexible
Valuation
$20M - $60M
Deal Structure
Stock + cash Flexible
Target Industries
B2B Software
Geographic Focus
North America

Company Overview

About Guidepost Growth Equity

Guidepost Growth Equity is a leading growth equity firm that partners with entrepreneur-led technology companies offering innovative solutions in large, dynamic markets. Founded in 2007, they focus on providing flexible capital and operational support.

Investment Focus

  • Investment Range: $20-60 million equity investments
  • Structure: Minority or majority partner with flexible capital
  • Target: Entrepreneur-led technology companies
  • Support: Operational expertise and strategic guidance

Track Record

With over 50 investments and 27 exits across four funds, Guidepost has established itself as a trusted partner for technology entrepreneurs. They focus on companies serving large, dynamic markets with innovative solutions.

Investment Approach

Guidepost provides flexible capital structures tailored to each company’s needs, whether as minority or majority partner. Their approach emphasizes:

  • Operational support and expertise
  • Strategic market expansion
  • Team development and scaling
  • Long-term value creation

Recent Portfolio

Recent investments include PetScreening (pet compliance), Kaizen Reporting (healthcare analytics), Intellum (learning management), ActiveViam (financial analytics), and ClassWallet (educational funding), demonstrating their focus on technology-enabled business solutions.

Portfolio Companies

PetScreening
Pet compliance platform
Kaizen Reporting
Healthcare analytics
Intellum
Learning management system
ActiveViam
Financial analytics platform
ClassWallet
Educational funding platform

Founder Testimonials

"After forging our own path for decades, we have finally found a true collaborator in Guidepost who shares our vision for Intellum's future. With Guidepost's support and rapid technology advancements like generative AI, long-held concepts have been made possible, paving the way for Intellum to introduce a new class of product that redefines how companies engage and educate their audiences."
Chip Ramsey
Intellum (Co-Founder & CEO) (2023)
"We could not be more appreciative of the support of these highly respected growth equity firms. As we move forward, we're excited about our ability to innovate and provide clients even more valuable tools to ensure compliance, reduce risk and manage onsite pet and animal populations."
John Bradford
PetScreening (CEO & Founder) (2024)