Silversmith Capital Partners
Growth equity firm focused on supporting entrepreneurs in growing, profitable technology and healthcare companies. Partners with bootstrapped entrepreneurs as their first institutional investor.
Investment Requirements
Company Overview
About Silversmith Capital Partners
Silversmith Capital Partners is a growth equity firm focused on supporting entrepreneurs in growing, profitable technology and healthcare companies. They partner with bootstrapped entrepreneurs as their first institutional investor.
Investment Focus
- Investment Range: $20M - $125M investment size
- Target: Founder-led, profitable companies
- Structure: Minority and majority investments
- Capital Under Management: Over $5 billion
- Portfolio: 41+ growth-stage companies invested, 16 realizations
Investment Philosophy
Silversmith specializes in partnering with bootstrapped entrepreneurs:
- First institutional investor for many companies
- Focus on profitable, growing businesses
- Support for founder-led organizations
- Minority and majority investment structures
Notable Portfolio
Silversmith’s portfolio includes several high-profile companies:
- ActiveCampaign: Leading email marketing automation platform
- Webflow: Visual web development and CMS platform
- DistroKid: Music distribution and artist services
- Appfire: Leading Atlassian marketplace app developer
- impact.com: Partnership and affiliate marketing automation
Sector Focus
Silversmith invests across multiple technology verticals:
- Data and analytics platforms
- Developer tools and infrastructure
- HR and operations software
- Marketing and sales SaaS
- Productivity and collaboration tools
- Tech-enabled services
- Vertical SaaS solutions
Geographic Reach
Operating from Boston with investments across the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom, Silversmith maintains a focus on North American and European markets.
Value Creation
With over $5 billion in capital under management, Silversmith brings significant resources and operational expertise to help bootstrapped companies scale to the next level.
Portfolio Companies
Founder Testimonials
"As I've come to know the Silversmith team, it has struck me how much they value a founder's vision. I'm excited to partner with Silversmith as we embark on the next phase of growth. Adding capital and expertise will help support our rapid growth, as well as planned expansion into new areas."