Banneker Partners

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2010

AUM

$2 000 M

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$100+ m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Banneker Partners is a private equity firm based in San Francisco, specializing in investments within the enterprise software sector. The firm is comprised of a team of experienced professionals with over 200 years of collective experience in the software industry. Banneker is noted for its deep understanding of vertical software markets and its collaborative approach to partnership with management teams in lower-middle market companies.

Banneker focuses its investments primarily on enterprise software businesses, tailoring its approach to suit the needs of these companies. The firm has a formidable record of platform investments and add-on acquisitions, managing over $2 billion in assets. Banneker does not publicly solicit or offer investment services to those outside of its established network. The firm's emphasis lies in partnering with founders to scale software businesses, leveraging its software-focused expertise.

Key investments by Banneker Partners include companies such as ResFrac, specializing in subsurface simulation, and Industrial Defender, focused on advancing cybersecurity in OT and ICS settings. Their strategic investments aim to empower growth and unlock potential in the businesses they support.

Industry

E-commerce/Marketplace Edtech Construction Agriculture Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Industrial IT Services SaaS Software AI Cybersecurity Marketing and Advertising HealthTech

Banneker Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Banneker Partners Fund I, L.P.	Private Equity (PE)	Fintech Marketing and Advertising SaaS Software HealthTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$350 M	March 2021

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FAQs about Banneker Partners

Is Banneker Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

Banneker Partners is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $100+ m.

Where is Banneker Partners located?

Banneker Partners is located in San Francisco, California, United States.

When was Banneker Partners founded?

Banneker Partners was founded in 2010.

What sectors and industries does Banneker Partners invest in?

Banneker Partners invests in companies and startups in E-commerce/Marketplace, Edtech, Construction, Agriculture, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Industrial, IT Services, SaaS, Software, AI, Cybersecurity, Marketing and Advertising, HealthTech.

What is Banneker Partners geographical focus of investments?

Banneker Partners invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Banneker Partners typically invest in?

Banneker Partners invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Banneker Partners investment?

Banneker Partners usually invests $100+ m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Banneker Partners?

Banneker Partners has around $2 000m assets under management.

When was Banneker Partners last fund created?

Banneker Partners last fund was created/launched in 2021-03-29

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