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Gryphon Investors

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Investor type

Founded

1995

AUM

$10 000 M

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 07 August, 2026

Profile

Gryphon Investors is a private equity firm based in San Francisco, established in 1995 by David Andrews. It operates with a team of over 60 investment professionals and 15 dedicated operating partners. The firm emphasizes a collaborative and inclusive approach, integrating investment expertise with operational leadership to foster growth in its portfolio companies. This differentiated approach serves the needs of middle-market management teams effectively.

Gryphon specializes in investing in lower-middle-market companies across various sectors including business services, consumer products, healthcare, industrial growth, and technology solutions. The firm typically engages in control equity investments, focusing on stages from Series A to late-stage financing. With over $10 billion in assets under management, Gryphon's investment strategies include the Flagship, Heritage, and Junior Capital funds. The firm is supported by a diverse group of limited partners, including US and international pension plans and family offices.

Notable portfolio companies under Gryphon Investors' management include Aqua Dermatology – healthcare services, Kano Laboratories – consumer products, Milani – cosmetics, and Vessco Water – water management solutions. Gryphon's commitment to building market leaders with enduring competitive advantages has been highlighted through numerous platform investments and add-on acquisitions.

Industry

Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Healthcare Services Industrial Software Technology

Gryphon Investors Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Gryphon VI Top-Up Co-Investment Partners	Private Equity (PE)	Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Healthcare Services Industrial Technology	Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$50-100 m	$770 M	August 2026

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Nicholas Orum Co-CEO & Co-CIO

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R. David Andrews Founder & Co-CEO

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FAQs about Gryphon Investors

Is Gryphon Investors a venture capital or private equity firm?

Gryphon Investors is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $50-100 m.

Where is Gryphon Investors located?

Gryphon Investors is located in San Francisco, California, United States.

When was Gryphon Investors founded?

Gryphon Investors was founded in 1995.

What sectors and industries does Gryphon Investors invest in?

Gryphon Investors invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Consumer Products, Healthcare Services, Industrial, Software, Technology.

What is Gryphon Investors geographical focus of investments?

Gryphon Investors invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Gryphon Investors typically invest in?

Gryphon Investors invests in companies and startups at Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Gryphon Investors investment?

Gryphon Investors usually invests $50-100 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Gryphon Investors?

Gryphon Investors has around $10 000m assets under management.

When was Gryphon Investors last fund created?

Gryphon Investors last fund was created/launched in 2026-08-07

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