Marlin Equity Partners

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2005

AUM

$950 M

Location

Hermosa Beach, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Marlin Equity Partners is a global investment firm based in Hermosa Beach, California, specializing in software and technology sectors. Founded 20 years ago, the firm prides itself on a team-driven approach to building strategic value and achieving exponential growth in its investments. Marlin is recognized for deploying flexibly structured capital and its deep operational expertise, which aims to support portfolio companies in scaling and achieving strategic goals.

Marlin Equity Partners invests primarily in software, technology, and e-commerce, among other tech-driven sectors. It generally targets growth-stage companies, and although the exact investment size isn't specified, the firm's extensive portfolios and capital commitments suggest substantial financial backing. Marlin has managed several transactions over the years, though details on management funds and limited partners are not disclosed.

The firm's notable investments include Bazaarvoice, a platform for user-generated content in retail; Medius, a financial technology provider within the office of the CFO; and StarCompliance, which operates within financial technology. These investments reflect Marlin's strengths in transforming and scaling technology-oriented ventures globally.

Industry

TravelTech PropTech / ConTech HealthTech Life Sciences Business Services (B2B) Construction E-commerce/Marketplace Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services IT Services SaaS Security Software AI Technology Industrial

Marlin Equity Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Marlin Equity V LP	Private Equity (PE)	Healthcare Services Industrial SaaS Software Technology	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$2500 M	March 2017

Contacts

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Maelle Bombezin Vice President

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Walter Mair Principal

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FAQs about Marlin Equity Partners

Is Marlin Equity Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

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

Where is Marlin Equity Partners located?

Marlin Equity Partners is located in Hermosa Beach, California, United States.

When was Marlin Equity Partners founded?

Marlin Equity Partners was founded in 2005.

What sectors and industries does Marlin Equity Partners invest in?

Marlin Equity Partners invests in companies and startups in TravelTech, PropTech / ConTech, HealthTech, Life Sciences, Business Services (B2B), Construction, E-commerce/Marketplace, Financial Services, Fintech, Healthcare Services, IT Services, SaaS, Security, Software, AI, Technology, Industrial.

What is Marlin Equity Partners geographical focus of investments?

Marlin Equity Partners invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

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

Marlin Equity Partners invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Marlin Equity Partners investment?

Marlin Equity Partners usually invests $50-100 m on average.

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

Marlin Equity Partners has around $950m assets under management.

When was Marlin Equity Partners last fund created?

Marlin Equity Partners last fund was created/launched in 2017-03-21

What are the contacts of Marlin Equity Partners?

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