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Spectrum Equity

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1994

AUM

$12 500 M

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Investment Ticket

$100+ m

Investment Stage

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

Region of investment

North America Europe Australia and others

Investor profile last updated: 09 October, 2026

Profile

Spectrum Equity is a growth equity firm with headquarters in Boston, founded in 1994. The firm is led by a team of industry experts, including Managing Directors Ben Spero and Mike Farrell. With a sizable team of 78 employees, Spectrum Equity is dedicated to building partnerships through its hands-on involvement and strategic connections with portfolio companies.

Spectrum Equity invests in companies within the software, artificial intelligence, and data services sectors. Their investment size ranges from $25 million to $250 million across growth stages predominantly focusing on North America and Europe. Over its history, the firm has raised over $12.5 billion across its main funds, including the recently closed Fund XI with $2.5 billion in commitments.

Notable investments by Spectrum Equity include companies like AllTrails, Ancestry, Definitive Healthcare, GoodRx, SurveyMonkey, and Verafin. The firm has also invested in emerging companies such as splose, WorkFlex, and Xapien, maintaining a collaborative approach with its portfolio companies to drive growth and value addition.

Industry

Financial Services Fintech Foodtech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Software AI Data infra Education SaaS Energy CleanTech Healthcare Services

Spectrum Equity Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Spectrum Equity, VIII L.P.	Venture Capital (VC)	Education Financial Services Fintech SaaS Software Energy CleanTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$1300 M	October 2017
Spectrum Equity IX L.P.	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising SaaS Software Energy CleanTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$1500 M	May 2020
Spectrum Equity X, L.P.	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Foodtech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising SaaS Software	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$2000 M	July 2022
Spectrum Equity Fund XI	Private Equity (PE) Venture Capital (VC)	Software AI	Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$100+ m	$2500 M	October 2026

Contacts

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Colby Blaze Vice President

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Joey Haig Vice President

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FAQs about Spectrum Equity

Is Spectrum Equity a venture capital or private equity firm?

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

Where is Spectrum Equity located?

Spectrum Equity is located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

When was Spectrum Equity founded?

Spectrum Equity was founded in 1994.

What sectors and industries does Spectrum Equity invest in?

Spectrum Equity invests in companies and startups in Financial Services, Fintech, Foodtech, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Software, AI, Data infra, Education, SaaS, Energy, CleanTech, Healthcare Services.

What is Spectrum Equity geographical focus of investments?

Spectrum Equity invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Australia and others.

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

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

What is the usual amount of Spectrum Equity investment?

Spectrum Equity usually invests $100+ m on average.

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

Spectrum Equity has around $12 500m assets under management.

When was Spectrum Equity last fund created?

Spectrum Equity last fund was created/launched in 2026-10-09

What are the contacts of Spectrum Equity?

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