We partner with management teams to identify, invest in or acquire, and build technology-enabled services companies. Our firm targets equity investments of $10 to $30 million and pursue both majority and minority equity positions in growth companies at various stages of development. We are long-term investors and have been involved in some of our companies for more than 10 years.

Generation Partners invests primarily in three broadly-defined industry areas:

Within these sectors, we seek companies that are using technology to lead change in their industries. We frequently develop an investment theme and target specific sectors which we believe are poised to benefit from key secular trends. Generation has extensive experience in these sectors and shares best practices across our portfolio companies. We look for the following characteristics in potential investment companies:

Favorable secular industry trends

Experienced, passionate leaders

Recurring revenue business model

Strong customer value proposition

Profitable or clear path to profitability

Attractive gross margins

High growth – at least 15% annually

Innovative & practical use of technology to gain competitive advantage

Products or services that serve the greater good and benefit future generations