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PSG Equity
Growth equity firm partnering with middle-market software companies to accelerate growth.
Key facts
- Website
- psgequity.com
- Founded
- 2014
- Pricing
- Growth equity investments in middle-market software companies; specific check sizes not publicly disclosed.
- Country
- United States
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About PSG Equity
PSG is a growth equity firm founded in 2014 by Mark Hastings and Peter Wilde, with offices in Boston, Kansas City, and London, that has closed funds totaling $8 billion as of early 2025. The firm invests in lower middle-market software and technology companies, following a 'buy and build' strategy that has backed over 160 portfolio companies and completed more than 530 add-on acquisitions.
Key features
- Affiliate of Providence Equity Partners
- Focus on middle-market software companies
- North America and Europe coverage
- Operational resource network for portfolio companies
- Vertical and horizontal software specialization
Pros & cons
Pros
- Backed by Providence Equity's institutional resources
- Strong software sector focus
- Active, sizable middle-market portfolio
Cons
- Website access restricted, limiting public verification
- Narrower focus on software-only companies
- Limited disclosed AUM figures
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Frequently Asked Questions About PSG Equity
How many portfolio companies has PSG backed?
PSG has backed over 160 portfolio software companies and completed more than 530 add-on acquisitions since its founding in 2014.
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