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TA Associates
Global growth private equity firm investing in profitable, growing companies since 1968.
Key facts
- Website
- ta.com
- Founded
- 1968
- Pricing
- Growth and buyout equity investments in profitable middle-market companies; specific check sizes not publicly disclosed.
- Country
- United States
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About TA Associates
TA Associates targets high-quality companies across business services, consumer, financial services, healthcare, and technology sectors. The firm emphasizes growth-stage investing with deep industry expertise, strategic resources, and a global network across six offices worldwide.
Key features
- $65B+ capital raised since inception
- 140+ portfolio companies globally
- Offices in Boston, Menlo Park, Austin, London, Mumbai, Hong Kong
- Focus on tech, business/financial services, healthcare
- 300+ employees globally
Pros & cons
Pros
- One of the oldest growth equity firms in existence
- Highly diversified global portfolio
- Strong sector specialization teams
Cons
- Skews toward established, profitable businesses only
- Limited transparency on typical deal size
- Large scale may mean less hands-on for smaller companies
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