GrowthCap’s Top Growth Equity Firms of 2022

We are thrilled to share that Five Elms has been named to GrowthCap’s Top Growth Equity Firms of 2022 for the third time.

Please see the excerpt on Five Elms from GrowthCap below:

Five Elms Capital is a leading software investor that invests in and acquires software businesses that users love. Founded in 2007, Five Elms has invested in over 50 software platforms globally and currently has over $1.5 billion in assets under management. With over 60 professionals, Five Elms’ investment, operations, talent, and financial performance teams leverage their collective industry expertise and operational capabilities to help its companies accelerate growth and create long-term value. Five Elms typically invests $5-75 million in companies generating $2-20 million in annual recurring revenue.

“We’ve spent the last 16 years collaborating with founders and management teams to help accelerate growth and drive successful outcomes. By combining flexible capital with value-creation strategies and a unique culture centered around partnership, we aim to achieve strong results at each of our portfolio companies. We are honored to accept this award, and appreciate all of the efforts and support from the Five Elms team, our portfolio companies, and our investors.”Fred Coulson, Founder and Managing Partner

Join us in congratulating our fellow honorees on this achievement – we're incredibly proud to be among this group!

Read more about the full list of winners, as well as selection criteria and methodology, on GrowthCap’s website here.


GrowthCap is a media brand for entrepreneurs, CEOs, and asset managers. GrowthCap Top Women Leaders in Growth Investing is an annual award with a participation fee after being selected. Five Elms is not affiliated with GrowthCap.