Vector Capital

Vector Capital is a private equity firm founded in 1997 and based in San Francisco, specializing in buyout investments in established technology businesses across North America and Europe. The firm partners with management teams to navigate transitions within companies, focusing on both public and private sectors. Vector Capital employs a selective investment strategy, targeting a limited number of opportunities each year, and emphasizes rigorous analysis of business fundamentals, including financial performance and competitive positioning. Its investment approach includes spinning out non-core businesses from larger corporations, acquiring founder-owned companies, and providing recapitalization solutions to improve financial health. Additionally, Vector Capital takes strategic stakes in undervalued public companies and may take them private when beneficial. The firm currently manages over $2 billion in equity capital and targets sectors such as software and technology, media, and telecommunications.