Francisco Partners

Francisco Partners Management, L.P. is a prominent private equity firm based in San Francisco, specializing in investments in technology and technology-enabled businesses. Founded in 1999, the firm has approximately $7 billion in capital under management and focuses on partnering with companies undergoing significant strategic, technological, or operational changes. Francisco Partners targets control investments in private and public companies, with transaction values ranging from $30 million to $2 billion. Its investment strategy includes a variety of approaches such as buyouts, growth equity financing, and divestitures, primarily in sectors like software, healthcare technology, financial technology, and communications. The firm typically seeks to acquire majority stakes and often secures a seat on the Board of Directors of its portfolio companies. With a strong presence in North America, Western Europe, and Israel, Francisco Partners aims to identify opportunities that may arise from industry consolidation or companies at inflection points in their growth trajectory.