Francisco Partners

Francisco Partners, established in 1999, is a prominent global private equity firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in investing in technology and technology-enabled businesses, with a focus on companies undergoing strategic, technological, or operational changes. Francisco Partners targets control investments, typically ranging from $30 million to $2 billion, and has invested in over 50 technology companies across various sectors such as software, cybersecurity, healthcare technology, and fintech. The firm's investment strategy includes divisional buyouts, public-to-private deals, growth investments, and strategic minority investments.

Chris Adams

Partner, Private Equity

Ayla Ahmed

Vice President

Brendan Austin

Vice President

Brigham Badger

Vice President, Private Equity

Brig Badger

Vice President

Cora Bai

Associate

Benjamin Ball

Founding Partner

Mike Barry

FPC Managing Operating Partner

Federico La Bella

Associate

Ravi Bhatt

Vice President

Louisa Blum

Associate

Georgi Chilikov

Managing Director, EMEA Capital Markets

William Chow

Vice President

Peter Christodoulo

Partner, Private Equity

Edward Chung

Senior Director, Operations

Evan Daar

Partner, Private Equity

William Davis

Operating Partner

Dipanjan Deb

Co-Founder and CEO

Erik Doctor

Associate

Ashley Evans

Partner, Private Equity

Mac Fountain

Vice President

David Franks

Vice President

Gil Friedman

Operating Partner

Neil Garfinkel

Co-Founder and Partner

David Golob

Chief Investment Officer, Leadership, Private Equity, Credit

Eran Gorev

Partner and President of Israel, Private Equity

Bruce Grainger

FPC Managing Operating Partner

Devyn Greenberg

Associate

Ryan Greene

Managing Operating Partner

John Herr

CFO

Trevor Hopkins

Associate

Megan Karlen

Partner, Capital Markets

Rahul Kaul

Vice President

Christie Klauberg

Vice President

Theresa Kletch

Operating Partner

Mike Kohlsdorf

FPC President

Andrew Kowal

Partner, Private Equity

Nick LaGrandeur

Vice President

Ilan Lahav

Associate

Alarisse Lam

Vice President

Quentin Lathuille

Principal

Ke Li

Associate

Tao Lu

Operating Partner

Anders Mikkelsen

Vice President

Gerald Morgan

Partner

Jack Murphy

Associate

Nick Nelson

Vice President, Private Equity

Alan Ni

Partner, Private Equity

Steve Nied

Managing Operating Partner

Matthias Niederreiter

Vice President

Petri Oksanen

Partner, Private Equity and Co-Head of European Investing Efforts

Lena Peng

Associate

Ezra Perlman

Co-President, Leadership, Private Equity and Credit

Noah Phillips

Associate

Phokion Potamianos

Partner

Coby Powers

Associate

Shiva Ramabadran

Operating Partner

Mayur Raval

Associate

Mario Razzini

Partner, Private Equity

PJ Rodriguez

Associate

Nicholas Rush

Vice President

Deepak Sabada

Vice President

Deep Shah

Co-President, Leadership, Private Equity and Credit and Partner

Meicheng Shi

Vice President

Meicheng Shi

Principal

Monica Shi

Associate

Mei Shi

Principal

Victoria Shih

Vice President

Karl Shum

Principal, Private Equity

Matt Spetzler

Partner, Private Equity and Co-Head of Europe

Austin Thomas

Associate

Jed Vick

Associate

Alex Waller

Associate

Kevin Wei

Principal, Private Equity

Wendy Xin

Associate

Mina Zhang

Associate

Wilson Zhao

Associate

Richard Zhao

Associate

Cherry Zou

Associate

Nate Zupan

Vice President

Nicholas LaGrandeur

Vice President, Private Equity

Past deals in GovTech

VeriFone

Private Equity Round in 2025
VeriFone is a California-based company that specializes in designing, marketing, and servicing electronic payment solutions for various sectors, including consumers, merchants, and financial institutions. Its extensive product range includes contactless and countertop payment systems, electronic cash registers, PIN pads, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and both indoor and outdoor unattended payment solutions. The company also offers mobile payment devices and receipt printers, alongside software solutions for card acceptance, mobile payments, and security. VeriFone's devices facilitate a wide array of payment methods, including debit and credit cards, contactless payments, and electronic bill payments. It serves a diverse clientele, including financial institutions, retailers, government organizations, and healthcare providers across multiple regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in San Jose, California, VeriFone aims to deliver a unified platform that ensures a seamless payment experience for its customers.

RedSail Technologies

Private Equity Round in 2024
RedSail Technologies, LLC is a software solutions provider specializing in healthcare and governmental applications, primarily serving the pharmaceutical and public sectors across North America. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the company develops products such as QS/1, a retail pharmacy management system, and PUBLIQ Software, which offers property tax management, billing, and accounting solutions for state and local governments. RedSail Technologies aims to enhance the operational efficiency of independent and institutional pharmaceutical firms while supporting public sector customers in improving community health outcomes.

Accela

Private Equity Round in 2023
Accela is a provider of cloud-based software solutions tailored for government organizations, enabling them to enhance community development and streamline operations. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in San Ramon, California, the company specializes in regulatory management software that assists state, county, and municipal governments in various critical functions such as permitting, planning, licensing, and public health. Accela’s platform automates workflows, tracks data, and manages information related to asset management and emergency response, ultimately promoting efficiency, transparency, and improved citizen engagement. By offering comprehensive tools for managing government services, Accela supports the growth of businesses and the protection of citizens, contributing to the overall vitality of communities worldwide.

RiskOptics

Series B in 2022
Reciprocity equips organizations with the fastest, easiest and most prescriptive information security solutions in the market. Our fully integrated and automated ZenGRC platform powers a full catalog of compliance, risk and other infosec applications. Supported by our award-winning customer service and industry-leading GRC expert teams, we help businesses realize the industry’s fastest time to value while fostering in-house expertise.

Smith Technologies

Funding Round in 2020
Smith Technologies is in community pharmacy technology, long-term care technology, and public sector software.

Smith Technologies

Acquisition in 2020
Smith Technologies is in community pharmacy technology, long-term care technology, and public sector software.

EG A/S

Acquisition in 2019
EG A/S is a provider of IT solutions based in Denmark, offering services both domestically and internationally. The company specializes in consultancy and programming, as well as the development of knowledge-based solutions, particularly for Danish local authorities. It delivers a range of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, including popular platforms such as Dynamics AX, Dynamics NAV, and SAP. Additionally, EG A/S offers comprehensive business consulting services that encompass business intelligence, budgeting, CRM, and process optimization. The company also focuses on public administration and citizen service solutions, developing subscription-based, industry-specific cloud services to support customers across various sectors, including manufacturing, construction, retail, and public services.

VeriFone

Acquisition in 2018
VeriFone is a California-based company that specializes in designing, marketing, and servicing electronic payment solutions for various sectors, including consumers, merchants, and financial institutions. Its extensive product range includes contactless and countertop payment systems, electronic cash registers, PIN pads, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and both indoor and outdoor unattended payment solutions. The company also offers mobile payment devices and receipt printers, alongside software solutions for card acceptance, mobile payments, and security. VeriFone's devices facilitate a wide array of payment methods, including debit and credit cards, contactless payments, and electronic bill payments. It serves a diverse clientele, including financial institutions, retailers, government organizations, and healthcare providers across multiple regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in San Jose, California, VeriFone aims to deliver a unified platform that ensures a seamless payment experience for its customers.
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