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    Francisco Partners

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    Founded August 1999 San Francisco, California CEO: Dipanjan Deb
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    Francisco Partners is a global private equity firm that has carved out a significant niche in the technology sector. Established in August 1999, the firm specializes in investments within technology and technology-enabled services businesses. With a strategic focus on scaling product organizations, optimizing go-to-market systems, and integrating acquisitions, Francisco Partners deploys both private equity and credit capital to fuel growth.

    The firm's impact on the investment landscape is substantial. As of March 31, 2023, Francisco Partners managed $41.9 billion in assets. Its standing was further solidified by its 27th global ranking among the largest private equity firms by capital raised in the 2024 Private Equity International's PEI 300 list. This strong performance was underscored in February 2025 when the firm achieved the top spot in the HEC Paris Dow Jones "Large Buyout" performance rankings.

    Products & Sub-brands

    SoftwareTechnology-Enabled Services

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Who founded Francisco Partners?
    Francisco Partners was founded in August 1999 by Dipanjan Deb, Sanford Robertson, David Stanton, Neil Garfinkel, and Benjamin Ball. They came from diverse private equity backgrounds, with Robertson having founded Robertson Stephens and Deb having left TPG Capital.
    What kind of companies does Francisco Partners invest in?
    The firm specializes in investments in technology and technology-enabled services businesses. They focus on software companies and aim to help them scale product organizations, go-to-market systems, and integrate acquisitions.
    What is Francisco Partners' market position?
    Francisco Partners is a significant player in the technology investment world. It ranked 27th in the 2024 PEI 300 list of the world's largest private equity firms and topped the 2025 HEC Paris Dow Jones "Large Buyout" performance rankings.
    How much capital does Francisco Partners manage?
    As of March 31, 2023, Francisco Partners had $41.9 billion in assets under management. By June 2024, it was ranked 27th globally among the largest private equity firms by capital raised in the Private Equity International's PEI 300 ranking.
    What are some notable investments made by Francisco Partners?
    Notable past and present investments include AMD's communications products division, Global eXchange Services, Betterment, The Weather Company, AdvancedMD, Merative, New Relic, RBMedia, Sumo Logic, Quest Software, SonicWall, and Muse Group.

    Keywords

    private equitytechnology investmentsoftwaretech-enabled servicesventure capitalSan Francisco

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    Company Info

    Founded
    August 1999
    Founder
    Dipanjan Deb, Sanford Robertson, David Stanton, Neil Garfinkel, Benjamin Ball
    CEO
    Dipanjan Deb
    Headquarters
    San Francisco, California
    Industry
    Private Equity
    Employees
    116
    Assets Under Management
    $41.9 billion (as of March 31, 2023)
    Global Ranking (PEI 300)
    27th (June 2024)
    HEC Paris Dow Jones Performance
    Ranked #1 "Large Buyout" (February 2025)
    Offices
    San Francisco, London, New York City

    Official Website

    www.franciscopartners.com/

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