PSG Closes Fifth U.S. Flagship Fund at $4.5 Billion

Firm’s second fund close in 2021 brings capital commitments to over $10 billion

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PSG, a leading growth equity firm partnering with middle-market software and technology-enabled services companies, today announced that it closed PSG V, its fifth U.S. flagship fund, at its hard cap with $4.5 billion in third-party limited partner commitments. It received commitments from both existing and new investors, including state and corporate pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and family offices. PSG V brings PSG’s aggregate capital commitments across the U.S. and Europe to more than $10 billion.

Founded in 2014, PSG has grown to a team of over 120 employees across offices in Boston, Kansas City and London, including more than 85 investment professionals and over 30 operations team professionals. PSG is also supported by 20 senior advisors. The firm closed its debut European fund earlier this year with €1.25 billion in third-party limited partner commitments.

Through PSG V, the firm will continue its commitment to its founding ‘buy and build’ strategy focused on helping middle-market software companies grow through strategic value creation initiatives in addition to sourcing and facilitating add-on acquisitions.

“Since inception, we’ve been extremely thoughtful in charting PSG’s expansion and we’re thrilled to arrive at this milestone with continued confidence in our strategy,” said Mark Hastings, Co-Founder and CEO of PSG. “We’re grateful for the support of our new and returning investors as we continue to scale and partner with a growing number of exceptional entrepreneurs and management teams.”

Peter Wilde, Co-Founder and Chairman of PSG, added, “The significant investor demand for PSG V and the exciting trajectory that the firm is on is a true reflection of our entire team’s dedication, our investment approach and, most importantly, the hard work of our network of portfolio companies.”

About PSG

PSG is a growth equity firm that partners with middle-market software and technology-enabled services companies to help them navigate transformational growth, capitalize on strategic opportunities and build strong teams. Having backed more than 85 companies and facilitated over 325 add-on acquisitions, PSG brings extensive investment experience, deep expertise in software and technology and a firm commitment to collaborating with management teams. Founded in 2014, PSG operates out of offices in Boston, Kansas City and London. To learn more about PSG, visit www.psgequity.com.