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2021 Top 25 Growth Equity Firms

Press Release

PSG Named to GrowthCap’s “Top 25 Growth Equity Firms of 2021"

PSG named to GrowthCap’s “Top 25 Growth Equity Firms of 2021.”

According to GrowthCap, awardees were selected based on a thorough evaluation of hundreds of nominations submitted in addition to further research and peer commentary. GrowthCap states that they focused keenly on the unique attributes of each firm that enable it to create value for portfolio companies and optimize outcomes for all stakeholders involved. They also state that they paid close attention to a firm’s commitment to ESG and progress towards enacting effective policies and procedures.

"PSG was founded by Mark Hastings and Peter Wilde in 2014. The firm 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 95 companies and facilitated over 375 add-on acquisitions, PSG brings extensive investment experience, deep expertise in software and technology and a firm commitment to collaborating with management teams. In 2021, PSG completed more than 30 platform investments and over 70 add-on acquisitions."

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GrowthCap Top 25 Growth Equity Firms of 2021 Award (awarded on February 22, 2022). Recognition in the Top 25 Growth Equity Firms of 2021 list is awarded by GrowthCap, an independent, third party that is not affiliated with PSG. According to GrowthCap, awardees were selected based on a thorough evaluation of hundreds of nominations submitted in addition to further research and peer commentary. GrowthCap states that they focused keenly on the unique attributes of each firm that enable it to create value for portfolio companies and optimize outcomes for all stakeholders involved. They also state that they paid close attention to a firm’s commitment to ESG and progress towards enacting effective policies and procedures. GrowthCap’s recognition is not indicative of PSG’s future performance and was not based on the evaluations of clients or investors of PSG. PSG applied to receive the award with assistance from Prosek LLC. PSG paid a fee to participate in and distribute the Top 25 Growth Equity Firms of 2021 list. Nominees were not required to be members of GrowthCap to be considered.