JMI Equity

JMI Equity

Growth equity investor backing software companies

About JMI Equity

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Why JMI Equity is rated
B+
Rated A on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated B on Differentiation

Industries

Venture Capital

Enterprise Software

AI & Machine Learning

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$6.6B

Headquarters

Baltimore, Maryland

Founded

1992

Overview

Provides growth equity and strategic support to software companies, helping them scale and reach liquidity events. It raises capital from limited partners and invests in growth-stage software firms, offering governance and operational guidance to drive rapid expansion. The firm focuses exclusively on software and cloud software, with a track record of 190+ portfolio companies, 120+ exits, and 19 IPOs, and operations in the DC area and San Diego to work closely with founders. Its goal is to enable fast growth and strong liquidity outcomes for portfolio companies and their stakeholders.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Closed $3.1 billion Fund XII targeting B2B software deals.
  • Led $40 million gaiia Series B for AI-native telecom platforms.
  • Promoted Horner, Knox to Principals and Priestley to VP.

What critics are saying

  • AI commoditization from OpenAI erodes portfolio SaaS margins within 18 months.
  • Insight Partners and Thoma Bravo inflate valuations, compressing Fund XII IRRs.
  • gaiia customer concentration with Cogeco triggers revenue cliffs in 18 months.

What makes JMI Equity unique

  • JMI Equity specializes in growth equity for software companies since 1992.
  • Portfolio generates $10 billion revenue and $85 billion enterprise value.
  • Completed 120 exits and 19 IPOs across 190+ investments.

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Funding

Total Funding

$6.6B

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

0 Rounds

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Company News

1011 NOW
Nov 25th, 2025
Nebraska startup CompanyCam now valued at $2 billion – a first in state history

A Nebraska startup has attained coveted “unicorn” status after raising the largest single equity investment in the state’s history.

PR Newswire
Oct 15th, 2025
Vantaca Secures $300M Investment at $1.25B Valuation

Vantaca, an AI-first community association management platform, has secured a $300 million+ minority growth investment led by Cove Hill Partners, valuing the company at $1.25 billion. This investment, supported by existing investor JMI Equity, aims to accelerate Vantaca's market expansion and AI-driven strategies. The company has experienced a 95% revenue increase over the past year, serving over 500 management companies and six million households nationwide.

Business Wire
Sep 25th, 2025
EdSights Raises $80M to Lead the Next Era of Student Engagement and Retention Software in Higher Education

EdSights raises $80M to lead the next era of student engagement and retention software in higher education.

Business Wire
Aug 22nd, 2025
Ontic Raises $230 Million Series C Led by KKR to Redefine Security Through AI and Connected Security Intelligence

Ontic, a leading software platform for connected security intelligence, today announced it has raised $230 million in Series C funding led by funds managed b...

WBAY
Aug 21st, 2025
CompanyCam Secures Strategic Growth Investment from B Capital

Series C transaction led by B Capital with participation from Decades Holdings, underscoring confidence in CompanyCam's durable growth and vision to transform how contractors work LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CompanyCam, the leading job site productivity platform with field-ready AI, today announced a new strategic growth investment from B Capital through its Series C transaction. B Capital, now CompanyCam's largest external investor, and Decades Holdings join a distinguished group of top-tier growth investors, including Insight Partners, JMI Equity, Blueprint Equity, Nelnet, Invest Nebraska, and WndrCo.

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