Fund raise · Thursday 8 October 2026
Spectrum Equity reaches $2.5bn for software growth fund
$2.5 billion went into Spectrum Equity XI, closed by Spectrum Equity. The fund backs rapidly growing, capital-efficient, founder-led software, AI and data services companies.
Manager
Spectrum Equity
Fund
Spectrum Equity XI (Fund XI)
Amount
$2.5bn
Stage
Final close
Announced
Thursday 8 October 2026
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