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Perseus
Private EquityActivePerseus is a merchant bank and private equity fund management company.
24
Investments
3
Exits
$4B
AUM
12.5%
Exit Rate
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Investment Thesis & Strategy
Perseus, as a private equity fund, invests across various stages in biotech, robotics/hardware, and venture capital, seeking to provide capital and strategic guidance to portfolio companies.
Investment Activity
Deals per year over the last 9 years
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2009Portfolio Companies
Selected investments from their portfolio of 24 companies
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MicroStrategy
Enterprise · Growth, 0
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Sirius XM
Media/Content · Growth, 2009
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The Weather Company
Other · Growth, 2008
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Vocus
Enterprise · Growth, 2008
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National CineMedia
Media/Content · Growth, 2007
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Digitas
Media/Content · Growth, 2006
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Web.com
SaaS · Growth, 2005
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Nextel Partners
Transportation · Growth, 2001
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World Fuel Services
Transportation · Growth, 2001
Notable Exits
CompanyTypeYearValue / Acquirer
The Learning ExperienceAcquisition2024—
The Dwyer GroupAcquisition2015—
Bright Horizons Family SolutionsIPO2013—
Frequently Asked Questions
Perseus focuses on Series B, Series C+ stage investments.
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