# Mark Hastings

> Mark Hastings is the Boston-based co-founder and CEO of PSG, a growth equity firm established in 2014 with Peter Wilde. His career includes Edison Ventures, BCI Partners, leadership of CIBC’s US technology growth equity team, and founding Garvin Hill Capital Partners. He serves on EverCommerce’s board and has helped build PSG’s software investment business across North America and Europe.

- **Role:** Co-founder and CEO at PSG
- **Organizations:** PSG, Providence Equity Partners, Garvin Hill Capital Partners, CIBC, BCI Partners, Edison Ventures, EverCommerce, Validity
- **Education:** BA in Economics, Colorado College, MBA, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
- **Known for:** Co-founded PSG in 2014., Founded Garvin Hill Capital Partners in 2009., PSG’s debut fund exceeded its $250 million target at $315 million.

## Career timeline

- **1995** — Began investment career at Edison Ventures.
- **1997–2002** — Principal and general partner at BCI Partners.
- **2002–2009** — Led CIBC’s technology growth equity team in the United States.
- **2009** — Founded Garvin Hill Capital Partners.
- **2013** — Joined Providence in November to develop its growth equity strategy.
- **2014** — Co-founded PSG with Peter Wilde; became CEO.
- **2015** — PSG first fund closed at $315 million.
- **2016** — Joined EverCommerce board in October.
- **2020** — PSG separated from Providence.
- **2025** — PSG closed $6 billion flagship and $2 billion continuation fund.
- **2026** — PSG Europe III closed above €4.4 billion in September.

## Achievements

- Co-founded PSG in 2014.
- Founded Garvin Hill Capital Partners in 2009.
- PSG’s debut fund exceeded its $250 million target at $315 million.
- EverCommerce director since October 2016, confirmed in its 2026 proxy.
- PSG reported $30 billion in assets under management at year-end 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — PSG Europe III closed above €4.4 billion; Hastings emphasized AI-native and established enterprise software opportunities.
- **2026-05** — EverCommerce’s 2026 proxy identified Hastings as a continuing director and PSG CEO.
- **2025-02** — PSG announced $8 billion across PSG VI and PSG Sequel.

## Links

- Website: https://www.psgequity.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hastings-482b2816

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