# Vector Capital Management

> Vector Capital Management is a San Francisco investment firm specializing in established technology and technology-enabled businesses. It pairs private equity ownership with operating support and offers credit strategies including direct lending. Founded in 1997, the firm reported $4.2 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2024; its investments span software, infrastructure, cybersecurity and technology-enabled services.

- **Founded:** 1997
- **Headquarters:** San Francisco, United States
- **Founders:** Alex Slusky (Co-founder; Founding Partner and Managing Director), Val Vaden (Historical co-founder; subsequently departed)
- **Products:** Technology private equity, Value creation and operating support, Vector Capital Credit Opportunity Fund, Vector Velocity Fund
- **Notable:** Reported $4.2 billion in assets under management and $6.2 billion in total capital returned as of December 31, 2024., Closed Vector Capital V at $1.4 billion in February 2017, exceeding its $1.2 billion target; this was fund capital, not corporate financing., Reported more than 60 platform investments in September 2026.

## Products & services

- **Technology private equity** — Buyouts, corporate carve-outs, recapitalizations, growth equity and minority investments in established technology and technology-enabled businesses.
- **Value creation and operating support** — Support for product strategy, pricing, market expansion, procurement, supply chain, IT, finance, tax and human resources, integrated with investment diligence.
- **Vector Capital Credit Opportunity Fund** — Generally liquid credit securities, including event-driven and special situation opportunities, seeking current income and capital appreciation.
- **Vector Velocity Fund** — Directly originated senior secured loans for middle-market technology and technology-enabled businesses; the credit platform states a typical $5 million-$50 million financing range and ability to structure and lead up to $150 million.

## Achievements

- Reported $4.2 billion in assets under management and $6.2 billion in total capital returned as of December 31, 2024.
- Closed Vector Capital V at $1.4 billion in February 2017, exceeding its $1.2 billion target; this was fund capital, not corporate financing.
- Reported more than 60 platform investments in September 2026.
- Sold IPValue to Fortress in May 2026; Vector said revenue had grown more than 400% during its ownership.
- Completed Bigtincan’s acquisition for approximately A$183 million in April 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Mood Media, a Vector portfolio company, announced Roy Kosuge as CEO, effective October 5, 2026; release published October 8.
- **2026-09** — Appointed Kiran Rao Managing Director and Head of Value Creation, with a seat on the Management Committee.
- **2026-08** — Vector Velocity announced a $50 million senior secured credit investment in Outside Interactive.
- **2026-05** — Completed sale of IPValue Management Group to Fortress; financial terms undisclosed.
- **2026-02** — Corel announced a separation agreement under which Vector would acquire creativity and productivity brands; Parallels would remain with KKR.
- **2025-11** — Vector Velocity originated a $50 million loan for Sylvan’s combination with Andy J. Egan Co.
- **2025-10** — Completed Showpad acquisition, combining it with Bigtincan under the Showpad brand and appointing Apratim Purakayastha CEO.
- **2025-09** — SingleStore announced an agreement for a Vector-led growth buyout; this source establishes announcement, not closing.

## Links

- Website: https://www.vectorcapital.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vector-capital/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/capital_vector
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/vector.capital.7/

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Last updated: 2026-10-27