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PE firms backing Social Media

Updated 7 November 2026

PE firms we have observed in a social Media round in the last two years.

See all 15 →The top 15
15investors on the listNo change this week
281cheques in 12 months+0% against the market
$35Mmedian round they joined+338% against the market median
100%wrote a cheque in 12 months
47%have led a round

The Top 15

Ordered by cheques observed, never by anything anyone paid for

Deploying now (15)

  1. 1GaingelsDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States1,010$8Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  2. 2TCVDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States200$100Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  3. 3K5 GlobalDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States199$11Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  4. 4Foresight GroupDeploying nowPrivate equity · United Kingdom132$4Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  5. 5Nico RosbergDeploying nowGrowth equity · Monaco7$50Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  6. 6Positive SumDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States7$300Mmedian roundAug 2026last seen
  7. 7Iron Gate CapitalDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States6$10Mmedian roundJan 2026last seen
  8. 8Spectra E InvestmentsDeploying nowPrivate equity · Brazil2$7.6Mmedian roundAug 2026last seen
  9. 9Camber PartnersDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States1$63Mmedian roundJun 2026last seen
  10. 10Thomas DimsonDeploying nowGrowth equity1$35Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  11. 11Zenith CapitalDeploying nowPrivate equity · United Kingdom1$35Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  12. 12Andy ZhongDeploying nowGrowth equity1$35Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  13. 13BayshoreDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States1$35Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  14. 14the Nintendo Family OfficeDeploying nowGrowth equity1$35Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  15. 15the ZeniMax FamilyDeploying nowGrowth equity1$35Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen

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Quick answers about PE firms backing Social Media

Who are the most active PE firms backing Social Media?

By cheques observed, the most active are Gaingels, TCV, K5 Global, Foresight Group and Nico Rosberg.

How many PE firms backing Social Media are there?

15 are on record. 100% made an investment in the last 12 months and 47% have led a round.

Which stages do PE firms backing Social Media back?

Of the rounds with a named stage in the last 12 months, mostly Series A (23%) and Seed (22%).

How big are the rounds PE firms backing Social Media join?

The typical (median) round among the leading investors here is $35M.

Which sectors do PE firms backing Social Media back most?

In the last 12 months, mostly AI, Aerospace & Space and Fintech.

Which PE firms backing Social Media lead the most rounds?

TCV (17 led), K5 Global (1 led) and Foresight Group (1 led).

Where are PE firms backing Social Media based?

Among the most active, most are based in the United States (7), the United Kingdom (2) and Monaco (1).

What have PE firms backing Social Media invested in recently?

Recent rounds include Upwind (Series C, Oct 2026, with TCV), North Cloud Holdings Inc. (Series B, Oct 2026, with Gaingels) and Minicor (Seed, Oct 2026, with K5 Global).

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