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Leaders Fund
Leaders Fund partners with startups on the path to $100M+ in ARR. They back exceptional teams building transformative technology companies that deliver...
Leaders Fund
Leaders Fund partners with startups on the path to $100M+ in ARR. They back exceptional teams building transformative technology companies that deliver mission-critical systems customers rely on. As operators and investors they emphasize an operator mindset and have recorded 15 exits and 2 IPOs.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2016
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Alpharetta
Corporate office
Alpharetta, GA, United States
Principals
David Stein
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Steve DeBacco
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Gideon Hayden
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Dave MacDonald
Venture Partner
David Kamenetsky
Principal
Dara Newton
Community
Ron Binns
Finance
Dianna Lai Read
Marketing
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Leaders Fund source proprietary deal flow?
Leaders Fund sources deals through a network of exited software founders and operators who maintain active relationships across the B2B technology ecosystem. The firm relies on referrals, warm introductions, and its principals' own reputations as former builders rather than competitive auction processes. This community-driven model is central to its strategy despite operating outside of traditional venture hub cities.
Does Leaders Fund participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Leaders Fund is structured to make direct equity investments into operating companies, not as a fund-of-funds or LP in other venture vehicles. The firm has not disclosed any arms-length fund commitment programs. Its capital deployment is focused on primary issuance rounds in early-stage enterprise software startups.
What investment stages does Leaders Fund typically target?
Leaders Fund targets seed and Series A stage companies, occasionally participating in select pre-seed or later growth rounds as part of a follow-on strategy. The firm's initial check sizing supports a lead or co-lead position in early institutional rounds. It maintains reserves for subsequent financings in breakout portfolio companies.
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