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Ponte Partners
Ponte Partners is an investment firm based in San Francisco that specializes in the secondary market, addressing investment and liquidity needs of...
Ponte Partners
Ponte Partners is an investment firm based in San Francisco that specializes in the secondary market, addressing investment and liquidity needs of institutional and private investors, fund managers, and entrepreneurs. It acquires interests in private equity and venture capital funds as well as privately owned companies. The firm has strong expertise in technology and digital health while also investing across consumer, business services, and industrials, with emphasis on the smaller end of the market in the US and Europe.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2023
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
San Francisco
Corporate office
San Francisco, CA, United States
Principals
Ghia Griarte
Managing Partner
Lilian Shackelford Murray
Managing Partner
Emmanuel Roubinowitz
Managing Partner
Howard Lee
Managing Partner
Karlo Briones
Accounting Support Team Lead
Jenny Mamorno
Accounting Support Team
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Which sectors does Ponte Partners target in its secondary investments?
The firm invests across technology, consumer, manufacturing, and business services, with cultivated expertise in enterprise SaaS, digital health, cybersecurity, fintech, and artificial intelligence. It also pursues opportunistic investments across a wider set of industries based on specific circumstances and market dynamics.
Who backs Ponte Partners as investors?
Ponte's investor base consists of family offices and financial institutions, as disclosed on the firm's website. No additional details on the composition or size of its limited partner base are publicly available.
How does Ponte Partners structure transactions when general partners remain involved post-close?
Ponte often works with general partners who stay actively involved in managing the underlying assets after a transaction. The firm structures deals to align interests, including earn-outs tied to future equity value and waterfall adjustments that let non-preferred investors participate in upside, as demonstrated in its preferred-share divestiture and IPO-linked case studies.
What distinguishes Ponte Partners from larger secondaries funds?
Ponte consistently operates in the sub-$100 million transaction range, a segment often underserved by large secondaries platforms. It combines LP-stake acquisitions, direct portfolio purchases, and GP-led solutions within a single firm, enabling bespoke structures for sellers who need full liquidity while preserving upside for remaining stakeholders.
Does Ponte Partners make primary fund commitments or only secondary acquisitions?
Ponte's stated focus is on secondary-market transactions — acquiring existing LP interests and direct portfolios — rather than making primary commitments to new funds. Its website does not describe any primary fund investment activity.
Where does Ponte Partners operate geographically?
Ponte concentrates on assets and sellers in the United States and Europe, with a headquarters in San Francisco. The firm's transaction experience and portfolio sourcing reflect this transatlantic footprint, targeting smaller-market opportunities across both regions.
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