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Smith Point Capital
Smith Point Capital invests in mission-critical software where data, AI, and precision applications converge. The firm combines strategic capital with...
Smith Point Capital
Smith Point Capital invests in mission-critical software where data, AI, and precision applications converge. The firm combines strategic capital with operational support from its ecosystem, including a leadership team that represents 200 software transactions worth $10 billion in enterprise value. Its investors and advisors include top leaders from companies such as Salesforce, Oracle, Databricks, ServiceNow, and Snowflake.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2022
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
San Francisco
Corporate office
San Francisco, CA, United States
Additional offices
New York, NY, United States
Principals
Keith Block
Co-Founder
Tyler Prince
Managing Director and Head of Value Creation
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Smith Point Capital?
Keith Block, the former co-CEO of Salesforce, co-founded Smith Point Capital and leads the firm. Tyler Prince serves as Managing Director and Head of Value Creation, driving operational engagement with portfolio companies. The firm also draws on a network of advisors who held senior leadership roles at Salesforce, Oracle, Databricks, ServiceNow, and Snowflake.
What investment stages does Smith Point Capital target?
Smith Point targets growth-stage and venture investments. Its disclosed portfolio spans Series B through Series D companies, with a focus on mission-critical enterprise software that has established product-market fit and can benefit from the firm's operational playbook to reach enterprise scale.
How is Smith Point Capital related to Salesforce or Oracle?
Smith Point Capital is independent, but its co-founder Keith Block was previously vice chairman, president, and co-CEO of Salesforce. Many of the firm's advisors are former senior executives from Salesforce and Oracle. These relationships shape deal sourcing and value creation, but the firm has no formal corporate venture relationship with either Salesforce or Oracle.
What is Smith Point Capital's posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
Smith Point has led rounds — such as the $40 million Series B in Gather AI — and participates in syndicates, as seen in the $30 million Series D for Bestow. The firm operates comfortably as both lead investor and co-investor, often bringing its operating partner bench as a co-investment incentive when syndicating with other growth-equity managers.
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