Sumeru is pleased to announce our inclusion in Inc.'s 2026 list of Founder-Friendly Investors, marking our sixth consecutive year on the list.

Sumeru provides growth capital at the intersection of people and innovative technology. We have invested over $3 billion in more than fifty platform and add-on investments, partnering with innovative technology companies looking for strategic guidance and active partnership to help them scale. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, our experienced team of investors and technology executives partners with founders and management to scale their businesses through the Sumeru Growth Program, focusing on organic growth levers across AI & product leadership, go-to-market acceleration, and organizational development.

We are grateful to Inc. and to the founders and management teams who continue to trust us as partners.

Disclaimer: Inc. Magazine is a business magazine and online platform. The criteria considered for this award were determined by Inc. Magazine, which evaluated the information they received in support of each firm. Nominees were assessed based on questionnaires completed by founders about their experiences partnering with each firm, including data on how their companies performed during those partnerships. The award reflects the subjective opinion of Inc. Magazine, and Sumeru Equity Partners does not influence their decision-making. The number of nominees reviewed for this recognition is not disclosed to Sumeru Equity Partners, and as such, the percentage of nominees receiving recognition cannot be shared. Sumeru Equity Partners paid an application fee to be considered for this list, which may create a potential conflict of interest. Sumeru Equity Partners received this award in 2026. For more information about Inc. Magazine, visit www.inc.com. Sumeru Equity Partners is not responsible for the content of any third-party website.

October 27, 2026