Silversmith Capital Partners Named to Inc.’s Founder-Friendly Investors List for the Sixth Consecutive Year

Silversmith Capital Partners is honored to be named to Inc.'s 2026 Founder-Friendly Investors list, which recognizes private equity firms, venture capital firms, and lenders with demonstrated track records of supporting founder-led companies. This marks the firm's sixth consecutive year on the list, and the recognition reflects what matters most to us: building lasting partnerships with the founders and teams we're privileged to support.

New this year, Inc. introduced Founder Champions, a special category honoring individual investment professionals who have a proven track record of supporting founder-led companies and building strong partnerships. We're proud that Silversmith co-founders and Managing Partners Jeff Crisan, Todd MacLean, and Jim Quagliaroli were named to this inaugural list.

Over the past decade, Silversmith has partnered with more than 60 founder-led technology and healthcare companies, working alongside exceptional entrepreneurs as they navigate the complexities of scaling their businesses.

Inc. compiled the list based on direct feedback from founders who have partnered with private equity and venture capital firms. To learn more or view the complete list of honorees, visit inc.com/founder-friendly-investors.

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The firm and investor recognitions presented herein are from third-parties that are not affiliated with Silversmith. These third-parties independently assess nominees based on multiple criteria. The awards and designations presented on this website are the opinion of the respective parties conferring the award or designation and not of Silversmith. Recognitions by third-parties are not indicative of future performance. Silversmith submits nominations to be considered for awards and pays a licensing or related fee to participate and/or distribute the results. The receipt of compensation influences, and is likely to present a potential material conflict of interest, relating to any granted award or designation. There can be no assurance that other providers or surveys would reach the same conclusions as the foregoing.

The Founder Friendly Investor List was issued by Inc. Magazine on 10/27/2026.