Cypress Selected for Inc.'s 2026 Founder-Friendly Investor List

Cypress Selected for Inc.'s 2026 Founder-Friendly Investor List

For the second straight year, Cypress Growth Capital has been named to Inc.'s Founder-Friendly Investors list. The list recognizes private equity, venture capital, and debt investors with strong track records of supporting founder-led businesses.

Founder feedback plays a central role in the selection process. Inc. surveys entrepreneurs about their experiences with investors and reviews how their companies performed during those partnerships.

In a list dominated by equity investors, Cypress stands apart by providing up to $5M in non-dilutive growth capital to B2B software and tech-enabled services companies that are profitable or approaching break-even.

"I've experienced Cypress from the entrepreneur's side of the table," said Cypress Managing Director Vincent Hsieh. "Cypress was the first institutional investor at Geoforce and supported us through ups and downs as we grew. Knowing that founder experiences are central to this recognition means a lot to me and everyone at Cypress."

Since 2010, Cypress has provided non-dilutive, royalty-based growth capital to more than 65 B2B software and tech-enabled services companies. Its approach helps founders preserve equity and control while benefiting from practical guidance from partners with extensive entrepreneurial and operating experience. Cypress portfolio companies have achieved 35+ exits, creating more than $2.4 billion in enterprise value.

See the full list of honorees here.