Partnering with Entrepreneur-Led Companies to Transform Industries

Epping Forest Venture Holdings LP is a growth equity fund targeting technology-driven, founder-led companies. We leverage 100+ years of GP experience and a network of 30,000+ high-level contacts.

Our Investment Focus

Mid & Late-Stage Equity

We allocate ~75% of capital to 10–15 mid or late-stage growth equity deals.
Hold: ~3 years
Size: ~$10M–$15M

Early-Stage & Opportunistic

Up to 25% is reserved for 5–10 early-stage private or public investments.
Hold: 5+ years
Size: ~$2M–$4M

Return Strategy

We aim for full capital return by Year 4, with ongoing distributions.
Approach: Lifecycle-driven returns

Disciplined & Proven Approach

Our team applies a consistent, proven investment methodology that aligns with our long-term strategy and values.

Proprietary Sourcing

Top-down sector research and proactive outreach enable us to identify high-potential opportunities before they reach the broader market.

Operational Diligence

We perform deep diligence on product, people, and execution capabilities — going beyond numbers to evaluate operational strength.

Flexible Execution

Our capital structures are tailored for alignment and flexibility, ensuring minimal leverage and downside protection in every deal.

Founder-First Support

We build collaborative relationships with founders, providing strategic support while preserving entrepreneurial autonomy.
AUM Managed
$ 3 B+
GP Experience
1000 + Years
Investments to Date
3000 +
Pipeline Deals
3 Active

Active Opportunities in High-Growth Sectors

These opportunities reflect our focus on founder-led, post-revenue businesses with scalable platforms in AI, defense, and digital media.

AI Computing Infrastructure

High-performance computing for AI workloads.

AI Digital Publisher

AI digital publisher specializing in performance marketing.

Defense Software Platform

Defense-grade software enhancing national security tools.

Who We Invest In

We partner with bold, bootstrapped founders operating in high-growth sectors who are ready to scale. Our investments focus on teams with proven traction and aligned vision.

Company Criteria

Founder-led & bootstrapped

Post-revenue businesses

Organic growth prospects

Strategic collaboration openness

Target Sectors

Application Software

Cybersecurity & Compliance

Artificial Intelligence

Defense & Aerospace

Understanding the Current Market Landscape

Shifting dynamics in venture capital and high-net-worth investor behavior are creating new opportunities for strategic growth equity partnerships.

VC exits down 23% in 2024, creating opportunities for growth equity

HNWI alternative allocations reached historic highs of 60% in family offices

Institutional investors seeking diversification beyond traditional public markets

Private market valuations creating attractive entry points for disciplined investors

Value Creation Every Step of the Way

We partner with founders from Day 1 to create meaningful outcomes—guiding them from investment through scaling to successful exit.

Pre-Investment

Collaborative sourcing and in-depth diligence to align on strategy and risk.

Pre-Investment

Collaborative sourcing and in-depth diligence to align on strategy and risk.

Pre-Investment

Collaborative sourcing and in-depth diligence to align on strategy and risk.

Ready to Learn More?

We’re actively seeking aligned partners who believe in the power of founder-led innovation and long-term value creation.