Silversmith’s Todd MacLean and Jim Quagliaroli were named to GrowthCap’s annual Top 25 Software Investors list. GrowthCap evaluated nominees based on the quality of the feedback they received from portfolio company CEOs, firm colleagues, as well as peers in the industry along with each nominee’s demonstrated leadership, deal experience, track record, and uniqueness of capabilities. This year represented the most competitive nomination pool since the start of the awards three years ago. Hundreds of nominations were submitted representing investors from over 90 firms.

As noted by GrowthCap, “The private equity and growth equity fields are meritocratic environments where most emphasis is placed on work ethic, integrity, intellect, and diligence. As such, while the investors that comprise this year’s awards list come from diverse backgrounds, the one thing they have in common is a time-tested commitment to excellence. The 2021 awardees are some of the most experienced, accomplished, and exceptional individuals in software investing. Notably, certain firms, including Silversmith, are represented by more than one awardee.”

Todd co-founded Silversmith Capital Partners in 2015. In his role as Managing Partner, Todd focuses on building lasting partnerships with exceptional entrepreneurs within the SaaS & Information Services sectors and has served on the board of more than 15 companies during his career. Todd has led many of the firm’s software investments including ActiveCampaign, Digital Map Products (acquired by LightBox), DistroKid, Onbe, Unily, Venminder, Webflow and Zonos.  Some of Todd’s notable investments prior to co-founding Silversmith include SurveyMonkey (Nasdaq: MNTV), Wrike (acquired by Citrix), Appriss (acquired by Equifax), Archer Technologies (acquired by RSA/EMC), Dealer.com (acquired by Dealertrack) and iPay Technologies (acquired by Jack Henry & Associates).

Jim Quagliaroli co-founded Silversmith Capital Partners in 2015. In his role as Managing Partner, Jim partners with passionate founders of growing companies across the firm’s two core verticals, SaaS & Information Services and Healthcare IT & Services, and has served on the board of more than 20 companies during his career. At Silversmith, Jim’s investments in the software segment include Absorb Software (acquired by WCAS), Comlinkdata, Impact, Net Health, PDFTron Systems, RedAwning, TMA Systems and Validity. Some of Jim’s notable investments prior to co-founding Silversmith include Passport Health (acquired by Experian) and MedHOK (acquired by Hearst). In May 2021, Jim was also named to GrowthCap’s Top 25 Healthcare Investors list.

Read more about Todd, Jim and their fellow honorees here.
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Silversmith submitted nominations to be considered for the GrowthCap Top 25 Software Investors of 2021 award and has paid a fee to promote this award. For additional details on the award selection criteria and methodology, please visit https://growthcapadvisory.com/the-top-25-software-investors-of-2021/