Five Elms Capital

Five Elms is proud to announce our investment in Magma Math, a K-12 mathematics education platform transforming how students learn and teachers teach. "Magma Math has demonstrated exceptional product-market fit in addressing one of education's most pressing challenges," says Joe Onofrio, Partner at Five Elms. "We're excited to partner with Henrik Appert and the team as they work to improve mathematics achievement across the US market." With $40 million in Series A funding, Magma Math will accelerate its mission of enabling educators to create dynamic, student-centered classrooms powered by innovative technology and research-based pedagogy. ?? Learn more about the investment: https://lnkd.in/ehqWgDDe #EdTech #MathEducation #GrowthInvestment #FiveElms

Exciting times ahead! Magma Math has secured $40 million in Series A funding, thanks to the incredible partnership with Five Elms Capital. This means we’ll: ?? Work closer than ever with our partner districts ???? Enable teachers to be more efficient while creating student-centered classrooms ???? Continue supporting good math pedagogy The future of math education is brighter than ever, and we’re just getting started. ? Read more: https://lnkd.in/ehqWgDDe

AskNicely, a Five Elms portfolio company, is searching for a VP of Finance to join their leadership team! Learn more about the open role: https://lnkd.in/eKmWUtuk

Five Elms portfolio company SingleOps has announced its merger with LMN, positioning the combined business as the go-to provider of business management software for landscaping, tree care, snow removal, and other green industry professionals across North America. "We're thrilled to support the combination of SingleOps and LMN - two exceptional companies redefining how green industry professionals manage and grow their businesses," said Ryan Mandl, Partner at Five Elms and SingleOps Board Member. "The combined strength of these platforms, coupled with their shared commitment to customer success, make this a truly transformative merger." ?? Learn more in the SingleOps press release: https://lnkd.in/ezG6ThB5 #GreenIndustry #VerticalSaaS #FiveElms

Five Elms has again been recognized as a Founder-Friendly Investor by Inc. Magazine! This list honors investment firms committed to supporting founder-led companies - a mission that has driven our firm for the past 17 years. Learn more about the award and methodology here: https://lnkd.in/ebhzF2Xq #FounderFriendly #GrowthEquityPartners #FiveElms

I'm thrilled to share that Fable has raised a $25M Series B round! Five Elms Capital led this round of funding and we’re excited to deepen our partnership with the FEC team, who have been amazing backers of Fable over the last three years. This funding is going to propel our goals around representing a wider range of human diversity, contributing to the growing AI ecosystem, and better serving customers internationally. Reaching this milestone would not have been possible without the support of our customers, the trust of our community of testers, the hard work of our dedicated team, and amazing investors and advisors. It takes a village! TechCrunch article - https://lnkd.in/gQzziJyE

Our latest investment aims to accelerate the creation of more inclusive digital products globally - we're excited to share our continued partnership with Fable in a $25 million Series B raise! Fable is advancing digital accessibility by empowering people with disabilities to shape inclusive products. Their platform helps global brands, like Microsoft, Meta, and Walmart, to create accessible digital experiences for millions with a growing focus on AI-driven tools. "We are thrilled to deepen our partnership with the Fable team as they make inclusive design the norm and standard for every product team,” said Austin Gideon, Principal at Five Elms. Learn more about Fable's plans for the future here: https://lnkd.in/gFrvAN7a #DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #FiveElms

Today, we're celebrating two of our outstanding partners, Ryan Mandl and Joe Onofrio, for being recognized on GrowthCap's Top Software Investors of 2024 list! ?? Ryan and Joe, who both joined Five Elms in 2010, have been instrumental in driving our firm's success over the past 14 years. Their expertise and leadership have not only shaped our investment strategy but also contributed significantly to the growth of our portfolio companies. Congratulations to the other deserving investors honored! View the full list here: https://lnkd.in/eCJfmTAK #SoftwareInvestors #GrowthCapital #FiveElms

Today in PR Newswire: Leading global workplace management platform Skedda powers the modern workplace with new product integrations and enhancements, and data-driven hybrid work research with resulting actionable insights. “Skedda is proud to expand our solution set as we work towards building the industry’s most powerful platform,” said Mark Gentry, CEO of Skedda. “Our mission is to empower organizations to bring workplaces to life, and our latest set of product enhancements combined with outstanding growth in our customer base are great progress in accomplishing that mission.” 2024 Highlights include: ?? A powerful set of new product releases aimed at revolutionizing how organizations optimize their workplace, including integrations with Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Logitech Tap Scheduler; two-way sync with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace; and Visitor Management. ?? Prominent leadership content and data-driven research, including 2024 research report ‘Not Another Hybrid Work Debate,’ Skedda Academy, new Hybrid Work Grader, and new podcast ‘Heroes of Hybrid Work’ hosted by Skedda SVP Jenny Moebius. ?? Awards from G2, Capterra, GetApp, and SoftwareAdvice, including Leader in Space Management, Best Results in Desk Booking, Best Support, Most Implementable, and more. Read more about Skedda’s growth and achievements this year: https://lnkd.in/ebwaU6WT #hybridwork #modernworkplace #Skedda

We're beyond excited to share that Five Elms has been recognized as an honorable mention in Mergers and Acquisitions - themiddlemarket.com's "Best Places to Work in Private Equity" award. This recognition reflects our commitment to fostering a positive environment and maintaining a culture-focused mindset in every aspect of our work. Our team's effort, dedication, and collaborative spirit are what truly make Five Elms a great place to work! View the full list of honorees here: https://lnkd.in/gybUyHqF #PrivateEquity #BPTW #FiveElms