Spectrum Equity

Spectrum Equity is a growth equity firm founded in 1994 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in San Francisco and London. The firm focuses on providing capital and strategic support to software, internet, and information services companies that demonstrate strong recurring revenue and competitive advantages. Spectrum Equity typically invests between $25 million and $150 million, helping portfolio companies scale through mergers and acquisitions, sales and marketing optimization, and senior management recruitment. With approximately $10 billion raised across 10 funds, Spectrum Equity's most recent fund closed at $2 billion in 2023. The firm's diverse portfolio includes notable companies such as Lucid Software, The Knot Worldwide, and SurveyMonkey, spanning sectors like wedding planning, risk management, and healthcare. Spectrum Equity is dedicated to building value through collaboration and strategic connections, positioning itself as a committed partner in unlocking growth potential for its portfolio companies.

Venture Capital & Private Equity Boston, United States Founded 1994 ~74 employees

Work at Spectrum Equity in HR or recruiting? Claim this page

Employees
74
+2.8% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$1.1M
Revenue ~$80M
12-month attrition
17.9%
Tech: 70.6%
H1B filings, FY2025
1
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Spectrum Equity went from 75 employees in Jul 2023 to 74 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 8 people joined, 3 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other54
Finance7
Operations7
HR5
Success1

Salaries at Spectrum Equity

All salaries

6 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Finance1

Peer reviews

Worked with someone at Spectrum Equity?

Anonymous peer reviews on OffTheRecord

Read or write a review

Similar companies

Spectrum Equity FAQ

How many employees does Spectrum Equity have?

Spectrum Equity has about 74 employees, up 2.8% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Spectrum Equity sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Spectrum Equity filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2025, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Finance role.

What is Spectrum Equity's revenue per employee?

Spectrum Equity makes about $1.08M in revenue per employee, based on $80M annual revenue and 74 employees.

How much does Spectrum Equity pay?

6figr has 6 salary profiles for Spectrum Equity in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Spectrum Equity salaries page. See Spectrum Equity salaries

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.