Siris
Private equityWest Palm Beach · Growth–Late Stage · 16 people tracked
Also known as Siris Capital Group, Llc
Investment thesis
Siris invests in mature technology companies that provide mission-critical products and services and are facing industry changes or other significant transitions. Founded in 2011, the firm pursues platform equity control investments alongside non-control investments, driving value creation across its portfolio. Siris combines deep technology-sector expertise with active operational involvement, working closely with executive partners and advisors to identify, validate, and operate investment opportunities in the technology, media, and telecommunications space.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 16 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 12 of 27 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×5AI & Machine Learning ×4Cloud Computing ×4Hardware ×4Cybersecurity ×3Data & Infrastructure ×2Fintech ×2IoT ×2
HQs:United States×4
Investments · 27 tracked
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BearCom provides integrated voice, security, and data communication solutions, including two-way radio systems, video surveillance, access control, and Private LTE/wireless networks for organizations across industries such as aerospace, utilities, and hospitality.
CybersecurityHardwareIoT
Randy Parker(Founder)in
Co-investorsBantam GroupCapitalGCincyTechTexas Next CapitalVerizon Ventures
Provider of e-commerce, payments, and logistics SaaS solutions for direct-to-consumer businesses.
Co-investorsAccess Venture PartnersEarlybird Venture CapitalFarol Asset Management
EFI provides digital printing technology, software, and services for manufacturing and graphics production.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTAlmazora, US
Frank Pennisi(Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBlumberg Capital
International provider of mission-critical shareholder and regulatory technology, formed by the combination of Equiniti and AST.
EQ (Equiniti) provides shareholder ownership management services including transfer agent services, equity plan and cap table administration, corporate actions, corporate trust, and proxy solicitation, using a blockchain-enabled technology platform.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Ivanti provides integrated IT and security solutions for managing, automating, and protecting IT service management, network security, endpoint management, and exposure management across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Srinivas Mukkamalain
Co-investorsEastlink Capital PartnersFarol Asset ManagementStorm VenturesSun Mountain Capital
Gigamon provides the Deep Observability Pipeline, which delivers optimized traffic, enriched metadata, and network-derived telemetry to eliminate blind spots across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityData & Infrastructure
Shane Buckleyin
Co-investorsSilver Lake Partners
Financial technology provider and pioneer of the virtual data room, serving banking, dealmaking, and capital markets.
Co-investorsCanaan PartnersRho Ventures
Mavenir builds cloud-native, AI-enabled network software for mobile network operators, supporting their transition toward technology-company operating models.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise Software
Co-investorsAugust CapitalCross Creek AdvisorsPartners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)GreenspringNorth Bridge Venture Partners
Provider of integrated clinical documentation solutions for the U.S. healthcare system.
Co-investorsOne Equity PartnersW Capital Partners
Co-investorsCapitalGNorwest Venture Partners
Co-investorsAdvancit CapitalAkkadian VenturesAlliance VCAlliance VentureBessemer Venture PartnersElevate Ventures+16 more
Penguin Solutions designs, builds, deploys, and manages AI and HPC compute infrastructure, offering its OriginAI factory platform, ClusterWareAI cluster management software, integrated memory solutions, and Stratus fault-tolerant computing platforms.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureHardware
Provider of collaboration software and services, including web, video, and audio conferencing, serving over 50,000 businesses globally.
Global provider of standards-based unified communications solutions for voice, video, and content sharing.
Co-investorsVedanta Capital
Provider of security solutions for the mobile enterprise, including VPN and network access control.
BoardRV Chng(Founding Partner)
Co-investorsFarol Asset Management
Provider of infrastructure-based solutions that keep applications running continuously to prevent downtime.
TAKKION provides logistics and services for the renewable energy industry, including heavy haul, trucking, and crane services to transport shipments across the supply chain from port to installation site.
CleantechEnergyLogistics & Supply Chain
Provider of signaling and session control systems and software for wireless, wireline, and cable network operators.
Global provider of specialized data communications and interoperability solutions for retailers, banks, and payment processors.
TNS provides infrastructure-as-a-service solutions for voice protection, financial connectivity, and payment processing across carrier, financial services, and enterprise networks.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFintech
Co-investorsFlow Capital
Co-investorsInvestcorpPartners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)
Travelport provides a cloud-based travel commerce platform and APIs (including Travelport+, Smartpoint Cloud, and TripServices) that travel agencies such as OTAs, TMCs, consolidators, and leisure agencies use to search, book, service, and sell airline, hotel, car rental, and rail content.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSTravel & Hospitality
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioMaveniracq. by Mitel Networks
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesMavenir · inv-dev.institutionalinvestor.com · Dec 30, 2025
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 7
as of Sep 2023| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siris VLPs: Minnesota State Board of Investment | 2022 | — | 0.0% | — | — |
| Siris Partners IV LPLPs: Empire State Development – New York Ventures, California Public Employees' Retirement System, California State Teachers' Retirement System +12 more | 2019 | — | — | 1.30x | 0.35x |
| Siris Partners IVLPs: New York City Police Pension Fund | 2018 | — | -9.9% | 0.74x | 0.74x |
| Siris Co-InvestmentLPs: San Diego City Employees' Retirement System | 2015 | — | -64.5% | 0.26x | 0.26x |
| Siris IIILPs: Teachers' Retirement System of Oklahoma | 2015 | — | -0.9% | 0.97x | 0.75x |
| Siris Partners III LPLPs: Florida State Board of Administration, California Public Employees' Retirement System, Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association +6 more | 2015 | — | -0.6% | 0.99x | 0.77x |
| Siris Partners II, L.P.LPs: San Diego City Employees' Retirement System | 2011 | — | -0.6% | 0.99x | 0.98x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Siris made?
- Siris has 27 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Siris invest at?
- Siris invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Siris's typical check size?
- Siris typically writes checks of $100M – $500M.
- What sectors does Siris focus on?
- Siris focuses on Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Marketing Tech, SaaS.
- Where is Siris located?
- Siris is headquartered in West Palm Beach, US.
- Does Siris lead rounds?
- Yes, Siris leads investment rounds.
- Who does Siris co-invest with?
- Siris most often shares deals with Farol Asset Management, CapitalG, Norwest Venture Partners, among 44 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamFrank Baker, Co-Founder of Siris Capital, on Why He Moved to the Palm Beaches - YouTube
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