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Thompson Street Capital Partners

Private equity

St. Louis · Growth–Late Stage · 62 people tracked

Also known as Thompson Street · Thompson Street Capital Manager Llc

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Investment thesis

TSCP partners with already-strong management teams to transform established businesses into market leaders. The firm believes value creation stems from combining experienced operators with targeted support and resources across growth initiatives and strategic add-on acquisitions. TSCP focuses on three core sectors—life sciences, software, and business services—where it leverages deep domain expertise and operational capabilities to help portfolio companies achieve accelerated growth.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.

Stage
Growth–Late Stage
Check
$50M – $500M
HQ
St. Louis, MO, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2000
AUM
$4.6B
Tracked investments
70
Acquisitions
2

Team · 62 people

from the firm's website & curated & public directories
Jim Cooper· Founder & Chairmanin
Brad Beigle· Managing Director
Jesse Klein· Managing Director
Noelle Barcenas· Managing Director, Investor Relations
Tom St. Geme· Managing Directorin
Bob Dunn· Managing Partnerin
Dan Cooper· Managing Directorin
Ray Wagner· Managing Directorin
Rick Clifton· Managing Directorin
Aanika Patel· CXO

Employed by a portfolio company rather than by TSCP.

Alec Guzov· Directorin
Andy Bauer· Vice Presidentin
Brit Pim· Executive Advisor

Independent contractor serving as an executive advisor, not a TSCP employee.

Chris Dull· Executive Advisor

Independent contractor serving as an executive advisor, not a TSCP employee.

Dave Smoller· Executive Advisor

Independent contractor serving as an executive advisor, not a TSCP employee.

David LeResche· CXO

Employed by a portfolio company rather than by TSCP.

Drew Wilkerson· Associate
E. Harry "Skip" Creasey· Executive Advisor

Independent contractor serving as an executive advisor, not a TSCP employee.

George McMillan· Executive Advisor

Independent contractor serving as an executive advisor, not a TSCP employee.

Holly Tracy· Director, Finance
Jack Kellaher· Associate
Jeanne Chaney· Administrative Assistant
John Kane· Executive Advisor

Independent contractor serving as an executive advisor, not a TSCP employee.

Kaitlyn Hamilton· Executive Assistant
Kellie Cramer· Senior Advisor, Finance
Laura Schumacher· Administrative Assistant
Lauren DiTosto· Vice President, Finance
Margot Leggat· Associate, Investor Relations
Mark Chan· Directorin
Mike Newbold· Directorin
Nick Greenwood· Associate
Pamela Sharkey· Vice President, Administrationin
Ron Kupferman· Executive Advisor

Independent contractor serving as an executive advisor, not a TSCP employee.

Spencer Kupferman· Executive Advisor

Independent contractor serving as an executive advisor, not a TSCP employee.

Todd Little· Executive Advisor

Independent contractor serving as an executive advisor, not a TSCP employee.

Tom Wimsett· Executive Advisor

Independent contractor serving as an executive advisor, not a TSCP employee.

Tyler Payton· Senior Associate
William L. Willhite· Executive Officer
Bradley Strahorn· Investor𝕏
Kelly Wittenbrink· Vice Presidentin𝕏

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Thompson Street Capital Partners went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 20 of 70 portfolio companies

Enterprise Software ×12SaaS ×9Healthtech ×6AI & Machine Learning ×5Data & Infrastructure ×5B2B Marketplaces ×3Cloud Computing ×3Cybersecurity ×3

HQs:United States×14Norway×1

Investments · 70 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2022 · 12016 · 12015 · 12014 · 14 dated

Marmicmarmicfire.comin✓ verified

Marmicfire is a fire and safety systems provider offering inspection, maintenance, installation, and training services for fire protection and safety equipment including extinguishers, sprinklers, alarms, suppression systems, surveillance, and access control.

Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareHealthtech

Co-investorsHGGC

PKWAREpkware.comin𝕏✓ verified

PKWARE provides a data security platform that helps organizations discover, classify, and protect sensitive information across endpoints, servers, databases, cloud environments, and mainframes.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMilwaukee, US

Phil KatzSpencer Kupferman(Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsTA Associates

Allied 100allied100.cominacquired by Sarnova

Cardio Partners is a national distributor of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and emergency preparedness solutions, offering AED sales, maintenance, CPR training, and program management services for businesses and organizations.

Enterprise SoftwareHardwareHealthtechMedical Devices

Co-investorsMidwest Mezzanine FundsRidgemont Equity

BioIVTbioivt.com

Biospecimens and other products for drug discovery and development

Co-investorsArsenal

Connecticut Electricconnecticut-electric.comin

Connecticut Electric supplies electrical products and services to residential and commercial customers with a focus on economical and rapid delivery.

Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechEnergyHardwareConnecticut, US

Co-investorsMidwest Mezzanine Funds

Controlscancontrolscan.com𝕏Jun 2016acquired by VikingCloud (Sysnet Global Solutions)

VikingCloud provides cybersecurity and compliance solutions designed to protect businesses and their locations.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSAlpharetta, US

Joan Herbig(Executive Officer, Director)John Fasano(Executive Officer)in

BoardSean Banks(Director)inTom Roberts(Director)Mark Johnson(Director)inMark Godschalk(Director)

Co-investorsEscalate Capital PartnersTTV Capital

Domaille Engineeringdomailleengineering.comin

Domaille Engineering manufactures ultra-precision fiber optic polishing equipment and fixtures for telecommunications manufacturers, featuring proprietary technology that reduces polishing time and extends tool life.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardware

Co-investorsStellus Capital Management

Firma Clinical Researchfirmaclinicalresearch.comin𝕏

Firma is a contract research organization that supports clinical trials with decentralized trial capabilities, biometric monitoring, and in-home patient visits.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Co-investorsNorthlane Capital Partners

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgersfreddys.com

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers operates a fast-casual restaurant chain serving made-to-order steakburgers and frozen custard.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerFoodTechWichita, US

Bill Simon(Co-founder)inRandy Simon(Co-founder)Scott Redler(Co-founder)

Healthcare Linen Services Grouphealthcarelinensg.comin

Healthcare Linen NSG provides rental linen and patient apparel services to hospitals, including bed linens, patient gowns, towels, and cleaning products, with all items processed in-house through their facilities.

HealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainNew York, US

Joseph LaPorta(CEO)in

Co-investorsSterling GroupSeaport Capital

Intellivointellivo.comin

Intellivo provides health plan subrogation services for employers and health plans, helping recover costs and protect plans while maintaining member experience.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtechInsurTechSaaS

Co-investorsSandbox Industries

Isto Biologicsistobiologics.comin

Leading orthobiologics and regenerative MedTech company

Co-investorsEscalate Capital PartnersKeensight Capital

Lumiverolumivero.comin

Lumivero provides the DecisionTools Suite, an integrated collection of programs for risk analysis and decision-making under uncertainty that integrates with Microsoft Excel.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Gareth Morrison(Chief Executive Officer)

Co-investorsTA Associates

Made4Netmade4net.comin𝕏

Made4Net provides omnichannel fulfillment software that unifies inventory management and order execution across retail channels, warehouses, and digital storefronts.

Cloud ComputingE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaS

Duff Davidson(Chief Executive Officer)inLonny Avital(Senior EVP for Special Projects)inJean David Benkimoun(CTO & GM – EMEA & APAC)inChipper Farley(President of 3PL Solutions)inAmit Levy(EVP of Sales and Strategy)inChitra Mohamed(EVP of Finance)in

Co-investorsIngka Investments

Media Radarmediaradar.comSep 2014

MediaRadar provides advertising intelligence covering competitive media spend, campaigns, and creative strategies across digital and traditional channels in North America.

AdTechData & InfrastructureMarketing TechNew York, US

Todd Krizelman(Executive Officer, Director)Jesse Keller(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardScott Friend(Director)inWeston Gaddy(Director)

Co-investorsBain Capital VenturesBain CapitalFounder CollectiveFrontier Growth

OpenClinicaopenclinica.comin

OpenClinica eConsent is a digital consent platform for clinical trials that enables participants to review and electronically sign informed consent forms using media-rich content on any device.

BiotechDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechMedical DevicesSaaS

Joe Keremian(Founder)in

PestCo Holdings, LLCpestcoholdings.comin

PestCo is a holding company that acquires and operates a portfolio of pest control companies across the United States, providing residential and commercial pest control services.

B2B MarketplacesConsumer

RecruitMilitaryrecruitmilitary.comin

RecruitMilitary connects employers with transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses through hiring events, recruitment marketing, and hiring technology.

B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkGovTechHR TechMarketplacesSaaS

Tim Bestin

Co-investorsFour Rivers Group

Silverchairsilverchair.comin𝕏Aug 2022

Silverchair provides software and services for scholarly publishers, including the Silverchair Platform for content management and the ScholarOne Manuscripts product for manuscript management.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentSaaSCharlottesville, US

Will(CEO)

Tabs3 Softwaretabs3.com

Tabs3 is a legal and business technology platform that integrates with a vetted network of partners to support billing, compliance, document control, payments, payroll, and practice operations for law firms.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechLegalTechSaaS

Tierpointtierpoint.comin𝕏

TierPoint operates state-of-the-art data centers across the United States focused on energy-efficient operations and sustainable business practices.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnergyEnterprise SoftwareDallas, US

Jerry Kent(Chairman and CEO)in

Co-investorsCharterhouse Strategic PartnersRedBird Capital PartnersTA Associates

WeVideowevideo.comin𝕏

WeVideo is an interactive video learning platform that enables students and professionals to create, edit, and collaborate using video content.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEdTechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSOslo, NO

Rob Sparks(Chief Strategy Officer)in

Co-investorsKeiretsu Forum

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Absolute BiotechAlliedAllyantAlpaca AudiologyAnalytical Lab GroupAssembly & Test WorldwideATISBarcodesIncBcc Software LlcBCM OneBroadcast ElectronicsBubbakoo’s BurritosComplus Data Innovations IncCustom Wheel House LlcData Dimensions LlcDCL Medical LaboratoriesDDC SolutionsExpress Oil Change & Service CenterFocusVisionGlobal Software IncGovSpendGreen MountainGreen Mountain Technology LlcGurobi Optimization LlcInfinity Behavioral Health ServicesIracore InternationalIron DataKarpelKeleLTP Home Services GroupNational Arbitration & MediationOption 1 Healthcare SolutionsPulse Veterinary Technologies LlcReceivables Management PartnersRevenue Management SolutionsSabai GlobalSavillex CorporationStayLock StorageTacoma Electric SupplyThe Payment GroupThermonTransnetyx IncUniversal Air FilterVaddioVector LaboratoriesVetio Animal HealthWaddington North AmericaZymeFlow Decon Technology

Exits · 2

2 acquisitions

Allied 100acq. by SarnovaControlscanacq. by VikingCloud (Sysnet Global Solutions)

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 5

as of Sep 2025
FundVintageCommittedNet IRRTVPIDPI
Thompson Street Capital VILPs: Teachers' Retirement System of Oklahoma2022——1.04x0.07x
Thompson Street Capital VLPs: Teachers' Retirement System of Oklahoma2018——1.79x1.08x
Thompson Street Capital IVLPs: Teachers' Retirement System of Oklahoma2016——2.78x2.32x
Thompson Street Capital IIILPs: Teachers' Retirement System of Oklahoma2011——1.91x1.91x
Thompson Street Capital IILPs: Teachers' Retirement System of Oklahoma2006——1.96x1.96x

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 Thompson Street Capital Partners made?
Thompson Street Capital Partners has 70 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited.
What stage does Thompson Street Capital Partners invest at?
Thompson Street Capital Partners invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
What is Thompson Street Capital Partners's typical check size?
Thompson Street Capital Partners typically writes checks of $50M – $500M.
What sectors does Thompson Street Capital Partners focus on?
Thompson Street Capital Partners focuses on Biotech, Consumer, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, Medical Devices, SaaS.
Where is Thompson Street Capital Partners located?
Thompson Street Capital Partners is headquartered in St. Louis, US.
Who does Thompson Street Capital Partners co-invest with?
Thompson Street Capital Partners most often shares deals with Escalate Capital Partners, Midwest Mezzanine Funds, TA Associates, among 16 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

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Jim Cooper, Thompson Street Capital Partners

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Co-investors · 6

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$500K – $50M
Practical Venture Capital

Practical Venture Capital (PVC) is a Silicon Valley venture firm focused on the venture capital secondary market, acquiring LP and GP interests in venture funds and direct secondaries in late-stage private companies.

500 Global

500 Global (formerly 500 Startups) is a venture capital firm whose flagship Silicon Valley strategy backs promising technology companies from pre-seed onward across a range of sectors and geographies.

$150K
Accenture Ventures

This is an Accenture innovation overview page describing Accenture's innovation lifecycle (Think Tank, Labs, Centers of Excellence, Service Delivery, Connected Innovation Centers) rather than the Accenture Ventures investment arm. It focuses on innovation strategy and R&D, with no investment thesis, stages, check sizes, or contact details published.

TNT Ventures

Tnt Ventures helps enterprise software founders and other technical professionals with fundraising services to increase capital.

Hike Ventures

Hike Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco and Tokyo that invests in AI startups across North America, focusing on founders with proprietary, operational data not available on the public internet.

$1M – $5M

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