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Wavecrest Growth Partners

Growth equity

Boston · Pre-Seed–Growth · 2 people tracked

Also known as WAVECREST MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC

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Investment thesis

Wavecrest Growth Partners focuses on high-growth B2B software, AI, data, and technology-enabled services companies. The firm combines growth capital with hands-on operating expertise and access to deep industry networks, partnering with founders and management teams to help scale their businesses to the next stage of growth.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 1, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Growth
HQ
Boston, Massachusetts, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2016
Private fund assets
$1.6B
VC funds
14
Tracked investments
6

Team · 2 people

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What they invest in

from 5 of 6 portfolio companies

Fintech ×4SaaS ×4Enterprise Software ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Construction Tech ×1Cybersecurity ×1E-commerce ×1Future of Work ×1

HQs:Canada×2United States×2

Investments · 6 tracked

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By year:2024 · 12023 · 22014 · 14 dated

Cardatacardata.coin𝕏✓ verified

Cardata provides software for managing IRS-compliant vehicle reimbursement programs and employee driving-related expenses for enterprises.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechHR TechSaaSToronto, CA

Haywood Marsh(Chief Executive Officer)inChris Hendrix(Chief Revenue Officer)in

Co-investorsMassMutual Ventures

Bigtimesoftbigtime.netin𝕏May 2014

BigTime is a project and resource management platform that helps professional services firms track time and expenses, manage projects from quote to cash, and optimize margins and cash flow through a unified system.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkSaaSSales TechChicago, US

Brian Saunders(Founder)inJohn Pinkerton(Executive Officer)inLewis Joseph Matyas(Executive Officer)

BoardJohn S. Howell, Jr.(Director)Peter Bauert(Director)Joel Dryer(Director)

Co-investorsVista Equity PartnersLevel EquityMassMutual VenturesRuna Capital

MikMakmikmak.cominAcquired

MikMak provides an AI-driven commerce intelligence platform that helps consumer brands measure, plan, and optimize sales and media across the full funnel, drawing on shopper and retailer data.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketing TechRetail Tech

Rachel Tipograph(Founder)in

Co-investorsMiroma VenturesWaverley CapitalLuminari CapitalLunch PartnersMadrona Venture Group

Rapid Applications GroupAug 2023

Wheat Ridge, US

Matthew Thomas Bullis(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsMassMutual Ventures

Rapid Appsrapidworks.comin𝕏Aug 2023

RapidWorks provides a quote-to-cash software platform for heavy equipment services companies, covering fields such as concrete pumping, crane rental, hydrovac, traffic control, and hauling.

Construction TechFintechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Tim Curranin

Co-investorsBADideas.fundMassMutual Ventures

Trolleytrolley.comin𝕏Nov 2024 · $23M

Trolley offers a RecipientOps platform for risk and safety teams that combines ID and business verification, fraud monitoring, and global KYC/KYB compliance to vet payout recipients before funds are released.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSToronto, CA

Timothy Nixon(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardAnthony Giannobile(Director)Andrew Redd(Director)Christopher Paik(Director)

Co-investorsGreenSky VenturesPace Capital

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does Wavecrest Growth Partners invest at?
Wavecrest Growth Partners invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
What sectors does Wavecrest Growth Partners focus on?
Wavecrest Growth Partners focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Marketing Tech, SaaS.
Where is Wavecrest Growth Partners located?
Wavecrest Growth Partners is headquartered in Boston, US.

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