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Wavecrest Growth Partners

Growth equity

Boston · Pre-Seed–Growth · 32 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 29, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Growth
HQ
Boston, Massachusetts, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2016
Last 12 months
1 investment
Private fund assets
$1.6B
VC funds
14
Tracked investments
9
Acquisitions
2

Team · 32 people

from the firm's website & curated & public directories
John Lawrence· Partner & CFOin
Adele Difazio· Director of Operationsin
Amanda Betts· Operations Associatein
Blaine Stahl· Vice President, Growth Operationsin
Cali Tran· Operating Advisorin
David Metter· Operating Advisorin
Dennis Ainge· Operating Advisorin
Elana Anderson· Operating Advisorin
Evan Cummins· Vice Presidentin
Harry Theodore· Senior Analystin
Jack Keleher· Controller
Jack Smith· Analystin
Jasper Gleeson· Analyst
Kate Burke· Senior Analystin
Kate LaGarde· Vice President, Talent Operationsin
Matt Pattyson· Senior Associatein
Michael Alter· Operating Advisorin
Michael Holmes· Manager, Growth Operations
Nick Savoia· Senior Associate
Scott Fitzgerald· Operating Advisorin
Scott Morey· Operating Advisorin
Suresh Vittal· Operating Advisorin
Taylor Welsh· Vice Presidentin
Tod Nielsen· Operating Advisorin

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Wavecrest Growth Partners went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 8 of 9 portfolio companies

SaaS ×7Enterprise Software ×5Fintech ×5Logistics & Supply Chain ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Cybersecurity ×2Mobility & Transportation ×2Retail Tech ×2

HQs:United States×4Canada×2Jamaica×1

Investments · 9 tracked

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By year:2026 · 12025 · 12024 · 12023 · 32020 · 12017 · 12014 · 19 dated

Cardatacardata.coin𝕏Sep 2023 · $100M✓ 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 VenturesMaven Equity Partners

Alessaalessa.comin𝕏Jan 2017Acquired

Alessa develops SaaS compliance software that combines KYC, KYB, AML, and fraud prevention tools for financial institutions and corporates globally.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSJamaica, JM

Holly Sais Phillippi(Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsMassMutual VenturesJohnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDCMission BiocapitalSalesforce 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

Carpool Logisticscarpoollogistics.cominMar 2025 · $12M

Carpool Logistics provides vehicle transportation services with proprietary technology for automated dispatch, real-time tracking, and delivery ETAs.

Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSAtlanta, US

Michael Malakhov(Executive Officer, Director)inTerrence Jackson(Executive Officer, Director)inBruce Eric Morris, Jr.(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardDeepak Sindwani(Director)Albert Gimbel(Director)

Co-investorsAtlanta Tech VillageOverline

Dealerwaredealerware.cominJan 2026

Dealerware, part of Silvercar Inc., provides a cloud-based software platform for managing dealership fleets and mobility programs such as courtesy vehicles, rentals, subscriptions, and pickup/delivery services.

Enterprise SoftwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationRetail TechSaaS

Co-investorsRadian CapitalAutomotive Ventures Mobility

MikMakmikmak.cominJan 2020Acquired

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 VenturesUTA VenturesWaverley CapitalLuminari CapitalLunch PartnersMadrona Venture Group

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

Other

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

Rapid Applications Group

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Wavecrest Growth Partners made?
Wavecrest Growth Partners has 9 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
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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