The arc of history bends to the innovators, the pioneers of possible who transform lives and forge new worlds. These innovators, enabled by great teams and visionary investors, inspire us. They are our purpose.
Third500 is building the Emerging Growth Investment Bank — to embody the spirit of the innovator, to embrace their cause, and to empower them for the wonderous world they will create.
In a 2000-meter rowing contest, the third 500 meters is where the race is won. A long way from the start yet far from victory, the grueling third 500 is when great teams become legends. When achievement is born of resolve. When potential yields success.
Third500 is where the best ideas become big businesses.
Through the success of 100 growth companies from over 40 countries, Third500 has advised on more than $7 billion in investment and strategic transactions. Since 2018, Third500 clients have raised $1.2 billion, created $3.2 billion in investment gains and generated 45% IRR after increasing value to legacy investors by 330%.
From Chicago to Shanghai, Austin to Amsterdam, Boston to Basel, Singapore to Sandhill, Third500 clients enjoy unparalleled access to the global community of investors, partners and acquirers throughout the Emerging Growth capital markets.
Among the world’s largest and most consequential investment markets, the Emerging Growth segment comprises all companies with valuations between $50 and $500 million.
Over the past 5 years, the Emerging Growth segment has attracted $514 billion in investments while generating 27% median IRR. The segment now accounts for 67% of all VC investment and 44% of all exit events.
Third500 is a boutique investment bank serving the global Emerging Growth economy. Our firm was conceived to serve companies in their own ” third 500”. The fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the world. Innovators at the peak of their potential. Proven businesses -- a long way from the start, yet far from victory. Great teams -- on the brink of history.
From the $10 million private placement to the $50 million IPO, the $75 million “pre-money” to the $300 million “target market cap,” the $15 million partnership to the $500 million M&A event.
We are distinguished by the market we serve and the things we do for the company we keep. And we’re just putting our oars in the water.
Global doesn’t mean we’re far away. Reach out to us at our Chicago or Bangkok office.
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