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Summit Park Named to Inc.’s Founder-Friendly Investors List for Fifth Consecutive Year

Summit Park has been named to the Inc. Founder Friendly Investors list for the fifth consecutive year. The annual list recognizes private equity firms, venture capital firms, and lenders who are committed to supporting founder-led businesses.

This recognition highlights the investors and firms that work closely with entrepreneurs and remain engaged with the businesses they back. Honorees are recognized for their approach to partnering with founders and supporting their companies through growth and beyond.

Summit Park was built to help founders and management teams scale their businesses by providing the resources and collaboration to execute on a shared vision. The firm’s history is rooted in trust, enduring relationships, and a shared vision to invest in great companies looking for a partner for their next phase of growth. Summit Park has an established track record of partnering with business owners. For two decades, our strategy has remained consistent and the importance of fostering a cohesive partnership and vision for growth remain foundational elements of how we do business.

To compile the list, Inc. contacted the entrepreneurs who have sold their businesses to private equity and venture capital firms. Founders shared their experiences on partnering with nominee firms as well as data on how the companies have grown during these partnerships. The resulting list highlights investors that founders identified as strong partners throughout the investment process. For more information or to view the complete list of honorees, visit https://www.inc.com/founder-friendly-investors.

To learn more about the Founder-Friendly award program, criteria, and the selection process, please click here.

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