Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital - aVenture Fund Research
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Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital
Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital is a private equity platform that focuses on late-stage growth investments in high-growth sectors such as technology, healthcare, consumer, and digital media. The firm typically invests in Series A through Series F rounds, as well as private equity and debt financing rounds. Their investment size varies, with notable investments including $250 million in Cohesity and $135 million in Elligo Health Research.
The firm boasts a robust portfolio featuring companies like airSlate, CallFire, and Nutanix. Key partners and decision-makers leverage extensive growth equity and franchise experience to implement a value-creation strategy focused on operational and financial measures. Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital offers unique value-add services, working closely with portfolio companies to drive growth and maximize value.
Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies180
Follow-on Investments36
Current Portfolio Count145
Total Portfolio Exits18
Top Investment Stages
Series C33 (26.4%)
Series B32 (25.6%)
Series D26 (20.8%)
Series A21 (16.8%)
Seed13 (10.4%)
Stage Mix
Series C 26%Series B 26%Series D 21%Series A 17%Seed 10%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
