BluWave’s fourth annual awards program has recognized Level Equity amongst the top 2 percent of North America’s most innovative private equity firms in the Top PE Innovator Awards.

The Top Private Equity Innovator awardees were selected by a cross-functional committee that assessed candidates in consultation with a broad universe of limited partners, investment bankers, industry thought leaders and service providers in the private equity ecosystem. As part of their selection process, the committee evaluated more than 6,000 private equity firms and utilized more than 75 different factors, incorporating more than 400,000 data points.

“At Level Equity, fostering innovation starts with empowering our investments and teams to thrive by staying true to what made them successful. We partner with forward-thinking businesses, valuing diverse ideas that drive long-term growth”- Ben Levin, Co-Founder & CEO.

At Level Equity, we focus on building lasting relationships with founders, providing growth capital and operational support to help scale their businesses at a sustainable pace. Our approach is rooted in respect for the unique challenges that entrepreneurs face and a deep understanding of the complexities of growing a company. We are proud to partner with a diverse range of technology and software companies, offering tailored solutions that meet their specific growth needs. Our inclusion on the BluWave Top PE Innovator list highlights our commitment to being a reliable, long-term partner for entrepreneurs and their teams.

Please note that this award is the opinion of the party conferring the award and not Level Equity. The award was issued by BluWave, LP on February 25, 2025. Level Equity did not seek or submit a nomination for the award or provide any compensation to BluWave in connection with this recognition. Award selections were determined based on BluWave, LP’s evaluation of firm’s due diligence, value creation, firm operations and corporate citizenship practices.  Level Equity did not have a role in the nomination/submission process for this award.  This award is the opinion of the party conferring the award and not of Level Equity.  There can be no assurance that other providers or surveys would reach the same conclusion as the party conferring the award referenced herein To learn more about this award, please click here. 

Level Equity has published its annual Go-to-Market Report for 2025. The report delivers key benchmarks and insights from 28 participating companies across Level’s portfolio, spanning both horizontal and vertical businesses from under $10M to over $25M in ARR. Led by Level Equity’s NextLevel Operations team—a group of SaaS leaders with deep experience in growth-stage businesses—this research provides go-to-market leaders with actionable data to improve growth and performance.

This year’s report breaks down benchmarks by company size (ARR) and average selling price (ASP), offering insights into win rates, sales cycles, marketing effectiveness, customer engagement strategies, and tech stack. View insights from the report here:

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In addition to leading this research, the NextLevel Operations team is also partnering with portfolio companies to implement strategies backed by the report’s insights to grow demand generation, accelerate sales, and enhance customer value and retention.

Interested in how NextLevel Operations supports portfolio companies? Learn more about Our Approach

For Illustrative purposes only. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

The material presented is proprietary information regarding Level Equity Management, LLC (“Level Equity”), its affiliates and investment program. The information in this report (the “Report”) is provided for educational purposes only and is not investment advice or an offer or sale of any security or investment product or investment advice. Offerings are made only pursuant to a private offering memorandum containing informant information, which describes risks related to an investment therein and various other important matters. Information contained herein is not intended to be complete or final and should not form the primary basis for an investment decision.

The Report is provided for educational purposes only and is solely intended to summarize Level Equity’s current observations and views surrounding trends surrounding software businesses. The Report should not be relied upon for any other purpose. Any views and opinions expressed in the Report are those of Level Equity and are based on available information and there is no implication that the information contained herein is correct as of any time subsequent to such date.

We are honored to announce that Level Equity has been recognized as one of GrowthCap’s Top Growth Equity Firms of 2024. This marks the third consecutive year we’ve received this award, a testament to our strategic focus and commitment to partners.

GrowthCap’s annual list highlights firms that stand out for their track record, industry expertise, and long-term partnership approach. At Level Equity, we take pride in backing founders with flexible capital, deep strategic insight, and an unwavering focus on sustainable growth. We believe that building lasting businesses requires not just capital, but trust, transparency, and a commitment to acting with integrity. For over 15 years, Level has partnered with ambitious companies that are transforming industries and creating meaningful impact. Our success is driven by the entrepreneurs we support, the team we’ve built, and our shared dedication to innovation and progress.

Level Equity was recognized as one of the Top 25 Growth Equity Firms for 2024 by GrowthCap, a leading growth capital research and advisory firm. This recognition reflects the opinion of GrowthCap, not that of Level Equity. The award was issued by GrowthCap, LLC on February 13, 2025, and is based on performance during 2024, Level Equity submitted a nomination and paid an application fee for consideration. Following its selection, Level Equity paid a fee to promote the award. Other providers or surveys may not share the same opinion as the conferring party, and there can be no assurance that they would reach similar conclusions. Read more about the award here.

We are proud to announce that Level Equity has been selected for the Inc. 2024 Founder-Friendly Investors list for the second year in a row. This recognition underscores our commitment to partnering with founders in a way that supports their long-term success, offering flexible capital and strategic guidance to help them achieve their business vision.

At Level Equity, we focus on building lasting relationships with founders, providing growth capital and operational support to help scale their businesses at a sustainable pace. Our approach is rooted in respect for the unique challenges that entrepreneurs face and a deep understanding of the complexities of growing a company. We are proud to partner with a diverse range of technology and software companies, offering tailored solutions that meet their specific growth needs. Our inclusion on the Inc. Founder-Friendly Investors list highlights our commitment to being a reliable, long-term partner for entrepreneurs and their teams.

This award is the opinion of the party conferring the award and not Level Equity.  The award was issued by Inc. on October 29, 2024. Level Equity submitted a nomination and paid an application fee to be considered for this award.  Once selected, Level Equity paid a fee to promote this award. There can be no assurance that other providers or surveys would reach the same conclusion as the party conferring the award referenced herein. To learn more about this award, please click here.

The Level team is honored to have been awarded Performance of the Year – Over $500 Million: Growth in the Private Equity Wire US Awards 2024. This award recognizes the performance of Level Equity’s Growth Partners IV fund, and reflects our commitment to fostering sustainable business growth and creating long-term value for our portfolio companies. We remain committed to partnering with capital efficient, rapid growth software businesses across various industries that seek to lead the markets they operate in. As owners of these great businesses, we strive to provide them with tailored operational support and advice as we collectively chase amazing outcomes.

Please note that this award is the opinion of the party conferring the award and not Level Equity. The award was issued by Private Equity Wire on October 10, 2024. Level Equity did not seek or submit a nomination for the award or provide any compensation to Private Equity Wire in connection with this award.  Voting for the awards was conducted via an online poll of the entire Private Equity Wire userbase, with participants asked to make their choice from a short-list of firms in each category.  Level Equity did not participate in the poll. The award does not indicate or guarantee future results of any of the Level Equity funds. There can be no assurance that other providers or surveys would reach the same conclusion as the party conferring the award referenced herein To learn more about this award, please click here.