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Mike Farrell

Managing Director

Mike joined the firm in 2009 and is a Managing Director. His areas of investment focus include Internet-enabled software and information services. Prior to joining Spectrum, Mike worked at Tudor Investment Corporation's private equity arm. Mike received an MBA from Harvard Business School and BA, cum laude, from Bowdoin College.

Representative Investments

Acquired by CBOE
Acquired by NMC and Endicott
Acquired by Vista Equity
Acquired by Shanghai Hongtou
Acquired by London Stock Exchange
Acquired by Zoominfo / DiscoverOrg

News

Spectrum Equity's Mike Farrell Named Top Software Investor of 2024 by GrowthCap

GrowthCap selected the Top Software Investors of 2024 based on nominations from CEOs and colleagues. Individuals were evaluated for their business expansion capabilities, integrity and broader impact.

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Announcing the Sale of Expert Institute

Spectrum announces the sale of Expert Institute, a leading provider of outsourced legal services to the attorney market, to Levine Leichtman Capital Partners.

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Spectrum Continues Partnership with CINC; Hg Joins as Strategic Investor

Hg will become a strategic shareholder in the business, investing alongside CINC’s founder, Bill Blanton, and its management team, as well as current investors Spectrum Equity.

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RapidRatings Announces $200 Million Growth Investment Led by Spectrum Equity

Investment enables RapidRatings to deepen focus on enhancing visibility into financial health of public and private companies to assess supply chain, counterparty risk

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