Growth Investor with GrowthCap‘s RJ Lumba Expansion-Stage Software Investor: Updata’s Jon Seeber
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Mar 26, 2025 Jon Seeber, General Partner at Updata Partners, shares insights from his 20+ years in the software industry. He discusses the dynamic growth equity landscape in D.C., emphasizing strategic partnerships with management teams of B2B software firms. A case study on Viewpoint Construction Software illustrates how operational expertise fuels success. Jon also highlights the importance of teamwork, drawing parallels with his wrestling background, and reflects on the value of community, showcasing Updata's support for the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy.
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Updata's Niche
- Updata Partners differentiates itself by focusing on bootstrapped B2B software companies.
- They target firms with proven product-market fit and high growth outside Silicon Valley.
Updata's Involvement
- Updata Partners actively collaborates with portfolio companies, providing operational expertise.
- Their value creation team, including former CEOs, helps scale businesses.
Viewpoint Success Story
- Jon Seeber fondly recalls working with Viewpoint Construction Software, a family-owned business in Portland.
- Updata helped them scale 10x, bringing in operators and assisting with M&A.