Spur Capital Partners
Spur Capital Partners is a Boston-based private equity fund-of-funds manager that invests in top-tier venture capital and growth equity funds. The firm provides institutional investors with diversified exposure to private markets, including healthcare and life sciences focused funds.
Website
https://spurcapital.comLocation
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Founded
1997
AUM
$5B+
Investment Range
$50M - $500M
Portfolio Companies
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Focus
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Fund Stages
growth
Investment Thesis
Spur Capital invests in premier venture capital and growth equity fund managers across sectors. Their healthcare exposure comes through strategic allocations to leading life sciences and healthcare-focused venture funds. They focus on identifying top-quartile fund managers with proven track records.
Team
Partners / Managing Directors
- Alan Feld - Managing Partner
- Peter Parker - Partner
Other Key Team Members
- Various investment professionals
Focus Areas
- Fund-of-Funds Strategy
- Venture Capital Funds
- Growth Equity Funds
- Healthcare & Life Sciences (via fund investments)
- Technology Funds
Notable Fund Investments
Spur Capital invests in venture funds rather than direct company investments. Their healthcare exposure includes allocations to:
- Leading healthcare venture capital funds
- Life sciences focused VC managers
- Crossover healthcare funds
Notable Portfolio Exposure (Healthcare)
- Exact Sciences - Cancer diagnostics (via fund exposure)
- Various healthcare companies through fund investments
Recognition
- Ranked #3 on HEC-Dow Jones Performance Ranking (2022)
- UNPRI Signatory (United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment)
- Strong ESG commitment
Sources
- Spur Capital website: https://spurcapital.com
- Crunchbase: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/spur-capital-partners
- HEC-Dow Jones Performance Rankings
Portfolio Companies
| Name | Location | Founded | Categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exact Sciences | Madison, Wisconsin, USA | 1995 | diagnosticscancer-detection+3 |