Operator-led. Talent-first.

Spyglass was founded in 1992 with a mission to build, scale, and sell category-leading companies across software, healthcare, finance, and construction. Mark then partnered with longtime friends, colleagues, and business partners who, through their own entrepreneurial experiences, had witnessed the impact that innovative companies and the right team can have on individuals, families, communities, and entire industries.

We at Spyglass saw the same pattern repeat: brilliant founders bottlenecked not by ideas or capital, but by their ability to assemble the right people at the right moment. We built the firm we wished we had access to in the past.

Because we only invest our own capital, we don't spend time raising funds or reporting to people or groups outside Spyglass. We focus on what is best for the long-term success of each business rather than on how short-term results might help with raising new capital. Personal investment also sharpens our focus and brings alignment with our partners.

Spyglass Capital was born with a vision to serve and support high-growth companies. We partner with founders and the companies they lead to go faster and further, together.

We've defined operational imperatives that are hard-coded into our culture and central to our decision-making.

People — We look first for the right people. We find that most business problems are rooted in people problems. We seek the right people as the foundation for any good business.

Synergy — We believe that 1 + 1 can equal 3. When we dream big, go all in, and focus on our strengths, amazing things can happen. We seek to constantly raise the bar for ourselves and those around us.

Transparent — We believe in being clear communicators. We partner with you to look at all the data, combine our experience with yours, and make great decisions.

Decisiveness — We believe in moving with urgency. We're comfortable operating in uncertain environments and showing conviction and decisiveness.