JMI Equity Named to Inc.’s 2025 Founder-Friendly Investors List

October 28, 2025 | Washington, D.C., San Diego, Baltimore

JMI Equity is honored to again be named to this year’s Inc. Founder-Friendly Investors list, which recognizes private equity firms, venture capital firms, and lenders with a strong track record of supporting founder-led businesses.

This year’s list includes 248 firms that have demonstrated consistent commitment to helping founders scale their companies and build long-term value. JMI is proud to be recognized among this group of investor partners who prioritize collaboration, trust, and sustainable growth.

“Over more than three decades, JMI has partnered with over 190 software and AI-driven companies, helping them scale and create lasting value,” said Peter Arrowsmith, Managing Partner at JMI Equity. “We are proud to receive this recognition and remain deeply committed to building strong, enduring relationships with the entrepreneurs and leadership teams we support.”

To build this year’s list, Inc. surveyed founders who have partnered with private equity, venture capital, or debt firms. Respondents shared insights on their experience, collaboration, and business growth following the investment partnership.

Explore the full list of 2025 honorees and Inc.’s methodology here: https://www.inc.com/founder-friendly-investors.

Inc. is a leading media brand and playbook for entrepreneurs and business leaders. The award is the subjective determination of the party conferring the award and not of JMI Equity. JMI Equity submitted an application, provided references, and paid a fee for consideration. JMI Equity received this award from 2021-2025. The time period evaluated for the 2025 award was January 1, 2020, to May 1, 2025. For more information about Inc., please see their website at www.inc.com. JMI is not responsible for the contents of any third-party website and has not confirmed the accuracy of any information provided therein.