Private Equity
Francisco Partners Is Taking Weave Communications Private for $650M. Here Is What That Means for Small-Cap Software Investors.
TL;DR: Francisco Partners announced on August 18, 2026 that it will acquire Weave Communications (NYSE: WEAV) in an all-cash deal worth roughly $650 million, or $7.40 per share — a 34% premium to Weav
Jeff Barnes, MBA··11 min read
Private Equity
Tech PE in 2026: What Francisco Partners' $21.2B Record Close Signals for LP Allocators
Tech PE 2026: What Francisco Partners' $21B Close Signals Tech PE in 2026: What Francisco Partners' $21.2B Record Close Signals for LP Allocators By Jeff Barnes, MBA | Angel Investors Network | July 26, 2026...
Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 min read
Private Equity
Francisco Partners Closes $21 Billion in Firm's Largest-Ever Fundraise
TL;DR: Francisco Partners just closed $21.2 billion across two funds, Francisco Partners VIII L.P. ($16.4B) and Francisco Partners Agility IV L.P. ($4.6B), making it the firm's largest fundraise in it
Jeff Barnes, MBA··10 min read