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SAN FRANCISCO, California – February 11, 2026 – Alpine Investors is pleased to announce its recognition as one of GrowthCap’s Top Growth Equity Firms of 2025 for the second consecutive year – an honor that underscores the firm’s PeopleFirst philosophy, focus on talent programs, and continued momentum.
GrowthCap’s annual Top Growth Equity Firm award evaluates a select group of industry-leading growth equity firms defined by their sustained culture of integrity, excellence, and disciplined leadership. The firms recognized are widely regarded as preferred partners by founders and CEOs for their ability to enhance value for portfolio companies.
“Alpine was founded with the ambition to set the standard in private equity, create an environment where outstanding leaders can do their best work, and to make a positive impact beyond our investments,” said Graham Weaver, Founder and CEO of Alpine Investors. “Our approach has always been grounded in the belief that people are the driving force behind lasting success. Being recognized by GrowthCap as a Top Growth Equity Firm of 2025 is a meaningful acknowledgment of that philosophy and the commitment our team brings to building durable, high-quality companies. We are deeply thankful to our portfolio company leaders, our investors, and our employees who have partnered with us for the last 25 years.”
To determine this list, GrowthCap evaluates several hundred growth equity firms on their unique capabilities, sector expertise, investment judgment, demonstrated value creation, as well as their talent development and retention and firm evolution, among other attributes. A fraction of final round candidates are ultimately selected as awardees.
GrowthCap is not affiliated with Alpine and Alpine paid a fee in acceptance of the award. The award was given on February 11th, 2026, and was based off Alpine’s unique capabilities and reputation in 2025. For more information about the selection criteria and process, please visit GrowthCap’s website.
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About Alpine Investors
Alpine Investors is a people-driven private equity firm that is committed to building enduring companies by working with, learning from, and developing exceptional people. Alpine specializes in investments in companies in the software and services industries. Its PeopleFirst strategy includes a talent program which allows Alpine to bring leadership to situations where additional or new management is needed post-transaction. Alpine has $18.8B in assets under management and three offices in San Francisco, New York, and Austin. For more information, visit www.alpineinvestors.com.
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