Centana Growth Partners is a growth equity fund that invests in rapidly growing financial services, financial technology, and enterprise software companies. They provide capital and strategic support to sustain or accelerate the growth of their portfolio companies.

Centana Growth Partners

Centana is a specialized growth equity firm that invests in the future of finance. We collaborate with firms across the entire financial services ecosystem, from institutions to fintech disruptors, to add strategic and long-term value to our portfolio companies. We empower entrepreneurs with a combination of capital, network and expertise to accelerate the growth of our portfolio companies. The Centana team taps into decades of financial services expertise and insight to invest in companies that bring real value and innovation to the industry. 

Centana is based in Palo Alto and New York.

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Matthew Alfieri, Partner at Centana Growth Partners, has made it onto GrowthCap's Top 40 Under 40 Growth Investors list for the second year in a row. Matt’s ability to navigate the dynamic landscape of growth investing, alongside his approach and passion for identifying and nurturing high-potential opportunities, has made him an invaluable asset to Centana and has played a pivotal role in the firm's success.

More here: https://bit.ly/3HcgP5J

Sarah Kim recently shared her insights with Digital Insurance on AI’s transformative role in #insurtech, and the integration of short-duration parametric products with conventional indemnity solutions. 

Sarah believes in the longevity of the insurtech industry, with these innovations presenting a unique and resilient option for investors in the face of challenging market conditions. 

Read the article here: https://bit.ly/3RUgB8C

Sarah Kim sees vast opportunities in the #insurtech space despite VC funding shifts and underscores the resilience of startups and ongoing innovations in her newest feature in InsuranceNewsNet. She also highlights our portfolio company, ZestyAI, as a stand-out company for effectively tackling challenges within the insurance industry. 

Check out the article here: https://bit.ly/3NN1NY3

Sending New Year well-wishes from all of us at Centana Growth Partners! 

As we step into 2024, we are thankful for the support of our incredible team, partners, and network that continues to help us excel in the ever-evolving financial services realm. We look forward to another year of growth and opportunities.  

Happy New Year!

The #SilentGeneration and #BabyBoomers have benefitted from a 40-year rally in stocks and housing prices, amassing a staggering $73 trillion that will pass on to #GenX and #millennials. Jay Lee and Riddhi M. Panchal explore the implications and the ripple effects within the private equity ecosystem in their new piece, 'Unlocking the Potential of the Great Wealth Transfer.' 

Read more here - https://bit.ly/41w2WJ3
#greatwealthtransfer #GWT

Centana Growth Partners, Sarah Kim, recently spoke with Rebecca Szkutak from TechCrunch to discuss the recent fundraising round for RepeatMD. Sarah shared her thoughts on the accelerated growth of the aesthetic and wellness space and why she thinks it is here to stay despite the ebbs and flows of industry trends.

 If you're a founder at the intersection of healthcare and fintech, reach out! Check out the article here: https://tcrn.ch/3tblwtb

RepeatMD has demonstrated outstanding growth in the past 12 months, with a +2,519% increase in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) revenue and a +130% increase in SaaS revenue. Alongside this growth, RepeatMD's unwavering commitment to client satisfaction and dedication to enhancing customer profitability align seamlessly with Centana Growth Partners focus on unique technology investments at the intersection of financial services and healthcare. 

Read here - https://bwnews.pr/3QYGqnb

Partner, Matthew Alfieri  from Centana Growth Partners, took the stage at FIS Demo Day, for a panel discussion centered  on the future of fintech. The audience consisted of professionals from over 40 banks, fintech startup executives, and FIS executives. The discussion spanned topics from future expectations and priorities to the panelists' current focal points. 
 
Key themes emerging from the discussion highlighted the direction of financial services, with rising interest rates driving banks to prioritize deposit gathering. A heightened emphasis is being placed on enhanced customer experiences and agility. 

Great to see our partners continuing to lead the discussion and give their forward outlooks on key areas!

The California FAIR Plan Association has adopted ZestyAI's Z-FIRE wildfire risk analytics, revolutionizing assessment for more accurate premiums. https://bit.ly/3QuPwYW

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