Francisco Partners Ranks Among Top Buyout Firms for Sixth Straight Year

Leading tech-focused investment firm recognized for consistent top-tier performance

Feb. 4, 2026 at 4:23pm by Ben Kaplan

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Francisco Partners, a global investment firm specializing in technology businesses, has been ranked among the top three performers in the HEC Paris-Dow Jones Annual Global Large Buyout Performance Ranking for the sixth consecutive year. This marks the only firm to achieve this level of sustained recognition, reflecting over 15 years of disciplined investing, deep sector expertise, and a focus on building enduring technology companies.

Why it matters

The HEC Paris-Dow Jones ranking is a prestigious industry benchmark that evaluates private equity fund performance over a 10-year period. Francisco Partners' consistent top-tier placement highlights its ability to deliver exceptional returns for its limited partners, even as the broader private equity landscape faces increasing competition and market volatility.

The details

Francisco Partners was ranked #2 in this year's HEC Paris-Dow Jones ranking, following its #1 ranking the previous year. The firm's sustained performance is attributed to its disciplined investment approach, deep technology sector knowledge, and strong operational expertise in supporting portfolio companies. The ranking analyzed the performance of 695 private equity firms and 1,439 funds raised between 2012 and 2021, with an aggregate equity volume of $2.5 trillion.

  • Francisco Partners has been ranked among the top three performers in the HEC Paris-Dow Jones Annual Global Large Buyout Performance Ranking for the sixth consecutive year.
  • The 2025 ranking reflects the firm's performance over a 10-year period from 2012 to 2021.

The players

Francisco Partners

A leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology businesses. The firm has invested in over 500 technology companies since its launch over 25 years ago, making it one of the most active and longstanding investors in the technology industry.

Dipanjan ('DJ') Deb

CEO and Co-Founder at Francisco Partners.

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What they’re saying

“We are incredibly honored to continue ranking among the top performing firms in our industry by HEC Paris-Dow Jones. Consistently delivering top-tier performance reflects decades of disciplined investing, deep sector expertise, a technology-focused operating team, and a relentless focus on building enduring technology businesses.”

— Dipanjan ('DJ') Deb, CEO and Co-Founder (Business Wire)

The takeaway

Francisco Partners' consistent top-three ranking in the prestigious HEC Paris-Dow Jones Global Large Buyout Performance Ranking underscores its ability to deliver exceptional returns for investors through its disciplined, technology-focused investment approach. This sustained recognition cements the firm's reputation as a leading player in the private equity industry.