test role at Emergence Software (Remote)

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Remote

Employment

Full-Time

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Culture highlights: Small, boutique firm (27 employees) with a collaborative, long-term mindset. Emphasis on building enduring businesses rather than chasing quick returns.
Remote / hybrid policy: Not publicly specified; headquarters in Palo Alto suggests an in-office expectation, but flexibility may be offered.
Notable perks or engineering culture: As a PE firm, roles are likely in investment, operations, and finance rather than pure engineering. Perks typical of a family office environment (e.g., competitive compensation, direct exposure to deal-making, mentorship from Pritzker network).
For job seekers: A chance to work closely with a small team on high-impact investments, with direct access to the resources of a major family office. Ideal for candidates passionate about B2B software and long-term value investing.

One-liner: Emergence Software is a permanent equity partner that provides long-term capital and strategic support to high-potential B2B software companies.
Entity Type: Private (family office / PE/Buyout firm)
Headquarters: Palo Alto, California, United States
Founded: 2023
Founders: Led by Henry Zhang (founder/CEO); backed by The Pritzker Organization

Primary industry: Private equity / investment management, with a focus on technology and software.
Target customers: B2B software companies generating between $2M and $20M in revenue that are seeking patient, permanent capital rather than a traditional exit-driven investment.
Mission or purpose statement: “To foster enduring growth stories that will shape the industry for decades to come” by building a thriving ecosystem through software and data.

Permanent Equity Capital: Long-term, non-dilutive capital investments with no fixed exit timeline, designed to support growth without the pressure of a typical fund lifecycle.
Strategic & Operational Support: Tailored guidance on go-to-market, product strategy, and scaling operations, leveraging the network of The Pritzker Organization.
Portfolio Ecosystem: Access to a curated network of portfolio companies (e.g., Gemtalk Systems, AlgoDriven, MedEvolve, PureInfluence, NYVUS) for cross-collaboration and best practice sharing.

Valuation / Market Cap: Not publicly disclosed.
Key Metric: Has made 6 investments since inception (latest deal: Gemtalk Systems, April 2026). Total assets under management not disclosed.
Notable Investors / Partners: The Pritzker Organization (backer), 53 Stations, Asymmetric.
Growth Signals: Rapid portfolio build (6 deals in ~3 years), active deal flow, and a team of 27 professionals as of 2026.

Permanent Capital Structure: Unlike traditional PE funds, Emergence does not need to exit investments within a set timeframe, allowing long-term value creation.
Pritzker Affiliation: Backed by The Pritzker Organization, a multi-billion dollar family office with deep industry connections and operational expertise.
Niche Focus: Concentrates exclusively on B2B software companies with $2M–$20M revenue, a segment often underserved by larger PE firms.
Founder-Friendly Approach: Positions itself as a partner rather than a controller, seeking to preserve founder autonomy.

Current priorities:
- Expand portfolio by investing in additional high-growth B2B software companies.
- Deepen support for existing portfolio companies through operational resources and network access.
- Build a differentiated ecosystem where portfolio companies can share technology and go-to-market capabilities.
Growth direction: Continue to be a “permanent equity partner” while scaling the team and investment capacity organically.

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