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ValueAct Capital

ValueAct Capital

San Francisco, Californiavalueact.com

Overview

ValueAct Capital is a San Francisco-based investment company that manages funds on behalf of some of the world's largest institutional investors. The firm concentrates on acquiring significant ownership stakes in a limited number of companies that it believes are undervalued. ValueAct is generally one of the largest independent shareholders at each of its core investments and works in a constructive manner with management and / or the company's board to successfully implement strategies that maximize returns for all shareholders.

Year Founded

2000

AUM

$9.8B

Portfolio Companies

6

Investments

ValueAct Capital investments
CompanyDateStageLead
ArcadiaDec 2019Series CCo-investor
NoodleJun 2020Series BLead
Big Shot PicturesJan 2026VC RoundCo-investor
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Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

Yearly cadence, pace, and funding raised over time.

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FAQ

Where is ValueAct Capital based?

ValueAct Capital is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.

When was ValueAct Capital founded?

ValueAct Capital was founded in 2000.

How many portfolio companies does ValueAct Capital have?

ValueAct Capital has 6 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in ValueAct Capital's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Arcadia, Noodle, Big Shot Pictures.

What was ValueAct Capital's most recent investment shown here?

ValueAct Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Big Shot Pictures in 2026.

What sectors does ValueAct Capital focus on?

ValueAct Capital focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Real Estate & PropTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming.

What company stages does ValueAct Capital focus on?

ValueAct Capital typically invests at the Mid stage.

What is ValueAct Capital's AUM?

ValueAct Capital's assets under management are estimated between $1.0B and $10.0B.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Year Founded2000
AUM$9.8B

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