Simpson Thacher represented Technology Crossover Ventures in connection with the organization of TCV X, a $3 billion fund focused on technology investments in consumer internet, software, and IT infrastructure companies. TCV X is the largest fund ever raised by the firm.
Founded in 1995, TCV provides capital to growth-stage private and public companies in the technology industry. Since inception, TCV has invested over $10 billion in leading technology companies and has helped guide CEOs through more than 115 IPOs and strategic acquisitions. TCV’s investments include Airbnb, Altiris, AxiomSL, Dollar Shave Club, EmbanetCompass, EtQ, ExactTarget, Expedia, Facebook, Fandango, GoDaddy, HomeAway, LinkedIn, Netflix, OSIsoft, Rent the Runway, Sitecore, Splunk, Spotify, Varsity Tutors and Zillow.
The Simpson Thacher team advising TCV included Michael Nooney, Tom Wuchenich, Robert Guo, Brendan Baker, Jeremy Bethel, Kira Mandella, Megan Whitman, Robert Yu and Bob Zhao (Funds); and Brian Mendick and Jacqueline Clinton (Tax).