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Equality Asset Management has sealed a major milestone, announcing Wednesday that it has successfully raised $575 million for its second private equity vehicle — a fundraise that landed like a bell at the closing of a trading day. The firm was advised by Ropes & Gray LLP on the effort.

The fund, named EAM Private Equity Partners II LP, was oversubscribed and surpassed its hard cap, signaling strong demand from investors eager to back the firm’s strategy, according to a statement released Wednesday.

Targeting Category-Leading Software Companies

Under the plan, the new fund will be deployed into “category-leading” enterprise software businesses, continuing EAM’s focus on growth-oriented, founder-led companies operating at the backbone of the digital economy.

“We founded EAM with a vision to build a high-performing private equity firm focused on founder-led software businesses,” said Tom Roberts, EAM co-founder and managing partner. He thanked both returning and first-time investors, adding that the firm intends to earn their confidence through close partnership with portfolio executives and limited partners.

A Boston Firm With a Growing Portfolio

Software and Technology at the Core

Headquartered in Boston, Equality Asset Management invests in growth-stage software and technology companies. According to the firm’s website, its portfolio includes:

• Advanced GRC, which provides licensing, compliance and case management tools for the public sector

• Connectbase, a software and data platform serving the communications infrastructure industry

• Miva, an e-commerce infrastructure provider for retailers, distributors and wholesalers

• Risk Control Technologies, which develops loss control software for the insurance sector

These holdings illustrate the firm’s emphasis on specialized software platforms embedded deeply within their industries.

Broad Backing From Institutional Investors

The latest fund attracted support from both new and existing institutional investors, with a diverse base that includes asset managers, insurance companies, family offices, university endowments, consultants, public and private pension funds and charitable organizations. The firm described its backers as “prominent institutions.”

“This is an exciting milestone for our firm and one we approach with both gratitude and a strong sense of responsibility,” said Jeff Del Papa, EAM co-founder and managing partner. He credited investors, employees and portfolio companies for their role in reaching the finish line, and said the firm is now focused on disciplined execution and value creation.