Rose Park Advisors

Rose Park Advisors is a Boston-based investment firm, founded in 2007 by the renowned business theorist Clayton Christensen and his son Matthew Christensen. The firm specializes in applying Clayton's theory of disruptive innovation to identify and invest in companies that have the potential to fundamentally change industries. Rose Park is sector-agnostic, investing across software, healthcare, technology, and media, with a particular focus on companies that are early in their disruptive journey. The firm seeks out companies that can leverage innovative strategies to create new market footholds or disrupt established ones. Some of their prominent portfolio companies include Gusto, a leading HR software provider; DocuSign, a giant in electronic agreements; and Norsk Titanium, a disruptor in the aerospace manufacturing industry. These investments exemplify Rose Park's commitment to backing companies that are poised to redefine their industries by implementing disruptive technologies and business models. Rose Park Advisors invests across various stages of growth, from early-stage ventures to later-stage companies. They offer not just capital but also strategic expertise, helping businesses maximize their potential through a disruptive innovation framework. The firm also maintains a global outlook, seeking investment opportunities across different geographies. Matthew Christensen, who now leads the firm as CEO, continues to uphold the principles of disruptive innovation laid out by his father. Under his leadership, Rose Park Advisors manages over $480 million in assets, positioning the firm as a key player in the venture capital space, helping companies navigate and exploit disruptive forces to achieve long-term success.