Franklin Venture Partners
Investing in the world's premier private companies.
Franklin Venture Partners
Investment team

James L. Cross, CFA
Co-Head of Private Investing

Robert Stevenson, CFA
Co-Head of Private Investing

Ryan Biggs, CFA
Co-Head of Private Investing, Research Analyst

Sara Araghi, CFA
Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager

Anthony Hardy, CFA
Vice President, Portfolio Manager, Research Analyst

Richard Herbert, CFA
Head of Investor Relations
Dylan Serrentino-Mullins
Research Associate
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Important Information
All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal.
This material is intended to be of general interest only and should not be construed as individual investment advice or a recommendation or solicitation to buy, sell or hold any security or to adopt any investment strategy.All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal.There is no guarantee that a strategy will meet its objective. Performance may also be affected by currency fluctuations. Reduced liquidity may have a negative impact on the price of the assets. Currency fluctuations may affect the value of overseas investments. Where a strategy invests in emerging markets, the risks can be greater than in developed markets. Where a strategy invests in derivative instruments, this entails specific risks that may increase the risk profile of the strategy. Where a strategy invests in a specific sector or geographical area, the returns may be more volatile than a more diversified strategy.
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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Footnotes
- The specific portfolio companies shown represent all the Franklin Venture Partners platform’s past and current portfolio companies as of December 31, 2024. It should not be assumed that investments in the portfolio companies shown were, are or will be profitable.

