Franklin Templeton

Franklin Templeton manages approximately $1.68T in assets under management, deploying capital across AI and technology companies at various growth stages.

The firm's investment thesis centers on AI, Tech, Global Equities — sectors where they have built deep expertise and strong deal flow.

There are 2 portfolio companies on record for Franklin Templeton. This figure covers publicly known investments — stealth-mode and unannounced deals are not included.

Franklin Templeton primarily writes checks at the Late Stage stage, though like most active funds, they may participate in adjacent rounds when the opportunity fits.

Franklin Templeton is a growth-stage investment firm founded in 1947, headquartered in USA, managing approximately $1.68T in assets under management. The firm concentrates on AI, Tech, Global Equities, deploying capital primarily at the late stage level. Notable AI portfolio companies include Gong, Celonis. Franklin Templeton has participated in 2 funding rounds tracked by Awaira, deploying capital across AI, Tech, Global Equities sectors. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes AI-focused companies with strong technical foundations and clear market opportunities. Awaira assigns Franklin Templeton an investor score of 68/100 based on portfolio strength, AI sector exposure, and market activity. The firm investment thesis centers on identifying AI companies that demonstrate strong technical moats, clear paths to revenue, and potential for category leadership within their respective segments. Franklin Templeton evaluates opportunities based on team quality, market timing, technology differentiation, and capital efficiency. Portfolio companies including Gong, Celonis reflect the firm emphasis on backing founders who combine deep technical expertise with commercial execution capability. — that is widely considered Franklin Templeton's marquee bet. It captures the kind of opportunity the firm consistently seeks out.