Mike Ettling Joins Expedition Growth Capital as Operating Advisor
Investor - People | Jun 23, 2025 | Expedition Growth Capital
Expedition Growth Capital has announced the appointment of Mike Ettling as an Operating Advisor. Ettling, with over 20 years of experience in the software industry, brings extensive expertise in leading and advising software companies. Formerly the CEO of Unit4, a transformation leader in cloud-based ERP solutions, and President at SAP SuccessFactors, Ettling will now apply his skills to advise bootstrapped founders at Expedition. His previous roles also include CEO of NGA HR and board positions at firms like Impellam and NCC Group. In his new role, he'll join the board of Expedition portfolio company Pinpoint and provide strategic insights to the firm's ambitious software leaders.
Sectors
- Software
- Private Equity
Geography
- United Kingdom – Expedition Growth Capital is headquartered in London, making the UK a primary geographical focus.
- United States – Expedition has operations in Boston and Mike Ettling has historical involvement with U.S.-based companies, such as SAP SuccessFactors.
Industry
- Software – The article involves the appointment of Mike Ettling as an Operating Advisor at Expedition Growth Capital, with a focus on advising software companies, which falls under the Software industry.
- Private Equity – Expedition Growth Capital, a private equity firm specializing in software company investments and growth, is central to the article.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Ettling | Operating Advisor | People | Mike Ettling is a seasoned executive and advisor who has joined Expedition Growth Capital as an Operating Advisor. |
| Expedition Growth Capital | Hiring Company | Company | A growth equity firm specializing in software companies, looking to provide capital and expertise to emerging leaders. |
| Unit4 | Former Employer | Company | A company that provides cloud-based ERP solutions; Mike Ettling was CEO here before joining Expedition. |
| SAP SuccessFactors | Former Employer | Company | A leader in cloud-based human capital management software, acquired by SAP. |
| Pinpoint | Portfolio Company | Company | An Expedition portfolio company providing an Applicant Tracking System. |
| NCC Group | Other | Company | A company where Mike Ettling serves on the board. |
| SYSPRO | Other | Company | A company where Mike Ettling is the Executive Chairman. |
| Advent International | Other Company | Company | A private equity firm where Mike Ettling serves as an Operating Partner. |
| HiBob | Other | Company | A company where Mike Ettling serves as an Advisor. |