GRAPHITE CAPITAL
GRAPHITE CAPITAL is a Series C+, buyout and other fund in GB writing $23M–$100M checks into Fintech, Healthcare, healthcare-pharma, education, data-tech-enabled-services, consumer-retail, industrials, engineering, business-services, distribution, real-estate, technology and health-pharma.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout, other
- Sectors
- Fintech, Healthcare, healthcare-pharma, education, data-tech-enabled-services, consumer-retail, industrials, engineering, business-services, distribution, real-estate, technology, health-pharma
- Check size
- $23M–$100M
- Invests in
- GB
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 1981
- Assets under management
- £1.2B
- Website
- graphitecapital.com
Thesis
Graphite Capital is a UK-based private equity firm founded in 1981, specializing in mid-market leveraged buyouts (LBOs) and management buyouts (MBOs). They target companies valued between £30 million and £150 million, focusing on those with strong management teams and potential for rapid expansion, including smaller companies with roll-out or consolidation potential. Their current core sectors are Health & Pharma, Education, and Data & Tech-Enabled Services, though they have a history across a broader range of industries. Graphite Capital manages approximately £1.2 billion in AUM. Their ninth fund, Graphite Capital Partners IX, raised over £470 million in 2018. The firm's minimum investment is £23 million, with a cap at £100 million. They emphasize adding value through experience, skills, network, and business development support.
Common questions
Does GRAPHITE CAPITAL invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. GRAPHITE CAPITAL lists Series C+, buyout and other among the stages it invests in.
What check size does GRAPHITE CAPITAL write?
GRAPHITE CAPITAL writes $23M–$100M checks.
Where does GRAPHITE CAPITAL invest?
GRAPHITE CAPITAL invests in GB.