GROWTH CAPITAL PARTNERS
GROWTH CAPITAL PARTNERS is a Series A, Series B, Series C+ and buyout fund in the US, United Kingdom and Europe writing $10M–$50M checks into Fintech, Security, software, business-solutions-and-services, industrial-companies, technology, consumer-and-leisure, telecommunications, regtech, marketing-and-advertising and energy-and-cleantech.
- Stages
- Series A, Series B, Series C+, buyout
- Sectors
- Fintech, Security, software, business-solutions-and-services, industrial-companies, technology, consumer-and-leisure, telecommunications, regtech, marketing-and-advertising, energy-and-cleantech
- Check size
- $10M–$50M
- Invests in
- US-wide, United Kingdom, Europe
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 1999
- Assets under management
- $810M
- Website
- growthcapital.co.uk
Thesis
Growth Capital Partners (GCP) is a UK-based private equity firm founded in 1999, headquartered in London. They specialize in investing in the knowledge economy, focusing on high-margin, intellectual capital-led businesses within specialist technology and services sectors. GCP's strategy involves forming investment partnerships, offering tailored strategic support and capital to ambitious, high-growth companies. They operate as minority or majority investors, aiming to accelerate growth through operational expertise. Their investment thesis targets businesses with robust growth potential, driven by global mega-trends, emphasizing a partnership-led philosophy. GCP offers flexible funding solutions with equity stakes ranging from 15-75%, targeting enterprise values between £25-150 million. They typically invest in Series A, Series B, and late-stage ventures (Series C+), with average investments of £10-50 million. The primary geographic focus is the United Kingdom, with secondary interests in North America and Europe. Sector focuses include software (web marketplaces, SaaS), business solutions and services (B2B tech/services), industrial companies, technology, consumer and leisure, telecommunications, fintech, cybersecurity, RegTech/compliance, marketing and advertising, and energy/CleanTech. The firm has approximately $810 million in AUM, with Growth Capital Partners Fund VI (a buyout fund) at $557 million. The firm also has a distinct real estate division based in Birmingham, Alabama, focusing on industrial properties.
Common questions
Does GROWTH CAPITAL PARTNERS invest at the Series A stage?
Yes. GROWTH CAPITAL PARTNERS lists Series A, Series B, Series C+ and buyout among the stages it invests in.
What check size does GROWTH CAPITAL PARTNERS write?
GROWTH CAPITAL PARTNERS writes $10M–$50M checks.
Where does GROWTH CAPITAL PARTNERS invest?
GROWTH CAPITAL PARTNERS invests in the US, United Kingdom and Europe.