
Connection Capital
Description
Connection Capital is a London-based investment firm that specializes in syndicating institutional-grade private market opportunities to private professional investors, including high-net-worth individuals and family offices. Established in 2010, the firm acts as a bridge, providing direct access to private equity, commercial property, private debt, and alternative asset investments that would typically be exclusive to large institutional funds. This model allows sophisticated private capital to participate in a diversified portfolio of illiquid assets.
The firm's investment strategy for private equity primarily focuses on established, profitable, and UK-headquartered businesses. Connection Capital typically deploys equity cheques ranging from approximately $3.81 million to $19.05 million USD (equivalent to £3 million to £15 million GBP) per deal, targeting mid-market opportunities. Beyond private equity, they also source and syndicate investments in commercial property and various alternative asset classes, offering a broad spectrum of private market exposure to their investor base.
Since its inception, Connection Capital has built a robust track record, demonstrating significant activity and capital deployment. The firm has successfully deployed over $635 million USD (equivalent to £500 million GBP) of capital across more than 60 distinct deals. This impressive portfolio includes over 30 private equity transactions, more than 20 commercial property deals, and over 10 alternative asset investments, underscoring their expertise and reach within the private investment landscape.
Investor Profile
Connection Capital has backed more than 33 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 23 rounds, about 70% of its total and boasts 8 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Private Equity, Debt Financing, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, Spain.
- Strong thematic focus on Manufacturing, Financial Services, FinTech.
- Typical check size: $3.8M – $19.1M.
Stage Focus
- Private Equity (42%)
- Debt Financing (24%)
- Series Unknown (15%)
- Series C (9%)
- Undisclosed (6%)
- Equity Crowdfunding (3%)
Country Focus
- United Kingdom (97%)
- Spain (3%)
Industry Focus
- Manufacturing
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Electronics
- Hotel
- Banking
- Consumer Electronics
- Telecommunications
- Advertising
- Market Research
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