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HSBC UK

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

HSBC UK provides financial products and services and long-term general and industrial credit services.

Investor Profile

HSBC UK has backed more than 81 startups, with 22 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 67 rounds, about 83% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Debt Financing, Post Ipo Debt, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, United States, South Africa.
  • Strong thematic focus on Manufacturing, Retail, Food and Beverage.
  • Led 17 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Debt Financing (91%)
  • Post Ipo Debt (7%)
  • Series A (1%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (91%)
  • United States (4%)
  • South Africa (1%)
  • The Netherlands (1%)
  • Canada (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Food And Beverage
  • Health Care
  • Automotive
  • E-commerce
  • Waste Management
  • Wholesale
  • Industrial
  • Education
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FAQ

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Who does HSBC UK frequently co-invest with?

Private Ventures Group ("PVG")
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
International Finance Corporation
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 1
Santander Bank
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 1
NatWest Bank
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
Business Growth Fund
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
CoVenture
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Lloyds Bank
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
NatWest Group
Europe, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Co-Investments: 1
ABN AMRO Bank
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 2
Standard Bank
Africa, NA - South Africa, South Africa, Johannesburg
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by HSBC UK?

Biosus Energy

Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom

Biosus Energy is an energy company that advances sustainability with innovative renewable systems for residential and commercial clients.

EnergyRenewable Energy
Debt FinancingJul 21, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,293,994
Orbital Education

London, England, United Kingdom

Orbital Education is a british education.

ConsultingEducation
Debt FinancingJul 18, 2025
Knights Pharmacy

Redditch, Worcestershire, United Kingdom

Knights Pharmacy is a group of community pharmacies in England and Wales that offer medicines and healthcare services.

Emergency MedicineMedicalPharmaceutical
Debt FinancingJul 3, 2025
iomart Group

Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom

Iomart Group is a secure cloud service provider.

Cloud ComputingCloud Data ServicesWeb Hosting
Post Ipo DebtJun 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $157,634,226
Character.com

Swansea, Swansea, United Kingdom

Character.com is a dynamic character clothing retailer with a focus on children’s products.

ChildrenFashionRetailShoes
Debt FinancingJun 25, 2025
Co-op

Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom

Co‑op offers a range of retail and service solutions including grocery stores, insurance, legal advice, and funeral services.

ConsumerE-CommerceGroceryRetail
Debt FinancingJun 19, 2025
Amount Raised: $469,084,013
Geldards

Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom

Geldards is a leading law firms that provides law advisory services for individuals, families and corporates.

Business Information SystemsLaw EnforcementLegal
Debt FinancingJun 19, 2025
Armstrong Watson

Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Armstrong Watson provides accountancy, audit, tax, payroll, corporate finance, financial planning and wealth management services.

AccountingFinancial ServicesWealth Management
Debt FinancingJun 13, 2025
Freepoint Commodities

Stamford, Connecticut, United States

Freepoint Commodities offers commodity trading services to provide mid-stream commodity-producing assets.

Financial ServicesIndustrialOil and GasRisk Management
Debt FinancingJun 5, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,300,000,000
NowVertical Group

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

NowVertical Group is a Vertical Intelligence (VI) software and services company combining industry-specific technology and expertise.

AnalyticsAutomotiveBig DataBusiness DevelopmentData IntegrationGovernmentInformation TechnologyRetail TechnologySoftware
Post Ipo DebtMay 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $26,000,000