
Livingbridge
Description
Livingbridge is a prominent independent private equity firm with a rich history spanning over 25 years, specializing in growth equity and buyout investments. Headquartered in London, UK, the firm has expanded its global footprint with offices in Manchester, Birmingham, Boston, Melbourne, and Sydney, reflecting its international reach. Livingbridge focuses on partnering with and investing in fast-growing companies, primarily those with enterprise values ranging from £10 million to £300 million. The firm manages over £3 billion in funds, demonstrating its significant capital base and capacity for substantial investments.
Livingbridge's investment strategy centers on providing capital and strategic support to ambitious management teams looking to accelerate growth, undertake buyouts, or facilitate successions. They typically deploy equity cheques ranging from £5 million to £100 million in their initial investments. The firm has a well-defined sector focus, actively seeking opportunities within Business Services, Consumer, Education, Healthcare, and Technology. This sector-specific expertise allows Livingbridge to provide tailored guidance and leverage deep industry networks to support its portfolio companies.
Beyond capital, Livingbridge emphasizes a partnership approach, working closely with founders and management teams to drive value creation. Their support extends to strategic planning, operational improvements, international expansion, and M&A activities. With a track record of over 100 investments, the firm has demonstrated its ability to identify promising businesses and help them scale. Their long-term perspective and commitment to fostering sustainable growth have positioned Livingbridge as a preferred partner for entrepreneurs seeking to realize their full potential.
Investor Profile
Livingbridge has backed more than 76 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 50 rounds, about 66% of its total and boasts 35 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Private Equity, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, Ireland, India.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Consulting.
- Typical check size: $6.3M – $127M.
Stage Focus
- Private Equity (71%)
- Series Unknown (17%)
- Series A (3%)
- Undisclosed (3%)
- Seed (3%)
- Convertible Note (1%)
- Post Ipo Equity (1%)
- Series B (1%)
Country Focus
- United Kingdom (93%)
- Ireland (4%)
- India (1%)
- Australia (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- Consulting
- E-commerce
- Retail
- Health Care
- Service Industry
- Information Services
- Financial Services
- Advertising
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