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Livingbridge

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

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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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Livingbridge frequently co-invest with?

BV
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
UA
Asia, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai
Co-Investments: 1
Tenzing
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Intermediate Capital Group
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Ascension
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
Insight Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Force Over Mass Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
IC
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Farview Equity Partners
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
HSBC Bank
North America, Illinois, United States, Lake Forest
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Livingbridge often collaborate with?

CA
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
XW
Europe, Leeds, United Kingdom, Leeds
Shared Deals: 1
DS
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
WB
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
CS
North America, Washington, United States, Kirkland
Shared Deals: 1
WM
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Livingbridge?

Direct Ferries

London, England, United Kingdom

Direct Ferries helps customers plan ferry routes and compare prices on different lines.

Service IndustryTicketingTransportation
Private EquityJun 14, 2023
T-Pro

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

SaaS, AI, Speech Recognition, Natural language Understanding, Mobile App, Healthcare Software, Patient Mnagement Workflows, Telehealth

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Electronic Health Record (EHR)Health CareInformation TechnologymHealthSoftwareSpeech RecognitionVirtual Assistant
Private EquityApr 28, 2023
CitNOW Group

Newbury, West Berkshire, United Kingdom

CitNOW Group is a forefront of building solutions that address the needs of the customer during their car buying and ownership experience.

AutomotiveInformation Services
Private EquityJul 19, 2022
Venatus

London, England, United Kingdom

A global ad-tech platform where gaming and entertainment publishers monetize powerfully & advertisers connect with audiences creatively.

Ad NetworkAdvertisingAdvertising PlatformsService IndustryVideo Games
Private EquitySep 28, 2021
RealVNC

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Accelerate your business with secure remote desktop access and support for a connected world.

Information TechnologySoftware
Private EquityAug 15, 2021
Semafone

Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Semafone provides software to contact centres which allows them to take secure card payments that complies with PCI DSS regulations.

ComputerSecuritySoftware
Private EquityJun 29, 2021
Welltel

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Welltel is a rapidly growing communications company, currently employing 70 people and providing managed services.

Telecommunications
Private EquityDec 21, 2020
Exclaimer

Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Exclaimer is a provider of an email signature management platform for cloud services such as Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.

Cloud ComputingEmailInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyProfessional ServicesSoftware
Private EquityDec 7, 2020
Amount Raised: $133,558,424
Visualsoft

Stockton-on-tees, Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom

Visualsoft eCommerce Based in the North East of England, Visualsoft is one of the UK's leading web development companies.

E-CommerceSoftwareWeb Design
Private EquityNov 11, 2020
TitanHQ

Galway, Galway, Ireland

TitanHQ provides high quality, reasonably priced network security products SpamTitan, WebTitan & ArcTitan.

Information TechnologySecurityService Industry
Private EquityJun 10, 2020