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Merian Global Investors

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

Merian Global Investors is an independent, global asset management firm with funds operated by the global growth private equity firm.

Investor Profile

Merian Global Investors has backed more than 7 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 57% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series C, Private Equity, Series E rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, Germany, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, Finance, FinTech.

Stage Focus

  • Series C (29%)
  • Private Equity (29%)
  • Series E (14%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (14%)
  • Series Unknown (14%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (71%)
  • Germany (14%)
  • United States (14%)

Industry Focus

  • Financial Services
  • Finance
  • Fintech
  • Insurtech
  • Banking
  • Payments
  • Insurance
  • Internet
  • Advertising
  • Advertising Platforms
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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 Merian Global Investors frequently co-invest with?

Mitsui & Co
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Baillie Gifford
Europe, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Co-Investments: 1
Green Bay Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Alma Mundi Ventures
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Co-Investments: 1
IVP
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 1
WiL (World Innovation Lab)
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 1
Andreessen Horowitz
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 1
Hedosophia
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Sapphire Ventures
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Co-Investments: 1
Virgin Group
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Merian Global Investors often collaborate with?

HM
North America, New Providence, Bahamas, Nassau
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Merian Global Investors?

wefox

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

wefox is a platform that connects insurers, brokers, businesses and customers to give the world access to digital insurance solutions.

Financial ServicesFinTechInsuranceInsurTechInternet
Series CJun 1, 2021
Amount Raised: $650,000,000
Starling Bank

London, England, United Kingdom

Starling Bank is a bank that offers personal, joint, and business accounts.

BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Series UnknownFeb 10, 2020
Amount Raised: $77,496,852
Starling Bank

London, England, United Kingdom

Starling Bank is a bank that offers personal, joint, and business accounts.

BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Series CFeb 13, 2019
Amount Raised: $96,413,421
Secret Escapes

London, England, United Kingdom

Secret Escapes is a members-only travel club offering discounted rates on luxury hotels and holidays in the UK.

LeisureTourismTravelTravel Accommodations
Private EquityJul 19, 2018
Amount Raised: $67,718,738
Albert Technologies

New York, New York, United States

Albert is an artificial intelligence marketing platform for the enterprise, driving fully autonomous digital marketing campaigns.

AdvertisingAdvertising PlatformsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Digital MarketingEnterprise SoftwareLead GenerationMachine LearningMarketingMarketing AutomationSemantic Search
Post Ipo EquityJul 4, 2018
Amount Raised: $18,000,000
Wise

London, England, United Kingdom

Wise is an software devoloping company that provides money transfer services.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechInsurTechPayments
Series ENov 2, 2017
Amount Raised: $280,000,000
THG

Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom

THG is an online retailing platform focused on fast moving consumer goods, particularly in the health and beauty industries.

BeautyE-CommerceFashionFast-Moving Consumer GoodsRetail
Private EquityAug 13, 2017
Amount Raised: $162,567,156