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Mobeus Equity Partners

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

Mobeus Equity Partners is a prominent London-based venture capital firm specializing in providing growth capital to established, high-growth small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the United Kingdom. With a focus on equity and debt finance, Mobeus targets profitable businesses with proven track records and significant expansion potential. The firm's investment philosophy centers on partnering with management teams to accelerate growth, often through strategic acquisitions, market expansion, or product development, aiming to unlock substantial value.

Mobeus typically invests in companies seeking capital for various purposes, including management buyouts, growth equity, and recapitalizations. Their sweet spot for initial investments ranges from £2 million to £15 million. This translates to approximately $2.54 million to $19.05 million, based on recent exchange rates, positioning them as a significant player in the UK's lower-mid market. The firm is largely sector-agnostic but seeks robust business models and strong competitive advantages within their target companies, emphasizing sustainable growth and profitability.

Since 2013, Mobeus has demonstrated a strong commitment to the UK SME landscape, having invested over £400 million across more than 40 companies. This extensive experience underscores their deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by growing businesses. Their latest fund, Mobeus V, successfully closed at £177 million in 2020, further solidifying their capacity to deploy substantial capital. Mobeus prides itself on a hands-on, supportive approach, working closely with portfolio companies to drive value creation and achieve long-term success through tailored financing solutions.

Investor Profile

Mobeus Equity Partners has backed more than 56 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 49 rounds, about 88% of its total and boasts 13 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, United States, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, E-Commerce, Information Technology.
  • Typical check size: $2.5M – $19.1M.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (54%)
  • Series A (16%)
  • Series B (13%)
  • Private Equity (11%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (2%)
  • Series C (2%)
  • Seed (2%)
  • Series D (2%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (91%)
  • United States (7%)
  • Canada (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • E-commerce
  • Information Technology
  • Retail
  • Consulting
  • Health Care
  • Internet
  • E-learning
  • Education
  • Tutoring
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FAQ

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Who does Mobeus Equity Partners frequently co-invest with?

Techstart Ventures
Europe, Belfast, United Kingdom, Belfast
Co-Investments: 1
Acton Capital
Europe, Bayern, Germany, München
Co-Investments: 2
Volution
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Beringea
North America, Michigan, United States, Farmington Hills
Co-Investments: 3
Piper Private Equity
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Downing Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Foresight Group
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Souter Investments
Europe, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Co-Investments: 1
Calculus Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Mobeus Equity Partners often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 1
TH
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
CC
Europe, Bristol, City of, United Kingdom, Bristol
Shared Deals: 2
AH
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
SW
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Mobeus Equity Partners?

Ellis Recruitment Group

Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom

Ellis Recruitment Group provides staffing and employment solutions for IT industries.

EmploymentRecruitingStaffing Agency
Private EquityDec 13, 2023
Amount Raised: $12,621,307
Intralink

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Intralink is an international business development and innovation consultancy with a deep specialism in Asia

Business DevelopmentBusiness IntelligenceConsultingManagement ConsultingMarket Research
Private EquityJul 3, 2023
Amount Raised: $24,876,790
Lace Partners

London, England, United Kingdom

Lace Partners is an HR company that offers HR transformation, workforce digitization, people strategy, and cloud services for businesses.

Cloud ManagementConsultingHuman Resources
Private EquityJan 24, 2023
Amount Raised: $12,578,198
ActiveNav

Reston, Virginia, United States

ActiveNav is the data privacy and governance software provider and innovator of DMaaS (Data Mapping as a Service.)

Big DataInformation TechnologyPrivacyRisk ManagementSaaSSoftware
Series AJan 19, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,721,748
MyTutor

London, England, United Kingdom

MyTutor offers affordable 1-to-1 tutorials online by connecting tutors from the UK's best unis with pupils at home and in schools

E-CommerceE-LearningEducationTutoring
Series BSep 13, 2021
Amount Raised: $20,756,994
Vet’s Klinic

Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Vet’s Klinic offers high-quality pet care at flexible prices.

Health CarePetVeterinary
Series UnknownJun 30, 2021
Legatics

London, England, United Kingdom

Legatics is an end-to-end deal platform focused on efficiency and client experience.

B2BLegalSoftware
Series AJun 24, 2021
Amount Raised: $4,174,918
Orbital Net

Bekesbourne, Kent, United Kingdom

Orbital Net is an internet service provider company that provides connectivity and bespoke hosting solutions.

InternetTelecommunicationsWeb Hosting
Private EquityJun 7, 2021
MPB

Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom

MPB is an online platform specializing in used photography and videography kit.

ConsumerContent CreatorsE-CommerceE-Commerce PlatformsPhotography
Series DApr 6, 2021
Amount Raised: $68,874,905
Caledonian Leisure Ltd

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom

Caledonian Travel offers sensational value holidays by coach and sensational value self drive breaks.

LeisureTravel
Series UnknownMar 30, 2021