
Mobeus Equity Partners
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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