
Nordstar
Description
Nordstar is a London-based investment firm that strategically partners with transformational growth-stage companies, offering a blend of capital, strategic guidance, and operational expertise. The firm distinguishes itself by actively engaging with its portfolio companies, providing hands-on support to accelerate their development and market leadership. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying businesses with strong growth potential across various sectors, including technology, consumer, healthcare, and financial services, aiming to foster long-term value creation.
The firm typically targets growth-stage companies, deploying significant capital to fuel their expansion. Nordstar's typical first cheque size ranges from £5 million to £50 million, which translates to approximately $6.3 million to $63 million USD, depending on the specific needs and stage of the company. Beyond financial backing, Nordstar leverages its team's extensive experience in private equity, operations, and strategy to help companies navigate complex challenges, optimize performance, and scale effectively.
Nordstar's portfolio features several prominent UK brands, demonstrating their commitment to supporting innovative businesses. Notable investments include leading companies such as Gousto, Cera, Bloom & Wild, Butternut Box, and Papier. The firm's team boasts a collective track record of having invested over £1 billion across more than 30 companies prior to Nordstar, underscoring their deep industry knowledge and proven ability to identify and nurture high-growth ventures. This hands-on, value-add approach positions Nordstar as a strategic partner for ambitious entrepreneurs seeking more than just capital.
Investor Profile
Nordstar has backed more than 34 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 7 rounds, about 21% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, South Korea.
- Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, FinTech, Financial Services.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $6.3M – $63M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (50%)
- Series A (21%)
- Series B (9%)
- Pre Seed (6%)
- Series C (6%)
- Debt Financing (3%)
- Angel (3%)
- Series Unknown (3%)
Country Focus
- United Arab Emirates (15%)
- United Kingdom (12%)
- South Korea (12%)
- Singapore (9%)
- United States (9%)
- India (9%)
- Indonesia (6%)
- Spain (6%)
- Philippines (6%)
- Norway (3%)
Industry Focus
- E-commerce
- Fintech
- Financial Services
- Software
- Restaurants
- Food And Beverage
- Food Delivery
- Retail
- E-commerce Platforms
- Banking
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