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Barclays Investment Bank

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

Barclays Investment Bank is primarily a global financial services provider offering strategic advisory, capital markets, and risk management solutions to large corporations, institutions, and governments. Its core business revolves around facilitating large-scale financial transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, and debt issuances, rather than making early-stage venture capital investments in startups. The bank's extensive global network and deep expertise in various sectors position it as a key player in the corporate finance landscape.

While not a traditional venture capital firm, Barclays does engage in strategic equity investments through dedicated units like Barclays Principal Investments or Barclays Ventures. These investments are typically focused on companies, particularly in the fintech sector, that align with Barclays' broader strategic objectives, offering potential for collaboration, technology integration, or market expansion. These strategic investments are distinct from the investment bank's primary client-facing activities and are generally made at later stages of a company's development, such as growth equity or Series A/B rounds, rather than seed or pre-seed stages.

Barclays' strategic investment arm seeks to back innovative companies that can enhance its service offerings or operational efficiencies. For instance, Barclays participated in a $20 million Series B funding round for AccessFintech in 2020, a company focused on data and workflow solutions for financial institutions. Another notable investment includes a $7.5 million investment in Flux in 2019, a fintech firm aiming to digitize receipts. These investments illustrate a typical cheque size ranging from low single-digit millions to tens of millions of dollars, reflecting a focus on established growth-stage companies rather than nascent startups. The bank's overall financial strength, with total assets exceeding £1.5 trillion as of December 31, 2023, underpins its capacity for such strategic capital deployment.

Investor Profile

Barclays Investment Bank has backed more than 40 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 18 rounds, about 45% of its total and boasts 16 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Debt Financing, Post Ipo Debt, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Ireland.
  • Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, Finance, FinTech.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $20M.

Stage Focus

  • Debt Financing (50%)
  • Post Ipo Debt (15%)
  • Series Unknown (13%)
  • Series C (5%)
  • Series B (5%)
  • Series D (3%)
  • Seed (3%)
  • Series A (3%)
  • Corporate Round (3%)
  • Grant (3%)

Country Focus

  • United States (53%)
  • United Kingdom (15%)
  • Ireland (8%)
  • Switzerland (8%)
  • South Africa (5%)
  • India (3%)
  • Spain (3%)
  • Chile (3%)
  • Singapore (3%)
  • Poland (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Financial Services
  • Finance
  • Fintech
  • Telecommunications
  • Software
  • Internet
  • Web Hosting
  • Banking
  • Saas
  • Real Estate
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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 Barclays Investment Bank frequently co-invest with?

Bain Capital Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
DRW Venture Capital
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 2
Scotiabank
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 2
HSBC
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
Bank of America
North America, North Carolina, United States, Charlotte
Co-Investments: 2
JP Morgan Chase
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
Nyca Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
JP Morgan
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Pivot Investment Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
HSBC Bank
North America, Illinois, United States, Lake Forest
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Barclays Investment Bank often collaborate with?

GU
North America, Florida, United States, Miami
Shared Deals: 1
JB
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
JJ
North America, New York, United States
Shared Deals: 1
Dan Bilzerian
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
SS
Europe, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Barclays Investment Bank?

Gevo

Englewood, Colorado, United States

Gevo focuses on the production of isobutanol, thereby bringing renewable and cost-effective fossil fuel alternatives to consumers worldwide.

BiotechnologyEnergyFossil FuelsFuelRenewable Energy
Post Ipo DebtJul 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $40,000,000
Highland Spring

Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom

Highland Spring Group is a bottled water company.

WaterWater PurificationWholesale
Debt FinancingMar 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $64,436,726
Carvolution

Bannwil, Aargau, Switzerland

Carvolution is a mobility services provider reshaping car ownership through their fully digital subscription service.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesE-Commerce
Debt FinancingJan 23, 2024
Amount Raised: $229,965,942
TP24

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

TP24, the unique B2B asset-backed lender that provides working capital facilities to SMEs and Mid Cap companies.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechInsuranceLending
Debt FinancingJul 19, 2023
Amount Raised: $465,000,000
Teylor

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

Teylor AG is a SME Lending platform that provides fastest and most comfortable SME loans.

BankingFinancial ServicesFinTechSoftware
Debt FinancingJun 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $295,918,477
OpenFin

New York, New York, United States

OpenFin provides financial institutions with a unified workspace and developer platform built for productivity.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechOperating Systems
Series DMay 24, 2023
Amount Raised: $35,000,000
Healthcare Trust

New York, New York, United States

Healthcare Trust is a real estate investment agency that develops a portfolio of medical real estate properties and senior housing.

MedicalReal EstateReal Estate Investment
Post Ipo DebtMay 24, 2023
Amount Raised: $240,000,000
Momenta finance

London, England, United Kingdom

Momenta finance is a high-growth specialist provider of flexible business finance to the UK SME market.

Financial Services
Debt FinancingFeb 8, 2023
Amount Raised: $138,813,112
DoubleLine

Los Angeles, California, United States

DoubleLine is an ETF platform that provides mutual funds, closed-end funds, and exchange-traded funds services.

ConsultingFinanceFinancial Services
Corporate RoundApr 12, 2022
Applica

Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland

Applica is a documentation automation platform.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningNatural Language Processing
Series UnknownMar 20, 2022
Amount Raised: $5,000,000