
GP Bullhound
Description
GP Bullhound is a prominent technology advisory and investment firm, established in 1999, that has carved out a significant niche in the European and global tech ecosystem. Headquartered in London, the firm operates with a dual mandate, offering both M&A and capital raising advisory services, alongside direct investments into high-growth technology companies. This integrated approach allows GP Bullhound to leverage deep industry insights and an extensive network to support entrepreneurs and founders through various stages of their company's lifecycle.
The firm's investment arm primarily focuses on growth-stage software businesses, demonstrating a clear preference for companies with proven business models and significant scaling potential. GP Bullhound manages a series of successful funds, with its most recent vehicle, GP Bullhound Fund VI, closing at an impressive €300 million in 2023. This follows the successful deployment of GP Bullhound Fund V, which closed at €210 million in 2021, underscoring the firm's consistent capital-raising capabilities and investor confidence.
Through its funds, GP Bullhound typically targets initial investments ranging from €10 million to €30 million per company. The firm is known for its hands-on approach, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance, operational support, and access to its vast network of industry leaders and potential partners. Their investment strategy aims to back approximately 10 to 12 companies per fund, fostering long-term partnerships with portfolio companies.
GP Bullhound's extensive track record includes over 100 completed transactions, encompassing both advisory mandates and direct investments. This deep experience across the technology landscape, combined with its substantial capital base and strategic support, positions GP Bullhound as a key player in fostering the growth and success of technology ventures across Europe and North America.
Investor Profile
GP Bullhound has backed more than 101 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 23 rounds, about 23% of its total and boasts 28 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series B, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Sweden, United Kingdom, Spain.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, E-Commerce, Internet.
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $10.8M – $32.4M.
Stage Focus
- Series Unknown (38%)
- Series B (19%)
- Series A (13%)
- Series C (9%)
- Seed (8%)
- Secondary Market (4%)
- Series D (4%)
- Series F (2%)
- Series E (2%)
- Series G (2%)
Country Focus
- Sweden (32%)
- United Kingdom (26%)
- Spain (21%)
- United States (11%)
- France (3%)
- Germany (2%)
- Ireland (1%)
- The Netherlands (1%)
- Portugal (1%)
- Canada (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- E-commerce
- Internet
- Mobile Apps
- Retail
- Apps
- Mobile
- Sports
- Financial Services
- Saas
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