
IW Capital
Description
IW Capital is a prominent UK-based private investment house specializing in providing growth capital to established small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Operating from London, they facilitate both equity and debt investments, primarily drawing capital from a robust network of high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional investors. Their unique value proposition lies in connecting private capital with promising British businesses poised for significant expansion across various sectors.
The firm's investment strategy is centered on identifying and backing companies with strong management teams, proven business models, and clear growth trajectories. IW Capital typically invests in businesses seeking capital for expansion, market penetration, product development, or strategic acquisitions. While their portfolio spans diverse sectors, including technology, consumer goods, healthcare, and business services, a common thread is the potential for substantial returns for their private investor base. They often structure investments to be Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) or Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) qualifying, offering tax efficiencies to their investors.
IW Capital is known for deploying significant capital into the UK SME market. Their typical first cheque size ranges from approximately £1 million to £10 million, translating to roughly $1.25 million to $12.5 million USD, depending on the prevailing exchange rate. This substantial investment capacity enables them to support a wide array of growth-stage companies. Since its inception, IW Capital has successfully raised over £300 million for UK SMEs, demonstrating their significant impact on the private growth capital landscape. They have supported over 60 companies, contributing to job creation and economic growth across the UK.
Investor Profile
IW Capital has backed more than 42 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 33 rounds, about 79% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series Unknown, Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Health Care, Internet.
- Led 5 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1.3M – $12.5M.
Stage Focus
- Series Unknown (43%)
- Seed (19%)
- Series A (17%)
- Private Equity (14%)
- Series B (5%)
- Equity Crowdfunding (2%)
Country Focus
- United Kingdom (100%)
Industry Focus
- E-commerce
- Health Care
- Internet
- Software
- Fashion
- Shopping
- Leisure
- Apps
- Pharmaceutical
- Financial Exchanges
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