
West Hill Capital
Description
West Hill Capital is a prominent London-based venture capital firm specializing in financing high-growth technology businesses across Europe. Established with a focus on leveraging the UK's Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS), the firm has successfully carved out a niche in supporting innovative companies from early-stage growth through to more mature expansion phases. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying disruptive technologies and scalable business models, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and access to a broad network of industry experts.
The firm's investment strategy is characterized by its flexibility and commitment to long-term partnerships. West Hill Capital typically participates in growth equity rounds, often acting as a lead or significant co-investor alongside other institutional funds. They are known for their ability to syndicate larger deals, leveraging their extensive network of private and institutional investors to facilitate substantial funding rounds. This approach allows them to support companies requiring significant capital injections for product development, market expansion, or strategic acquisitions.
West Hill Capital has demonstrated a robust track record, having successfully raised over £300 million for more than 50 portfolio companies since its inception. While they can facilitate larger rounds through their network, their direct typical first check size ranges from approximately £1 million to £10 million. This translates to roughly $1.27 million to $12.7 million, based on recent exchange rates. Their portfolio spans various technology sectors, including fintech, SaaS, healthcare tech, and e-commerce, reflecting a diverse and forward-looking investment thesis aimed at capitalizing on emerging market trends and technological advancements.
Investor Profile
West Hill Capital has backed more than 52 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 44 rounds, about 85% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series A, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, Denmark, Germany.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Health Care.
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1.3M – $12.7M.
Stage Focus
- Series Unknown (33%)
- Series A (29%)
- Seed (23%)
- Series B (6%)
- Private Equity (6%)
- Corporate Round (2%)
- Post Ipo Equity (2%)
Country Focus
- United Kingdom (60%)
- Denmark (37%)
- Germany (2%)
- United States (2%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- Health Care
- Financial Services
- Biotechnology
- Manufacturing
- Medical Device
- Saas
- Energy
- Finance
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