
Wicklow Capital
Description
Wicklow Capital is a Chicago-based private investment firm specializing in late-stage venture capital and private equity investments. Established with a focus on providing capital to growth-stage companies and established businesses, the firm operates with a strategic, long-term approach to its portfolio. Its investment philosophy centers on identifying companies with proven business models and significant potential for further expansion, often participating in larger funding rounds alongside other institutional investors.
The firm's investment activities span various sectors, reflecting a diversified approach to its late-stage and private equity mandate. Wicklow Capital has demonstrated a consistent presence in the venture ecosystem, having made approximately 20 investments to date, with a notable track record of 3 exits from its portfolio companies. These investments typically support companies that have already achieved considerable market traction and are seeking capital for scaling operations, market expansion, or strategic acquisitions.
While Wicklow Capital does not publicly disclose specific investment amounts for each deal, its focus on late-stage venture and private equity rounds provides a clear indication of its typical check sizes. The firm frequently participates in significant funding rounds, often ranging from tens of millions to hundreds of millions of dollars. Based on its participation in such substantial rounds, Wicklow Capital's initial investments are estimated to typically range from a minimum of $5 million to a maximum of $30 million, depending on the specific opportunity and the firm's desired stake. This range positions Wicklow Capital as a significant capital provider for mature startups and private companies seeking substantial growth funding.
Investor Profile
Wicklow Capital has backed more than 34 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 7 rounds, about 21% of its total and boasts 12 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series B, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, France, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, FinTech, Cryptocurrency.
- Typical check size: $5M – $30M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (26%)
- Series B (24%)
- Series A (24%)
- Series C (9%)
- Series Unknown (6%)
- Post Ipo Equity (6%)
- Series D (3%)
- Series E (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (71%)
- France (6%)
- United Kingdom (6%)
- Austria (6%)
- Israel (3%)
- Switzerland (3%)
- Germany (3%)
- Singapore (3%)
Industry Focus
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Cryptocurrency
- Blockchain
- Software
- Finance
- Information Technology
- Mobile
- E-commerce
- Saas
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