BlackRock, established in 1988, is a global investment management corporation headquartered in New York City. It offers a wide range of services, including investment management, financial technology, and advisory services, catering to diverse clients such as institutions, intermediaries, and individual investors. BlackRock's investment focus spans multiple asset classes, strategies, sectors, and regions. Its private equity arm, BlackRock Private Equity Partners, founded in 1999, specializes in direct investments and fund of fund investments across various stages and sectors, with a global investment scope.
Portfolio Manager and Director, Natural Resources and Thematic
James Berner
Partner, Global Infrastructure Partners
Paul Braude
Managing Director, Chief Investment Officer and Head, Direct Private Opportunities
Joseph Chalom
Managing Director and Head of Strategic Ecosystem Partnerships
Al DeFurianni
Vice President
Antonio DeSpirito
Managing Director and Global Co-Chief Investment Officer, US Fundamental Equities
Audrey Delorenzo
Vice President
Michael Dennis
Managing Director and Head of Alternatives Strategy and Capital Markets
Sean Dunne
Managing Director
Tim Fenwick
Director
David Giordano
Managing Director and Global Head of Climate Infrastructure
Raja Hussain
Director
Robert S. Kapito
President and Director
Tony Kim
Managing Director and Head of the Global Technology Team
Michael Leitner
Managing Director, Co-head of US Direct Lending and Special Situations
Courtney Lynfield
Vice President, Long Term Private Capital Product Strategy
Keith Mangan
Managing Director, Renewable Power
Nathalie von Niederhausern
Managing Director and Head of EMEA for Private Equity Partners
Persefoni Noulika
Director
Charlie Reid
Managing Director
Jean-Christophe Rey
Managing Director and Head of Private Credit, Alternative Specialists (EMEA)
Spencer Rhodes
Managing Director, Private Markets at BlackRock
Ladell Robbins
Managing Director, Alternative Investors
Jeffrey Rosenberg
Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager, Systematic Fixed Income
Neeraj Seth
Chief Investment Officer and Head of Asia pacific Fundamental Fixed Income
Scott Snell
Co-head of the US CLO business and Director
Aarthi Sowrirajan
Managing Director and Co-Head of Portfolio Management for BlackRock Impact Opportunities
Paul Taylor
Venture Partner
Martin Torres
Managing Director and Head of the Americas for the Renewable Power Group
Marten Vading
Managing Director
Guillaume Vandewalle
Director Infrastructure Debt EMEA
Zachary Viders
Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, Global Credit Opportunities
Celia Yan
Managing Director and Head of APAC Private Credit
Yan Yang
Managing Director
Past deals in United Kingdom
Marshmallow
Series C in 2025
Marshmallow Financial Services Limited, known as Marshmallow, is a London-based insurtech company that specializes in motor vehicle insurance. Founded in 2017, it focuses on providing car insurance products for residents relocating to the United Kingdom. Marshmallow aims to simplify the insurance process through technology, offering features such as instant policy management, personal support, and no administrative fees. The company controls the entire value chain, from sign-up and pricing to claims, which enhances the customer experience. While it began with car insurance, Marshmallow plans to expand its offerings to include various insurance products across multiple regions.
Sirius Real Estate
Post in 2024
Sirius Real Estate is a commercial property operator specializing in the acquisition and management of office, mixed-use, warehouse, and self-storage spaces, primarily in Germany and the United Kingdom. The company focuses on revitalizing vacant and underutilized properties to create conventional and flexible workspaces tailored to various business needs. Its diverse portfolio includes conventional offices, smart office solutions, office pods, virtual offices, classical storage facilities, smart storage options, flexible storage, and workshop spaces. Sirius Real Estate generates revenue through rental income from its various operations, emphasizing the transformation of commercial spaces to meet evolving market demands.
SumUp
Debt Financing in 2024
SumUp, established in 2011, is a leading financial technology company specializing in mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) solutions. It enables businesses, particularly small and medium-sized ones, to securely and conveniently accept card payments using smartphones or tablets. SumUp's proprietary hardware and mobile apps facilitate transactions, supporting magstripe, chip, and contactless payment methods. The company operates in 13 countries, including Germany, the UK, and Brazil, and employs over 100 people worldwide. SumUp's offerings also extend to SDKs and APIs for third-party integrations.
Hometree
Debt Financing in 2024
Hometree is a home energy services company focused on facilitating the transition to low-carbon living for homeowners. It provides a range of services including the installation, repair, and financing of renewable energy technologies and energy-efficient heating systems. Hometree aims to simplify the process of adopting sustainable home improvements by offering comprehensive home emergency insurance and maintenance coverage through convenient online subscription plans. This approach allows homeowners in the United Kingdom to manage their energy consumption effectively while ensuring that the entire lifecycle of energy solutions—from installation to ongoing maintenance—is comprehensively supported.
Lodha Group
Post in 2024
Lodha Group, established in 1980, is a leading Indian real estate developer with a significant presence in both India and the United Kingdom. Recognized as one of the most profitable real estate companies in India, it has maintained its position as the largest by sales for three consecutive years. The group is currently developing approximately 43 million square feet of prime real estate and has a vast land bank of over 6,200 acres, translating to an estimated saleable area of around 553 million square feet. With 28 ongoing projects in major cities such as London, Mumbai, Pune, and Hyderabad, Lodha Group aims to deliver over 11.8 million square feet in the coming fiscal year. The company's notable developments include World One, the world's tallest residential tower, and Palava City, India’s first Greenfield smart city. Lodha has collaborated with renowned global names like Armani/Casa and Trump for its projects and has made significant land acquisitions in Mumbai, including the New Cuffe Parade development, which is poised to become a new city center.
Minute Media
Venture Round in 2024
Minute Media is a global technology and content company that focuses on sports and culture. It operates a proprietary platform designed for the creation, distribution, and monetization of digital short-form content. The company owns prominent sports content brands, including The Players' Tribune, FanSided, 90min, and STN Video, and offers content creation tools tailored for leagues, athletes, and professional creators. With a reach of 200 million monthly users, Minute Media supports over 1,500 content creators and collaborates with more than 250 distribution partners across 14 global markets in 10 languages. The company has offices located in New York, London, Tel-Aviv, São Paulo, and Tokyo.
Kreos Capital
Acquisition in 2023
Kreos Capital, founded in 1998, is a leading European provider of growth debt financing to high-growth companies. With a focus on businesses generating up to €150 million in revenue, Kreos offers flexible capital solutions tailored to companies' specific needs, without the need for board seats or substantial equity dilution. Operating across the UK, Western Europe, Scandinavia, and Israel, Kreos has completed nearly 450 transactions and committed €1.8 billion across 14 countries. The firm's experienced team, based in London, Tel Aviv, and Stockholm, works closely with portfolio companies and their equity sponsors, providing additional capital and flexibility throughout the business cycle. Kreos specializes in financing growth initiatives within the technology and healthcare sectors.
13o3
Debt Financing in 2022
13o3 is a boutique investment firm specializing in providing tailored solutions to complex and sophisticated business challenges for discerning clientele, mainly high-profile individuals. Launched in 2013 and founded by Asfand Yar Saeed, the company operates under the legal name 13o3 Ltd and is currently active. 13o3's clients have deployed $1 Billion in assets, and the firm functions as a luxury family office. As an invitation-only consultancy, they pride themselves on their exclusivity and discretion. The elite team of experienced consultants at 13o3 is committed to providing bespoke solutions that epitomize perfection and exclusivity. The company is headquartered at 32 London Bridge Street, 24/25, The Shard, London SE1 9SG, United Kingdom, and can be contacted through their email info@13o3.com. For more information about 13o3 and their services, visit their website at https://www.13o3.com or follow their Twitter account, @13o3_HQ.
Puttshack
Private Equity Round in 2022
Puttshack Ltd operates an innovative indoor mini-golf facility that combines entertainment with technology. Founded in 2015 and based in London, the company offers a unique mini-golf experience through its proprietary Trackaball technology, which allows for automated scoring and performance tracking. The venue is designed for leisure, featuring not only mini-golf but also food and beverage options, catering to a diverse clientele seeking a fun and engaging atmosphere. Puttshack aims to enhance the traditional mini-golf experience by incorporating tech-driven elements, such as leaderboards and original scoring systems, making it a popular destination for both casual players and enthusiasts.
SumUp
Venture Round in 2022
SumUp, established in 2011, is a leading financial technology company specializing in mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) solutions. It enables businesses, particularly small and medium-sized ones, to securely and conveniently accept card payments using smartphones or tablets. SumUp's proprietary hardware and mobile apps facilitate transactions, supporting magstripe, chip, and contactless payment methods. The company operates in 13 countries, including Germany, the UK, and Brazil, and employs over 100 people worldwide. SumUp's offerings also extend to SDKs and APIs for third-party integrations.
Lookout
Debt Financing in 2022
Lookout, Inc. is a cybersecurity company specializing in cloud-based technology solutions for mobile security. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in major cities worldwide, Lookout offers a range of products including mobile security apps for both Android and iOS devices. Its solutions encompass Mobile Threat Protection, a Mobile Intelligence Center for real-time threat investigations, and an App Vetting API designed to secure enterprise and commercial app stores. By providing organizations with tools to enable bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies, ensure compliance, and combat advanced mobile threats, Lookout empowers enterprises and individuals to safeguard their sensitive data across devices, applications, networks, and clouds. The company's platform is trusted by various enterprises, government agencies, and millions of consumers, allowing them to manage their data securely and efficiently.
AlphaSense
Debt Financing in 2022
AlphaSense, Inc. is a market intelligence platform that specializes in information discovery for research professionals. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the company has additional offices in London, Helsinki, Pune, and other locations. Its web-based platform aggregates and indexes financially relevant data from various sources, enabling users to conduct natural language searches for critical insights across filings, research, news, and other disclosures. The platform is designed to facilitate informed decision-making by providing users with the ability to set alerts, analyze data, and navigate complex information efficiently. AlphaSense serves nearly 2,000 enterprise clients, including a significant number of financial institutions and a majority of the S&P 500, who rely on its tools to drive their business decisions.
FreeWire
Convertible Note in 2022
FreeWire Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer of mobile electric vehicle (EV) chargers, focused on providing innovative charging solutions that enhance the accessibility of EV charging infrastructure. Established in 2014 and based in San Leandro, California, the company produces several models, including the Mobi Charger v0, v1, and v2, which cater to varying charging needs and capabilities. FreeWire’s flagship product, the Boost Charger, integrates battery technology with power conversion systems, allowing for high-power charging without the need for extensive grid upgrades. This technology enables ultrafast charging at locations that typically lack sufficient electrical infrastructure. FreeWire has successfully deployed its battery-integrated chargers across the United States, serving Fortune 100 companies, commercial clients, fleets, and retail spaces, and has partnered with major organizations to expand its reach. Additionally, the company's systems provide clean and quiet power solutions, effectively replacing or supplementing diesel generators for various remote power applications, thereby supporting the transition away from fossil fuels.
Wagestream
Series C in 2022
Wagestream Ltd., founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, develops a financial services application designed to enhance employee benefits and financial well-being. The platform allows employees to access their earned wages instantly, providing them with greater control over their pay schedules. This innovation aims to alleviate financial stress related to unexpected expenses by eliminating the need for advances, loans, and the burdens of high-interest credit or payday loans. Additionally, Wagestream offers various financial tools that help businesses support their employees in managing expenses, setting savings goals, and developing financial plans. By addressing these financial challenges, Wagestream seeks to reduce the poverty premium and prevent employees from falling into cycles of debt.
Circle
Private Equity Round in 2022
Circle is a financial technology firm established in 2013 by Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville, headquartered in Boston, with additional offices in New York, San Francisco, Dublin, London, and Hong Kong. The company leverages blockchain technology to facilitate payments and e-commerce through stablecoins and its Circle Pay platform, streamlining the process of sending money. Circle offers a range of services, including Circle Invest, which allows users to buy and sell cryptocurrency assets, and Circle Trade, which provides over-the-counter trading services with access to one of the largest global liquidity pools for digital asset trading, averaging $2 billion in monthly volume. Backed by prominent investors such as Goldman Sachs and Accel Partners, Circle positions itself as a key player in the global internet finance sector, focused on integrating crypto assets into mainstream financial applications.
Anyroad
Series B in 2022
AnyRoad Inc. operates a cloud-based platform that connects tourism customers with professional tour guides, facilitating the booking and management of various tours and experiences. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company serves multiple global locations, including Rio de Janeiro, San Francisco, New York, London, Tokyo, and Israel. AnyRoad specializes in experiential marketing, enabling businesses to enhance their events, tours, and other branded experiences to foster consumer loyalty and improve return on investment. The platform integrates with existing customer relationship management and point-of-sale systems, allowing brands to measure the impact of experiences on consumer perceptions and revenue growth, thereby optimizing their marketing strategies.
GoCardless
Series G in 2022
GoCardless Limited, established in 2011 and headquartered in London, specializes in online payment processing services for businesses. It facilitates bank-to-bank transfers through web-based gateways and APIs, enabling merchants to collect one-off and recurring payments. The company's key products include GoCardless for simple online payments, GoCardless Pro for building recurring payment ecosystems, and Success+ for predicting and managing payment failures. GoCardless offers international payment collection, with connections to over 2,300 banks across Europe, and securely provides bank account data to enhance products and manage risk. With strategic alliances like Zuora, Inc., GoCardless serves over 75,000 businesses worldwide, operating from offices in London, Paris, Munich, Melbourne, and New York.
Clarity AI
Venture Round in 2021
Clarity AI, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in delivering insights on environmental and social impacts to investors and organizations through a sustainability platform. Utilizing machine learning and big data, Clarity AI's software allows for systematic measurement and optimization of the social impact of investment portfolios. The platform analyzes a vast array of data, including information on over 30,000 companies, 135,000 funds, 198 countries, and 187 local governments, thereby providing comprehensive analytics for investment, corporate research, and regulatory reporting. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Albany, New York, with additional offices in Madrid and London, Clarity AI serves a diverse client base that manages trillions in assets, equipping decision-makers with the necessary tools to understand and enhance their social and environmental impacts.
Infobip
Debt Financing in 2021
Infobip Limited is a provider of an omnichannel cloud communications platform designed to facilitate mobile interactions between businesses and their customers. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in London, the company specializes in advanced customer engagement solutions, offering a range of messaging channels, tools, and services. Its platform supports customer authentication, security, onboarding, and retention, addressing the complexities of consumer communications for various industries, including retail, finance, and on-demand services. Infobip's technology enables businesses to scale their messaging efforts, manage multiple campaigns effectively, and maintain seamless two-way communication, thereby contributing to their digital transformation and enhancing overall customer experience.
Spire Global
Post in 2021
Spire Global, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Glasgow and Singapore, specializes in satellite data services. The company offers two primary data services: Spire Sense, which provides ship tracking data for applications such as illegal fishing monitoring, trade analysis, and maritime domain awareness; and Spire Stratus, which delivers global weather data. Additionally, Spire Global provides machine learning and analytics tools to enhance vessel detection and information gathering. Its clients include mining companies, government authorities, port operators, and those involved in arctic shipping routes.
Morae Global
Private Equity Round in 2021
Morae Global is a provider of comprehensive legal and compliance solutions designed to assist General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officers worldwide. The company is staffed by experienced professionals who work with legal departments and law firms to enhance business performance through strategic development, process improvement, and effective use of technology and data. Morae Global's core services encompass management consulting, on-demand legal resources, and information and discovery management tailored for the legal sector. Their offerings include legal technology consulting, matter management, electronic billing, and document and content management, enabling clients to address litigation, regulatory inquiries, and internal investigations efficiently and cost-effectively. Morae Global operates offices across the United States, including Houston, Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C., as well as internationally in London, Bangalore, Zurich, and Hong Kong.
Elvie
Series C in 2021
Elvie is a health and lifestyle brand developing smarter technology for women. They are committed to building extraordinary products that improve the health and lives of women everywhere and at all stages of life. Their first product, Elvie Trainer, is an award-winning app-connected Kegel trainer that helps women strengthen the pelvic floor via fun, five-minute workouts. Launched in October 2015 to great acclaim, they took the wellness industry by storm! Our street cred includes more than 12 awards for innovation and design, including the prestigious CES Innovation Award, the IDA Design Award, and the Red Dot Award. As a business, Elvie has been recognized as one of Wired’s ‘hottest start-ups" and named one of the 15 start-ups "to watch" by The Sunday Times, and both products have been featured in the Oscar nominee gift bags. They recently launched a second innovation: Elvie Pump, the world’s first silent wearable breast pump, which is making it possible for new mothers to pump anytime, anywhere. Elvie Pump received international praise following its unveiling on the catwalk at London Fashion Week and at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. In April 2019, Elvie announced a $42 million Series B led by IPGL and supported by Octopus Ventures and Impact Ventures. This represented the largest ever fundraise in femtech. This new round of financing will accelerate Elvie’s research and development efforts as well as help grow brand awareness and distribution for Elvie Pump and Elvie Trainer across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Headquartered in London, UK, with offices also in New York City, the company has received numerous awards and raised more than $52 million in investment.
Taboola
Post in 2021
Taboola is a content discovery platform that utilizes an artificial intelligence-based algorithm to connect users with relevant content they may not have encountered otherwise. The company serves over 360 billion recommendations to more than 1 billion unique visitors monthly across various innovative publisher sites, such as USA TODAY and Business Insider. Headquartered in New York City, with research and development operations in Israel and additional offices in Pasadena, London, and Bangkok, Taboola collaborates with digital properties, including websites and mobile apps, to recommend both editorial content and advertisements. Its services enable publishers, marketers, and agencies to engage users, monetize traffic, and distribute content effectively, primarily generating revenue from the United States while also operating in markets across Europe and beyond.
Arrival Communications
Post in 2021
Arrival Communications, Inc., operating as TelePacific Communications, is a telecommunications company based in Bakersfield, California. Established in 1991, it provides voice and data services to business customers in Central California. Its voice services include local, long-distance, toll-free, directory, and teleconferencing, while data services encompass high-speed Internet access, dedicated private data networks, and mobile wireless services. The company operates additional offices in San Luis Obispo, Fresno, and Modesto, California.
Snyk
Series E in 2021
Snyk Ltd., established in 2015, specializes in a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that enhances application security. It focuses on identifying, rectifying, and monitoring known vulnerabilities across critical components of modern applications, including code, open-source libraries, containers, and infrastructure as code. Snyk's offerings, such as Snyk Code (static application security testing), container vulnerability management, and application security management, integrate seamlessly with developers' workflows, improving security posture, productivity, and collaboration. With over 1,200 global customers, including industry leaders like Google and Salesforce, Snyk is recognized for its developer-first approach and strategic partnerships.
Clarity AI
Venture Round in 2021
Clarity AI, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in delivering insights on environmental and social impacts to investors and organizations through a sustainability platform. Utilizing machine learning and big data, Clarity AI's software allows for systematic measurement and optimization of the social impact of investment portfolios. The platform analyzes a vast array of data, including information on over 30,000 companies, 135,000 funds, 198 countries, and 187 local governments, thereby providing comprehensive analytics for investment, corporate research, and regulatory reporting. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Albany, New York, with additional offices in Madrid and London, Clarity AI serves a diverse client base that manages trillions in assets, equipping decision-makers with the necessary tools to understand and enhance their social and environmental impacts.
Immunocore
Series C in 2021
Immunocore Limited is a biotechnology company based in Abingdon, United Kingdom, with a focus on discovering and developing novel therapeutics for cancer, viral diseases, and autoimmune conditions. The company specializes in T cell receptor (TCR) technology, which allows it to create innovative bispecific immunotherapies. Its lead product candidate, IMCgp100, is currently undergoing clinical trials for the treatment of metastatic melanoma. Immunocore's proprietary platform enables efficient manufacturing of TCR-based drugs, addressing significant unmet medical needs. Founded in 1999 and previously known as Avidex Limited, Immunocore has expanded its operations with an additional office in Conshohocken.
DataRobot
Series F in 2020
DataRobot, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in developing an automated machine learning platform aimed at empowering enterprises to construct predictive models efficiently. Its offerings include DataRobot Cloud, a cloud-based platform for predictive analytics, and DataRobot MLOps, which facilitates the deployment, monitoring, and management of machine learning models across organizations. Additionally, DataRobot Enterprise provides features tailored for large organizations, such as flexible deployment options, governance, and comprehensive support. The company's solutions cater to a diverse clientele, including business analysts, data scientists, executives, and IT professionals across various sectors such as banking, healthcare, and manufacturing. Founded in 2012, DataRobot has expanded its operations internationally, with locations in London, Paris, Kyiv, Tokyo, and Singapore, and maintains a strategic partnership with Snowflake to enhance its offerings.
Arrival Communications
Venture Round in 2020
Arrival Communications, Inc., operating as TelePacific Communications, is a telecommunications company based in Bakersfield, California. Established in 1991, it provides voice and data services to business customers in Central California. Its voice services include local, long-distance, toll-free, directory, and teleconferencing, while data services encompass high-speed Internet access, dedicated private data networks, and mobile wireless services. The company operates additional offices in San Luis Obispo, Fresno, and Modesto, California.
Cazoo
Venture Round in 2020
Cazoo Limited is an online marketplace that revolutionizes the car buying experience for consumers in the UK and Europe. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, Cazoo offers a platform where customers can buy, finance, or rent used cars entirely online. The service allows users to select their desired vehicle and have it delivered to their doorstep within hours, making the process efficient and convenient. By streamlining car purchases and rentals, Cazoo aims to simplify the traditionally complex experience of buying a car.
Everyman Cinemas
Post in 2020
Everyman Cinemas operates as an independent network of boutique cinemas in the United Kingdom, offering a unique cinematic experience characterized by high-quality service, comfort, and a carefully curated selection of films. Founded in 1933 and based in London, the company manages 33 venues equipped with 110 screens under the Everyman brand, showcasing both contemporary and classic films alongside event cinema productions. Each venue features distinctive bar and foyer spaces, enhancing the overall experience for patrons. Known for its commitment to quality and comfort, Everyman Cinemas aims to create memorable moments that surpass traditional cinema expectations. The group has been expanding rapidly and operates locations in various cities, including Stratford Upon Avon, Chelmsford, Harrogate, and Birmingham. By focusing on film, food, and beverage offerings, Everyman generates the majority of its revenue from its entertainment services, playing a significant role in the revival of independent cinema in the UK.
THG
Private Equity Round in 2019
THG Holdings plc is an online retailer and technology company based in Manchester, United Kingdom, specializing in direct-to-consumer e-commerce solutions for consumer brand owners. Founded in 2004, the company has developed a robust platform that enables the manufacture and online retail of nutrition, skincare, haircare, and cosmetics products. THG operates a diverse array of websites that sell luxury fashion items and provides various services, including website development, online advertising, marketing, and consultancy. Additionally, it offers warehousing, distribution, and content creation through THG Studios, which supports large-scale projects. Beyond e-commerce, THG is involved in the management of hairdressing salons, hotels, and health clubs. The company was previously known as The Hut Group Limited before rebranding to THG Holdings plc in September 2020.
Databricks
Series F in 2019
Databricks Inc. is a technology company that provides a unified data analytics cloud platform designed to facilitate data engineering and collaborative data science. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including a just-in-time data platform that simplifies data integration, real-time experimentation, and deployment of production applications for developers and data scientists. Key products include Databricks Delta, which combines the capabilities of data warehouses with low-latency streaming, MLflow for managing the machine learning lifecycle, and Delta Lake for handling batch and streaming data. Databricks serves a diverse range of industries, including advertising, healthcare, manufacturing, and telecommunications, and has established strategic partnerships with various organizations to enhance its offerings. Founded in 2013, Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in London, Amsterdam, and Bengaluru.
Wise
Secondary Market in 2019
Wise provides a core money transfer product, along with a borderless account for its audience of ex-pats, freelancers, and travelers, which holds over £2 billion in current deposits. The company features like automated identification verification, online and in-app technical assistance, and estimations of when money transfers will arrive, products and services that meet the needs of clients. Wise was established in 2011 by Kristo Kaarmann and Taavet Hinrikus in London, England.
iCapital Network
Venture Round in 2018
iCapital Network is a fintech platform for alternative investments and investors. It has transformed the way the wealth management, banking, and asset management industries facilitate access to private markets investments for their high-net-worth clients by providing intuitive, end-to-end technology and service solutions. Wealth management firms use iCapital’s solutions to provide clients with quality funds at lower minimums and simplified digital workflows. Asset managers, RIAs, and banks leverage iCapital’s technology to streamline and scale their alternative investments operational infrastructure. Additionally, the iCapital ‘flagship’ platform offers wealth advisors and their high-net-worth client's access to a curated menu of private equity, private credit, hedge funds, structured investments, and other alternatives to help meet their investing needs for return and diversification. iCapital’s research and diligence team offers robust analysis alongside the firm’s extensive suite of advisor education, compliance, portfolio management, and portfolio analytics tools and services. iCapital has been recognized on the Forbes FinTech 50 list each year from 2018 through 2002, the Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers in 2021 and 2022, and MMI/Barron’s Industry Awards as Solutions Provider of the Year in 2020 and 2021. As of May 31, 2022, iCapital services more than US$130 billion in global client assets, of which more than US$30 billion are from international investors (non-US Domestic), across more than 1,035 funds. Employing more than 800 people globally, iCapital is headquartered in NYC and has offices worldwide including in Zurich, London, Lisbon, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Toronto.
iCapital Network
Series B in 2017
iCapital Network is a fintech platform for alternative investments and investors. It has transformed the way the wealth management, banking, and asset management industries facilitate access to private markets investments for their high-net-worth clients by providing intuitive, end-to-end technology and service solutions. Wealth management firms use iCapital’s solutions to provide clients with quality funds at lower minimums and simplified digital workflows. Asset managers, RIAs, and banks leverage iCapital’s technology to streamline and scale their alternative investments operational infrastructure. Additionally, the iCapital ‘flagship’ platform offers wealth advisors and their high-net-worth client's access to a curated menu of private equity, private credit, hedge funds, structured investments, and other alternatives to help meet their investing needs for return and diversification. iCapital’s research and diligence team offers robust analysis alongside the firm’s extensive suite of advisor education, compliance, portfolio management, and portfolio analytics tools and services. iCapital has been recognized on the Forbes FinTech 50 list each year from 2018 through 2002, the Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers in 2021 and 2022, and MMI/Barron’s Industry Awards as Solutions Provider of the Year in 2020 and 2021. As of May 31, 2022, iCapital services more than US$130 billion in global client assets, of which more than US$30 billion are from international investors (non-US Domestic), across more than 1,035 funds. Employing more than 800 people globally, iCapital is headquartered in NYC and has offices worldwide including in Zurich, London, Lisbon, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Toronto.
iCapital Network
Series B in 2016
iCapital Network is a fintech platform for alternative investments and investors. It has transformed the way the wealth management, banking, and asset management industries facilitate access to private markets investments for their high-net-worth clients by providing intuitive, end-to-end technology and service solutions. Wealth management firms use iCapital’s solutions to provide clients with quality funds at lower minimums and simplified digital workflows. Asset managers, RIAs, and banks leverage iCapital’s technology to streamline and scale their alternative investments operational infrastructure. Additionally, the iCapital ‘flagship’ platform offers wealth advisors and their high-net-worth client's access to a curated menu of private equity, private credit, hedge funds, structured investments, and other alternatives to help meet their investing needs for return and diversification. iCapital’s research and diligence team offers robust analysis alongside the firm’s extensive suite of advisor education, compliance, portfolio management, and portfolio analytics tools and services. iCapital has been recognized on the Forbes FinTech 50 list each year from 2018 through 2002, the Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers in 2021 and 2022, and MMI/Barron’s Industry Awards as Solutions Provider of the Year in 2020 and 2021. As of May 31, 2022, iCapital services more than US$130 billion in global client assets, of which more than US$30 billion are from international investors (non-US Domestic), across more than 1,035 funds. Employing more than 800 people globally, iCapital is headquartered in NYC and has offices worldwide including in Zurich, London, Lisbon, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Toronto.
Funding Circle
Series E in 2015
Funding Circle is a UK-based company established in 2010, operating an online marketplace that connects small and medium-sized businesses seeking loans with a diverse range of investors, including individuals, banks, asset management companies, and government-backed entities. The platform facilitates both unsecured and secured loans for various purposes such as business growth, working capital, asset purchase, and property development. Funding Circle also works with institutional investors on securitization programs and acts as a special purpose entity issuing debt securities. The company's mission is to provide businesses with access to finance and investors with attractive returns, fostering economic growth and job creation.
Apigee
Venture Round in 2014
Apigee is a provider of API technology and services aimed at enterprises and developers. It offers a multi and hybrid-cloud based platform that enables organizations to design, develop, manage, secure, and analyze their application programming interfaces (APIs). This functionality enhances control and visibility over the APIs that link applications and data across various environments. Apigee's solutions are utilized by hundreds of companies, including notable names such as Walgreens, Bechtel, and eBay, as well as tens of thousands of developers, to streamline the delivery and management of APIs and applications. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices located in Bangalore, India; London; and Austin, Texas.
Apigee
Series F in 2013
Apigee is a provider of API technology and services aimed at enterprises and developers. It offers a multi and hybrid-cloud based platform that enables organizations to design, develop, manage, secure, and analyze their application programming interfaces (APIs). This functionality enhances control and visibility over the APIs that link applications and data across various environments. Apigee's solutions are utilized by hundreds of companies, including notable names such as Walgreens, Bechtel, and eBay, as well as tens of thousands of developers, to streamline the delivery and management of APIs and applications. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices located in Bangalore, India; London; and Austin, Texas.
Barclays Global Investors
Acquisition in 2009
Barclays Global Investors was an investment management subsidiary of Barclays Bank, headquartered in San Francisco. As the largest corporate money manager in the world, it managed over £1.04 trillion (US$2.08 trillion) in assets as of October 2007. The firm had research and portfolio management teams located in key financial hubs including London, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto, along with client service offices in various major financial centers across Europe, North America, and Asia. In its operational history, Barclays Global Investors played a significant role in the investment management industry before being acquired by BlackRock.
Fanatics
Fanatics, Inc. is a leading global e-commerce company specializing in licensed sports merchandise, including fan gear and jerseys. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, the company operates a multi-channel retail platform that serves professional sports leagues, media brands, and collegiate teams. Fanatics designs, manufactures, and distributes its products across various channels, including online, mobile, and physical stores, catering to the evolving needs of sports fans in a mobile-first, on-demand culture. The company has additional offices in San Mateo, California, and Manchester, United Kingdom, and aims to enhance the shopping experience by providing a wide range of products that meet the real-time expectations of customers.
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