Beringea KEY CORPORATE FACTS / KPIs INVESTOR DESCRIPTION Offices London, Michigan (USA) Founded in 1988, Beringea is an investor in high growth businesses, with over £450m under management and 60 portfolio companies. Based in London and Michigan, U.S., Beringea invests between £1m - £20m into businesses looking for a supportive growth partner. Founded 1988 With over £170m managed in London, and over 40 UK portfolio businesses, Beringea manages one of the UK’s biggest evergreen growth capital funds. The team of experienced investors has a great track record of identifying Employees 32 (of which 22 in Europe) winning companies and outstanding management teams across a range of sectors including software, digital mediaand e-commerce. Current Fund Size £467m (£176m in UK) Use of Debt Yes SELECTED PORTFOLIO COMPANIES AUM £467m (£176m in UK) • Blis is an advertising technology company that uses location and demographic data to identify and target bespoke customer audiences. Target Investment Size £1m - £20m • Watchfinder is a specialist pre-owned luxury watch retailer. The Company allows consumers to purchase timepieces from brands including Rolex, Omega and Cartier. Target Geographies UK and USA • Third Bridge is a primary research partner that connects investors and businesses to All (Focus –Software, Digital Media, critical intelligence. The Company provides PE firms, hedge funds and consultants Target Sectors E-commerce) with the information they need to understand the value of their business opportunities. Investment Style Active Full Portfolio • www.beringea.co.uk/portfolio/ Deal Structures Minority Growth Capital KEY CONTACTS • Stuart Veale • Stuart heads a team of Partners and staff in the UK Key Investment Criteria Minimum £1m annual revenue • Managing Partner office and sits on the investment committees of all the • Email: [email protected] firm’s UK funds. Stuart has over 25 years’ experience working within the venture capital industry. Website www.beringea.co.uk • Companies: Third Bridge; ResponseTap • Karen McCormick • Karen is a Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Contact Email [email protected] • Chief Investment Officer Beringea, she was previously with the Boston • Email: [email protected] Consulting Group and ran the watches division of Swiss Army/Wenger. Contact Phone +44 (0) 207 845 7834 • Companies: Blis; Watchfinder; Thread
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