Birchway

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2024

AUM

$100 M

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Late Stage (Series C+) Series A

Region of investment

Europe

ESG Focus

Impact investor
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Birchway is a growth-focused investor based in Europe, specializing in technology scale-ups. Founded by Kilian Pender and Jez Hansell, both of whom have extensive experience in investment and operational roles, the firm's team leverages over 20 years of combined expertise to support high-growth companies in the tech sector. Birchway differentiates itself through its data-driven approach and focus on scale-ups that are on a durable, sustainable path to profitability.

Birchway invests in technology sectors including AI, machine learning, and data analytics, providing growth capital of between €5-35 million. The firm focuses on European markets, utilizing their unique data capabilities and extensive network to identify and support promising ventures. The firm's allocated capital for European scale-ups stands at €100 million, showcasing their commitment to fueling the growth of innovative businesses.

Notable companies in Birchway's portfolio include Festina Finance, Mercaso, Defacto, and Holidu. Each of these portfolio companies demonstrates Birchway's emphasis on supporting technology-driven scale-ups in achieving solid growth and expansion into new markets.

Industry

Machine Learning (ML) Technology AI Software Internet and Web Services Fintech Financial Services

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FAQs about Birchway

Birchway is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Late Stage (Series C+) and Series A, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Birchway is located in London, England, United Kingdom.
Birchway was founded in 2024.
Birchway invests in companies and startups in Machine Learning (ML), Technology, AI, Software, Internet and Web Services, Fintech, Financial Services.
Birchway invests in companies and startups in Europe.
Birchway invests in companies and startups at Late Stage (Series C+), Series A.
Birchway usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Birchway has around $100m assets under management.
Yes, Birchway is impact investor.
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