CapVest

Investor type

PE

Founded

1999

AUM

$1 050 M

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$100+ m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe

ESG Focus

Impact investor
Investor profile last updated: 22 August, 2026

Profile

CapVest is a private equity investor based in London, founded in 1999. It sees itself as a principal investor, not an agent, focusing on sectors with non-discretionary demand drivers. The firm partners with management teams to scale and transform their companies through organic and acquisition-led growth, emphasizing its commitment to sustainable practices.

CapVest specializes in investing in consumer staples, healthcare, and essential services. The firm typically acquires controlling stakes in companies, aiming for long-term equity value creation. Its responsible investment practices are integral to its strategy of delivering market-leading returns.

The firm's portfolio includes companies like STADA Healthcare - a global pharmaceuticals entity, Performance Fluids Experts Group - producer of automotive and industrial fluids, and Klipboard - a SaaS ERP software provider. They also back companies such as NATRA, a chocolate producer, and Datasite, a SaaS provider for the M&A industry.

Industry

Consumer Products Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services SaaS Software Marketing and Advertising LegalTech

CapVest Funds

Name Type
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Industry
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Stage
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Region
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CapVest Equity Partners II
Private Equity (PE)
Consumer Products
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Healthcare Services
Marketing and Advertising
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
Europe
$5-10 m
$359 M
June 2007
CapVest Equity Partners III
Private Equity (PE)
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Healthcare Services
Marketing and Advertising
LegalTech
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
Europe
$5-10 m
$653 M
July 2013

Contacts

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Jason Rodrigues Partner
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FAQs about CapVest

CapVest is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $100+ m.
CapVest is located in London, England, United Kingdom.
CapVest was founded in 1999.
CapVest invests in companies and startups in Consumer Products, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, SaaS, Software, Marketing and Advertising, LegalTech.
CapVest invests in companies and startups in Europe.
CapVest invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
CapVest usually invests $100+ m on average.
CapVest has around $1 050m assets under management.
CapVest last fund was created/launched in 2013-07-09
Yes, CapVest is impact investor.
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