Next Wave Partners
VC / PE
2007
$210 M
London, England, United Kingdom
Profile
Next Wave Partners is a growth-focused private equity firm based in London, founded in 2007. The firm is led by a team of seven professionals, including one partner, who specialize in backing entrepreneurs to scale and transform their businesses. They differentiate themselves by focusing on tech-enabled business services, the built environment, and category-leading consumer products and services.
Next Wave Partners primarily invests in the United Kingdom and New Zealand, with check sizes ranging from £15-75 million. They focus on sectors such as transportation, logistics tech, and auto tech. The firm has deployed over £210 million in equity and supports portfolio companies through multiple rounds of follow-on investments. Their investment horizon typically spans 4-5 years, although they manage some capital on a long-term basis.
Notable portfolio companies include McGraw Hill - educational publishing, Swytch - electric bike conversion kits, and Secure Empty Property - security services. They have made strategic bolt-on acquisitions to expand their market reach and capabilities, aiming to drive significant value creation and achieve superior returns.
Industry
Next Wave Partners Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Next Wave Ventures Fund I
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Private Equity (PE)
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Business Services (B2B)
Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Education
Media and Entertainment
Technology
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Series A
Series B
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North America
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$55 M
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September 2010
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