Phoenix Equity Partners

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1984

AUM

$1 100 M

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Seed Series A Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Phoenix Equity Partners is a private equity firm based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2001. The firm specializes in mid-market investments and has a team of 21 professionals, including 10 partners. Phoenix Equity Partners is known for its collaborative approach with entrepreneurs and management teams, focusing on sectors such as business services, financial services, healthcare, education, consumer, leisure, industrial, and media.

The firm primarily invests in the United Kingdom and the United States, targeting mid-market stages with equity cheques typically within the £0–0 million range. Phoenix Equity Partners manages several funds, including the Phoenix Equity Partners Fund IV with an AUM of $538 million, launched in 2017. The firm emphasizes areas with long-term structural tailwinds and has a strong track record of co-investing with other notable investors.

Notable investments by Phoenix Equity Partners include Riviera Travel - travel services, Nineteen Group - business services, Travel Chapter - holiday rental, Sygnature Discovery - drug discovery, and 1000heads - social media agency. These investments highlight their strategy of nurturing businesses in high-potential growth sectors.

Industry

Consumer Products Business Services (B2B) Education Edtech Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Industrial Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Real Estate Retail Consumer Services (B2C) Energy CleanTech

Phoenix Equity Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Phoenix Equity Partners Fund IV	Private Equity (PE)	Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Education Healthcare Services Industrial Media and Entertainment Retail Energy CleanTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$538 M	October 2017

Contacts

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David Burns Managing Partner

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FAQs about Phoenix Equity Partners

Is Phoenix Equity Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

Phoenix Equity Partners is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, Seed, Series A and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Phoenix Equity Partners located?

Phoenix Equity Partners is located in London, England, United Kingdom.

When was Phoenix Equity Partners founded?

Phoenix Equity Partners was founded in 1984.

What sectors and industries does Phoenix Equity Partners invest in?

Phoenix Equity Partners invests in companies and startups in Consumer Products, Business Services (B2B), Education, Edtech, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Industrial, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Real Estate, Retail, Consumer Services (B2C), Energy, CleanTech.

What is Phoenix Equity Partners geographical focus of investments?

Phoenix Equity Partners invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Phoenix Equity Partners typically invest in?

Phoenix Equity Partners invests in companies and startups at Series B, Seed, Series A, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Phoenix Equity Partners investment?

Phoenix Equity Partners usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Phoenix Equity Partners?

Phoenix Equity Partners has around $1 100m assets under management.

When was Phoenix Equity Partners last fund created?

Phoenix Equity Partners last fund was created/launched in 2017-10-10

What are the contacts of Phoenix Equity Partners?

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