Smedvig Capital

General contacts
Investor type

PE / VC / Fund of funds

Founded

1996

AUM

$1 500 M

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe
Investor profile last updated: 07 August, 2026

Profile

Smedvig Capital is a London-based private equity and venture capital firm, founded in 1996 by Johnny Hewett and Peter Smedvig. It operates as the investment arm of the Smedvig Family Office, focusing on private market assets for the Smedvig family and select family offices. The firm has a team of around 9 professionals and emphasizes long-term value creation through strategic flexibility and deep industry relationships.

The firm invests primarily in growth-stage businesses, acting as a lead investor across the UK, Nordics, BeNeLux, and DACH regions. Smedvig Capital manages a total of approximately $2.5 billion in assets, with $1.5 billion invested via third-party managers and $0.7 billion directly. Their sector focus includes technology, software, and business services, though specific check sizes are not disclosed.

Notable portfolio companies include Semble - enterprise systems in healthcare. The firm leverages its extensive network and industry insights to facilitate strategic shifts and maximize value in its investments.

Industry

HRTech HealthTech LegalTech Technology MedTech Travel Transportation Software SaaS Real Estate Mobile/Apps Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising Healthcare Services Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services Digital Consumer Products Business Services (B2B)

Smedvig Capital Funds

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Region 		Size AUM Launch date
Fund XVII
Business Services (B2B)
Consumer Products
Software
Technology
HealthTech
Series A
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
Europe
$10-50 m
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September 2026

Contacts

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John Hewett CEO
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Alistair Cairns Managing Director
Managing Director
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FAQs about Smedvig Capital

Smedvig Capital is a venture capital and private equity firm that also operates as a fund of funds. It backs companies at Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Smedvig Capital is located in London, England, United Kingdom.
Smedvig Capital was founded in 1996.
Smedvig Capital invests in companies and startups in HRTech, HealthTech, LegalTech, Technology, MedTech, Travel, Transportation, Software, SaaS, Real Estate, Mobile/Apps, Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, Healthcare Services, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Financial Services, Digital, Consumer Products, Business Services (B2B).
Smedvig Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
Smedvig Capital invests in companies and startups at Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Smedvig Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Smedvig Capital has around $1 500m assets under management.
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