Virgin Group

General contacts
Investor type

PE / VC / Family office

Founded

1970

AUM

$3 000 M

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$100+ m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Series B

Region of investment

Asia Europe North America Australia and others
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Virgin Group is a globally diversified investment firm based in London, founded by Sir Richard Branson in 1970. Branson, a serial entrepreneur and adventurer, is renowned for building multibillion-dollar businesses across various industries. The firm operates with a dynamic team committed to exploring diverse sectors with a brand-centric approach, setting them apart with their focus on customer experience and global impact.

The firm invests in a wide array of sectors including transportation, telecommunication, leisure and entertainment, financial services, and domestic lifestyle. Virgin Group is involved in businesses at various stages from seed to expansion, with investments and operations across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. They maintain a long-term strategic outlook, aiming for sustainable business models that align with the Virgin ethos.

Some of their notable investments include Virgin Atlantic - a major player in the airline industry, Virgin Mobile - a telecommunications provider, Virgin Galactic - a pioneer in commercial space tourism, Virgin Voyages - a cruise line, and Virgin Hotels - a hospitality brand. The firm’s diverse portfolio embodies its aim to revolutionize industries with a focus on customer satisfaction and innovative services.

Industry

Transportation Telecommunications Software SaaS Real Estate Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising Healthcare Services Fintech Financial Services Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) E-commerce/Marketplace Food and Beverage Foodtech Retail

Virgin Group Funds

Name Type
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Industry
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Stage
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Region 		Size AUM Launch date
Virgin Group Growth Fund
Venture Capital (VC)
Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
E-commerce/Marketplace
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Healthcare Services
Retail
Pre-seed
Seed
North America
South America
Europe
Middle East
Asia
Australia and others
$5-10 m
$500 M
June 2017

Contacts

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Title
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Josh Bayliss CEO
CEO
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LinkedIn
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Richard Branson Founder
Founder
r•••@•••
LinkedIn
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FAQs about Virgin Group

Virgin Group is a venture capital and private equity firm that also operates as a family office. It backs companies at Series A, Seed and Series B, writing tickets of $100+ m.
Virgin Group is located in London, England, United Kingdom.
Virgin Group was founded in 1970.
Virgin Group invests in companies and startups in Transportation, Telecommunications, Software, SaaS, Real Estate, Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, Healthcare Services, Fintech, Financial Services, Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), E-commerce/Marketplace, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Retail.
Virgin Group invests in companies and startups in Asia, Europe, North America, Australia and others.
Virgin Group invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Series B.
Virgin Group usually invests $100+ m on average.
Virgin Group has around $3 000m assets under management.
Virgin Group last fund was created/launched in 2017-06-10
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