West Coast Capital

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Investor type

PE / Family office

Founded

2001

AUM

-

Location

MANSFIELD, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$100+ m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe Asia
Investor profile last updated: 26 August, 2026

Profile

West Coast Capital is a family office investment firm based in Dundonald, United Kingdom, founded in 2001 by Sir Tom Hunter. The firm is led by a team including Jamie Hunter, Jim McMahon, Peter Cummings, Sharon Seales, Stewart Carlile, and Alan Young, each bringing diverse expertise from finance, law, and strategic leadership. Known for its ultra long-term investment horizon, West Coast Capital distinguishes itself by integrating philanthropic efforts through The Hunter Foundation.

The firm invests in founder-led, profitable private businesses across a variety of sectors including retail, e-commerce, transportation, and media. It operates globally with a focus on the United Kingdom and India. West Coast Capital primarily engages in buyouts, debt, and growth capital investments. The firm manages its own capital, emphasizing a personal touch in its investment approach.

Notable investments by West Coast Capital include The South Beach Hotel - hotels and resorts, The Bonnie Badger - hotels and resorts, Port Edgar Marina - other commercial services, THG - internet retail, and Abound - consumer finance. The firm has a portfolio of 10 companies and has made 28 exits, showcasing its active role in the investment landscape.

Industry

Consumer Services (B2C) HoReCa/Hospitality Energy Technology Transportation Software Retail Business Services (B2B) Construction E-commerce/Marketplace Financial Services Gaming Media and Entertainment

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Jim McMahon Founding Partner
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Paul Davidson Partner & Managing Partner
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FAQs about West Coast Capital

West Coast Capital is a private equity firm that also operates as a family office. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $100+ m.
West Coast Capital is located in MANSFIELD, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, United Kingdom.
West Coast Capital was founded in 2001.
West Coast Capital invests in companies and startups in Consumer Services (B2C), HoReCa/Hospitality, Energy, Technology, Transportation, Software, Retail, Business Services (B2B), Construction, E-commerce/Marketplace, Financial Services, Gaming, Media and Entertainment.
West Coast Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia.
West Coast Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
West Coast Capital usually invests $100+ m on average.
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