Grafton Capital
Venture studioLondon · Growth–Late Stage · 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
Grafton Capital is a long-established technology investment firm and venture builder focused on software and tech-enabled businesses across Europe. Since 2014 it has deployed roughly £160m, supporting founders with global ambitions and companies that lead their niches. Beyond capital, the firm contributes hands-on experience as investors, board members and operators. Today it deploys its own capital selectively and works closely with founders and management teams as a focused growth partner, believing the rapidly changing technology landscape presents strong opportunities for building new businesses.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 7 people
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What they invest in
from 3 of 14 portfolio companiesSaaS ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Enterprise Software ×1Fintech ×1Marketing Tech ×1Media & Entertainment ×1
Investments · 14 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathPortfolio company exited via acquisition by Falfurrias Capital portfolio companies.
Software company; Grafton realised a 4.5x net return when Nordic Capital acquired it.
MPP Global provided eSuite, a subscription management and payment solutions platform used by media and entertainment businesses such as newspapers and publishers.
FintechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Live brand tracking and testing platform driven by consumer instincts.
Provider of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Robotic Desktop Automation (RDA) software; acquired by Microsoft.
Portfolio company exited when bd-Capital acquired a majority holding.
Co-investorsColumbia Lake PartnersNucleus Adventure Capital
Fintech platform for the wealth management industry; sold to Nucleus Financial in 2024.
Xtremepush provides an AI-driven CRM, loyalty, and omnichannel marketing platform that unifies customer data in real time to deliver personalised campaigns.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsBettor Capital
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Grafton Capital made?
- Grafton Capital has 14 tracked investments.
- What stage does Grafton Capital invest at?
- Grafton Capital invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Grafton Capital's typical check size?
- Grafton Capital typically writes checks of $6.3M – $25.4M.
- What sectors does Grafton Capital focus on?
- Grafton Capital focuses on Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Marketplaces, Retail Tech, SaaS.
- Where is Grafton Capital located?
- Grafton Capital is headquartered in London, GB.
- Who does Grafton Capital co-invest with?
- Grafton Capital most often shares deals with Bettor Capital, Columbia Lake Partners, Nucleus Adventure Capital, among 3 tracked co-investors.
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