Horizon Capital
Growth equityLondon · Seed–Growth · 16 people tracked
Also known as HORIZON CAPITAL LLP · Lyceum Capital Partners Llp
Investment thesis
Horizon Capital pursues thesis-led origination to identify attractive, high-growth niche markets, then partners with ambitious founder-led technology and business services businesses. As former entrepreneurs, the team frequently becomes the first investor in these companies. Its strategy centers on dual-track growth: simultaneously accelerating organic performance and executing targeted acquisitions to build scale. The firm emphasizes deep sector knowledge that lets it act early and move decisively, while working closely with management teams to create lasting value. Its culture is described as personable, open, and straightforward, combining sector expertise with collaborative, trusted relationships.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 18, 2026.
Team · 16 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 4 of 16 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×3AI & Machine Learning ×1Cloud Computing ×1Construction Tech ×1EdTech ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×2
Investments · 16 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathChurches Fire & Security is a UK fire safety and security provider offering fire alarms, extinguishers, sprinklers, emergency lighting, fire risk assessments, CCTV, access control and intruder alarms, with in-house installation, servicing and maintenance.
Construction TechEnterprise Software
Juniper Education offers JoinUp, a centralised platform with a free management information system (MIS) and applications for school improvement, connecting data, systems and support.
EdTechSaaS
NTT DATA Business Solutions helps organizations integrate processes, data, applications, AI, and cloud platforms into connected business ecosystems.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise Software
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioSapphire Systemsacq. by NTT DATA Business Solutions
Principals & officers · per Companies House
what is this? ⓘLLP designated member · since 2009
LLP designated member · since 2017
LLP designated member · since 2013
LLP designated member · since 2022
Corporate LLP designated member · since 2023
Corporate LLP member · since 2007
Corporate LLP member · since 2007
Simon John Hitchcock — 25–50% of voting rights, right to share surplus assets 25 to 50 percent limited liability partnership
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Horizon Capital invest at?
- Horizon Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Horizon Capital focus on?
- Horizon Capital focuses on Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
- Where is Horizon Capital located?
- Horizon Capital is headquartered in London, GB.
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