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Horizon Capital

Growth equity

London · Seed–Growth · 17 people tracked

Also known as HORIZON CAPITAL LLP · Lyceum Capital Partners Llp

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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 Sep 22, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Growth
HQ
London, GB
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2006
Private fund assets
$912.7M
Tracked investments
16
Acquisitions
1

Team · 17 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Luke Kingston· Managing Partnerin
Martin Squier· Partnerin
Tom Maizels· Partnerin
Jamie White· Investment Managerin
Chloe Jones· Office Managerin
Daniel Benedyka· Analystin
Emily Hickley· Directorin
Nathalie Nordqvist· Origination Executivein
Will Soulsby· Origination Managerin
Yuen Steckler· Origination Managerin
Jeremy Hand· Executive Officer

What they invest in

from 4 of 16 portfolio companies

Enterprise Software ×4SaaS ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Cloud Computing ×1Construction Tech ×1Cybersecurity ×1EdTech ×1HR Tech ×1

HQs:United Kingdom×3

Investments · 16 tracked

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Churches Firechurchesfire.comin𝕏

Churches Fire & Security provides fire safety and security installation, maintenance, and compliance services to UK businesses, supported by a nationwide network of trained technicians and certified assessors.

Construction TechCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Chris Peirce(Chief Executive Officer)Mitch Titley(Chief Financial Officer)inJordan Roberts(Chief Revenue Officer)

Dainsdains.comin

Dains is an independent firm of chartered accountants and business advisors serving over 20,000 small and medium-sized enterprises and owner-managed businesses with accounting and advisory services.

Enterprise SoftwareImpact & Social Good

Juniper Educationjunipereducation.orgin𝕏

Juniper Education is a school improvement partner that provides technology, managed services, and industry partnerships to help leaders evaluate performance and drive improvement across UK primary schools, secondary schools, and multi-academy trusts.

EdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS

Sapphire Systemssapphiresystems.cominacquired by NTT DATA Business Solutions

NTT DATA Business Solutions helps organizations integrate processes, data, applications, AI, and cloud platforms into connected business ecosystems.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise Software

Co-investorsHorizon

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

AdeptiolawgroupAlchemistAscentBoston MfoEra GroupLanproRidgeStrat7ThreatscapeTmpTopsource WorldwideTurnmill

Exits · 1

1 acquisitions

Sapphire Systemsacq. by NTT DATA Business Solutions

Principals & officers · per Companies House

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Simon John Hitchcock

LLP designated member · since 2009

Luke Anthony Kingston

LLP designated member · since 2017

Adam Stephen Lewis

LLP designated member · since 2013

Thomas William Morgan Maizels

LLP designated member · since 2022

Horizon Capital Founder Partners LLP

Corporate LLP designated member · since 2023

Lyceum Capital (Founders) Limited

Corporate LLP member · since 2007

Lyceum Capital (Investments) Limited

Corporate LLP member · since 2007

Ownership & control

Simon John Hitchcock — 25–50% of voting rights, right to share surplus assets 25 to 50 percent limited liability partnership

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Horizon Capital made?
Horizon Capital has 16 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
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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