Fundraising FoxLion Capital
Private equityLondon · 8 people tracked
Also known as LION CAPITAL LLP
Find your way into Lion Capital
3 people in our graph share verified history with the Lion Capital team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Investment thesis
Lion Capital invests in consumer brands with underexploited brand equity and untapped potential. The firm takes an active, front-leading role in its companies, partnering collaboratively with strong management teams while retaining ownership of outcomes. Its value-creation strategies vary by company and commonly include geographic expansion, category extension, product innovation, and operational turnarounds, all aimed at driving superior financial performance. Lion Capital emphasizes delivering differentiated, exceptional consumer experiences and views success as a blend of art and science tailored to each business.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 22, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 20 of 45 portfolio companiesConsumer ×18Direct to Consumer ×9E-commerce ×7FoodTech ×7Wellness & Fitness ×5Retail Tech ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2Healthtech ×2
HQs:United States×7United Kingdom×5Italy×2
Who they back
founder profiles across 9 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×72 founders×13 founders×1
Investments · 45 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12023 · 12022 · 22020 · 12014 · 16 dated
ALEX AND ANI is a jewelry company that sells branded accessories, including e-gift cards for online purchases.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Authentic Brands Group is a global brand and entertainment platform that owns and operates iconic intellectual property and cultural assets across consumer retail, content, and live experiences.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerMedia & EntertainmentRetail Tech
Co-investorsCVC Asia Pacific (Japan) Kabushiki KaishaBlackRockCVC Capital PartnersGeneral AtlanticHPS Investment Partners, LLCLeonard Green
Bumble Bee Seafood Company is a producer of seafood products focused on delivering consumer value and sustainable growth in the food and nutrition sector.
ConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social GoodAstoria, US
Jan Tharp(CEO)inConnie Shepherd(SVP, Brand Strategy and Business Development)in
Digital Media Solutions (DMS) is a performance marketing company that provides data, technology, and lead generation services to help business partners acquire customers and grow.
AdTechData & InfrastructureMarketing Tech
Joe Marinucci(Founder)in
Co-investorsClairvest Group Inc
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants is a collection of over 100 dining venues worldwide led by Michelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsay, ranging from fine dining at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay to casual Bread Street Kitchens.
ConsumerFoodTechLondon, GB
Gordon Ramsay(Chef & Founder)
Grenade manufactures and sells sports nutrition supplements, including the Thermo Detonator formula designed to enhance energy and boost metabolism for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Al Barratt(Founder)inJuliet Barratt(Founder)in
Women's luxury shoe business that grew into a globally recognised luxury brand with numerous product categories and 120 stores.
Co-investorsTowerBrook
Lenny & Larry's produces plant-based protein cookies sold as convenient snacks.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
A café bar chain operating over 250 locations across the UK, offering food, drinks, and a welcoming social atmosphere since 2002.
ConsumerBristol, GB
Dave ReidAlex ReilleyinJake Bishopin
Nutiva manufactures and distributes organic superfoods including coconut oil, hemp-based products, and coconut aminos, sold direct-to-consumer and through retail channels with a focus on accessibility and sustainability.
AgTechConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social GoodWellness & Fitness
John Roulacin
Perricone MD develops a three-tier skincare and wellness system based on Dr.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Dr. Nicholas Perricone(Founder)
Co-investorsTSG Consumer Partners
PittaRosso is an Italian footwear retailer offering shoes and fashion collections at accessible prices through physical stores and online sales.
ConsumerE-commerceRetail Tech
Marcello Pacein
Spence Diamonds is a jewelry retailer offering engagement rings, wedding bands, tennis bracelets, and diamond celebration bands, using artisan-created (lab-grown) diamonds.
ConsumerE-commerceRetail Tech
Super is a no-code website builder that enables users to create custom-designed websites powered by Notion, offering design tools for typography, color schemes, navigation, and branding elements without requiring code knowledge.
Creator EconomyDeveloper ToolsSaaS
Jason Werner(Founder)in
Co-investorsCzech Founders VCFull In PartnersHyphen CapitalInovia CapitalPlaza VenturesTelstra Ventures
True Food Kitchen is a restaurant chain serving dishes and beverages made from whole, fresh ingredients sourced from partner growers, ranchers, and producers.
ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsPLUS CapitalBullishCenterbridge Partners, L.P.
Verishop is an online retailer selling authentic new luxury goods sourced from European boutiques, offering discounted prices by operating without physical retail locations.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceSanta Monica, US
Cate Khan(Founder)in
Co-investorsLightspeed Venture PartnersMadrona Venture Group
Weetabix is a food manufacturer that produces breakfast cereals and other nutritious food products for consumers, selling to retail customers.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerFoodTechNorthamptonshire, GB
Colm O'Dwyer(Managing Director)inJames Bruce(Commercial Director)Francesca Theokli(Marketing & NPD Director)inStuart Branch(People, Technology, Environment, Health & Safety Director)Bruce Condon(Finance, Legal & Procurement Director)inNeil Chapman(Manufacturing & Technical Director)in
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Ad van GelovenAlain AfflelouAmerican ApparelAryztaAS Adventure GroupDMCFindusghdGlobal Franchise GroupHatch Beauty BrandsHEMAJohn VarvatosKettle FoodsLa SenzaMaterneNidanOranginaPaigePersonaPicardRussian AlcoholSnapcommerceVaasan Group
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAuthentic Brands Group · whatastartup.substack.com · Sep 21, 2026
Gordon Ramsay · businesstraveller.com · Sep 1, 2026
Super · cryptotimes.io · Aug 20, 2026
Weetabix · hrgrapevine.com · Jan 28, 2026
Spence Diamonds · wearenotforsale.org · Jan 5, 2026
Perricone MD · prnewswire.com · Sep 16, 2025
True Food Kitchen · merchants.doordash.com · Jul 17, 2025
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 3
as of Sep 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lion Capital Fund IIILPs: Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, Michigan Municipal Employees' Retirement System, Richard King Mellon Foundation | 2010 | — | -6.6% | 0.74x | 0.73x |
| Lion Capital Fund IILPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, New Mexico Educational Retirement Board +1 more | 2007 | — | -7.3% | 0.68x | 0.68x |
| Lion Capital Fund ILPs: Oregon Public Employees Retirement System | 2004 | — | 24.8% | 1.78x | 1.78x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Public market activity · per SEC filings
what is this? ⓘDisclosed stake · filed Mar 2010
9 insider ownership filings (Forms 3/4/5)
From the firm's own SEC EDGAR filings — stakes and insider roles in public companies, typically portfolio companies after an IPO. Not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Lion Capital made?
- Lion Capital has 45 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What sectors does Lion Capital focus on?
- Lion Capital focuses on Consumer, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, FoodTech.
- Where is Lion Capital located?
- Lion Capital is headquartered in London, GB.
- Who does Lion Capital co-invest with?
- Lion Capital most often shares deals with Aea Investors, Clairvest Group Inc, CVC Asia Pacific (Japan) Kabushiki Kaisha, among 6 tracked co-investors.
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