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Pollen Street Capital

Private equityoperating company · company profile

London · 102 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Pollen Street is a private capital manager that invests across private equity and asset-backed credit strategies, aligned with structural growth trends in financial and business services. Its core subsectors include insurance, lending, technology, payments and wealth. The firm supports non-bank financial institutions and lending platforms with structured, senior secured, asset-based finance, and backs and grows portfolio companies through active board involvement and a dedicated 'Pollen Street Hub' focused on accelerating growth and value across the portfolio. Its investor base comprises pension funds, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments and foundations, asset managers, banks and family offices worldwide.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.

HQ
London, GB
Instruments
Equity · Debt
Founded
2013
Last 12 months
1 investment
AUM
$10B
Tracked investments
32
Unicorns
1

Team · 102 people

from the firm's website & curated

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Pollen Street Capital went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 18 of 32 portfolio companies

Fintech ×12Enterprise Software ×8SaaS ×6InsurTech ×4AI & Machine Learning ×3Cleantech ×3Energy ×3Marketplaces ×3

HQs:United Kingdom×9United Arab Emirates×1Germany×1Denmark×1Greece×1Lithuania×1

Investments · 32 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 12020 · 12 dated

Cashflowscashflows.comin𝕏✓ verified

Cashflows is a payments platform that enables businesses to accept payments and offers pre-approved merchant cash advances based on transaction data.

E-commerceFintechSaaSLondon, GB

Hannah Fitzsimons(General Manager)inJulian Leigh(Chief Financial Officer)inJune Ahi(Head of People)inPaul Clarke(Chief Growth Officer)in

CredibleXcrediblex.ioin𝕏✓ verified

CredibleX provides an embedded finance platform that enables small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to pay insurance premiums through installment plans rather than lump-sum payments, targeting Group Medical, Fleet, and Trade Credit Insurance products.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechInsurTechSaaSAbu Dhabi, AE

Co-investorsFurther Ventures

InSoilinsoil.comin𝕏✓ verified

InSoil provides mid-term debt capital and lending to agricultural SMEs across Europe, with a focus on sustainable agriculture financing.

AgTechClimate TechFintechVilnius, LT

Co-investorsFirstpickPractica CapitalEuropean Investment Fund

Pivotal Growthpivotal.co.ukin✓ verified

Pivotal Growth acquires and consolidates UK mortgage brokerages across multiple specialist segments including vanilla mortgages, buy-to-let, bridging loans, and development finance.

B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFintechUK, GB

Mayank Prakash(Group CEO)in

BoardSimon Embley

Co-investorsKartesia

Aryzaaryza.comin𝕏

Aryza operates a global network of platforms and compliant financial products designed to help businesses and people optimize their financial health and navigate product selection based on their specific needs.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Colin Brownin

BidX1bidx1.cominAug 2020

BidX1 operates an online auction platform that connects international property investors with investment opportunities across the UK, Ireland, Cyprus, and South Africa, enabling fully online transactions.

Enterprise SoftwareMarketplacesPropTech

Jonathan Fennin

Co-investorsEnterprise Ireland

etopsetops.comin

Etops Advisory Hub is a software platform for wealth managers that consolidates client portfolio data from multiple custodians and enables personal, digital, or hybrid investment advisory while ensuring regulatory compliance with automated KYC procedures and documentation aligned with MiFID II and German FinVermV standards.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingFintechSaaS

Pius Stucki(Founder)in

Hometreehometree.co.ukin𝕏

Hometree provides energy services and solutions to help homeowners and landlords decarbonise their residential properties in the UK.

CleantechEnergyInsurTechPropTechUK, GB

Simon Phelan(Founder)inSimon Phelan in(Founder)

Co-investorsAENUDN CapitalEnergy Impact PartnersFJ LabsLocalGlobeAnthemis Venture+7 more

iwocaiwoca.co.ukin𝕏

Iwoca provides finance to small business owners, offering an alternative to traditional bank lending with less paperwork and faster access.

FintechLondon, GB

Christoph Rieche(Founder)inJames Dear(Founder)in

Co-investorsActon CapitalAugmentum FintechNeva Sgr.Prime VenturesCommerzVenturesGlobal Founders Capital+2 more

Keylanekeylane.comin𝕏

Keylane's Axon platform includes a Product Configuration module that lets insurers design, launch, and update insurance products using no-code tools, with centralized rules, pricing, and customer journeys applied across the platform.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechInsurTechSaaSUtrecht, NL

John Reynders(CEO)inChristian Bigatà(CFO)inNelson Petracek(CTO)inSanneke van den Boomgaard(CHRO)in

Co-investorsNewion

Leonard Curtisleonardcurtis.co.ukin𝕏

Leonard Curtis is a UK-based financial advisory firm providing debt financing, advisory services, and facility reviews to SMEs and mid-market businesses.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechLegalTechManchester, GB

Markerstudymarkerstudygroup.comin

Markerstudy Group is a UK-based insurance service provider offering personal lines, commercial, and specialty insurance products through multiple brands and subsidiaries, supported by proprietary technology platforms.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechInsurTechUK, GB

Kevin Spencer(Chief Executive, Founder & Shareholder)Richard Lilwall(CEO, VisionTrack)Ben Pickard(Chief Financial Officer, VisionTrack)Ross Barrington(CEO, Markerstudy Business)in

Mattioli Woodsmattioliwoods.comin

Mattioli Woods is a UK-based investment management and wealth advisory firm that develops tailored portfolio strategies and investment advice for individuals and families.

FintechLeicester, GB

Ian Mattioli(Founder)Bob Woods(Founder)in

Octopus Energyoctopus.energyin𝕏

Octopus Energy is a British renewable-energy supplier that powers over 10 million homes across the UK and internationally with green energy tariffs and customer service, and develops smart energy technology and hardware.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyLondon, GB

Greg Jackson(Founder)inStuart Jackson(Co-Founder)inPete Miller(Co-Founder)inJames Eddison(Co-Founder & CTO)in

Co-investorsCPP InvestmentsGeneration Investment ManagementUpscale

Order YoYoorderyoyo.comin

OrderYOYO provides restaurants with an all-in-one platform for online and in-store ordering, marketing, and payment processing.

B2B MarketplacesDirect to ConsumerMarketplacesRetail TechSaaSCopenhagen, DK

Thor Angelo(Founder)

Co-investorsDamgaard CompanySEED Capital DenmarkSeed Capital Limited

Pair Financepairfinance.comin𝕏

Co-investorsCaesar VenturesYabeo

Pollenpollen.energyinJul 2026

Pollen operates a battery-swapping network with universal, swappable batteries offered via subscription for electric mopeds, motorcycles, and other lightweight two-wheelers.

CleantechEnergyMobility & TransportationLisbon, PT

Co-investorsBynd Venture CapitalMSMNorthzone

Spotawheelspotawheel.grin𝕏

Spotawheel operates an online marketplace for buying and selling used cars in Greece, offering services including car leasing, vehicle financing, and quality assurance for used vehicles.

ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesMobility & TransportationAthens, GR

Co-investorsRockaway VenturesVelocity.PartnersVentureFriends

Validisvalidis.comin𝕏

Validis provides standardized financial data extracted from accounting packages to accounting firms and financial institutions, enabling faster and more informed decision-making.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintech

Michael Turner(CEO)inAndy Wardle(CTO)

Other

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

AssessioAutopaybunqDingFinsolutiaLumonProactisShawbrookTandemTutmanUK digital mortgage brokerUniversal BankingWide Group

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 4

as of Sep 2025
FundVintageCommittedNet IRRTVPIDPI
PSC V (A), L.P.LPs: Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association2025—7.8%1.09x0.00x
Pollen Street Capital V, L.P.LPs: Employees' Retirement System of Rhode Island2023——1.40x0.23x
PSC Accelerator IILPs: Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association2023—33.4%1.53x0.03x
Pollen Street Capital IV, L.PLPs: Employees' Retirement System of Rhode Island2020—17.0%1.43x0.36x

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).

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Pollen Street Capital made?
Pollen Street Capital has 32 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What sectors does Pollen Street Capital focus on?
Pollen Street Capital focuses on Enterprise Software, Fintech, InsurTech, PropTech, SaaS.
Where is Pollen Street Capital located?
Pollen Street Capital is headquartered in London, GB.
Who does Pollen Street Capital co-invest with?
Pollen Street Capital most often shares deals with DN Capital, FJ Labs, Frontline Ventures, among 17 tracked co-investors.

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