Synova
Private equityLondon · Series B–Growth
Also known as SYNOVA LLP · Synova Capital Llp
Investment thesis
Synova backs bold innovators and growth-stage companies, focusing on building strong relationships with founders and management teams. Operating a pan-European investment platform, the firm concentrates on three interconnected sectors where it has deep investment and operational expertise. It adds value through several levers: optimising sales, harnessing data and AI, digital transformation, developing talent, expanding reach, and international growth. Synova adapts its proven model to the individual needs of each portfolio company, aiming to help businesses hit ambitious targets and create lasting value.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 18, 2026.
What they invest in
from 12 of 13 portfolio companiesSaaS ×5AI & Machine Learning ×3Fintech ×3EdTech ×2Enterprise Software ×2PropTech ×2AgTech ×1Cleantech ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×5Germany×1Ireland×1
Investments · 13 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathDM Financial provides outsourced fund reporting, compliance, governance, accounting and administration services, including fund launch, regulatory reporting, offshore structuring and distressed fund liquidations.
Fintech
Commodity price forecasting and analytics platform.
Expana is an agrifood-focused Price Reporting Agency and market intelligence provider that offers commodity pricing data, forecasts, analytics, and cost-modeling tools on a single platform.
AgTechData & InfrastructureFoodTech
JMG Group is a UK insurance broker operating a portfolio of group businesses that serve commercial and personal lines clients.
FintechInsurTech
Klearcom offers a SaaS platform for automated testing and monitoring of phone numbers and IVR (Interactive Voice Response) systems, covering toll and toll-free numbers, voice quality, and call routing across 100+ countries.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSWaterford, IE
Co-investorsFurthr VC
Learnlight provides corporate language, intercultural, and interpersonal communication skills training that combines a proprietary learning platform with AI-powered insights and human trainers.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechHR Tech
Mecsia is a UK-based group of inspection, testing and maintenance companies providing compliance-led technical facilities services including mechanical and electrical maintenance, HVAC, refrigeration, water treatment, fire and security, and building energy management.
CleantechConstruction TechEnergy
National Education Group provides digital content and software for professional development, compliance, and workforce efficiency in education settings.
EdTechSaaS
Orbis Protect provides site and people security services across the UK, including vacant property security, site security management, lone worker protection, and property and facilities management.
PropTechUxbridge, GB
Co-investorsNorthEdge
Synectics Solutions operates National SIRA, a cross-sector syndicated fraud intelligence consortium and its SIRA orchestration and case-management platform, using shared risk signals, predictive analytics and AI to detect application fraud, verify identities, screen manipulated documents and monitor financial crime risk.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintech
Principals & officers · per Companies House
what is this? ⓘLLP designated member · since 2007
LLP designated member · since 2007
LLP designated member · since 2014
LLP member · since 2026
LLP member · since 2024
LLP member · since 2012
LLP member · since 2023
LLP member · since 2025
LLP member · since 2020
LLP member · since 2026
+1 more officers on the register
Synova Holdings Iii Nominee Limited — right to share surplus assets 75 to 100 percent limited liability partnership
Daniel Benjamin Silverton-Parker — significant influence or control limited liability partnership
David Jeremy Menton — 25–50% of voting rights, right to appoint and remove members limited liability partnership
Philip Simon Shapiro — 25–50% of voting rights, right to appoint and remove members limited liability partnership
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Synova made?
- Synova has 13 tracked investments.
- What stage does Synova invest at?
- Synova invests at the Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Synova focus on?
- Synova focuses on Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Fintech, SaaS.
- Where is Synova located?
- Synova is headquartered in London, GB.
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