West Coast Capital
Family officeDundonald · 8 people tracked
Investment thesis
West Coast Capital deploys the Hunter family's own capital into founder-led, profitable, privately held businesses. It takes a sector-agnostic approach with global reach and an ultra long-term investment horizon. The firm emphasizes working with people it trusts and respects, and channels the majority of the value it creates back into philanthropy through The Hunter Foundation, having donated £150m to date. Its philosophy centers on backing business as a means to fuel human progress.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 7 of 8 portfolio companiesConsumer ×3Biotech ×2Construction Tech ×1Digital Health ×1Direct to Consumer ×1E-commerce ×1Fintech ×1Healthtech ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×6
Investments · 8 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBlair Castle and its 220-acre estate in Ayrshire, Scotland, serve as the headquarters of The Hunter Foundation and the venue for its leadership programmes and philanthropic activities.
Impact & Social GoodAyrshire, GB
Buzzworks operates a group of bars and restaurants across Scotland, offering food, drinks, and service across 22 venues, and has recently added hotel rooms for overnight stays at The Mill House.
ConsumerTravel & Hospitality
EDX Medical Group is a UK-listed diagnostics company developing tests for cancer, cardiovascular, and infectious diseases to support personalised treatment.
BiotechDigital HealthMedical DevicesCambridge, GB
Ellipses Pharma is a drug development company focused on accelerating the development of cancer medicines and treatments.
BiotechHealthtech
Abound (getabound.com) offers online personal loans to UK consumers for purposes such as debt consolidation and covering unexpected costs.
ConsumerFintech
Co-investorsInformed Ventures Advisors, LlcSalica Investments
THG is a global retailer and brand owner operating two predominantly online consumer businesses, THG Beauty and THG Nutrition, home to brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Cult Beauty, Dermstore, and Myprotein.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceManchester, GB
Matthew Moulding(Founder)in
Co-investorsBalderton Capital
Winchburgh Developments Ltd is a property developer building a mixed-use town at Winchburgh in West Lothian, Scotland, offering homes ranging from one-bedroom canal-side apartments to six-bedroom family houses.
Construction TechPropTech
A development/village investment held by West Coast Capital.
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has West Coast Capital made?
- West Coast Capital has 8 tracked investments.
- What sectors does West Coast Capital focus on?
- West Coast Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is West Coast Capital located?
- West Coast Capital is headquartered in Dundonald, GB.
- Who does West Coast Capital co-invest with?
- West Coast Capital most often shares deals with Balderton Capital, Informed Ventures Advisors, Llc, Salica Investments, among 3 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamSir Tom Hunter says West Coast Capital in 'very positive position' after busy year of investing
Sir Tom Hunter · scotsman.com
Bitesized Insight from Sir Tom Hunter, West Coast Capital
Founders Forum For Good · Sir Tom Hunter
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