Connection Capital

Established in 2010, Connection Capital is a UK-based investment firm that offers private investors access to co-investment opportunities in private market transactions. The firm specializes in private equity, private debt, commercial property, and alternative asset funds, enabling high-net-worth individuals and family offices to diversify their portfolios beyond traditional asset classes. By pooling clients' capital on a deal-by-deal basis, Connection Capital reduces the entry point to just £25,000 per investment, making these opportunities more accessible to private investors.

The firm's investment strategy focuses on sectors such as consumer goods, technology, financial services, healthcare, industrial manufacturing, retail, leisure, media, telecommunications, energy, education, transportation, real estate, food and beverage, and business services. Connection Capital targets established, profitable companies with significant growth potential, aiming to deliver target net returns of 3x or more within three to six years. The firm has invested over £500 million across a diverse portfolio, including notable investments in Virgin Wines, Tempcover, and 23.5 Degrees, the first UK Starbucks franchisee.

Connection Capital's approach involves sourcing, structuring, and conducting thorough due diligence on each investment opportunity. The firm actively manages investments from completion through to exit, providing regular reporting to clients. This comprehensive service model allows private investors to benefit from institutional-quality investment opportunities without the administrative burden typically associated with direct alternative investments, creating a sophisticated yet accessible platform for portfolio diversification.