Private Investment Firm

Wittington Investments Limited

Investment Details

Investor Type
Private Investment Firm

Asset Class Focus
Private Equity, Real Estate, Commodities, Fixed Income (Debt and Bonds), Hedge Funds, Infrastructure, Venture Capital

Stage Focus
Buyout, Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO, Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Pre-Seed

Geographical Focus
United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, Netherlands

Industries Focus

  • Financial Services
  • Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Energy
  • Consumer Goods
  • Real Estate
  • Telecommunications
  • Media
  • Automotive
  • Retail
  • Education
  • Logistics
  • Food and Beverage
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Entertainment

Investment Size:
1,000,000 to 1,000,000,000 USD

Investor Details Founded: 1941

Wittington Investments Limited, established in 1941 by Canadian entrepreneur W. Garfield Weston, is a privately owned British holding company. The company is 79.2% owned by the Garfield Weston Foundation, one of the UK's largest grant-making trusts, and 20.8% owned by members of the Weston family. Wittington's primary investment is a 54.5% stake in Associated British Foods (ABF), a diversified group with interests in food, ingredients, retail, and agriculture. ABF's notable subsidiaries include Primark, Twinings, Ovaltine, and British Sugar. In addition to its stake in ABF, Wittington owns luxury retail brands such as Fortnum & Mason and Heal's, and has a significant property portfolio, including the Richmond Hill Hotel. The company also holds various financial assets, including debt and equity securities. Wittington's investments span multiple sectors, including retail, food and beverage, real estate, consumer goods, healthcare, technology, financial services, logistics, media, telecommunications, energy, pharmaceuticals, automotive, education, and entertainment. The company's diverse portfolio reflects its strategic approach to investment, aiming to generate sustainable returns across various industries and asset classes. Wittington's commitment to philanthropy is evident through the Garfield Weston Foundation, which has donated over £1.4 billion to charitable causes since its inception. This philanthropic focus underscores the company's dedication to supporting communities and initiatives across the UK and beyond.

Requirements
  • Preference for majority ownership stakes
  • Focus on companies with strong growth potential
  • Interest in both public and private market investments
  • Willingness to engage in long-term partnerships
  • Openness to diverse industries and sectors
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Portfolio Companies
  • Associated British Foods
  • Primark
  • Twinings
  • Ovaltine
  • British Sugar
  • Fortnum & Mason
  • Heal's
  • Richmond Hill Hotel
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