Welcome to Grafton Capital

Backing and building exceptional technology companies

Since 2014

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June 2024 Update

Grafton Capital sells Third Financial Software to Nucleus Financial

Grafton Capital has announced the sale of its portfolio company Third Financial Software to Nucleus Financial, marking the end of a nine year journey.

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February 2024 Update

HomeViews Acquired by Rightmove Plc

Rightmove Plc acquired HomeViews, a business founded by Ed Barroll Brown, Grafton Capital’s Managing Partner.

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September 2023 Update

Xtremepush Acquires Thunderbite

Grafton Capital portfolio company Xtremepush strengthens its platform with the acquisition of Thunderbite, boosting customer engagement with real-time gamification solutions.

Grafton Capital invested €18 million in Xtremepush in 2021, a leading multi-channel customer engagement platform provider, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

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Case Study

Microsoft acquires Softomotive

When Softomotive was acquired by Microsoft in April 2020, Grafton Capital was the only external shareholder, having invested $25m in September 2018.

Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella, stated that Softomotive would become part of Microsoft’s Power Automate platform. “We’re bringing RPA – or robotic process automation – to legacy apps and services with our acquisition of Softomotive”.

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Technology venture builder and growth partner

Grafton Capital at a glance

2014

Established

£160m

Invested to Date

Investments

Exits Achieved

Principal Capital

We deploy our own capital selectively, backing businesses we know well and where we can contribute meaningfully beyond funding. Our approach is flexible and founder-aligned.

Specialists in software and AI

Grafton Capital has a proven track record in tech-enabled and software businesses. We made our first AI investment in 2015, in a machine learning business, and today we are committed to understanding and operationalising the latest AI capabilities.

Entrepreneurial at heart

Grafton Capital has an entrepreneurial and flexible approach to creating and building value. We want to help solve meaningful problems, either through supporting founders or building new ventures.

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It’s very easy to work with them. They are very skilled with an entrepreneurial approach. The relationship with my organisation has been very successful.

Giovanni “Nanni” Grossi, Founder and CEO at BOARD International

Grafton Capital has brought immense value to Third Financial. They bring a sensible sounding board for ideas, independent thinking and very valuable experience. We wouldn’t be where we are today without them.

Ian Partington, CEO at Third Financial

“Knowledge, insight, support and advice are the four words that spring to mind, and you get this in abundance working with Grafton Capital. Every bit a friend, coach and advisor, as much as they are an investor.”

Paul Johnson, CEO and Co-Founder, MPP Global

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“Grafton Capital has been a very good partner to Alva by providing growth capital and ongoing pragmatic advice. Their approach is very refreshing and they bring a realistic perspective to the board, helping us identify growth opportunities and blind spots.”

Alberto Lopez-Valenzuela, Founder CEO, Alva Reputation

“I was a little apprehensive initially, but Grafton Capital met and exceeded all my expectations. They added immense value to our board of directors and were exceptionally good at helping the management team to focus on what really matters and to make informed decisions.”

Marios Stavropoulos, CEO and Co-Founder of Softomotive

Grafton Capital is a long-established technology investment firm and venture builder, backing and building software and tech-enabled businesses across Europe.

Since 2014, we have deployed approximately £160m of capital, supporting founders with global ambitions and businesses that are leaders in their respective niches. Alongside capital, we bring deep experience as investors, board members and operators.

Today, we deploy our own capital and expertise selectively and work closely with founders and management teams as a focused and enabling growth partner. The technology landscape is changing beyond recognition and we believe that there has never been a better time to be building new businesses.