Profile
Next Wave Partners is a London-based independent private equity firm focused on investing in growing companies. We have a history of successfully backing management teams and helping to grow the value of their businesses.
We are targeting high growth enterprises, in particular in the tech enabled business, consumer and environmental services. We support our management teams, adding value through our financial expertise and resources, our sector knowledge and our experiences developing successful companies.
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Next Wave Partners Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Next Wave Ventures Fund I
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Private Equity (PE)
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Business Services (B2B)
Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Education
Media and Entertainment
Technology
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Series A
Series B
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North America
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$55 M
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September 2010
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FAQs about Next Wave Partners
Is Next Wave Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?
Next Wave Partners is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series B, writing tickets of $5-10 m.
Where is Next Wave Partners located?
Next Wave Partners is located in London, England, United Kingdom.
When was Next Wave Partners founded?
Next Wave Partners was founded in 2007.
What sectors and industries does Next Wave Partners invest in?
Next Wave Partners invests in companies and startups in Food and Beverage, Media and Entertainment, Transportation, Fashion/Beauty, Foodtech, Business Services (B2B), Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), Education, Technology.
What is Next Wave Partners geographical focus of investments?
Next Wave Partners invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
At what stages of companies and startups does Next Wave Partners typically invest in?
Next Wave Partners invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series B.
What is the usual amount of Next Wave Partners investment?
Next Wave Partners usually invests $5-10 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Next Wave Partners?
Next Wave Partners has around $55m assets under management.
When was Next Wave Partners last fund created?
Next Wave Partners last fund was created/launched in 2010-09-10
What are the contacts of Next Wave Partners?
Next Wave Partners can be reached through its website nextwavepartners.co.uk, its LinkedIn page and its X account. Its general enquiries address is enquiries@nextwavepartners.co.uk. Cold-mailing a general inbox rarely reaches a partner, so Private Equity List also lists the investment-team contacts for Next Wave Partners — names, roles, verified work emails and LinkedIn profiles — available on a Pro plan from $129/month (see pricing). Contacts are sourced from the firm's website and LinkedIn and re-verified on a rolling cycle. Spot a stale contact, or none at all? Report it — we re-run that firm within 48h and get back to you.
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