Novator Partners
Overview
Novator is an international private equity, growth equity and capital markets investor. Founded by Icelandic businessman, Thor Björgólfsson in 2004, with offices in Switzerland, Luxembourg and Iceland, we invest in both developed and emerging markets. We manage internal money which gives us an edge to our investment strategy, primarily through flexible investment structure, quick decision-making and a focused, hands-on approach. We are experienced in a variety of situations from traditional private and growth equity to special situations, including turnarounds of underperforming assets, equity and debt raising, and exits via M&A or IPO.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monzo | Feb 2021 | Series G | Lead |
| Nord Security | Sep 2023 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| NordLayer | Sep 2023 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Touchlight | Sep 2021 | VC Round | Lead |
| Zwift | Sep 2020 | Series C | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Novator Partners based?
Novator Partners is headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
When was Novator Partners founded?
Novator Partners was founded in 2004.
How many portfolio companies does Novator Partners have?
Novator Partners has 18 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Novator Partners's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Monzo, Nord Security, NordLayer, Touchlight, Zwift.
What was Novator Partners's most recent investment shown here?
Novator Partners's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Nord Security in 2023.
What sectors does Novator Partners focus on?
Novator Partners focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications & Networking, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does Novator Partners focus on?
Novator Partners typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Novator Partners's AUM?
Novator Partners's assets under management are estimated between $1.0B and $10.0B.