About Hanover Investors
Hanover Investors is a private equity firm founded in 2002. It is primarily based in London, United Kingdom. As of Jul 2026, Hanover Investors has a portfolio of 11 companies, comprising 11 funding rounds and 7 acquisitions. The firm primarily invests in companies based in United Kingdom and United States. Its portfolio is spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to FinTech. Most recently it acquired stakes in eCOGRA on Jul 01, 2026.
Overall Hanover Investors portfolio has seen 5 IPOs and 2 acquisitions, namely Elementis, Volex and APi Group. A lot of funds co-invest with Hanover Investors, with names like Passion Capital sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio.
Hanover Investors has a team of 25 people, including 8 partners.
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Hanover Investors' Portfolio
Hanover Investors has a portfolio of 11 companies. They have invested in a total of 11 companies. Their most recent investment was in Treble Peak (Series A round) on Apr 11, 2025. Here are the most recent investments by Hanover Investors:Date | Company | Round | Amount | Co-Investors |
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Apr 11, 2025 | Series A | 4514 | ||
Jun 2011 | PE | 3511 | - | |
Jan 2010 | Series B | 4548 | - | |
Apr 2009 | Seed | 7576 | - |
Hanover Investors has acquired 7 companies. Their most recent acquisition was of eCOGRA on Jul 01, 2026. Here are the most recent acquisitions by Hanover Investors:
Acquisition Date | Company | Short Description | Total Funding | Founded Year |
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Jul 01, 2026 | Provider of testing, inspection, and certification of online gambling software & systems services | - | 2003 | |
Dec 23, 2024 | Manufacturer of luxury motor yachts | - | 1963 | |
Sep 16, 2020 | Background screening platform for contract workers | - | 1995 | |
Oct 14, 2019 | Software developer for energy trading sector | - | 1985 |
Here is the portfolio snapshot of Hanover Investors:
Investments by Year
The maximum number of investments were made in 2025
Acquisitions by Year
The maximum number of acquisitions were made in 2021
Portfolio by Location
Companies are primarily in United Kingdom and United States
Portfolio by Sector
Companies are primarily in Enterprise Applications
Team profile of Hanover Investors
Hanover Investors has a team of 25 members including 8 Partners and 3 Principals located in United Kingdom, Malta and 3 more locations. Hanover Investors' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in Hanover Investors:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | United Kingdom | - | - | |
Partner | United Kingdom | - | - | |
Partner | - | - | - | |
Partner | London | - | - | |
Partner | West End | - | - | |
Partner | London | - | - | |
Partner | London | - | - | |
Partner | - | - | - | |
Principal | London | - | - | |
Principal | London | - | - | |
Principal | United Kingdom | - | - |
Co-investors of Hanover Investors
Over the past 24 years, 5 investors have co-invested in Hanover Investors's portfolio companies.
- Top Co-investors of Hanover Investors: 5 investors entered a company along with Hanover Investors. These include investors like Passion Capital (1 company).
Hanover Investors News
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DLA Piper advises Hanover Investment's €110 million financial debt restructuringIberianlawyer•Jun 09, 2025•DLA Piper, Hanover Investors, Inmark Prime
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Hanover Investors bolsters its private market transaction capabilities with appointment of new PartnerHanover Investors•Apr 20, 2023•Hanover Investors
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Hawkwing Appoints Kroll Advisory As AdministratorsMorningstar•Feb 13, 2023•Hawkwing, Hanover Investors, Kroll
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Hanover Investors raises £150m for new £300m PE fundPrivate Equity Wire•Feb 03, 2023•Hanover Investors, Brady, ClearStar, ZetaDisplay and 1 other
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Appointment of Nick King as a new CEO of Brady TechnologiesHanover Investors•Dec 20, 2022•Brady, Hanover Investors
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Brady Technologies Announces the Sale of its Commodities Business to STGHanover Investors•Jul 21, 2022•Brady, STG, Hanover Investors, STG Partners
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Hanover Investors’ Catalyst Fund nominated for leading industry awardHanover Investors•Mar 10, 2022•Hanover Investors
