About Lion Capital
Lion Capital is a private equity firm founded in 2004. It is primarily based in London, United Kingdom. As of Jul 2026, Lion Capital is an active investor with a portfolio of 35 companies, comprising 35 funding rounds and 23 acquisitions. In the last 12 months, it has participated in 1 funding round. The firm primarily invests in companies based in United States and United Kingdom. Its portfolio is spread across a wide range of sectors from Consumer Goods to Food and Agriculture. Its latest investment was a $***** Series A round in Kanvas Biosciences on May 07, 2026 which also saw participation from DCVC, Kicker Ventures and other investors.
Overall Lion Capital portfolio has seen 1 unicorn and 12 acquisitions including key companies like Super, Aryzta and Kettle Brand Chips. A lot of funds co-invest with Lion Capital, with names like Acrew Capital sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio.
Lion Capital has a team of 22 people, including 6 partners.
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Founded Year
2004
Location
London, United Kingdom
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Acquisition Deals
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Lion Capital's Portfolio
Lion Capital has a portfolio of 35 companies. They have invested in a total of 35 companies. Their most recent investment was in Kanvas Biosciences (Series A round) on May 07, 2026. Here are the most recent investments by Lion Capital:Date | Company | Round | Amount | Co-Investors |
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May 07, 2026 | Series A | 5816 | ||
Mar 04, 2024 | Series A | 9277 | ||
Oct 24, 2023 | Series C | 6631 | ||
Jun 13, 2023 | Seed | 8804 |
Lion Capital has acquired 23 companies. Their most recent acquisition was of Menghi Shoes on Jul 01, 2019. Here are the most recent acquisitions by Lion Capital:
Acquisition Date | Company | Short Description | Total Funding | Founded Year |
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Jul 01, 2019 | Brand of shoes for men & women | - | 2009 | |
Feb 13, 2019 | Embroidery, cross stitch, and craft supplies since 1746 | - | 1746 | |
Jun 28, 2021 | Owns and operates a chain of quick service restaurants | - | 2010 | |
Sep 14, 2017 | Designer and retailer of premium denim and apparel for men and women | - | 2004 |
Here is the portfolio snapshot of Lion Capital:
Investments by Year
The maximum number of investments were made in 2019
Acquisitions by Year
The maximum number of acquisitions were made in 2019
Portfolio by Location
Companies are primarily in United States and United Kingdom
Portfolio by Sector
Companies are primarily in Consumer Goods
Team profile of Lion Capital
Lion Capital has a team of 22 members including 6 Partners and 6 Principals located in United Kingdom, United States and 1 more location. Lion Capital's team sits on the board of 2 companies.Here is a list of top team members in Lion Capital:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | London | Allsaints and World View | ||
Partner | London | |||
Partner | Incline Village | - | ||
Partner | London | - | - | |
Partner | - | - | ||
Partner | - | - | - | |
Principal | Greenwich | - | ||
Principal | New York City | - | - | |
Principal | London | - | - | |
Principal | - | - | ||
Principal | - | - |
Co-investors of Lion Capital
Over the past 22 years, 26 investors have co-invested in Lion Capital's portfolio companies.
- Top Co-investors of Lion Capital: 26 investors entered a company along with Lion Capital. These include investors like Acrew Capital (1 company).
Lion Capital News
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Lion Capital Group consolidates growth in Valencia's luxury real estate sectorEuropa Press•Jun 03, 2026•Lion Capital
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Kanvas Biosciences Secures $48M Series A to Deliver Novel Microbiome Therapeutics to Cancer PatientsThe Joplin Globe•May 06, 2026•Kanvas Biosciences, Gates, DCVC, Lion Capital and 16 others
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Lion Equity Partners Completes Acquisition of Custom Tube Products, Inc.Business Wire•Sep 22, 2025•Custom Tube Products, Lion Capital, Lion Equity Partners
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Prague's Filuta AI raises €3.6M for AI tech, eyes Series A in H2 2026Silicon Canals•Jun 25, 2025•Filuta AI, Rockaway Ventures, TARPAN Partners, Lion Capital
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Czech Filuta AI Secures €3.7M to Revolutionize Game Testing AutomationRecurisve Media JSC•Jun 24, 2025•Filuta AI, Rockaway Ventures, Lion Capital, TARPAN Partners
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Gordon Ramsay combines UK and US restaurant businesses in Lion Capital dealBusiness Matters•Feb 17, 2025•Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, Lion Capital
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