About West Hill Capital
West Hill Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2003. It is primarily based out of London, United Kingdom. As of Oct 2025, West Hill Capital is an active investor, having invested in 55 companies, with 1 new investment in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Series A round in United Kingdom based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to FinTech and High Tech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series B round of Formalize Overall, West Hill Capital portfolio has seen 6 IPOs and 12 acquisitions including key companies like Barclays, Metro Bank and Humio. A lot of funds co-invest with West Hill Capital, with names like Vision Blue Ireland sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. West Hill Capital has team of 14 people including 6 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Count
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Series A, Seed & 3 more
Portfolio IPOs
Portfolio Acquisitions
West Hill Capital's List of Top Investments
West Hill Capital has a portfolio of 55 companies. Their most notable investments are in Utonomy Tech and WaveTouch.Their portfolio spans across United Kingdom, Denmark, United States and 3 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, FinTech, High Tech and 21 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Seed and 3 more. Here is the list of top investments by West Hill Capital:1. Barclays
In 2022, the company recorded annual revenues of $30.93B and a net profit of $6.5B.
Key facts about Barclays
- Founded Year: 1690
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £25.4B as on Dec 31, 2023
- Stage: Public
- Employee Count: 81,607 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: Point Financial, Qatar Investment Authority and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Mar 19, 2018, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. Metro Bank
Retail bank offers personal and business banking services such as current accounts, savings, loans, credit cards, and mortgages. It also offers asset finance , relationship banking, and banking application solutions.
Key facts about Metro Bank
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £406M as on Dec 31, 2024
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $564M
- Employee Count: 2,889 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: Reuben Brothers, BCR and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Oct 09, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. ATLANT 3D
Developer of atomic-scale advanced manufacturing technology for micro and nanoelectronics. It offers digital and atomically precise processing technologies for rapid innovation. The company provides capabilities across the value chain, flexibility in innovation, and integration in scalable manufacturing. It focuses on enabling advanced materials research and development, prototyping of micro and nanodevices, and manufacturing for applications.
Key facts about ATLANT 3D
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Kongens Lyngby (Denmark)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $30M
- Employee Count: 59 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: ICP Group, West Hill Capital and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Mar 12, 2025, $*****
4. Unibio
Pioneering planet-friendly protein production through advanced fermentation for animal and human nutrition. The company is dedicated to creating a sustainable future by developing scalable, drop-in protein solutions. They utilize a unique gas-liquid fermentation technology to transform carbon-rich gases into a boundless source of protein, addressing the growing global demand while minimizing environmental impact. Their innovative approach enhances food security, combats deforestation, and reduces overfishing. The company produces microbial protein suitable for aquaculture, livestock, pet food, and human nutrition. They are committed to transforming the protein industry by offering planet-friendly alternatives and fostering collaborations to prioritize food security and sustainability. The company focuses on research and development, technology licensing, and partnerships to expand the reach of their sustainable protein solutions.
Key facts about Unibio
- Founded Year: 2001
- Location: Odense (Denmark)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $30M
- Employee Count: 147 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: ICP Group, West Hill Capital and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Mar 28, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Canopy
Canopy is a credit building tool and an alternative to tenancy deposits for renters. Users have to create their rental profile on the platform that is shared with an agent or landlord. Allows the landlords and agents to screen renters based on their credit history and rental profile. The platform tracks the monthly rent payments of the users and helps them improve their credit report. The app allows users to pay and manage cash deposits. The app offers to pay the user's deposit in lieu of yearly premium payments. The app is available for iOS platform.
Key facts about Canopy
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $12.4M
- Employee Count: 39 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: Experian, Round Hill Capital and 19 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jun 26, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
West Hill Capital's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
West Hill Capital has invested in 55 companies over the last 12 years, with an average of 3 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 3 investments. Its most recent first time investment was in Formalize and most recent follow-on round was in ATLANT 3D.Year | No. of Investments | ||
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1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
2024 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
2023 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2022 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
2021 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
2020 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
2019 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
2018 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
2017 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
West Hill Capital's Investments by Stage
West Hill Capital has made 17 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $7.35M, 8 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $3.64M, 3 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $19.1M, 2 investments in Conventional Debt stage with an average round size of $2.76M and 1 investment in Series D stage with an average round size of $15M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
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Series A | 17 |
Seed | 8 |
Series B | 3 |
Conventional Debt | 2 |
Series D | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
West Hill Capital's Investments by Sector
West Hill Capital has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, High Tech, HealthTech, FinTech and Life Sciences. Notably, it has invested in 38 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 33 Tech companies, 17 Software companies and at least 13 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
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Enterprise Applications | 11 |
High Tech | 8 |
HealthTech | 7 |
FinTech | 6 |
Life Sciences | 4 |
Others | 37 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
West Hill Capital's Investments by Geography
West Hill Capital has made most investments in United Kingdom (16), followed by Denmark where it has made 14 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | 16 |
Denmark | 14 |
China | 1 |
Germany | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
West Hill Capital's recent investments
West Hill Capital has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by West Hill Capital:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Oct 28, 2025 | Denmark | Series B | 5249 | [+2] | |
Mar 12, 2025 | Denmark | Series A | 7784 | - | |
Mar 05, 2025 | Denmark | Series A | 9476 | - | |
Jun 27, 2024 | United Kingdom | Series A | 2327 | - | |
Jun 06, 2024 | Germany | Series A | 8611 |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in West Hill Capital's Portfolio
6 of West Hill Capital's portfolio companies have become public. Metro Bank got listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), in May 2023 and Clean Power Hydrogen got listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) at marketcap of $193M.Here are West Hill Capital's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
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May 22, 2023 | - | - | 9785 | |
Feb 16, 2022 | Jul 2017 | Seed | 3462 | |
Mar 30, 2015 | - | - | 9994 | |
Jun 30, 2010 | - | - | 2193 | |
Apr 22, 2003 | - | - | 2752 |
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Acquired companies in West Hill Capital's Portfolio
12 companies from West Hill Capital's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Synergy Insurance Group in Dec 2025 by Higginbotham for $*****.Here are West Hill Capital's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
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Dec 10, 2025 | - | - | 8311 | |
May 07, 2023 | - | - | 7304 | |
Apr 04, 2023 | Mar 10, 2021 | Series A | 9398 | |
May 03, 2022 | - | - | 8834 | |
Mar 31, 2022 | - | - | 1434 |
Team profile of West Hill Capital
West Hill Capital has a team of 14 members including 6 Partners and 2 Principals located in United Kingdom. West Hill Capital's team sits on the board of 1 company.Here is a list of top team members in West Hill Capital:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | London | - | ||
Partner | London | - | ||
Partner | London | - | ||
Partner | London | |||
Partner | London | - | ||
Partner | London | - | ||
Principal | London | - | ||
Principal | London | - |
Co-investors of West Hill Capital
Over the past 12 years, 87 investors have co-invested in West Hill Capital's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before West Hill Capital: Europa, EIC Fund and 61 others have invested in rounds before West Hill Capital. There are 7 companies where Europa has invested before West Hill Capital and 6 companies where EIC Fund has invested before West Hill Capital.
- Top Co-investors of West Hill Capital: 16 investors entered a company along with West Hill Capital. These include investors like Vision Blue Ireland (1 company).
- Invested after West Hill Capital: A total of 8 investors have invested in West Hill Capital's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Saudi Industrial Investment Group (1 company), Morgan Stanley (1 company) and Fortive (1 company).
Recent News related to West Hill Capital
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Formalize raises €30 million to boost its compliance business in Europecronicadecantabria.com•Oct 28, 2025•BlackFin, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, West Hill Capital, Acton Capital and 1 other
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Danish regtech Formalize raises €30M to scale its GRC automation platform across EuropeTech Funding News•Oct 28, 2025•Formalize, BlackFin, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, West Hill Capital and 1 other
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Clean power company CPH2 seeks £6.5m via fundraisingTheBusinessDesk.com•Jul 31, 2025•Kenera, Clean Power Hydrogen, West Hill Capital
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Atomic-scale 3d Printing: Atlant 3d Scoops $15m For Space Manufacturing With Nasa And Esa SupportTech Funding News•Mar 11, 2025•ATLANT 3D, West Hill Capital
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Quantica increases Series A funding round to 19.7 million EURTCT Magazine•Jun 06, 2024•Quantica Capital, West Hill Capital, BigBang Angels, Quantica and 1 other
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