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Vitruvian Partners
Pan-European growth buyout firm behind investments in Skyscanner, Farfetch and Trustpilot.
Key facts
- Website
- vitruvianpartners.com
- Founded
- 2006
- Pricing
- VIP fund series grew from €925m (Fund I) to €7.3bn (Fund V, 2024)
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Vitruvian Partners
Pan-European growth buyout firm behind notable investments like Skyscanner, Farfetch, and Trustpilot. Supports ambitious entrepreneurs and management teams in scaling businesses through strategic insight and operational value creation with deep founder-aligned approach.
Key features
- €7.3bn latest flagship fund (2024)
- Growth buyout and growth capital focus
- Backed Skyscanner, Farfetch, Trustpilot, Just Eat
- Offices across Europe, US, Asia
Pros & cons
Pros
- Strong track record in tech/consumer growth
- Ranked top-tier by Dow Jones/HEC study
Cons
- Growth-stage focus, not deep-value buyouts
- High competition for top growth assets
Reviews
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