Mangrove Capital Partners

Mangrove Capital Partners is a venture capital firm that puts its money into technology start-ups in Europe and Israel, splitting its capital evenly between the two areas. The firm describes itself as contrarian, bold and patient.

Services

• Venture funding: equity investment in young technology companies, run through five funds.
• Early backing: the firm was an early investor in five companies that later reached unicorn status: Skype, Wix, WalkMe, K Health and TBOL.
• Hands-on partnership: entrepreneurs quoted by the firm say the partners engage weekly or even daily, especially in the first years.
• Employee share options: the firm names commitment to staff stock options as one of its guiding principles.
• Market commentary: the chief executive and partners publish views on funding trends and artificial intelligence.

Who it serves

The firm works with founders in Europe and Israel. Portfolio companies mentioned include Red Points in Barcelona, Cyrebro in Tel Aviv and Enstack, which helps small businesses in SEA go digital.

Key facts

• Regions: Europe and Israel
• Funds: five
• Team: includes a Tel Aviv office
• Charity arm: the Mangrove Foundation supports causes chosen by the partners