Investor Day 2023
This April we hosted our first in-person annual Investor Day since 2019, with over 200 attendees including the funds’ current portfolio companies, investors, and many of our peers from the VC and early-stage investment community. We were delighted to welcome Sir Steve Redgrave as the keynote speaker, with a focus on motivation, success, and overcoming obstacles in his career. Thanks to all those who took part and joined the event.
€72m Opportunity Fund Launch
Following the announcement in 2022 of the €297m European Growth Capital Fund III, we were delighted with the launch of the Claret European Growth Opportunities Annex Fund I in May this year. The fund will provide follow-on funding to strongly performing portfolio companies. We’re excited about the opportunities this will provide for the portfolio companies, and look forward to working with them to achieve their full potential.
Team News
There have been 8 new additions to the team this year on both the deal and support side of the business, as well as a number of promotions including those of Paul Bramley, Nick Smith, Philippe Treacy, Charlotte Stephenson, and Max Haigh.
Team culture is incredibly important at Claret, and we have held a number of events over the year to foster team building and understand more about the various aspects and functions of the business.
Many of us have taken part in external competitive events to raise funds for their chosen charities and we are incredibly proud of the efforts we have seen. Charities supported have included The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund and The National Autistic Society, to name a few.
Wishing everyone a wonderful festive season and best wishes for 2024!