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Philip Shapiro
Founder at
Synova Capital LLP
Profile
Philip is an experienced investor into technology companies.
Prior to co-founding Synova in 2007, Philip worked at Phoenix Equity Partners.
Prior to this, he advised some of the UK's leading mid-market technology companies whilst working at UBS and Dresdner Kleinwort Benson.
Philip is a Non-Executive Director of Mintec Global and NEG.
Philip Chairs Synova's Investment Committee and leads the Software & Data sector.
Philip Shapiro active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Synova Capital LLP
 Synova Capital LLP Investment ManagersFinance Synova Capital invests in lower mid-market companies located in the United Kingdom with an enterprise value of EUR 20 - 250 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of business services, financial services, consumer brands, healthcare & education and technology sectors. It provides financing for buy-ins, buy-outs and development capital transactions with an investment size of EUR 15 - 150 million. | Founder | 01/01/2007 |
Defaqto Ltd.
 Defaqto Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides financial information, ratings, fintech and related software services | Director/Board Member | - |
Regulus Bidco Ltd.
 Regulus Bidco Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Director/Board Member | - |
Tonic Games Ltd.
 Tonic Games Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops games | Director/Board Member | 15/03/2019 |
Former positions of Philip Shapiro
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Mandata (Management & Data Services) Ltd.
 Mandata (Management & Data Services) Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides road transport management software solutions | Director/Board Member | 27/04/2018 |
Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein Group, Inc. | Private Equity Investor | 01/01/2004 |
UBS, Inc.
 UBS, Inc. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Provides outsourcing services | Private Equity Investor | 01/01/2002 |
GBG Europe Footwear & Accessories Ltd.
 GBG Europe Footwear & Accessories Ltd. Consumer SundriesConsumer Non-Durables Supplies handbags and accessories | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Philip Shapiro
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| Private companies | 9 |
|---|---|
University of Oxford
 University of Oxford Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Defaqto Ltd.
Defaqto Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides financial information, ratings, fintech and related software services | Technology Services |
Synova Capital LLP
Synova Capital LLP Investment ManagersFinance Synova Capital invests in lower mid-market companies located in the United Kingdom with an enterprise value of EUR 20 - 250 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of business services, financial services, consumer brands, healthcare & education and technology sectors. It provides financing for buy-ins, buy-outs and development capital transactions with an investment size of EUR 15 - 150 million. | Finance |
Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein Group, Inc. | |
GBG Europe Footwear & Accessories Ltd.
GBG Europe Footwear & Accessories Ltd. Consumer SundriesConsumer Non-Durables Supplies handbags and accessories | Consumer Non-Durables |
UBS, Inc.
UBS, Inc. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Provides outsourcing services | Commercial Services |
Mandata (Management & Data Services) Ltd.
Mandata (Management & Data Services) Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides road transport management software solutions | Technology Services |
Regulus Bidco Ltd.
Regulus Bidco Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Finance |
Tonic Games Ltd.
Tonic Games Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops games | Technology Services |
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