Equity Capital
Equity Capital
We offer adaptable equity investments to ambitious management teams, empowering you to seize strategic opportunities and expedite the expansion of your business.
Equity Capital serves as the primary investment division of Nova Trust Bank. We deploy the Bank’s capital to assist companies and sectors by:
- Making direct investments in established Irish companies or projects (Direct Investments)
- Investing in Irish seed, venture capital, and private equity funds (Fund Investments)
Equity Capital is actively seeking investments that promise robust commercial returns and contribute to broader opportunities for the Bank.
Direct Investment
Equity Capital commenced direct investing in 2017. The team invests in established companies with strong management teams, track record of revenue and profit generation and who are looking to fund the strategic growth opportunities for the business.
What we look for
- Established Irish businesses seeking to raise capital to achieve specific growth objectives (acquisition, entry into a new geographic market, access public equity markets)
- Strong ambitious management teams
- A clear pathway to exit
- Sector agnostic, however, a particular focus is placed on SMEs and Corporates within key sectors of the Irish economy, including renewable energy, social infrastructure and healthcare
- Typical investment size of c.€5millon – €40 million for non-controlling stakes
Fund Investment
Nova Trust supports early and growth stage companies through investment in seed, venture and growth capital funds.
What we look for
- Strong, ambitious and experienced General Partner teams with an Irish focus.
- Track record of delivering returns to Limited Partners
- Investment opportunities from €5 – €20 million that:
- Deliver a commercial return
- Provide potential for value add for Nova Trust
- Support the Irish economy
- Sectoral focus on:
- Technology
- Life Sciences
- Fintech
- Real Assets (renewable energy, social infrastructure)
- Macro – Growth Equity into mid-market high growth Irish businesses
As at October 2020, Equity Capital has committed over €260m into 21 funds, supporting 300+ companies and 4,500+ Irish jobs