Draper Esprit has raised £100 million in a share sale

Goodbody acted as joint bookrunner and ESM adviser on IPO. Key investors in Draper Esprit include the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, UK-based investment managers Woodford Investment Management and Baillie Gifford, and China Huarong International Holdings Limited.

Originating in 2006 Draper Esprit is a Venture Capital firm with a focus on digital technology and Europe. Returns since inception of the current Fund in 2010 (Fund III) have been in excess of 20%. The current portfolio incorporates unlisted companies and early stage investments.

 

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