Claret Capital

What they do

Claret Capital Partners is one of Europe’s leading independent growth debt fund managers. Originally founded as Harbert European Growth Capital, the firm rebranded following a management buyout in 2020. They specialize in providing "rocket fuel" financing-term loans that extend runway or fund growth initiatives (like M&A or sales expansion) without the high dilution of equity rounds. With over €1.2 billion invested across 200+ companies, they are a critical player in the European ecosystem, often partnering with top-tier VCs to support companies at Series A, B, and beyond.

What they look for

Claret aims to support high-growth businesses with proven management teams that need capital to scale but want to minimize equity dilution. They view their debt as complementary to equity, often sitting alongside a VC round to "supercharge" growth.

Stage

Series A, Series B+

Sectors

SaaS, Fintech, Marketplace, Cybersecurity, Healthcare, Climate

Based

London, GB