Athene Capital

What is Athene Capital?

Athene Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2014, based in London, United Kingdom.

They specialize in providing growth capital to high-growth entrepreneur-led businesses that feature disruptive business models across a variety of sectors.

With a geographical focus on Western Europe, the United States, and selected emerging markets, they seek to invest in a diverse range of industries. Athene Capital comprises a group of experienced partners and senior sector partners that hold impressive backgrounds in fields ranging from private equity and international transactions to software and risk management. Their managing partner, A.

Lloyd Thomas, has a rich history in finance and investment, having worked at EQT Partners, Deloitte, JP Morgan, and others, and is highly educated with degrees from Wharton and the University of Pennsylvania, among additional qualifications. Julien Bruneau, another partner at the firm, brings over 15 years of private equity industry experience to the table. The late Lady Barbara Judge CBE had an eminent career as Chairman of Athene Capital, with the firm continuing to adhere to her high standards and principles.

Athene Capital is a limited liability partnership, authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

The firm operates through various divisions focused on venture capital, growth capital, energy capital, project capital, debt capital, and portfolio services. Operating under the ethos that great teams are the basis of great businesses, they aim to structure investments in a way that aligns the interests of all parties involved.

Athene Capital's commitment to fostering the growth and success of promising businesses is paramount, as they leverage their collective experience to support the development and scaling of innovative enterprises around the globe.