Grosvenor Group
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
London, United Kingdom
Countries of investment
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Canada
- Japan
- China
- Sweden
- France
- Spain
Investment stages
- Series A
- Series B
- Series C
- Growth
Industries
- PropTech
- FoodTech
- Agtech
- Sustainability
About
Grosvenor is an international property company that improves property and places to deliver lasting commercial and social benefit. Their activities are focused on urban property, food & agtech, and rural estate management, with a history spanning over 340 years.
Grosvenor is an international property company that improves property and places to deliver lasting commercial and social benefit. Their activities are focused on urban property, food & agtech, and rural estate management, with a history spanning over 340 years.
Investment Thesis
Grosvenor's innovation arm invests in early-stage technology companies (Seed to Series B) to accelerate positive change in the built environment. The firm focuses on sectors including PropTech, FinTech, EnergyTech, and AgriFoodTech, seeking partners with proven technology, a strong team, and a clear vision. Their unique position as a global property company provides portfolio companies with deep industry expertise, a global network, and potential for direct implementation and partnership across their assets.
Manager's Experience
The Group Executive team is led by individuals with extensive backgrounds in international property, investment, and finance, rather than traditional venture capital. Mark Preston, Group Chief Executive, has been with the firm since 1989 and has held numerous senior roles in fund management and development. Robert Davis, the Group Finance Director, brings deep experience from senior finance positions at major global corporations, focusing on financial strategy and management for the property group.
Team
Mark Preston - Group Chief Executive
Robert Davis - Group Finance Director
James Raynor - Chief Executive
Grosvenor Property UK
Steve O'Connell - Chief Executive
Grosvenor Property Americas
Angela Biggs - Group General Counsel
Jonathan Lane - Group People & Culture Director
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