Baring Ventures

Company profile

Baring Ventures company profile

Founded by entrepreneur and investor Michael Calvey, Baring Ventures is a private equity firm focused on building innovative ventures on a global scale. With a history spanning more than three decades, the firm has consistently demonstrated a track record of successful investments throughout Europe, Asia, and the USA across multiple industries. Funds advised by Baring Ventures invested at an early stage in renowned companies such as Kaspi, Yandex, and Tinkoff, each of which later achieved market valuations surpassing $20 billion. The firm’s investments have led to the successful public listing of eight portfolio companies on NASDAQ or the London Stock Exchange. Recent successful ventures by Baring Ventures also include Plata, a digital banking company in Mexico; Revolut, a global neobank and financial technology company based in London; and Blablacar, the French online marketplace for carpooling. Funds advised by Baring Ventures have returned over $6 billion in realized profits for its investors, and presently hold assets valued at more than $5.5 billion. Always partnering with founders and managers, Baring Ventures supports innovative teams with funding and advice to help build exceptional businesses. The firm is known for its long-term approach, being a reliable partner during any crisis, and constantly raising the bar of expectations for growth.