Nicholas Stocks Overview
- Firm
- White Star Capit...
- Primary Position
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General Partner...
- Primary Industry
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B2C
- Active Board Seats
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6
- Med. Deal Size
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- Med. Valuation
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Nicholas Stocks General Information
Biography
Mr. Nicholas Stocks serves as General Partner & Fund Manager at White Star Capital. Mr. Stocks serves as Board Member at Red Sift, finn.auto, and Uncapped. He serves as Board Observer at Numan. He is a Principal based in the London office. Previously, he was a Principal at Global Founders Capital, an $850m stage-agnostic global fund. He led or participated in over 30 transactions across 4 continents. Prior to GFC, he was an early member of the team at Skyscape (now known as UKCloud), which he joined pre-launch. During his time at Skyscape, the company raised over £20m from high net worth individuals and VCs. He is also a Board Observer at Butternut Box. He has also been an advisor to a number of startups in Europe. He began his career in the European Communications Group within the Investment Banking Division at UBS where he advised clients across corporate finance and M&A. He graduated from the University of Warwick and holds an MBA from London Business School. Raised in Portugal, he is fluent in English and Portuguese.
Contact Information
Address
- 37-41 Mortimer Street
- Fitzrovia
- London W1T 3JH
- England, United Kingdom
Nicholas Stocks Positions (1)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Star Capital | Investor | General Partner & Fund Manager | New York, NY | Venture Capital |
Nicholas Stocks Board Seats (6)
| Company | Industry | Ownership Status | Financing Status | Location | Since |
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| Butternut Box | Other Consumer Non-Durables | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | London, United Kingdom | |
| FINN (Automotive) | Automotive | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Munich, Germany | |
| Numan | Clinics/Outpatient Services | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | London, United Kingdom | |
| Packhelp | Other Commercial Services | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Warsaw, Poland | |
| Red Sift | Network Management Software | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | London, United Kingdom |
Nicholas Stocks Lead Partner on Deals (14)
Nicholas Stocks has been the lead partner on 14 deals. Their latest deal was with FINN (Automotive), a automotive company. The deal was made for on 23-Dec-2023.
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
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| FINN (Automotive) | 23-Dec-2023 | Later Stage VC (Series C) | Completed | Automotive | Munich, Germany | |
| TransactionLink | 11-Oct-2023 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Warsaw, Poland | ||
| FINN (Automotive) | 01-Sep-2023 | Completed | Automotive | Munich, Germany | ||
| FINN (Automotive) | 25-May-2022 | Completed | Automotive | Munich, Germany | ||
| Grover | 07-Apr-2022 | Completed | Other Services (B2C Non-Financial) | Berlin, Germany | ||
| Packhelp | 29-Nov-2021 | Completed | Other Commercial Services | Warsaw, Poland | ||
| Una Brands | 03-Nov-2021 | Completed | Consulting Services (B2B) | Singapore, Singapore | ||
| Butternut Box | 10-Aug-2021 | Completed | Other Consumer Non-Durables | London, United Kingdom | ||
| Uncapped | 20-May-2021 | Early Stage VC | Completed | Specialized Finance | Kent, United Kingdom | |
| FINN (Automotive) | 07-Dec-2020 | Early Stage VC (Series A) | Completed | Automotive | Munich, Germany |
Nicholas Stocks Network (122)
Board Members (33)
| Name | Company | Representing | Location | From |
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| Marcin Kurek | Packhelp | Market One Capital | Warsaw, Poland | |
| Michael Hedger | Red Sift | Red Sift | London, United Kingdom | |
| Packhelp | Speedinvest | Warsaw, Poland | ||
| Red Sift | MMC Ventures | London, United Kingdom | ||
| Red Sift | Red Sift | London, United Kingdom |
Portfolio Executives (78)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Quiroga | FINN (Automotive) | Intern to the CEO | 23-Dec-2023 | Munich, Germany |
| Andreas Stryz | FINN (Automotive) | Co-Founder & Chief Technical Officer | 23-Dec-2023 | Munich, Germany |
| FINN (Automotive) | Co-Founder, Chief Fleet Officer & Board Member | 23-Dec-2023 | Munich, Germany | |
| FINN (Automotive) | Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer | 23-Dec-2023 | Munich, Germany | |
| FINN (Automotive) | Chief Growth Officer | 23-Dec-2023 | Munich, Germany |
Fund Team Members (11)
| Name | Investor | Fund | Fund Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Klocanas | White Star Capital | White Star Capital Digital Asset Fund | New York, NY |
| Neil Harounian | White Star Capital | White Star Capital Digital Asset Fund | New York, NY |
| White Star Capital | New York, NY | ||
| White Star Capital | New York, NY | ||
| White Star Capital | New York, NY |
Nicholas Stocks Affiliated Funds (4)
| Fund | Investor | Fund Type | Status | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | IRR | IRR Quartile |
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| White Star Capital Fund II | White Star Capital | Venture Capital - Early Stage | Closed | 2018 | ||||
| White Star Capital Fund | White Star Capital | Venture - General | Closed | 2015 | ||||
| White Star Capital Fund III | White Star Capital | Venture - General | Closed | 2021 | ||||
| White Star Capital Digital Asset Fund | White Star Capital | Venture Capital - Early Stage | Closed | 2021 |
Nicholas Stocks FAQs
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Who is Nicholas Stocks?
Mr. Nicholas Stocks serves as General Partner & Fund Manager at White Star Capital.
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How much does Nicholas Stocks typically invest?
Nicholas Stocks's median deal size is .
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What is Nicholas Stocks’s main position?
Nicholas Stocks’s primary position is General Partner & Fund Manager.
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How many active board seats does Nicholas Stocks hold?
Nicholas Stocks holds 6 board seats including Butternut Box, FINN (Automotive), Numan, Packhelp, and Red Sift.
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