Philip Shapiro
Founder at Synova Capital LLP
Profile
Philip is an experienced investor into technology companies.
Prior to co-founding Synova in 2007, Philip worked at Phoenix Equity Partners.
Prior to this, he advised some of the UK's leading mid-market technology companies whilst working at UBS and Dresdner Kleinwort Benson.
Philip is a Non-Executive Director of Mintec Global and NEG.
Philip Chairs Synova's Investment Committee and leads the Software & Data sector.
Philip Shapiro active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Synova Capital LLP
 Synova Capital LLP Investment ManagersFinance Synova Capital LLP (Synova Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Philip Simon Shapiro. The firm is headquartered in London. | Founder | 31/12/2006 |
Defaqto Ltd.
 Defaqto Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Defaqto Ltd. operates as a financial services technology firm that develops a fintech platform for advisers and also provides independent ratings of financial products and funds. It offers ratings, software solutions, consultancy and data services, and publications and events. The company was founded by Alastair Harold Whitehead in 1994 and is headquartered in Haddenham, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | - |
Regulus Bidco Ltd.
 Regulus Bidco Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Regulus Bidco Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The private company is based in Aylesbury, UK. | Director/Board Member | - |
Mediatonic Holdings Ltd.
 Mediatonic Holdings Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Mediatonic Holdings Ltd. is a video game development and British sales company founded in 2015. The private company is based in London, UK. | Director/Board Member | 14/03/2019 |
Tonic Games Ltd.
 Tonic Games Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Epic Games, Inc., Tonic Games Ltd. is a British game development company. The company is based in London, UK. The company was founded in 2015 by David James Bailey. David James Bailey has been the CEO since 2015. Tonic Games was acquired by Epic Games, Inc. on March 02, 2021. | Director/Board Member | 14/03/2019 |
Former positions of Philip Shapiro
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Mandata (Management & Data Services) Ltd.
 Mandata (Management & Data Services) Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Mandata (Management & Data Services) Ltd. engages in the provision of software as a service solution to the haulage and logistics markets. It offers mandata TMS go, analytics, E-docs, connect, warehouse, in-cab, tracking, and telematics products. The firm's services include tracking installation, data back up, DR, software customization, implementation, managed IT, and technical support services. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Cramlington, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | 26/04/2018 |
| Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein Group, Inc. | Private Equity Investor | 31/12/2003 |
UBS, Inc.
 UBS, Inc. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Part of Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc., UBS, Inc. is a Japanese company that provides outsourcing services. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. UBS was acquired by Mitsubishi Research Institute DCS Co., Ltd. from OMRON Corp. on April 01, 2010. | Private Equity Investor | 31/12/2001 |
GBG Europe Footwear & Accessories Ltd.
 GBG Europe Footwear & Accessories Ltd. Consumer SundriesConsumer Non-Durables GBG Europe Footwear & Accessories Ltd. supplies handbags and accessories. Its brand names include Fiorelli, Modalu London and Nica. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in London, the United kingdom. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Philip Shapiro
| University of Oxford | Graduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 9 |
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Synova Capital LLP
Synova Capital LLP Investment ManagersFinance Synova Capital LLP (Synova Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Philip Simon Shapiro. The firm is headquartered in London. | Finance |
GBG Europe Footwear & Accessories Ltd.
GBG Europe Footwear & Accessories Ltd. Consumer SundriesConsumer Non-Durables GBG Europe Footwear & Accessories Ltd. supplies handbags and accessories. Its brand names include Fiorelli, Modalu London and Nica. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in London, the United kingdom. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Mandata (Management & Data Services) Ltd.
Mandata (Management & Data Services) Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Mandata (Management & Data Services) Ltd. engages in the provision of software as a service solution to the haulage and logistics markets. It offers mandata TMS go, analytics, E-docs, connect, warehouse, in-cab, tracking, and telematics products. The firm's services include tracking installation, data back up, DR, software customization, implementation, managed IT, and technical support services. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Cramlington, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
Defaqto Ltd.
Defaqto Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Defaqto Ltd. operates as a financial services technology firm that develops a fintech platform for advisers and also provides independent ratings of financial products and funds. It offers ratings, software solutions, consultancy and data services, and publications and events. The company was founded by Alastair Harold Whitehead in 1994 and is headquartered in Haddenham, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
Regulus Bidco Ltd.
Regulus Bidco Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Regulus Bidco Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The private company is based in Aylesbury, UK. | Finance |
Mediatonic Holdings Ltd.
Mediatonic Holdings Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Mediatonic Holdings Ltd. is a video game development and British sales company founded in 2015. The private company is based in London, UK. | Technology Services |
Tonic Games Ltd.
Tonic Games Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Epic Games, Inc., Tonic Games Ltd. is a British game development company. The company is based in London, UK. The company was founded in 2015 by David James Bailey. David James Bailey has been the CEO since 2015. Tonic Games was acquired by Epic Games, Inc. on March 02, 2021. | Technology Services |
| Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein Group, Inc. | |
UBS, Inc.
UBS, Inc. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Part of Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc., UBS, Inc. is a Japanese company that provides outsourcing services. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. UBS was acquired by Mitsubishi Research Institute DCS Co., Ltd. from OMRON Corp. on April 01, 2010. | Commercial Services |
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