Michael Holgate
Director/Board Member at Aura Futures Group Holdings Ltd.
Profile
Michael is a Partner with Baird Capital.
Based in London, he focuses on sourcing investment opportunities, deal execution, and portfolio management in the Technology & Services sectors.
Michael has spent time working across Baird Capital’s London and Chicago offices and has completed transactions in the U.K., EU, U.S.
and Asia.
Michael has a First Class Masters in chemistry and is a Chartered Accountant.
Prior to joining Baird Capital, Michael spent two years working in the pharmaceutical sector, including time with GSK.
Michael then moved into M&A, spending five years working in financial due diligence and corporate finance before joining Baird Capital.
Michael has significant experience of leading both buyout and growth capital investments.
Michael currently sits on the boards of Blue Matter, Freemarket and JMAN.
Previous investments include Crisp, Hopebridge, Prescient and Vega.
Michael Holgate active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Baird Capital Partners Europe Ltd.
 Baird Capital Partners Europe Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Baird Capital Partners Europe Ltd (Baird Capital Partners Europe) is a private equity & venture capital subsidiary of Robert W. Baird & Co Inc founded in 1995. The firm is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom with additional office in Hamburg. | Private Equity Investor | 2014-05-31 |
Aura Futures Group Holdings Ltd.
 Aura Futures Group Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Baird Financial Group, Inc., Aura Futures Group Holdings Ltd. is a British company that reimagines how workspaces are designed and connected using technology to create seamless experiences for people, brands, and organizations. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in London, UK. The company's focus is on using technology to solve challenges faced by various sectors such as retail and education, and they prioritize the best-quality printed assets to project a polished and assured brand reputation. | Director/Board Member | 2020-03-09 |
Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. (Private Equity)
 Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Robert W. Baird & Co Inc (Private Equity) (Robert W. Baird) is a private equity division of Robert W. Baird & Co Inc formed in 1989. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Private Equity Investor | 2014-05-31 |
Training of Michael Holgate
| University of Bristol | Graduate Degree |
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Baird Capital Partners Europe Ltd.
Baird Capital Partners Europe Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Baird Capital Partners Europe Ltd (Baird Capital Partners Europe) is a private equity & venture capital subsidiary of Robert W. Baird & Co Inc founded in 1995. The firm is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom with additional office in Hamburg. | Finance |
Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. (Private Equity)
Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Robert W. Baird & Co Inc (Private Equity) (Robert W. Baird) is a private equity division of Robert W. Baird & Co Inc formed in 1989. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
Aura Futures Group Holdings Ltd.
Aura Futures Group Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Baird Financial Group, Inc., Aura Futures Group Holdings Ltd. is a British company that reimagines how workspaces are designed and connected using technology to create seamless experiences for people, brands, and organizations. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in London, UK. The company's focus is on using technology to solve challenges faced by various sectors such as retail and education, and they prioritize the best-quality printed assets to project a polished and assured brand reputation. | Finance |
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