Copilot Capital

✈️ 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 – 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐙𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡’𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐌&𝐀 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 ✈️ At Copilot Capital, we are committed to deepening our understanding of key European software markets. Following a recent visit to Poland, we headed to 𝐙𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡, 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝, to gain insight into one of Europe’s most sophisticated financial hubs. This week, our founder, John Messer and Zerxis Billimoria met with PwC Switzerland, EY, Prescus Capital, Alantra, Enqcor, and Lincoln International, discussing 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐌&𝐀. Switzerland, with a population approaching 10 million, continues to see its software ecosystem expand. 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐌&𝐀 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 has been particularly focused on: 🏗 Construction software – Driving digital transformation in infrastructure. ⚡ Energy-related technologies – Supporting sustainability and efficiency in energy. This trip is part of our wider European engagement, with recent visits by Dave Sun, Alba Topallaj, and Kitarack Chapman to 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢, 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧, 𝐎𝐬𝐥𝐨, 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬, 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐝 and 𝐃𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧. These in-market discussions with bankers, founders, and investors are key to staying ahead of market trends and identifying the next wave of software scale-up opportunities. With momentum building across multiple European markets, we are excited to see how digital efficiency and sustainability-driven innovation will continue to shape the software investment landscape. #𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲 #𝐏𝐄𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 #𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐔𝐩 #𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 #𝐆𝐓𝐌𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 #𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 #𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 #𝐙𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡 #𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢 #𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧 #𝐎𝐬𝐥𝐨 #𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬 #𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐝 #𝐃𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧 #𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥

🚀 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐱𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚: Software Investor, 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥🚀 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐠𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬. At Copilot Capital, we believe in long-term partnerships and active collaboration—and few people embody that better than Zerxis Billimoria. Starting his career in 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌&𝐀 𝐝𝐮𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, Zerxis spent years working on transactions across 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐒𝐀, 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐠𝐲𝐩𝐭, before making the leap into investment. Now, as one of the first hires at Copilot, he plays a 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 in shaping both our 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 and the 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 of our firm. 💬 “For me, investing is about backing great businesses and great people—not just chasing returns. We work side by side with founders, bringing both capital and experience to help them grow.” 🚀 💬 From his time at London Business School to helping steer some of our earliest investments, Zerxis has been an 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 of Copilot’s journey. 💡 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 about Zerxis, his investment philosophy, and how he’s helping founders scale exceptional software businesses in the full profile below. #PrivateEquity #SoftwareInvesting #FounderSupport #InvestmentStrategy #CopilotCapital

🚀Working with private equity should be a partnership - not a takeover 🚀   It’s natural for business founders to worry about losing control when considering private equity funding. At Copilot Capital, this knowledge shapes how we work with our portfolio companies, ensuring they always feel empowered, and never sidelined.    In his latest article, Copilot’s founder, John Messer, explores what this approach means in practice, outlining five ways we support founders without encroaching on their vision and decision-making.    1️⃣You lead, we support 2️⃣Clarity in capital structure 3️⃣Encouraging calculated risks 4️⃣M&A expertise 5️⃣Investing alongside you   Read John’s full article below…

In the first of a new series of blog posts, we're putting the spotlight on the Copilot team - who we are, how we work, our investment approach and what makes us tick.   First up is Kitarack Chapman, globetrotter, tech enthusiast, and one of our earliest hires. Kitarack is a seasoned software investor who grew up Laos, studied in the United States, and moved to London to start his investment career, despite not knowing anyone in the city. He's been here ever since.    Kitarack's secret to software investment opportunity spotting: "Coffee meetings are where some of the most exciting conversations happen. That’s how we find those hidden gems.”    👉 If you're curious to learn more about Kitarack's journey, read the full post below.

✈️ 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝’𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 ✈️ Our Managing Partner, John Messer, recently visited Poland with Zerxis Billimoria to explore its dynamic software market. With strong economic growth, significant EU investment, and a burgeoning ecosystem of SaaS entrepreneurs, Poland is rapidly emerging as a key player in the European tech scene. Check out John’s takeaways and insights from the trip! #𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲 #𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 #𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 #𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 #𝐒𝐚𝐚𝐒 #𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 #𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥

🔮 What Does 2025 Hold for Private Equity-Backed Software Companies?🔮 As we look ahead, slower growth, longer sales cycles, and tighter customer budgets are shaping the landscape for software businesses. But even in challenging market conditions, there are significant opportunities for companies that are nimble, customer-focused, and committed to strengthening their foundations. In his latest article, John Messer shares three key predictions for how 2025 could unfold for software companies: 1️⃣ Nimble software companies will outperform big players by focusing on customer ROI and moving faster. 2️⃣ Talent opportunities abound for private equity-backed businesses, with top-tier talent seeking sustainable growth environments. 3️⃣ A stable environment for growth as political uncertainty eases, allowing businesses to focus on execution. 📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ek6XX4Um At Copilot Capital, we’re excited to help our portfolio companies seize these opportunities in 2025. #PrivateEquity #SoftwareSuccess #SaaSScaling #GrowthStrategy #TalentOpportunities #MarketLeadership #CopilotCapital

🚨 Join the SecureFlag Team: We’re Hiring! 🚨 SecureFlag is on a mission to revolutionize cybersecurity by empowering developers to write secure code from the start. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented professionals to join our dynamic team! We're a remote-first company, but the office is there for when we need to put our heads together or you want a change of scene! We’re hiring: • 2 x Account Directors (New Business) • 2 x Account Managers • 2 x Business Development Representatives Why SecureFlag? 🔹 Innovative Environment: Collaborate with industry experts and work with cutting-edge technology. 🔹 Career Growth: We invest in our team’s professional development, so every employee has access to a generous personal training budget. 🔹 Impactful Work: Play a vital role in making the digital world a safer place by helping people expand their skills and excel at their jobs! If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV to: careers@secureflag.com Know someone who might be a perfect fit? Please share this post! #Hiring #CareerOpportunity #Cybersecurity #SalesJobs #SecureFlag

✈️ 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 ✈️ At Copilot Capital, we focus on investing in software companies that are break-even but have strong growth potential. Unlike traditional private equity firms, we’re willing to back these businesses earlier in their journey, and use our expertise to help them grow. In his latest article, our founder John Messer outlines five key strategies for scaling software companies quickly, using private equity investment and support to build success: 1️⃣ 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 – Helping founders transition to a professional sales team. 2️⃣ 𝐆𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 – Navigating the complexities of international markets. 3️⃣ 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 – Using M&A as a strategic growth lever. 4️⃣ 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐈 – Enhancing products and operations with cutting-edge data insights. 5️⃣ 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 – Retaining and increasing customer value. Explore how these strategies can accelerate growth for software businesses. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/esdMib6b #PrivateEquity #SaaSScaling #GrowthStrategy #SoftwareSuccess #AI #CustomerSuccess #SalesGrowth #CopilotCapital

🎓 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲 – London Business School teach-in🎓 We’re excited to be heading to London Business School next week to share insights on 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲 and what it takes to succeed in the industry. 📅 When: Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 7:00 PM 📍 Where: LT15, Sammy Ofer Centre, 117 Marylebone Road, London NW1 5PT Our team, including John Messer (LBS MBA 2015), Zerxis Billimoria (LBS MBA 2020), and Dave Sun (LBS MBA 2015), will discuss their journeys into private equity, the challenges and rewards of the industry, and why we came together to build Copilot Capital. Whether you’re an aspiring investor or just curious about the world of private equity, we’ll be covering topics like: 💡 Navigating the path from MBA to PE 🤝 Building a strong network in the investment world 🚀 Starting an investment firm in today’s landscape This is a great chance to gain insights, ask questions, and connect with our team. We look forward to seeing you there! #PrivateEquity #LondonBusinessSchool #BreakingIntoPE #CareerMasterclass #FutureLeaders #InvestingInInnovation #CopilotCapital

This month, we’re marking a milestone – one year since Copilot Capital took off. Over the past year, we've committed ourselves to redefining the landscape between venture capital and private equity by investing in software companies poised for greatness with the right guidance. From pivotal investments in Relesys, SecureFlag and PriceShape to our hands-on approach with founders, we’re not about following the typical playbook. Our strategy is built on seeing value others miss, focusing on early opportunities, scaling smartly, and delivering real results with our five-step approach to growth. Here’s to our founders, investors, and team who have made this year possible – and to the exciting future we’re building together!