IPGL
London strategic investment company of Lord (Michael) Spencer, founded 1986; holds minority and majority stakes in operating businesses, some listed.
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Family & background
- HEADQUARTERS
- London, United Kingdom
- FOUNDED
- 1986
Investment approach
- SECTORS
- FintechClimate & EnergyFood & AgricultureConsumer & E-commerceHealthTechSoftware & SaaSMedia & Entertainment
- ROUTES
- Direct investments
- STRATEGIES
- Direct investmentsPublic equities
Overview
IPGL Limited was incorporated in London in April 1986 as Inter Capital Brokers and took the IPGL name in 2005; it grew out of the Intercapital broking business that later became part of NEX Group. Its accounts give its principal activity as making strategic investments, holding minority and majority stakes in a portfolio mainly of operating businesses, some listed, with a long-term horizon. It is owned by IPGL (Holdings) Limited, whose controlling shareholder is Lord Spencer of Alresford, the company's chairman.
People
Classification
Single Family Office. Manages one family's own capital, with no outside investors. The family bears every loss. How family capital is classified →
FAQ
IPGL is a single family office based in London, the United Kingdom, founded in 1986.
IPGL invests directly in companies. Its stated asset mix includes direct investments and public equities.
IPGL invests in Fintech, Climate & Energy, Food & Agriculture, Consumer & E-commerce, HealthTech, Software & SaaS and Media & Entertainment.
Key people at IPGL include Michael Spencer (Lord Spencer of Alresford) (Chairman), David Courtenay-Stamp (Director), Thomas Spencer (Director) and Piers Davison (Director).