Private Capital Solutions for Exceptional Founders
Cromo Capital specialises in structured secondary transactions with late-stage technology companies across Europe. Through bespoke call-option agreements, we provide immediate liquidity while founders retain full operational control and preserve cap-table stability.
Our transactions are bilateral, confidential, and executed with speed. Cromo Capital assumes execution risk; entrepreneurs continue building value.
About
Who We Are
Headquartered in London, Cromo Capital is an investment firm focused exclusively on structured secondaries. We partner with profitable, market-leading technology businesses whose founders require sophisticated, off-market liquidity.
How We Work
Precision Structuring
We develop founder-only call options that align with existing shareholder agreements and circumvent public filing requirements. Each structure is tailored to the specific legal and commercial context of the target company, ensuring seamless integration with existing governance frameworks.
Risk Transfer
Cromo Capital commits capital upfront and assumes all pricing and execution risk. Founders receive certainty regarding transaction terms and settlement timelines, eliminating market risk and execution uncertainty. This approach enables entrepreneurs to plan personal financial strategies with confidence.
Confidential Execution
Transactions close quickly through bilateral agreements conducted under strict non-disclosure protocols. Our structures leave governance intact and never create management distraction or operational disruption. The entire process is designed to preserve founder privacy while providing necessary liquidity.
News
SeedBlink Hits €5M in Secondary Market Transactions as European Liquidity Expands
European equity crowdfunding platform SeedBlink announced it has facilitated €5 million in secondary market transactions in the first half of 2025, enabling early investors and founders to access liquidity in high-growth private companies. The milestone reflects the growing maturation of European secondary markets, with SeedBlink’s secondary marketplace now offering 24/7 trading availability for qualified investors seeking partial exits from portfolio companies.
Revolut CEO Nik Storonsky Realizes Estimated $200-300M in Secondary Sale
Revolut CEO Nik Storonsky participated in the company’s $500 million secondary share sale in August 2024, with reports suggesting he sold between 40-60% of his available shares, netting an estimated $200-300 million. The transaction was led by Coatue, D1 Capital Partners, and Tiger Global Management at a $45 billion valuation, providing employee liquidity while Storonsky’s remaining stake is still worth several billion dollars.
GoCardless Coordinates $200M Employee Secondary Sale
UK fintech GoCardless arranged a secondary sale for employees worth up to $200 million in October 2024, with Lazard overseeing the transaction. The deal provided substantial liquidity for staff at the digital payments platform, which was founded in 2011 by CEO Hiroki Takeuchi and enables clients to collect payments through direct debit rather than traditional card payments.
Moneybox Completes Secondary Sale at £550M Valuation
Investment app Moneybox executed a secondary share sale in October 2024 that valued the company at £550 million, representing an 84% increase since its 2022 funding round. The transaction allowed the company’s 35,000-strong shareholder community, including crowdfunding investors, customer shareholders, and employee shareholders, to sell up to 10-15% of their holdings.
Hopin Founder Johnny Boufarhat Previously Cashed Out $195M
According to Financial Times analysis, Hopin founder Johnny Boufarhat had cashed out approximately $195 million by selling his shares on secondary markets before the company’s eventual sale to RingCentral for $15-50 million in August 2023. The founder had sold roughly $140 million worth of secondary shares in June 2021 during the company’s peak valuation period.
FAQs
What types of companies does Cromo Capital invest in?
Cromo Capital partners with companies in technology, healthcare, industrial services and financial services sectors.
Which companies qualify?
Profitable, late-stage European tech firms with €100 m+ enterprise value seeking founder liquidity without a public process.
Typical transaction size?
£50 m – £200 m notional, adjustable to founder objectives.
What is a founder-only call option?
A private agreement granting Cromo Capital the right—but not the obligation—to purchase a predefined equity stake at agreed terms within a set window.
Is board consent required?
Structures are designed to operate within existing articles; in most cases, no additional board or shareholder approval is necessary.
Do you join the board?
No. We remain a silent capital partner; governance and strategy stay with the existing leadership.
Geographic focus?
Primary focus on the UK, DACH, and Benelux; selective consideration of other jurisdictions with robust legal frameworks.
Contact
Private Inquiries
For confidential discussions regarding partnership opportunities or investment inquiries, please fill out our secure contact form. Due to the volume of messages we receive, Cromo Capital responds to qualified inquiries only.
Our Offices
+44 20 3514 0461
info@cromocapital.com
23 Goswell Rd, Barbican, London EC1M 7AJ