Hermes Growth Partners

Hermes Growth Partners was a growth equity firm focused on providing capital to businesses with significant expansion potential. Operating primarily from London and Menlo Park, the firm engaged in strategic investments, offering financial backing and expertise to help portfolio companies scale. Their investment thesis centered on identifying and supporting growing enterprises to achieve market leadership.

The firm was co-founded by Bobby Yerramilli-Rao and Juan Villalonga, also known as Juan Navarro Villalonga. Villalonga brought extensive executive experience, notably having served as the former Executive Chairman and CEO of Telefonica Group. Established around 2011, their founding insight was to leverage deep industry knowledge and financial acumen to accelerate the development of promising growth-stage companies.

Hermes Growth Partners sought to partner with companies ready for substantial growth, providing the necessary resources to navigate market challenges and capitalize on opportunities. Their vision was to build a robust portfolio by nurturing these businesses through their expansion phases, ultimately aiming to generate considerable value for their investors and stakeholders through successful exits. The firm’s objective was to foster long-term success for its investee companies.