Mike Luckwell

Overview

Mike Luckwell is a British venture capitalist specializing in media and entertainment sectors. His firm, Mike Luckwell Venture Capital (MLVC), invests in a wide range of projects, with a particular focus on television and media, digital electronics related to television and media, and the internet and telephony. Historically, MLVC's investments have been primarily in the UK and, to a lesser extent, the US, with a trend likely to continue, though not excluding investments elsewhere. MLVC seeks projects that involve at least two, and preferably all three, of the following areas: television and media, digital electronics directly related to television and media, and the internet and telephony. The firm coordinates and works alongside other venture capital groups and high-net-worth individuals to provide funding when considered appropriate. In addition to providing venture capital, MLVC tends to take an active role in the early stages of a venture, with growth and performance to pre-agreed budgets leading to a more passive and diminishing role. Customarily, MLVC investments involve a material shareholding in any venture and board representation. The firm has also been involved in a number of successful turnarounds, corporate reconstructions, insolvency acquisitions, and rescues.

Investment Focus

• Strong management team
• Active investor role in early stages
• Material shareholding and board representation