Capital One Financial Corporation

A powerful, value-added strategic partner in financial services

Since 1999, Capital One has been both a significant limited partner and a valued strategic partner for North Hill. By leveraging this relationship, North Hill has been able to add tangible strategic value to many of its portfolio companies.

A Dynamic Financial Powerhouse
Since its IPO in 1994, Capital One has grown to become one of the 10 largest banks in the U.S. (based on deposits), with approximately 50 million customers. This leading diversified bank is the nation's 5th largest credit card issuer, the 4th largest independent auto lender, and one of the most recognizable national brands in consumer finance. At the core of Capital One’s success has been its aggressive use of technology and data analytics to drive product innovation, risk management, and direct marketing.

Significant Value for Portfolio Companies
When appropriate, North Hill can tap Capital One's substantial resources and expertise, enabling our portfolio companies to work directly with Capital One's operating businesses. For example, as a Fortune 500 company, Capital One is an active buyer of a wide array of products and services. Gaining the attention of key decision makers at such a large firm can be difficult for small vendors or startups. Because of our longstanding relationships, we are able to facilitate this type of interaction, and many of our portfolio companies have successfully engaged Capital One in sales discussions.

A New Strategic Partner
Capital One also frequently seeks strategic partners for new initiatives. We have helped facilitate partnerships between Capital One and several of our portfolio companies, resulting in win-win arrangements for Capital One and the participating portfolio companies.