CASE STUDY
How Passion Capital Doubled Returns and Streamlined Cash Management
A UK-based venture capital firm unlocked returns, simplified operations, and boosted credibility with LPs through Round’s flexible treasury solution.
Paul Walker
Head of Finance at Passion Capital
The Turning Point: Enter Round
When Passion Capital adopted Round, they experienced an immediate transformation in how they managed their treasury.
“Like most investors, we have complex structures, and other platforms just couldn’t handle them” recalls Paul Walker, Head of Finance at Passion Capital.
Round offered Passion Capital a treasury solution that combined exceptional returns, ease of use, and the flexibility they needed to scale their operations seamlessly.
The Need for On-Demand Treasury
A UK-based venture capital firm unlocked returns, simplified operations, and boosted credibility with LPs through Round’s flexible treasury solution.
Before Round, Passion Capital faced:
- Complex, tedious onboarding with other providers.
- Limited interest rates from traditional banking partners.
- Rigid terms elsewhere, forcing them to choose between liquidity and returns.
With the urgency of unpredictable day-to-day fund operations, Paul Walker, Head of Finance at Passion capital needed a treasury solution that was on-demand and transparent.
“Like most investors, we have complex structures, and other platforms just couldn’t handle them” recalls Paul Walker, Head of Finance at Passion Capital.
How Passion is Benefitting
Doubling Yield
“We’ve effectively doubled our interest rate,” Walker notes. “It’s more than just incremental gains.”
Returns You Want, Access You Need
Round offers the perfect balance of high returns and on-demand flexibility for Passion Capital’s unpredictable needs."With Round, we get great returns while keeping funds accessible” says Walker. “We’re not locking up capital in rigid instruments.”
Intuitive User Experience
From Google login to daily interest tracking and nicknames for accounts, Round’s platform feels refreshingly modern.“It’s all exactly where you’d expect it to be,” Walker explains. “No clunky interfaces—just smooth, logical navigation that syncs easily with Xero.”
Responsive, Human Support
Stuck on a question? Need quick info on a potential withdrawal?“With Round, I can send a Slack or WhatsApp message and get a helpful response almost immediately,” says Walker. “No more waiting 24 hours for a substandard email reply.”
Driving Returns and LP Confidence
Passion Capital has significantly increased their returns with Round The platform provides instant and transparent access to funds, making it easy to manage unpredictable investment needs. Its intuitive design, daily interest tracking, and account nicknaming simplify financial oversight.
The transparency and strong returns have also enhanced their reporting to Limited Partners (LPs), showing that idle funds are being used effectively. This has boosted investor confidence and signals a modern approach to treasury management.
With responsive support and a seamless experience, Round is now a core part of Passion Capital’s financial strategy. They now plan to onboard all future funds from day one.
“Round makes us look more polished and more professional,” Walker says. “It’s an easy win we can show to potential investors.”