An Expansion Capital Investor is an individual or firm that provides funding to startups or growing companies to help them scale their operations, enter new markets, or increase production capacity. This type of investor typically comes in after the initial startup phase, during the expansion or growth stage of the business.
Synonyms: Growth Capital Investor, Expansion Stage Investor, Growth Equity Investor, Scaling Investor

Expansion Capital Investors play a crucial role in the growth of startups by providing the necessary funds to expand business operations beyond the initial launch. This funding helps startups increase their market reach, hire more staff, develop new products, and improve infrastructure.
Startups seek expansion capital when they have proven their business model and need additional resources to grow. These investors provide capital in exchange for equity or convertible debt, supporting the company through its scaling phase.
Examples include venture capital firms specializing in growth-stage investments, private equity firms, and sometimes strategic corporate investors who invest to gain a foothold in emerging companies.