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LocalGlobe
LocalGlobe is a renowned venture capital firm that has been supporting visionary founders since 1999, backing successful ventures like Citymapper, Improbable, Lovefilm, Moo, Wise, and Zoopla. With a strong track record of seeding impactful startups, LocalGlobe continues to play a vital role in the thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem of London and beyond.
Key Info
Investor Type
Micro VC, Venture Capital
Number of Investments
368
Number of Exits
58
Number of Lead Investments
103
Number of Diversity Investments
20
Number of Exits (IPO)
58
Number of Portfolio Organizations
265
CB Rank (Investor)
2,388
Ascension
Ascension is an early-stage VC founded by exited entrepreneurs, dedicated to backing tech and impact founders. With an experienced team and strong industry connections, they identify and nurture the UK's most promising Seed-stage startups, fostering growth with follow-on funding and a community-driven approach.
Key Info
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed
Investor Type
Micro VC, Venture Capital
Number of Investments
277
Number of Exits
12
Number of Lead Investments
49
Number of Diversity Investments
1
Number of Exits (IPO)
12
Number of Portfolio Organizations
180
CB Rank (Investor)
3,320
Northzone
Northzone is an experienced venture capital fund founded in 1996 by entrepreneurs. With over 175 investments and a focus on Seed to Growth stages, they have partnered with prominent founders to develop category-leading companies like Spotify, Avito, iZettle, Klarna, and Hopin. In September 2022, Northzone successfully raised €1 billion to continue supporting innovative startups and driving success in the tech industry.
Key Info
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed
Investor Type
Venture Capital
Number of Investments
270
Number of Exits
46
Number of Lead Investments
107
Number of Diversity Investments
15
Number of Exits (IPO)
46
Number of Portfolio Organizations
144
CB Rank (Investor)
3,881
SFC Capital
SFC Capital is the UK's most active seed investor, backing British startups with capital and support. Their unique model combines an Angel Network and Seed Funds, providing investors exposure to SEIS- and EIS-qualifying businesses through a curated portfolio.
Key Info
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed
Investor Type
Angel Group, Micro VC
Number of Investments
502
Number of Exits
15
Number of Lead Investments
177
Number of Diversity Investments
2
Number of Exits (IPO)
15
Number of Portfolio Organizations
384
CB Rank (Investor)
4,148
SoftBank Vision Fund
SoftBank Vision Fund, a subsidiary of SoftBank Group, specializes in growth capital and social impact investments across sectors like AI, biotech, fintech, and robotics. As a catalyst for technological advancement, the fund aims to invest in transformative businesses and platforms that can shape the future and drive progress towards SoftBank 2.0.
Key Info
Investment Stage
Late Stage Venture
Investor Type
Private Equity Firm, Venture Capital
Number of Investments
422
Number of Exits
52
Number of Lead Investments
317
Number of Diversity Investments
43
Number of Exits (IPO)
52
Number of Portfolio Organizations
331
CB Rank (Investor)
4,865
Business Growth Fund
Business Growth Fund (BGF) is a leading investor in small and mid-sized businesses, offering patient capital and strategic support since 2011. With a team of over 150 professionals and 14 offices, BGF provides valuable resources to ambitious entrepreneurs, fostering economic activity and creating employment opportunities through their diverse portfolio.
Key Info
Investment Stage
Debt, Early Stage Venture, Private Equity
Investor Type
Private Equity Firm, Venture Capital
Number of Investments
402
Number of Exits
73
Number of Lead Investments
338
Number of Exits (IPO)
73
Number of Portfolio Organizations
351
CB Rank (Investor)
5,319
Seedcamp
Seedcamp is a prominent European seed fund, backing world-class founders tackling global challenges with technology. Their diverse portfolio includes breakthrough companies like UiPath, Wise, Revolut, and Grover, among others. They strive to empower visionary entrepreneurs and foster innovation that shapes the future.
Key Info
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed
Investor Type
Micro VC, Venture Capital
Number of Investments
540
Number of Exits
58
Number of Lead Investments
65
Number of Diversity Investments
10
Number of Exits (IPO)
58
Number of Portfolio Organizations
375
CB Rank (Investor)
5,809
Eight Roads Ventures
Eight Roads Ventures is a leading global venture capital firm managing $11 billion of assets across offices in the UK, China, India, Japan, and the US. With a 50-year history, it has partnered with over 500 companies, supporting visionary entrepreneurs and driving innovation in various sectors.
Key Info
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Venture
Investor Type
Venture Capital
Number of Investments
498
Number of Exits
103
Number of Lead Investments
221
Number of Diversity Investments
24
Number of Exits (IPO)
103
Number of Portfolio Organizations
347
CB Rank (Investor)
9,337
Octopus Ventures
Octopus Ventures is an innovative venture capital firm investing in ideas and entrepreneurs that can change the world. With a focus on providing more than just financial backing, they offer time, energy, and expertise to help startups scale rapidly. Their diverse portfolio includes successful companies like ManyPets, Cazoo, Depop, Elvie, and WaveOptics.
Key Info
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed
Investor Type
Venture Capital
Number of Investments
377
Number of Exits
49
Number of Lead Investments
213
Number of Diversity Investments
1
Number of Exits (IPO)
49
Number of Portfolio Organizations
244
CB Rank (Investor)
10,437
Balderton Capital
Balderton Capital is Europe's leading venture capital investor, supporting technology companies founded in Europe from Seed to Exit. With an impressive track record and a network of experienced executives, they provide valuable resources to help startups scale and succeed.
Key Info
Investment Stage
Debt, Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Private Equity, Secondary Market, Seed
Investor Type
Venture Capital
Number of Investments
393
Number of Exits
77
Number of Lead Investments
164
Number of Diversity Investments
14
Number of Exits (IPO)
77
Number of Portfolio Organizations
209
CB Rank (Investor)
22,934
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Kinetic Investments
Kinetic Investments is an early-stage VC investing in practical AI applications transforming traditional business models in the digital landscape. Beyond providing capital, we offer our portfolio companies immediate access to top-tier HR, finance, legal, tech, and data services through our integrated support team.
Key Info
Investment Stage
Pre-Seed, Seed
Investor Type
Venture Capital
Industries
SaaS, AIaaS, e-commerce, marketplaces
Number of Investments
12
Number of Exits
1
Number of Lead Investments
9
Number of Diversity Investments
N/A
Year Founded
2016
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