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This free sheet contains 100 VC firms, with information about the countries, cities, stages, and industries they invest in, as well as their contact details.

    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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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