
AlbionVC
Description
AlbionVC is a prominent London-based venture capital firm with a rich history, having spun out of Albion Capital in 2019, though its investment team boasts over two decades of experience in supporting early-stage technology companies. The firm positions itself as a long-term partner for visionary founders, providing not only capital but also strategic scale-up expertise to help companies navigate growth. Their commitment extends beyond initial funding, often participating in subsequent rounds to support their portfolio companies through various stages of development.
The firm primarily focuses on Seed to Series B investments, targeting disruptive innovation across several key sectors. These include B2B software, where they seek to back enterprise solutions; fintech, supporting advancements in financial technology; digital health, investing in solutions that transform healthcare delivery; and deep tech, exploring groundbreaking technologies with significant potential. AlbionVC manages substantial capital, overseeing over £500 million (approximately $630 million USD) in assets, which enables them to make meaningful commitments to their portfolio.
AlbionVC typically deploys initial cheques ranging from approximately $1.25 million to $12.5 million, demonstrating their capacity to support companies from their nascent stages through significant growth phases. Their investment strategy emphasizes building strong, enduring relationships with founders, providing operational guidance and access to their extensive network. Over its history, the firm has made more than 200 investments, contributing to the growth of numerous successful ventures, including notable exits like Darktrace, Credit Kudos (acquired by Apple), and Grapeshot (acquired by Oracle), showcasing their ability to identify and nurture high-potential businesses.
Investor Profile
AlbionVC has backed more than 143 startups, with 13 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 56 rounds, about 39% of its total and boasts 25 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Series Unknown, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, United States, Switzerland.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Health Care, Information Technology.
- Led 5 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1.3M – $12.5M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (29%)
- Series Unknown (29%)
- Seed (22%)
- Series B (13%)
- Series C (6%)
- Series E (1%)
- Series D (1%)
- Debt Financing (1%)
Country Focus
- United Kingdom (89%)
- United States (6%)
- Switzerland (3%)
- France (2%)
- Australia (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Health Care
- Information Technology
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Biotechnology
- Medical
- Analytics
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Enterprise Software
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