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Amadeus Capital Partners

Europe, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, Cambridge

Description

Amadeus Capital Partners is a prominent global technology investor headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional offices in London and San Francisco. Established in 1997 by Anne Glover and Hermann Hauser, the firm has built a reputation for backing disruptive deep technology companies across various stages of growth. With a focus on innovation, Amadeus Capital Partners provides capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs developing groundbreaking solutions that leverage advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and digital health, among other sectors.

The firm's investment strategy spans from seed to Series B and beyond, demonstrating a flexible approach to company development. Amadeus typically targets initial investments ranging from approximately $1.27 million (£1 million) to $12.7 million (£10 million), with the capacity to deploy up to $25.4 million (£20 million) over the lifetime of a portfolio company through follow-on rounds. This multi-stage approach allows them to support companies from their nascent stages through significant scaling. Their thematic focus is on sectors poised for transformative growth, including fintech, cleantech, and space technology, reflecting a forward-looking investment thesis.

Amadeus Capital Partners boasts a robust track record, having raised over $1.5 billion in capital across 17 funds since its inception. This substantial capital base has enabled the firm to invest in over 180 companies globally, fostering a diverse portfolio of technology leaders. Notable successes include exits like VocalIQ, acquired by Apple, and Icera, acquired by NVIDIA, alongside investments in high-growth companies such as Graphcore and FiveAI. The firm's international presence, particularly its strong ties between the UK and US tech ecosystems, underscores its commitment to identifying and nurturing global technology champions. Their long-standing presence and consistent performance solidify their position as a key player in the venture capital landscape.

Investor Profile

Amadeus Capital Partners has backed more than 283 startups, with 8 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 82 rounds, about 29% of its total and boasts 59 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, United States, Spain.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Technology.
  • Led 3 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $1.3M – $12.7M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (20%)
  • Seed (18%)
  • Series Unknown (17%)
  • Series B (17%)
  • Series C (13%)
  • Series D (6%)
  • Series E (3%)
  • Pre Seed (3%)
  • Private Equity (1%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (64%)
  • United States (16%)
  • Spain (3%)
  • Sweden (3%)
  • Germany (3%)
  • Brazil (2%)
  • The Netherlands (2%)
  • Ireland (1%)
  • Israel (1%)
  • Canada (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Information Technology
  • Machine Learning
  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Mobile
  • Telecommunications
  • Semiconductor
  • Manufacturing
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Amadeus Capital Partners frequently co-invest with?

Oak Investment Partners
North America, Connecticut, United States, Wilton
Co-Investments: 9
Molten Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 16
Cambridge Innovation Capital
Europe, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 13
Accel
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 21
Octopus Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 10
University of Cambridge Enterprise
Europe, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 14
Balderton Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 11
IQ Capital
Europe, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 10
Intel Capital
North America, California, United States, Santa Clara
Co-Investments: 10
Parkwalk Advisors
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 18

Which angels does Amadeus Capital Partners often collaborate with?

CA
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 3
FC
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Shared Deals: 1
José Valim
South America, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Shared Deals: 1
PF
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Shared Deals: 2
AV
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
WB
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
KL
Europe, Devon, United Kingdom, Exeter
Shared Deals: 2
WM
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
ED
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2
JM
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Shared Deals: 8

What are some of recent deals done by Amadeus Capital Partners?

Pimloc

London, England, United Kingdom

Pimloc's deep learning SaaS platform, Secure Redact, enables public and private organisations to protect personal data in video at scale.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyMachine LearningPrivacySecuritySoftware
SeedJul 7, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Inephany

London, England, United Kingdom

Inephany is a company focusing on improving the efficiency of AI, particularly neural networks and Large Language Models (LLMs).

Information TechnologySoftware
Pre SeedApr 16, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,384,542
Safe Intelligence

London, England, United Kingdom

Safe Intelligence specializes in deep validation AI systems, focusing on enhancing the reliability of artificial intelligence models.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Intelligent SystemsMachine Learning
SeedFeb 20, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,233,443
Quibim

Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain

Quibim is a radiomics company specializing in quantitative imaging of biomarkers and medical applications in precision medicine.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyClinical TrialsHealth CareHealth Diagnostics
Series AJan 28, 2025
Amount Raised: $50,000,000
iPronics

Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain

iPronics has pioneered the field of software-defined photonics and introduces the world's first optical switch.

ManufacturingSemiconductorSoftware
Series AJan 28, 2025
Amount Raised: $20,863,194
Refute

London, England, United Kingdom

Refute identifies and addresses misinformation on behalf of there businesses.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information Services
Pre SeedDec 13, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,902,831
Natrox

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Natrox is a wound care company that offers innovative technologies for healthcare professionals for chronic wounds.

Health CareMedicalMedical Device
Series CDec 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $33,000,000
PhoreMost

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

PhoreMost is a new-model drug discovery company based in Cambridge, UK.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth Care
Series BSep 12, 2024
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Riverlane

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Riverlane develops software solutions to harness the power of quantum computers for practical applications.

ComputerInformation TechnologyQuantum ComputingSoftware
Series CAug 6, 2024
Amount Raised: $75,000,000
qomodo

Covent Garden, Essex, United Kingdom

qomodo helps to prevent cyber attacks and focus on getting their products to market.

Cyber SecurityInternet of ThingsNetwork Security
Pre SeedMay 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,652,248