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Bestport Ventures

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

Bestport Ventures is an independent and entrepreneurial provider of development capital to smaller fast-growing companies in the UK.

Investor Profile

Bestport Ventures has backed more than 11 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 9 rounds, about 82% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series A, Private Equity rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Marketplace, Tourism, Travel.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (45%)
  • Series A (18%)
  • Private Equity (18%)
  • Seed (18%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (91%)
  • United States (9%)

Industry Focus

  • Marketplace
  • Tourism
  • Travel
  • Travel Agency
  • Advertising
  • Child Care
  • Children
  • Energy
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Lighting
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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 Bestport Ventures frequently co-invest with?

EC
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Nexus Investment Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Angels Den
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
London Co-Investment Fund
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
Catapult Ventures
Europe, Leicester, United Kingdom, Enderby
Co-Investments: 1
Craigie Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
WB
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Bestport Ventures often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Bestport Ventures?

Affinity Fostering Services

Ingatestone, Essex, United Kingdom

Affinity Fostering Services is a fostering agency that support and services for foster carers, children, and local authorities.

Child CareChildrenYoung Adults
Series UnknownMar 16, 2022
Energy Saving Lighting

Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, United Kingdom

Energy Saving Lighting a lighting consultancy and installation company that specializes in LED lighting and energy efficient solutions.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyLighting
Private EquitySep 29, 2021
Playful Promises

London, England, United Kingdom

Playful Promises operates as an e-commerce business.

E-CommerceFashion
Private EquityFeb 16, 2021
Snaptrip

London, England, United Kingdom

Snaptrip is a marketplace for people to discover the best last minute cottage holiday deals in the UK.

MarketplaceTourismTravelTravel Agency
Series AJan 10, 2018
Amount Raised: $2,837,520
Eastern Fostering Services

East Bergholt, Suffolk, United Kingdom

Eastern Fostering Services is an independent fostering agency covering Essex, Suffolk & Cambridgeshire.

Child CareChildren
Series UnknownMar 1, 2016
Snaptrip

London, England, United Kingdom

Snaptrip is a marketplace for people to discover the best last minute cottage holiday deals in the UK.

MarketplaceTourismTravelTravel Agency
Series ADec 17, 2015
Amount Raised: $2,200,000
Great British Chefs

London, England, United Kingdom

Great British Chefs premium food publisher with 1.3m social followers. We have 3,500 recipes from Britain's and Italy's Greatest Chefs.

AdvertisingNewsPublishingSocial Media
SeedMar 1, 2015
Amount Raised: $2,313,619
Lewmar Ltd.

Havant, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Lewmar Ltd. engages in rigging and deck equipment for yachts and powerboats.

Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingMarine Transportation
SeedApr 1, 2014
Oracle Care and Education

Congleton, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Oracle Care provides specialist education, therapeutic, and residential care services to young people aged between ten and eighteen.

EducationHealth CareTherapeutics
Series UnknownDec 11, 2011
Amount Raised: $5,460,000
Intela

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Intela is a performance-based marketing and affiliate company providing lead generation and customer acquisition services.

AdvertisingLead GenerationMarketing
Series UnknownJan 18, 2010
Amount Raised: $7,250,000