
Charlotte Street Capital
Description
Charlotte Street Capital is a London-based early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to backing ambitious founders who are building disruptive technology companies. Operating primarily at the Seed and Pre-Seed stages, the firm provides crucial early capital to promising startups. Their typical initial investment ranges from £100,000 to £500,000, which translates to approximately $125,000 to $625,000 USD, depending on the prevailing exchange rates. This focused approach allows them to engage deeply with nascent companies, helping them establish foundational strategies and achieve early milestones.
The firm's investment philosophy centers on identifying innovative solutions that have the potential to significantly impact their respective markets. They look for strong founding teams with clear visions for growth and scalability. Beyond capital, Charlotte Street Capital aims to offer strategic guidance and access to their network, supporting portfolio companies through the challenges of early-stage development. Their commitment extends to fostering long-term relationships with entrepreneurs, providing a hands-on approach as companies mature and seek subsequent funding rounds.
Charlotte Street Capital has built a portfolio of notable UK tech companies, often participating in their initial funding rounds. For instance, they were an early investor in ZOE, a personalized nutrition science company that later raised a $50 million Series B round, and Unmind, a workplace mental health platform that secured a $47 million Series B. Their portfolio also includes companies like Hometree, Nested, and Farewill, demonstrating a diverse interest across proptech, fintech, and consumer services, all underpinned by technology. With at least nine confirmed investments in early-stage rounds, Charlotte Street Capital plays a significant role in nurturing the next generation of UK tech innovators.
Investor Profile
Charlotte Street Capital has backed more than 59 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 9 rounds, about 15% of its total and boasts 7 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre 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), SaaS.
- Typical check size: $125K – $625K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (44%)
- Pre Seed (34%)
- Series Unknown (14%)
- Angel (3%)
- Secondary Market (2%)
- Series A (2%)
- Series B (2%)
Country Focus
- United Kingdom (85%)
- United States (8%)
- Spain (3%)
- Isle of Man (2%)
- Canada (2%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Saas
- Information Technology
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Travel
- E-commerce
- Finance
- Leisure
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