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Delin Ventures

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

Delin Ventures is a London-based venture capital firm that positions itself as a patient capital provider with a strong entrepreneurial background, aiming to support founders in building enduring businesses. Established with a clear focus on early-stage technology companies, the firm emphasizes a hands-on approach, leveraging its team's operational experience to guide portfolio companies through critical growth phases. Their investment philosophy is rooted in long-term partnerships, seeking to back visionary founders who are tackling significant market opportunities with innovative solutions.

The firm primarily targets Seed and Series A funding rounds, demonstrating a commitment to nurturing companies from their foundational stages. Delin Ventures typically deploys initial cheques ranging from approximately $625,000 to $6,250,000, reflecting their capacity to lead or significantly participate in early-stage rounds. Their portfolio showcases a strong inclination towards deep technology, artificial intelligence, enterprise software, and cybersecurity, with notable investments in companies like Graphcore, Darktrace, and Thought Machine. These investments underscore their expertise in identifying and scaling complex technological innovations that have the potential for global impact.

Beyond capital, Delin Ventures prides itself on providing strategic guidance and operational support, acting as a true partner to its founders. They often co-invest alongside other leading venture capital firms, which not only validates their investment choices but also provides their portfolio companies with access to broader networks and additional expertise. With a portfolio comprising over 20 companies, Delin Ventures has established itself as a significant player in the European tech ecosystem, consistently backing companies that go on to achieve substantial milestones and market recognition. Their disciplined yet founder-friendly approach makes them a sought-after partner for ambitious technology startups.

Investor Profile

Delin Ventures has backed more than 27 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 8 rounds, about 30% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, Hungary, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Software, Information Technology.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $625K – $6.3M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (63%)
  • Series A (26%)
  • Series B (7%)
  • Series C (4%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (81%)
  • Hungary (11%)
  • United States (4%)
  • Germany (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Biotechnology
  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Biopharma
  • Industrial Automation
  • Manufacturing
  • Therapeutics
  • Advertising
  • Digital Marketing
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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 Delin Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Northpond Ventures
North America, Maryland, United States, Bethesda
Co-Investments: 2
Episode 1
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
Mercuri
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
Atlantic Labs
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 2
Amadeus Capital Partners
Europe, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 4
O2h Ventures
Europe, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, Hauxton
Co-Investments: 2
Stride.VC
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
Octopus Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
Entrepreneur First
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
LocalGlobe
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Delin Ventures often collaborate with?

AS
Europe, Hampshire, United Kingdom, Steep
Shared Deals: 1
VG
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
SR
Europe, United Kingdom
Shared Deals: 1
CD
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
CM
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
ED
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
CS
North America, Washington, United States, Kirkland
Shared Deals: 1
CS
Europe, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, Oxford
Shared Deals: 1
ED
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2
AE
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Delin Ventures?

Penzilla

Munich, Bayern, Germany

Penzilla offers a solution that helps everyone get the maximum benefit from corporate pension options.

FinTechSoftware
SeedMay 14, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,594,831
Umedeor

London, England, United Kingdom

uMed enables healthcare providers to run patient research more efficiently through automating the clinical studies process

Health CareInformation TechnologyLife ScienceMedicalmHealthSoftware
Series AJul 4, 2023
Amount Raised: $12,463,642
Turbine

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

Turbine's platform understands the inner mechanisms of cancer enabling the discovery of novel targets & precision medicinal therapies.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiopharmaBiotechnology
Series ANov 22, 2022
Amount Raised: $20,621,958
Ori Biotech

London, England, United Kingdom

Ori Biotech is a developer of a manufacturing platform used to help patients get access to lifesaving treatments.

BiotechnologyIndustrial AutomationManufacturingTherapeutics
Series BJan 18, 2022
Amount Raised: $100,000,000
Vidsy

London, England, United Kingdom

Vidsy is the creative technology engine powering mobile video ad creation for brands.

AdvertisingDigital MarketingInternetMobileMobile AdvertisingSocial MediaVideoVideo Advertising
Series BOct 11, 2021
Amount Raised: $16,308,425
Onsi

London, England, United Kingdom

Onsi is a benefits platform that provides an easy way for businesses to reward their workers.

Financial ServicesInsurTechPayments
Series AJul 14, 2021
Amount Raised: $8,313,911
Agile Analog

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Agile Analog is a company with a mission to transform the landscape of the Analog IP market space.

Semiconductor
Series AMay 17, 2021
Amount Raised: $19,000,000
Turbine

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

Turbine's platform understands the inner mechanisms of cancer enabling the discovery of novel targets & precision medicinal therapies.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiopharmaBiotechnology
SeedJan 7, 2021
Amount Raised: $6,993,419
Umedeor

London, England, United Kingdom

uMed enables healthcare providers to run patient research more efficiently through automating the clinical studies process

Health CareInformation TechnologyLife ScienceMedicalmHealthSoftware
SeedDec 1, 2020
Amount Raised: $4,800,000
Ori Biotech

London, England, United Kingdom

Ori Biotech is a developer of a manufacturing platform used to help patients get access to lifesaving treatments.

BiotechnologyIndustrial AutomationManufacturingTherapeutics
Series AOct 14, 2020
Amount Raised: $30,000,000