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Frontline Ventures

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

Frontline Ventures is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with a distinct focus on globally ambitious B2B SaaS companies. The firm operates with a unique transatlantic strategy, aiming to support businesses on both sides of the Atlantic. They primarily invest at the Seed and Series A stages, distinguishing themselves through two specialized funds: Frontline Seed, which targets early-stage B2B SaaS companies across Europe, and Frontline X, dedicated to assisting US-based B2B SaaS firms in their expansion into the European market. This dual approach underscores their commitment to fostering international growth for their portfolio companies.

Frontline Ventures is known for its hands-on support, particularly in market entry and scaling. For European Seed-stage companies, their initial investments typically range from $1 million to $5 million. For Series A rounds, where they also make first cheques, their investment size can extend from $5 million up to $15 million. This flexible investment range allows them to back promising B2B ventures at critical growth junctures, providing the necessary capital and strategic guidance for significant scaling.

The firm has demonstrated consistent growth in its capital base, reflecting its strong position in the venture ecosystem. In 2023, Frontline Ventures successfully closed a new combined fund totaling $200 million, further solidifying its capacity to invest in and support a new generation of B2B leaders. This significant capital raise highlights their continued commitment to their investment thesis and their ability to attract substantial limited partner commitments. Their strategic emphasis on B2B SaaS, combined with their transatlantic network and substantial capital, positions Frontline Ventures as a key partner for companies aiming for global market dominance.

Investor Profile

Frontline Ventures has backed more than 168 startups, with 9 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 68 rounds, about 40% of its total and boasts 19 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Ireland, United Kingdom, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $15M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (43%)
  • Series A (24%)
  • Pre Seed (10%)
  • Series B (8%)
  • Series Unknown (7%)
  • Series C (4%)
  • Series E (2%)
  • Series D (2%)
  • Angel (1%)
  • Convertible Note (1%)

Country Focus

  • Ireland (32%)
  • United Kingdom (30%)
  • United States (26%)
  • Germany (7%)
  • The Netherlands (2%)
  • Kenya (1%)
  • Greece (1%)
  • Canada (1%)
  • Norway (1%)
  • Sweden (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Saas
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Analytics
  • Enterprise Software
  • Machine Learning
  • Finance
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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 Frontline Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Seedcamp
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 6
Sequoia Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 5
MMC Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 5
Techstart Ventures
Europe, Belfast, United Kingdom, Belfast
Co-Investments: 5
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 7
Enterprise Ireland
Europe, Dublin, Ireland, Dublin
Co-Investments: 15
Polaris Partners
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 5
Tiger Global Management
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 7
Tribal.vc
Europe, Dublin, Ireland, Dublin
Co-Investments: 10
LocalGlobe
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 7

Which angels does Frontline Ventures often collaborate with?

PC
Europe, Hovedstaden, Denmark, Copenhagen
Shared Deals: 4
JW
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Shared Deals: 2
LG
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3
DF
North America, California, United States, Penngrove
Shared Deals: 2
DT
Europe, Dublin, Ireland, Dublin
Shared Deals: 6
OT
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2
SC
Europe, Ireland
Shared Deals: 3
MR
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 3
RV
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Shared Deals: 2
David Clarke
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 7

What are some of recent deals done by Frontline Ventures?

Kota

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

We make it extraordinarily easy to roll out and manage benefits globally.

AppsFinancial ServicesFinTechInsuranceInsurTechRetirement
Series AMay 22, 2025
Amount Raised: $14,500,000
Hydrolix

Portland, Oregon, United States

Hydrolix is a data management company that specializes in providing solutions for storing, managing, and analyzing large-scale data.

Cloud Data ServicesDatabaseInformation TechnologyInternetOutsourcing
Series CApr 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $80,000,000
Flagright

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Flagright delivers real-time fraud detection and anti-money laundering solutions through its API-first platform.

ComplianceFinancial ServicesFinTechFraud DetectionInformation Technology
SeedMar 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,273,930
Cloudsmith

Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom

Cloudsmith is a cloud-native platform that serves as a centralized solution for managing and distributing software assets or artifacts.

Cloud ComputingCloud StorageContent Delivery NetworkCyber SecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSecuritySoftware
Series BMar 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $22,963,365
Archive

Los Altos, California, United States

Archive is a technology company that builds innovative, scalable, and profitable resale businesses for global brands.

FashionMarketplaceRetail
Series BFeb 4, 2025
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Loadar

Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom

Loadar simplifies transport sourcing by providing Shippers with direct tools to communicate with Carriers.

LogisticsOutsourcingSupply Chain ManagementTransportation
SeedDec 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Roboflow

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Roboflow is a developer tool for building computer vision models faster and more accurately.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Computer VisionDeveloper Tools
Series BNov 19, 2024
Amount Raised: $40,000,000
Melio

New York, New York, United States

Melio is a fintech company that gives small businesses a way to digitally manage their business-to-business payments and receivables.

B2BFinancial ServicesFinTechPayments
Series EOct 29, 2024
Amount Raised: $150,000,000
Speckle

London, England, United Kingdom

Speckle is a collaborative data hub that connects various AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) tools.

ConstructionOpen SourceSoftware
Series AOct 25, 2024
Amount Raised: $12,500,000
StrongDM

Burlingame, California, United States

StrongDM is a platform that provides zero-trust access control to databases, servers, and applications.

InfrastructureSecuritySoftware
Series CMay 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $34,000,000