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Haatch

Europe, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, Stamford

Description

Haatch is a prominent UK-based venture capital firm and venture builder, strategically focused on accelerating pre-seed and seed-stage B2B SaaS companies. Operating from Stamford, they distinguish themselves through a highly hands-on approach, aiming to provide more than just capital. Their core mission is to guide portfolio companies from initial traction to significant revenue milestones, specifically targeting their first £1 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) and subsequently scaling beyond £10 million ARR.

The firm's unique value proposition lies in its 'venture builder' model, which integrates deep operational expertise, strategic guidance, and robust infrastructure support alongside financial investment. This active involvement helps founders navigate the complex challenges of early-stage growth, build resilient business models, and achieve sustainable expansion. Haatch's commitment extends to providing the necessary tools and mentorship to transform promising startups into market leaders within the B2B SaaS landscape.

Haatch typically deploys initial first cheques ranging from approximately £100,000 to £500,000. Based on recent exchange rates, this translates to roughly $127,000 to $635,000 USD. They have established a substantial and diverse portfolio, reportedly investing in over 50 companies to date, demonstrating a consistent commitment to fostering innovation within the UK's early-stage B2B SaaS ecosystem. Their investment strategy prioritizes high-growth potential businesses that can leverage their comprehensive support system.

Investor Profile

Haatch has backed more than 192 startups, with 29 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 86 rounds, about 45% of its total and boasts 2 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, Ireland, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • Led 15 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $127K – $635K.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (53%)
  • Pre Seed (43%)
  • Series Unknown (3%)
  • Series A (2%)
  • Undisclosed (1%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (85%)
  • Ireland (7%)
  • United States (6%)
  • United Arab Emirates (1%)
  • Norway (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • E-commerce
  • Saas
  • Financial Services
  • Machine Learning
  • Consulting
  • Fintech
  • Food And Beverage
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Who does Haatch frequently co-invest with?

Portfolio Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 6
Act Venture Capital
Europe, Dublin, Ireland, Dublin
Co-Investments: 4
Sure Valley Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 4
Ascension
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 6
Force Over Mass Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
Enterprise Ireland
Europe, Dublin, Ireland, Dublin
Co-Investments: 5
Avonmore Developments
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
SuperSeed Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
HBAN
Europe, Dublin, Ireland, Dublin
Co-Investments: 3
Ventures Together
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does Haatch often collaborate with?

TB
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
CF
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Shared Deals: 1
AM
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2
RW
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
KW
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2
EQ
Europe, Dublin, Ireland, Dublin
Shared Deals: 3
HS
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
BP
Europe, Ireland
Shared Deals: 2
DC
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
SA
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Haatch?

Inntelo AI

London, England, United Kingdom

Inntelo AI provides a hotel platform that uses conversational and agent-based AI to support guest services and staff operations.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)HospitalityHotelSaaSSoftware
Pre SeedJul 14, 2025
Amount Raised: $681,519
Yottar

Exmouth, Devon, United Kingdom

Yottar is developing a platform that connects clean energy infrastructure projects with available grid capacity.

Pre SeedJul 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
Fundin

Holbeck, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Fundin offers a faster, more flexible, and cost-effective way to manage grant funding with access to expert support and AI-powered tools

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Financial ServicesFunding Platform
Pre SeedJun 23, 2025
Amount Raised: $446,298
Candid Hospitality

Humbleton, York, United Kingdom

Candid Hospitality is an innovative recruitment platform created particularly for the hospitality industry.

Hospitality
SeedJun 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,074,339
Persi

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom

Persi is a B2B2C consumer tech solution that powers truly personal personalisation for fashion ecommerce retailers.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)B2BFashionInformation TechnologyRetailSaaSSharing Economy
Pre SeedMay 23, 2025
Amount Raised: $893,838
Capably AI

London, England, United Kingdom

Intelligent Automation Platform

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AISoftware
SeedApr 22, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Inicio AI

Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom

Inicio AI is a SaaS platform that builds the conversational AI driven tool that helps in income and expenditure assessment.

AccountingPersonal FinanceSaaS
SeedApr 15, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,648,931
Bodyswaps

London, England, United Kingdom

Bodyswaps is a B2B immersive learning platform (VR SaaS) designed to deliver effective and scalable soft skills training.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)E-LearningEdTechEducationMachine LearningSaaSSoftwareTrainingVirtual Reality
SeedApr 2, 2025
Bourn

London, England, United Kingdom

Bourn provides an AI-powered Flexible Trade Account, which integrates Open Banking and accounting software connectivity.

Embedded Software
SeedFeb 26, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,901,025
Leafr

Covent Garden, Essex, United Kingdom

Leafr connects companies with independent sustainability consultants, climate experts, and ESG specialists.

ConsultingInternetSoftware
SeedFeb 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $760,794