
KM Capital
Description
KM Capital is a private investment firm based in Manchester, United Kingdom, specializing in early-stage investments in disruptive businesses. The firm primarily targets companies at the Seed or Series A stages of development, focusing on ventures that leverage technology to create significant market impact. While maintaining a sector-agnostic approach, KM Capital has shown a particular affinity for technology-driven sectors, including Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), FinTech, E-Commerce, and Digital Media, reflecting a broad yet strategic investment scope across the digital economy.
The firm is known for its flexible capital deployment, typically providing initial cheques ranging from £100,000 to £1,000,000. This investment size allows them to be a significant early partner for startups, providing crucial capital for product development, market entry, and team expansion. Beyond financial backing, KM Capital aims to offer strategic guidance and operational support to its portfolio companies, leveraging its network and experience to help founders navigate the challenges of rapid growth and scale their operations effectively.
KM Capital has built a diverse portfolio of promising startups since its inception. As of early 2024, their public profiles indicate they have made at least 11 investments across various industries, demonstrating a consistent commitment to the early-stage ecosystem. A notable success in their portfolio includes their early investment in The Social Chain, a digital marketing agency that achieved a significant exit when it was acquired by Brave Bison. This successful exit highlights KM Capital's ability to identify and nurture high-potential ventures, solidifying their reputation as a key player in the Northern UK tech scene.
Investor Profile
KM Capital has backed more than 25 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 16% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Health Care, E-Commerce, Marketplace.
- Typical check size: $125K – $1.3M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (76%)
- Pre Seed (12%)
- Series A (8%)
- Series Unknown (4%)
Country Focus
- United Kingdom (88%)
- United States (12%)
Industry Focus
- Health Care
- E-commerce
- Marketplace
- Medical
- Wellness
- Food And Beverage
- Apps
- Information Technology
- Personal Health
- Internet
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