
Mosaic Ventures
Description
Mosaic Ventures is a prominent London-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage technology investments across Europe. Founded by experienced investors Toby Coppel, Mike Chalfen, and Simon Levene, the firm has established itself as a significant player in the European tech ecosystem. They primarily target Seed and Series A rounds, with an initial check size ranging from $1 million to $10 million. Their investment thesis centers on backing ambitious founders who are building disruptive technologies and reimagining various sectors, aiming to support the next generation of European tech leaders.
Mosaic Ventures adopts a broad yet focused investment strategy, looking for companies that leverage technology to create significant impact. While sector-agnostic to some extent, their portfolio demonstrates a strong inclination towards areas such as enterprise software, fintech, developer tools, artificial intelligence/machine learning, deep tech, and consumer platforms. The firm emphasizes a "founder-first" approach, aiming to provide not just capital but also strategic guidance and operational support to help their portfolio companies scale. They leverage their extensive network and experience from previous roles at firms like Accel and Benchmark to assist founders in navigating growth challenges.
Since its inception, Mosaic Ventures has successfully raised multiple funds, demonstrating consistent growth and investor confidence. Their most recent fund, Mosaic Ventures IV, closed in 2023 with $200 million, bringing their total capital under management to approximately $680 million across four funds. The firm has made over 80 investments in European startups, contributing significantly to the region's innovation landscape. Notable past investments include companies like Cazoo (which had a significant exit), Blockchain.com, GoCardless, and Tray.io, showcasing their ability to identify and support high-growth potential businesses.
Investor Profile
Mosaic Ventures has backed more than 91 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 25 rounds, about 27% of its total and boasts 23 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, United States, Germany.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, FinTech, Financial Services.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1M – $10M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (36%)
- Series B (21%)
- Seed (18%)
- Series Unknown (15%)
- Series C (5%)
- Private Equity (1%)
- Pre Seed (1%)
- Convertible Note (1%)
- Corporate Round (1%)
Country Focus
- United Kingdom (31%)
- United States (26%)
- Germany (14%)
- Ireland (4%)
- France (4%)
- Sweden (4%)
- Switzerland (3%)
- Canada (2%)
- Estonia (2%)
- The Netherlands (2%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Fintech
- Financial Services
- Finance
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Information Technology
- Saas
- Blockchain
- Internet
- Cryptocurrency
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