
Outward VC
Description
Outward VC is a prominent London-based venture capital firm dedicated to empowering the next generation of European FinTech and Enterprise Technology companies. With a strategic focus on innovation within these critical sectors, Outward VC aims to identify and support ambitious founders who are building category-defining businesses. The firm's investment philosophy centers on providing significant capital and strategic guidance to help these startups scale and achieve market leadership, contributing to the evolution of the European tech ecosystem.
The firm typically engages with companies from Series A onwards, indicating a preference for startups that have already demonstrated initial traction and product-market fit. Outward VC is known for its substantial initial cheque sizes, ranging from £3 million to £10 million. This translates to approximately $3.81 million to $12.7 million, based on recent exchange rates, providing robust capital for companies poised for significant growth and expansion. This commitment to larger early-stage investments allows their portfolio companies to execute ambitious development and market penetration strategies.
Outward VC manages a considerable asset base, with approximately £250 million in assets under management spread across two distinct funds. This substantial capital pool underscores their capacity to make meaningful investments and provide follow-on funding as their portfolio companies mature. To date, Outward VC has invested in over 20 companies, building a diverse portfolio of promising European technology ventures. Their track record reflects a commitment to fostering innovation and driving the evolution of the FinTech and Enterprise Technology landscapes across Europe.
Investor Profile
Outward VC has backed more than 39 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 17 rounds, about 44% of its total and boasts 2 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, Denmark, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, FinTech, Banking.
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $3.8M – $12.7M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (51%)
- Series A (21%)
- Series B (13%)
- Series C (5%)
- Series Unknown (5%)
- Pre Seed (3%)
- Series D (3%)
Country Focus
- United Kingdom (85%)
- Denmark (10%)
- United States (5%)
Industry Focus
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Banking
- Finance
- Information Technology
- Payments
- Software
- Real Estate
- Apps
- Health Care
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