Reece Chowdhry

Reece Chowdhry is the Founder and CEO of RLC Ventures, a prominent London-based early-stage venture capital fund dedicated to supporting UK technology companies. Established with a clear focus on the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS), RLC Ventures targets pre-seed and seed-stage startups, providing crucial capital and strategic guidance from their nascent stages. The fund's investment philosophy emphasizes identifying innovative businesses with strong potential for growth within the UK's dynamic tech ecosystem.

RLC Ventures maintains a diverse sector focus, actively investing across key verticals such as Fintech, Insurtech, Proptech, Healthtech, Future of Work, and Consumer technologies. The firm seeks out founders who are building scalable solutions that address significant market needs. Beyond capital, RLC Ventures is known for its hands-on approach, leveraging its extensive network and operational expertise to assist portfolio companies with product development, market entry, and subsequent fundraising rounds, fostering their long-term success.

The fund has demonstrated a robust investment pace and a commitment to its portfolio companies. To date, RLC Ventures has backed over 70 companies, building a substantial and varied portfolio that reflects its broad investment mandate. Their typical first cheque for these early-stage ventures ranges from approximately $187,500 to $625,000, tailored to the specific needs and stage of the companies they support. This strategic deployment of capital aims to provide sufficient runway for startups to achieve key milestones and attract further investment.

Reece Chowdhry's leadership has positioned RLC Ventures as a significant player in the UK's early-stage venture landscape, consistently raising new funds to expand its investment capacity. For instance, their Fund III targeted a substantial £20 million, underscoring the firm's ambition to continue its mission of empowering promising UK tech startups. Through its disciplined investment strategy and founder-centric approach, RLC Ventures remains a key partner for emerging technology businesses in the region.