
Volta Circle
Description
Volta Circle is a London-based early-stage venture capital firm with a specialized focus on technology-driven startups addressing critical global challenges. The firm strategically invests across three core verticals: food systems, circularity, and climate. Their investment mandate primarily targets companies in pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds, indicating a commitment to supporting nascent and rapidly growing ventures that leverage innovation for sustainable impact.
The firm distinguishes itself through a hands-on investment approach, providing more than just capital. Volta Circle actively supports its portfolio companies with strategic guidance, operational expertise, and access to an extensive network of industry professionals and potential partners. This deep engagement reflects their belief in fostering long-term growth and helping founders navigate the complex landscape of scaling a tech startup within their specialized sectors. Their team brings significant sector-specific knowledge, enabling them to identify and nurture promising technologies that can drive meaningful change.
Volta Circle typically deploys first cheques ranging from £250,000 to £1.5 million, which translates to approximately $317,500 to $1,905,000 USD based on recent exchange rates. This substantial early-stage capital is designed to fuel product development, market entry, and team expansion for their portfolio companies. Notable investments include companies like Better Dairy, which is innovating in sustainable food production, and Supercritical, focused on carbon removal technologies, underscoring Volta Circle's dedication to supporting groundbreaking solutions in their target areas. Their investment strategy is clearly aligned with fostering a more sustainable and resource-efficient future.
Investor Profile
Volta Circle has backed more than 25 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 8% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series F rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, France, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Food and Beverage, E-Commerce, Logistics.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $317.5K – $1.9M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (32%)
- Series A (24%)
- Series F (8%)
- Convertible Note (8%)
- Series B (8%)
- Series D (4%)
- Series E (4%)
- Series C (4%)
- Undisclosed (4%)
- Pre Seed (4%)
Country Focus
- United States (48%)
- France (20%)
- United Kingdom (12%)
- Spain (4%)
- India (4%)
- Kenya (4%)
- Chile (4%)
- Thailand (4%)
Industry Focus
- Food And Beverage
- E-commerce
- Logistics
- Supply Chain Management
- Biotechnology
- Software
- Fashion
- Retail
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Nutrition
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