
Winton Ventures
Description
Winton Ventures is the dedicated venture capital arm of Winton, a prominent global investment management firm known for its quantitative and data-driven approach. Based in London, United Kingdom, Winton Ventures strategically deploys capital into early-stage companies, typically ranging from Seed to Series B rounds. The firm's investment thesis centers on deep technology, targeting sectors where innovation can drive significant impact and leverage Winton's analytical heritage.
The firm's core investment areas include cybersecurity, energy and environment, and data science-driven healthcare. Within these domains, Winton Ventures seeks out companies that are developing groundbreaking technologies and possess strong intellectual property. Their approach is characterized by a rigorous, data-informed due diligence process, reflecting the parent company's long-standing expertise in quantitative analysis and systematic investment strategies. This allows them to identify promising startups with robust technical foundations and scalable business models.
Winton Ventures typically makes minority investments, providing crucial capital to support the growth and development of its portfolio companies. Their initial cheque sizes generally range from £500,000 to £5 million. This translates to approximately $635,000 to $6,350,000, based on recent exchange rates, positioning them to support a wide spectrum of early-stage ventures. The firm also offers strategic guidance and access to a broad network, aiming to accelerate the commercialization and market penetration of its portfolio companies' innovations.
By focusing on deep tech and leveraging its parent company's analytical prowess, Winton Ventures aims to not only generate financial returns but also contribute to advancements in critical sectors. Their commitment to early-stage deep technology companies underscores a belief in the long-term transformative potential of science and engineering-driven innovation.
Investor Profile
Winton Ventures has backed more than 25 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 12% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, United States, Israel.
- Strong thematic focus on Cyber Security, Software, Information Technology.
- Typical check size: $635K – $6.3M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (32%)
- Series A (28%)
- Series Unknown (20%)
- Series B (12%)
- Series C (4%)
- Convertible Note (4%)
Country Focus
- United Kingdom (84%)
- United States (8%)
- Israel (8%)
Industry Focus
- Cyber Security
- Software
- Information Technology
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Machine Learning
- Analytics
- Big Data
- Data Visualization
- Professional Services
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