
Xploration Capital
Description
Xploration Capital is a London-based venture capital firm that focuses on investing in ambitious founders globally, particularly those building next-generation platforms, digital ecosystems, and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies. The firm primarily targets Seed and Series A stage companies, demonstrating a clear commitment to early-stage growth. Their investment thesis is broad yet focused, encompassing sectors such as B2B SaaS, FinTech, the Future of Work, Artificial Intelligence, and marketplaces. While they are sector-agnostic within these themes, Xploration Capital consistently seeks out strong teams with innovative solutions that address large market problems.
The firm's investment strategy emphasizes identifying companies with early traction, robust unit economics, and a clear, scalable path to market dominance. They look for businesses that are poised for significant growth and disruption within their respective industries. Xploration Capital positions itself as a supportive partner to its portfolio companies, aiming to provide more than just capital through strategic guidance and network access.
Typically, Xploration Capital deploys initial investments ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000 in Seed and Series A rounds. This range allows them to participate meaningfully in crucial early funding stages. Beyond the initial cheque, the firm also maintains the capacity for follow-on investments, indicating a long-term commitment to the success and continued development of their portfolio companies. To date, Xploration Capital has made at least 11 investments, underscoring their active participation in the global startup ecosystem.
Investor Profile
Xploration Capital has backed more than 27 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 12 rounds, about 44% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Pre Seed, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Education, Software.
- Typical check size: $500K – $2M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (30%)
- Pre Seed (22%)
- Seed (22%)
- Series C (11%)
- Series B (7%)
- Series Unknown (7%)
Country Focus
- United States (48%)
- Switzerland (11%)
- United Kingdom (7%)
- Russian Federation (7%)
- Bangladesh (7%)
- Germany (4%)
- The Netherlands (4%)
- Canada (4%)
- Vietnam (4%)
- Australia (4%)
Industry Focus
- E-commerce
- Education
- Software
- Delivery
- Edtech
- Internet
- Fintech
- Information Technology
- E-learning
- Apps
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.