Venture Studio from Crisis

What is Venture Studio from Crisis?

Venture Studio from Crisis is a Corporate Venture Capital fund based in London, specifically located at 66 Commercial St, London E1 6LT. Their primary objective is to invest in UK-based proptech, geospatial, and plantech startups with a clear mandate to address the causes or consequences of homelessness.

The fund utilizes a venture studio model, which denotes a more hands-on approach to portfolio companies, including a tailored growth programme for each investment.

Venture Studio from Crisis aims to support and scale businesses with solutions that could lead to systemic changes in housing and homelessness, with an emphasis on innovative approaches that increase the supply and accessibility of quality, affordable homes, alongside prevention of homelessness.

The fund operates with an investment range between £20,000 and £200,000, focusing primarily on early-stage ventures placed within the 'Seed' stage of development. A constituent of Crisis, a renowned UK charity fighting homelessness, the VC leverages over 50 years of organizational experience in areas such as policy, research, and campaigning, along with direct service provision.

They seek mission-aligned founders, aiming to foster social impact that is measurable and sustainable, in conjunction with potential financial returns which are reinvested into the fund to support more businesses and amplify their impact. Venture Studio from Crisis is community-centric, creating a collaborative environment of individuals and organizations including partners like EY and NHS England.

Their portfolio reflects a commitment to innovative solutions to housing challenges, which is underscored by multiple investments and plans for continued expansion of their portfolio. The fund has also gained recognition through various accolades signaling its commitment to social enterprise and investment in social impact.

What they say:

Venture Studio from Crisis is an initiative by Crisis, a UK-based homelessness charity. It aims to develop, support, and scale innovative ventures that create solutions to end homelessness. The studio collaborates with entrepreneurs, provides funding, and offers resources to drive impactful ventures in this space.

What we look for: We invest in UK-based proptech, geospatial, and plantech startups that can tackle the causes or consequences of homelessness.

How we help: - Access to lived experience coproduction- Pre Series A funding- Access to Local Authorities and Housing Associations- Business development support- Coaching