Investor Type | Firm |
Investing | United Kingdom |
Darwin Technology Ventures, also known as Darwin Ventures, is a venture capital firm that operates as a fund of funds, providing individual and institutional investors, primarily educational endowments and foundations, with access to investment opportunities typically unavailable to most. Established in July 2007, the firm has made more than 30 investments across the globe, including regions like the UK, Germany, USA, Israel, Scandinavia, and Australia. With nearly two decades of experience, they have raised five fund of funds and have made over a hundred venture capital investments. Darwin Ventures targets sectors such as technology, information technology, and healthcare, focusing especially on US-based early-stage venture capital funds. Their investment approach is to partake in a diversified portfolio of venture capital partnerships to decrease risk compared to investing in single funds. The firm offers benefits like access to premium venture opportunities, diversification across various industry sectors, early-stage investing, scaling of investments, and cost-effectiveness. Darwin Ventures is an SEC-registered investment adviser, emphasizing that such registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Their portfolio primarily focuses on consumer internet services, digital advertising, eCommerce, mobile services, software, and applications markets. They evaluate multiple factors to provide a venture capital investment with a lowered risk profile and are committed to generating value through a cohesive investment strategy and focus.