Episode 1 Partners

What is Episode 1 Partners?

Episode 1 Ventures is a venture capital firm that targets early-stage technology companies within the UK. As a participant in the UK Government's Enterprise Capital Funds program, they represent a blend of public and private funding, with £12.5 million from private investment matched by £25 million of public money.

Their expertise lies in investing in seed and Series A financing rounds, extending up to £2 million for software-driven enterprises poised to disrupt various industries. Episode 1 Ventures distinguishes itself by its active engagement approach, providing hands-on support and building close partnerships with their portfolio companies, often sharing their office space with them.

Their investment portfolio is diverse, encompassing a vast array of industries unified by exceptional founders and large market potentials.

Episode 1 Partners typically enters investments when the company has both a launched product and an initial customer base, usually with revenues ranging from zero to £50k per month. The firm's specialities include Early, Seed, Series A, and Later stages, with investment sizes ranging between £671,800 and £9,000,000. On their website, Episode 1 Ventures showcases their portfolio and founders' testimonials, reflecting their solid supportive role and active participation.

They focus on Pre-Seed and Seed B2B software companies, guiding them towards a successful Series A round.

The team claims over two decades of experience backing transformative companies from their inception and touts key statistics of their portfolio's success, including a 73% rate of companies raising Series A and over £170m in total funds raised across the companies in the 'Episode 1 family'.