Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Venture Capital Fund |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • Retail (& E-Commerce) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Gaming (& eSports) • Analytics • Food & Beverage • Logistics (& Distribution) • DeepTech • Investment Management • Mobile |
Stages | Seed, Startup, Early Stage,Later, Series A |
Investing | United States • United Kingdom |
Investment Range | $250,000 - $2,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $1,000,000 |
Assets Under Management | $60,000,000 |
Episode 1 Ventures is a London-based venture capital firm that specializes in seed, early-stage, and later-stage investments in the technology sector. Founded in 2012, they focus on investing in a wide array of industries including Software, IT, TMT (technology, media, telecom), Biotech, Business Solutions, Retail, E-Commerce, A.I., Big Data, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, Gaming, eSports, Analytics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, DeepTech, Investment Management, and Mobile applications. Episode 1 Ventures prides itself on its expertise in equity investments and their ability to provide funding to companies from pre-seed to Series A rounds. They have a diverse investment range, offering a minimum of £100,000 and up to a maximum of £5,000,000, with a sweet spot at around £1,500,000 for their investments. This firm manages assets totaling £60,000,000 and actively seeks to partner with ambitious entrepreneurs, especially those involved in B2B software companies. They aim to support these companies in reaching a successful Series A funding round.The investor's partnership extends beyond just monetary investments, as they take a hands-on approach to address business, sales, and strategic challenges alongside their portfolio companies. Episode 1 Ventures also emphasizes the value of relationship building, decision-making agility, and long-term engagement with their founders. Testimonials from their website indicate that they provide consistent support across various phases of a company's growth, including go-to-market strategies and fundraising efforts, and act as a proactive participant on the boards of their portfolio ventures. They are seen as a valuable asset to their founders, offering a network of support, strategic advice, and valuable insights into the operation and scaling of their businesses. The team at Episode 1 Ventures brings over 20 years of investment experience to the table, reflecting a depth of understanding of the entrepreneurial journey and the challenges that come along with it.