Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | VC |
Stages | Early, Seed |
Investing | United Kingdom |
Investment Range | $1,000,000 - $6,200,000 |
Force Over Mass, a UK-based venture capital (VC) firm, specializes in early and seed stage investments in technology companies. With a minimum investment of 1 million and a maximum of 6.2 million, the firm aims to bridge the gap between Venture Capital and Crowdfunding. Boasting full regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Force Over Mass presents itself as a top choice for sophisticated investors keen on early stage technology ventures. It facilitates instant access to exclusive deal-flow for its investors, who can benefit from the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) or Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and future prospects of a secondary market exchange. The firm also prides itself on its direct experience in technology, claiming to back contrarian founders with conviction. Their website highlights a commitment to delivering consistent superior returns under a new fund structure that offers greater returns with shorter lock-up periods, making VC accessible to pension funds by assimilating traditional investment approaches and integrating effective governance mechanisms. Force Over Mass touts technology leverage for financial re-engineering in venture capital and financial innovation throughout the entire value chain. They showcase an average Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 15%, a portfolio of 175 investments, and a survival rate of 71% for their invested ventures. Their founder, Martijn de Wever, emphasizes the evolving nature of VC success and the firm's adaptability to these changes while holding steady to their roots. They support founders throughout their scaling journey, with case studies demonstrating their partnership approach. Regulatory credentials include authorization and regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority.