Invoke Capital

What is Invoke Capital?

Invoke Capital is a technology investment firm that specializes in early-stage companies. Since its establishment in 2012 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, the firm has positioned itself at the heart of European technology, focusing on genomics, security, big data, science, and technology sectors.

With a unique investment thesis that sets them apart from traditional VC funds, Invoke Capital engages in the active participation and development of their portfolio companies, offering deep expertise in identifying and commercializing artificial intelligence research. The firm maintains a close relationship with the University of Cambridge, leveraging these connections to support Britain's science and deep technology base.

A significant part of their portfolio includes Darktrace, a leading cyber AI company; Luminance, a machine learning platform for legal industries; and Featurespace, an AI fraud-detection engine. The firm also celebrated the successful exit of Sophia Genetics, a data-driven medicine expert, in 2020. Invoke Capital eschews conventional fund dynamics, enabling them to invest in technologies that bring novel solutions to the market.

Their investments range from the initial million to hundreds of millions, demonstrating a comfort in backing successful businesses at any stage.

Founding by the celebrated technologist and entrepreneur Mike Lynch OBE FREng FRS, Invoke provides more than just financial support; they offer comprehensive operational, technological, and commercial expertise, gained from decades of experience in building leading technology companies like Autonomy, Blinkx, and Darktrace.

Additionally, they afford ongoing, open-door support, focusing their investments not on funds but on time and substantial involvement. The core of Invoke Capital's strategy is advising and ensuring the success of every investment, which is reflected through their initiative, Invoke Insights, offering unique perspectives and content from Mike Lynch and an array of industry experts.

What they say:

We are an investment and advisory company.

What we look for: We invest in world-leading technology companies emerging across Europe.