Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Private Equity Fund |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Online Social |
Stages | Expansion |
Investing | United States • United Kingdom • Canada • Germany • France • Italy • Sweden • China • Netherlands • Denmark • Belgium • Europe • Finland • Norway • Asia • Ireland |
PointGuard Ventures is an early-stage technology 'mentor' capital firm based at 42 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 2RY, United Kingdom. They operate as a Private Equity Fund specializing in Expansion, investing primarily in the software, A.I., web security, cloud services, and online social industries. Their investment focus encompasses Web Marketplace SaaS, Big Data, Privacy, and Cloud Infrastructure. With a market focus on the convergence of multiple technologies, PointGuard Ventures targets companies that create new market opportunities or solve problems in existing markets more effectively. They support businesses at Series A and early Series B stages, providing product-market validation, a defined sales strategy, and potential IP protection. PointGuard Ventures is engaged in investing amounts ranging from $2M to $10M into any one company and is willing to invest over $10M in select deals over the company's lifetime, collaborating with strategic partners to bring in additional capital if necessary. As seasoned operators and investors, they offer a wealth of experience to help startups in any phase of their journey. Their team functions as advisors or coaches, while the CEO acts as the 'point guard,' driving the team's execution. The firm emphasizes its role in shaping entrepreneurs using technology to leverage converging technologies in the market. PointGuard Ventures has been involved in mentoring, investing, and making introductions, as well as providing feedback for startups, whether they are in the process of fundraising or seeking advice.