Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Mobile • Online Social |
Investing | United Kingdom |
PROfounders Capital, established in 2009 and based in London, United Kingdom, is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments within the European technology sector. They dedicate themselves to backing companies that address broken customer experiences by introducing transformative, tech-enabled solutions. With a preference for disruptive B2B or B2C models, they invest in ventures that leverage primarily software to enhance the customer journey. Their investment size ranges from €500k to €3m, either leading rounds or participating in syndicates. The firm invests with conviction, choosing to support only a select few from the thousands of companies they meet annually; typically, they engage with 6 to 8 ventures each year. Honesty stands central in their relationships with founders, coupled with a commitment to engage in challenging conversations and provide unwavering support during both difficult and prosperous times. Their investment strategy is pan-European, supporting ventures headquartered in Europe or those with a significant European team and customer focus. Through their tailored approach, PROfounders Capital has influenced various industry segments such as travel, luxury accommodations, employment, gaming, language learning, and health. Some of the concrete problems they've addressed include facilitating enjoyable travel experiences, democratizing access to luxury stays, streamlining the process for companies to find hourly workers, expanding the reach of gaming applications, helping language learners achieve fluency, and fostering improved metabolic health.