Walking Ventures

About The Fund

Walking Ventures is a London-based venture capital fund specializing in seed, startup, and early-stage investments, with a focus on equity as their expertise. Helmed by entrepreneur Tim Jackson, the firm targets internet and mobile startups that have high potential and strong teams, with ambitions to tackle significant markets and build defensible positions. Walking Ventures positions itself as typically the first professional money into a company, with investments usually in the range of £500K to £1M. They are particularly interested in leading rounds, taking board seats, and act as helpful and active minority investors. The firm values personal relationships, choosing not to operate through committees, seeks minimal essential information for decision-making, and offers simple term sheets and documentation for efficiency. They display a hands-on approach, aiming to support startups in specific activities, leverage distributed teams, and emphasize SaaS products. Their investment process prides itself on speed and practical due diligence. Tim Jackson, leading the firm, has significant experience in the venture space, being an active early-stage investor since 2000, and brings a network of connections and a history of engagement in company building and mentoring. Walking Ventures has a varied portfolio within industries such as Software, Business Solutions, Retail and E-commerce, CleanTech, Medical Devices and Hospital Services, as well as Healthcare and Wellness. They prioritize working with ventures that demonstrate a clear understanding of the market they address, real traction, and potential high entry barriers. The fund is based at 14 Basing Hill, London, NW11 8TH, United Kingdom and centers around the funds, syndicates, and family interests of Tim Jackson.