
1818 Venture Capital
Description
1818 Venture Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm strategically located in St. Peter Port, Guernsey, with a distinct focus on the burgeoning FinTech sectors across the United Kingdom and the Middle East. The firm positions itself as a key financial partner for nascent companies, aiming to support their growth from the foundational stages. Their investment thesis centers on identifying innovative financial technology solutions that address market needs within these specific regions.
The firm primarily targets early-stage companies, indicating a preference for seed or pre-seed rounds where their capital and strategic guidance can significantly influence a startup's trajectory. While their core geographic mandate is the UK and Middle East, their portfolio demonstrates a willingness to invest in companies with broader emerging market reach, such as those operating across Africa, provided they align with the firm's overarching FinTech focus.
1818 Venture Capital has actively built a portfolio of promising FinTech ventures. As of early 2024, the firm has publicly disclosed at least three investments, showcasing their commitment to the sector. Notable portfolio companies include Fintuity, a UK-based digital financial advice platform, and Paymennt.com, a comprehensive payment solutions provider based in the UAE. Additionally, 1818 Venture Capital participated in the seed round for Uncap, an African revenue-based financing platform, which successfully raised $1.7 million. These investments underscore the firm's dedication to fostering innovation in financial services across diverse, high-growth markets.
Investor Profile
1818 Venture Capital has backed more than 24 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 21% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, FinTech, Recruiting.
Stage Focus
- Seed (58%)
- Series A (17%)
- Pre Seed (8%)
- Series Unknown (8%)
- Undisclosed (4%)
- Debt Financing (4%)
Country Focus
- United Kingdom (96%)
- United Arab Emirates (4%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Fintech
- Recruiting
- Financial Services
- Finance
- Saas
- Skill Assessment
- Insurance
- Insurtech
- Internet
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