
Amadeus Capital Partners
Description
Amadeus Capital Partners is a prominent global technology investor headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional offices in London and San Francisco. Established in 1997 by Anne Glover and Hermann Hauser, the firm has built a reputation for backing disruptive deep technology companies across various stages of growth. With a focus on innovation, Amadeus Capital Partners provides capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs developing groundbreaking solutions that leverage advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and digital health, among other sectors.
The firm's investment strategy spans from seed to Series B and beyond, demonstrating a flexible approach to company development. Amadeus typically targets initial investments ranging from approximately $1.27 million (£1 million) to $12.7 million (£10 million), with the capacity to deploy up to $25.4 million (£20 million) over the lifetime of a portfolio company through follow-on rounds. This multi-stage approach allows them to support companies from their nascent stages through significant scaling. Their thematic focus is on sectors poised for transformative growth, including fintech, cleantech, and space technology, reflecting a forward-looking investment thesis.
Amadeus Capital Partners boasts a robust track record, having raised over $1.5 billion in capital across 17 funds since its inception. This substantial capital base has enabled the firm to invest in over 180 companies globally, fostering a diverse portfolio of technology leaders. Notable successes include exits like VocalIQ, acquired by Apple, and Icera, acquired by NVIDIA, alongside investments in high-growth companies such as Graphcore and FiveAI. The firm's international presence, particularly its strong ties between the UK and US tech ecosystems, underscores its commitment to identifying and nurturing global technology champions. Their long-standing presence and consistent performance solidify their position as a key player in the venture capital landscape.
Investor Profile
Amadeus Capital Partners has backed more than 283 startups, with 8 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 82 rounds, about 29% of its total and boasts 59 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, United States, Spain.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Technology.
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1.3M – $12.7M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (20%)
- Seed (18%)
- Series Unknown (17%)
- Series B (17%)
- Series C (13%)
- Series D (6%)
- Series E (3%)
- Pre Seed (3%)
- Private Equity (1%)
Country Focus
- United Kingdom (64%)
- United States (16%)
- Spain (3%)
- Sweden (3%)
- Germany (3%)
- Brazil (2%)
- The Netherlands (2%)
- Ireland (1%)
- Israel (1%)
- Canada (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Information Technology
- Machine Learning
- Biotechnology
- Health Care
- Mobile
- Telecommunications
- Semiconductor
- Manufacturing
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