
Begin Capital
Description
Begin Capital is a London-based international venture capital fund with a strategic focus on early-stage technology companies. Operating primarily across Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A rounds, the firm targets disruptive startups with strong potential for global scalability. While their investment mandate is global, they maintain a significant emphasis on the burgeoning European tech ecosystem, identifying promising ventures that are poised to innovate within their respective sectors.
The fund's investment strategy is centered on identifying ambitious founders and innovative technologies. Begin Capital typically seeks out companies developing solutions in areas such as SaaS, FinTech, artificial intelligence, and various marketplace models. They are known for providing not just capital but also strategic support, leveraging their network and expertise to help portfolio companies navigate growth challenges, expand into new markets, and secure subsequent funding rounds. This hands-on approach aims to accelerate the development and market penetration of their portfolio firms.
In terms of financial commitment, Begin Capital typically deploys initial cheques ranging from $250,000 up to $2,000,000 for their first investments. This range allows them to support companies from their earliest stages of product development and market validation through to the initial phases of commercialization and scaling. The fund also reserves capital for follow-on investments, demonstrating a long-term commitment to their most successful portfolio companies as they mature and require larger capital injections for continued expansion. Their disciplined yet flexible investment approach positions them as a key partner for early-stage tech ventures seeking strategic capital.
Investor Profile
Begin Capital has backed more than 24 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 8 rounds, about 33% of its total and boasts 2 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 States, United Kingdom, The Netherlands.
- Strong thematic focus on SaaS, Software, Analytics.
- Typical check size: $250K – $2M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (50%)
- Series A (29%)
- Pre Seed (8%)
- Convertible Note (8%)
- Series Unknown (4%)
Country Focus
- United States (46%)
- United Kingdom (25%)
- The Netherlands (8%)
- Germany (4%)
- Spain (4%)
- Finland (4%)
- Brazil (4%)
- France (4%)
Industry Focus
- Saas
- Software
- Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- B2b
- Machine Learning
- Fintech
- Information Technology
- Cloud Computing
- Cloud Infrastructure
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