
Breed Reply
Description
Breed Reply is a London-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage Internet of Things (IoT) companies. As an active operational investor, they distinguish themselves by providing not just capital but also hands-on strategic and business development support. This approach is deeply rooted in their affiliation with the Reply Group, a prominent IT consulting and system integration company, which allows Breed Reply to leverage extensive industry expertise and a broad network for their portfolio companies.
The The firm primarily targets seed to Series A stage companies, focusing on innovative solutions across various IoT verticals, including smart cities, industrial IoT, connected health, and smart homes. Their initial investments typically range from approximately $635,000 (£500,000) to $2,540,000 (£2,000,000), positioning them as a significant early-stage capital provider in the European IoT ecosystem. This targeted investment strategy ensures they can provide meaningful financial backing while maintaining a focused portfolio.
Beyond financial investment, Breed Reply's core value proposition lies in its operational engagement. They work closely with founders on product development, go-to-market strategies, and international expansion, aiming to accelerate growth and market penetration. This hands-on model, combined with the technical and commercial resources of the broader Reply Group, helps de-risk early-stage ventures and provides a robust platform for scaling. They have built a diversified portfolio, having invested in over 20 companies, demonstrating their commitment to fostering innovation within the IoT space.
Investor Profile
Breed Reply has backed more than 38 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 19 rounds, about 50% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, France, The Netherlands.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Typical check size: $635K – $2.5M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (47%)
- Series A (26%)
- Series Unknown (13%)
- Series B (8%)
- Equity Crowdfunding (3%)
- Non Equity Assistance (3%)
Country Focus
- United Kingdom (58%)
- France (16%)
- The Netherlands (8%)
- Ireland (5%)
- Norway (5%)
- Spain (5%)
- Germany (3%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Internet Of Things
- Machine Learning
- Analytics
- Security
- Cyber Security
- Network Security
- Manufacturing
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