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Charlotte Street Capital

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

Charlotte Street Capital is a London-based early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to backing ambitious founders who are building disruptive technology companies. Operating primarily at the Seed and Pre-Seed stages, the firm provides crucial early capital to promising startups. Their typical initial investment ranges from £100,000 to £500,000, which translates to approximately $125,000 to $625,000 USD, depending on the prevailing exchange rates. This focused approach allows them to engage deeply with nascent companies, helping them establish foundational strategies and achieve early milestones.

The firm's investment philosophy centers on identifying innovative solutions that have the potential to significantly impact their respective markets. They look for strong founding teams with clear visions for growth and scalability. Beyond capital, Charlotte Street Capital aims to offer strategic guidance and access to their network, supporting portfolio companies through the challenges of early-stage development. Their commitment extends to fostering long-term relationships with entrepreneurs, providing a hands-on approach as companies mature and seek subsequent funding rounds.

Charlotte Street Capital has built a portfolio of notable UK tech companies, often participating in their initial funding rounds. For instance, they were an early investor in ZOE, a personalized nutrition science company that later raised a $50 million Series B round, and Unmind, a workplace mental health platform that secured a $47 million Series B. Their portfolio also includes companies like Hometree, Nested, and Farewill, demonstrating a diverse interest across proptech, fintech, and consumer services, all underpinned by technology. With at least nine confirmed investments in early-stage rounds, Charlotte Street Capital plays a significant role in nurturing the next generation of UK tech innovators.

Investor Profile

Charlotte Street Capital has backed more than 59 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 9 rounds, about 15% of its total and boasts 7 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre 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), SaaS.
  • Typical check size: $125K – $625K.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (44%)
  • Pre Seed (34%)
  • Series Unknown (14%)
  • Angel (3%)
  • Secondary Market (2%)
  • Series A (2%)
  • Series B (2%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (85%)
  • United States (8%)
  • Spain (3%)
  • Isle of Man (2%)
  • Canada (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Saas
  • Information Technology
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Travel
  • E-commerce
  • Finance
  • Leisure
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Charlotte Street Capital frequently co-invest with?

HOWZAT Partners
Europe, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Co-Investments: 4
Ascension
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
New World Private Equity
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
7percent Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
London Co-Investment Fund
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
EC1 Capital
Europe, West Sussex, United Kingdom, Crawley
Co-Investments: 4
Acequia Capital (AceCap)
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 2
Concept Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
Passion Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 5
SFC Capital
Europe, Cheshire, United Kingdom, Northwich
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Charlotte Street Capital often collaborate with?

AM
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
EL
North America, Florida, United States, Miami Beach
Shared Deals: 1
Ben Kepes
Oceania, New Zealand
Shared Deals: 1
CH
North America, New York, United States
Shared Deals: 1
NB
North America, Florida, United States, Miami
Shared Deals: 1
JO
North America, Florida, United States, Miami
Shared Deals: 1
SM
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
DC
Europe, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, Cambridge
Shared Deals: 1
DL
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2
SG
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Charlotte Street Capital?

TheCarCrowd

Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom

TheCarCrowd is a UK-based “passion asset” investment platform for cars.

Financial ServicesFinTechImpact Investing
SeedMar 1, 2023
Docbot Labs

London, England, United Kingdom

Docbot Lab's software integrates with Slack, GitHub, and Notion to help product teams find relevant internal documentation within a company.

Data IntegrationInformation TechnologyService IndustrySoftware
Pre SeedNov 2, 2022
Amount Raised: $660,273
Kaizan

London, England, United Kingdom

Kaizan is an AI company that helps client teams simplify the management and scaling of their businesses.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Augmented RealityBusiness Intelligence
Pre SeedMay 18, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,152,071
Aura Fertility

London, England, United Kingdom

Aura Fertility is an evidence-based support platform that supports emotional health and fertility wellbeing for IVF patients.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsPersonal HealthWellness
Pre SeedFeb 23, 2022
Amount Raised: $791,385
Actable AI

London, England, United Kingdom

Actable AI helps you to analyze your data with powerful Causal AI and ML – without coding.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Data IntegrationInformation TechnologyMachine LearningSaaSSoftwareSoftware Engineering
Pre SeedFeb 7, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,144,165
Sourcery

London, England, United Kingdom

Sourcery is an AI code assistant that helps in writing better code faster.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningSoftware
SeedJan 14, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,750,000
Omnifia

London, England, United Kingdom

Omnifia is building a fast growing AI-powered productivity tool

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyMachine LearningSaaS
Pre SeedDec 22, 2021
Treepoints

London, England, United Kingdom

Treepoints is a certified social enterprise company.

Environmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringGreenTechRenewable EnergySustainability
Pre SeedDec 1, 2021
Amount Raised: $199,152
Orbit

London, England, United Kingdom

Orbit is a SaaS tool that helps product teams do lean, continuous product discovery.

Software
Pre SeedOct 31, 2021
Bezos

London, England, United Kingdom

Bezos is a fulfilment-as-a-service platform for small and medium e-commerce sellers

E-Commerce
SeedOct 26, 2021