
Delin Ventures
Description
Delin Ventures is a London-based venture capital firm that positions itself as a patient capital provider with a strong entrepreneurial background, aiming to support founders in building enduring businesses. Established with a clear focus on early-stage technology companies, the firm emphasizes a hands-on approach, leveraging its team's operational experience to guide portfolio companies through critical growth phases. Their investment philosophy is rooted in long-term partnerships, seeking to back visionary founders who are tackling significant market opportunities with innovative solutions.
The firm primarily targets Seed and Series A funding rounds, demonstrating a commitment to nurturing companies from their foundational stages. Delin Ventures typically deploys initial cheques ranging from approximately $625,000 to $6,250,000, reflecting their capacity to lead or significantly participate in early-stage rounds. Their portfolio showcases a strong inclination towards deep technology, artificial intelligence, enterprise software, and cybersecurity, with notable investments in companies like Graphcore, Darktrace, and Thought Machine. These investments underscore their expertise in identifying and scaling complex technological innovations that have the potential for global impact.
Beyond capital, Delin Ventures prides itself on providing strategic guidance and operational support, acting as a true partner to its founders. They often co-invest alongside other leading venture capital firms, which not only validates their investment choices but also provides their portfolio companies with access to broader networks and additional expertise. With a portfolio comprising over 20 companies, Delin Ventures has established itself as a significant player in the European tech ecosystem, consistently backing companies that go on to achieve substantial milestones and market recognition. Their disciplined yet founder-friendly approach makes them a sought-after partner for ambitious technology startups.
Investor Profile
Delin Ventures has backed more than 27 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 8 rounds, about 30% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, Hungary, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Software, Information Technology.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $625K – $6.3M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (63%)
- Series A (26%)
- Series B (7%)
- Series C (4%)
Country Focus
- United Kingdom (81%)
- Hungary (11%)
- United States (4%)
- Germany (4%)
Industry Focus
- Biotechnology
- Software
- Information Technology
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Biopharma
- Industrial Automation
- Manufacturing
- Therapeutics
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
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