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DSW Ventures

Europe, Manchester, United Kingdom, Manchester

Description

UK regional focused early-stage VC, backed by institutional and individual investors. Invests in EIS funding rounds of up to £2m.

Investor Profile

DSW Ventures has made 24 investments, with 6 in the past 12 months and 75% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (50%)
  • Angel (17%)
  • Series Unknown (13%)
  • Pre Seed (13%)
  • Series A (8%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (92%)
  • United States (8%)

Industry Focus

  • Biotechnology
  • E-commerce
  • Software
  • Manufacturing
  • Therapeutics
  • Marketing
  • Media And Entertainment
  • Service Industry
  • Health Care
  • Medical Device
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does DSW Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Boundary Capital Partners LLP
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Clarendon Fund Managers
Europe, Belfast, United Kingdom, Belfast
Co-Investments: 1
MP
Europe, Warwickshire, United Kingdom, Henley In Arden
Co-Investments: 1
Co-Investments: 1
Business Growth Fund
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Aston University
Europe, Birmingham, United Kingdom, Birmingham
Co-Investments: 1
Mercia Fund Managers
Europe, Warwickshire, United Kingdom, Henley In Arden
Co-Investments: 1
QUBIS
Europe, Belfast, United Kingdom, Belfast
Co-Investments: 2
Northstar Ventures
Europe, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Co-Investments: 5
SFC Capital
Europe, Cheshire, United Kingdom, Northwich
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does DSW Ventures often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 1
HD
Europe, Kirklees, United Kingdom, Huddersfield
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by DSW Ventures?

Fireflai

Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom

Fireflai uses advanced AI and data science to help businesses streamline vast and inconsistent product datasets.

Cloud Data ServicesGenerative AI
Pre SeedMar 31, 2025
Amount Raised: $537,972
StimOxyGen

Coleraine, Coleraine, United Kingdom

StimOxyGen specializes in developing innovative, pH-responsive nanoparticles designed to generate oxygen in hypoxic tumors.

Clinical TrialsMedicalNanotechnologyTherapeutics
Series UnknownMar 11, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,941,632
Dia Beta Labs

Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom

Dia Beta Labs is the research group's official commercial vehicle, advancing lead assets into late-stage preclinical development.

BiotechnologyDiabetesTherapeutics
SeedDec 9, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,529,910
TheNextLevel

Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom

TheNextLevel assists in our design and can produce a gorgeous native mobile app for iOS and Android that precisely matches your vision.

Developer PlatformSoftware
Pre SeedOct 3, 2024
4D Biomaterials

Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom

4D Biomaterials manufactures polymer resins for 3D-printing high resolution biodegradable medical devices.

BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedical Device
Series AJul 25, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,380,580
Glen Clova Scientific

Scotland, Indiana, United States

Glen Clova Scientific is a company that developing a new gneration of active biological drugs.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHospital
SeedApr 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,983,691
InvenireX

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

InvenireX is a biotechnology company that offers molecular diagnostics services.

BiotechnologyHealth Diagnostics
SeedMar 18, 2024
Amount Raised: $636,344
The Insights Family

Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom

The Insights Family is the global leader in kids, parents, and family market intelligence. Working across 22 markets with 100+ clients.

Market ResearchMarketing
Series UnknownJan 25, 2024
Amount Raised: $7,115,810
Mesenbio

Newyork, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom

Mesenbio is a preclinical biopharmaceutical business based at the University of York.

BiotechnologyTherapeutics
SeedJan 9, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,779,681
Hike SEO

Lutterworth, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

Hike SEO is an SEO platform for startups and small businesses.

AdvertisingDigital MarketingSEO
SeedJan 17, 2023
Amount Raised: $829,151