
Edge VC
Description
Edge Investments, commonly known as Edge VC, is a distinguished London-based growth investor with a dedicated focus on the United Kingdom's dynamic creative economy. The firm positions itself as a passionate supporter of businesses that are at the forefront of innovation across various creative sectors. Their investment mandate spans a broad spectrum, encompassing high-growth companies in music, film & TV, gaming, fashion, digital media, and technology. This specialized approach allows Edge VC to leverage deep industry expertise and a robust network to identify and nurture promising ventures within this rapidly evolving landscape.
The firm's investment philosophy extends beyond mere capital provision. Edge VC aims to be a strategic partner, offering significant operational support, industry insights, and access to key connections that can accelerate the growth of their portfolio companies. They are committed to fostering creativity and commercial success, working closely with founders to navigate market challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities. This hands-on approach is designed to build sustainable and impactful businesses that contribute significantly to the UK's cultural and economic fabric.
Edge VC manages substantial capital, with over £300 million (approximately $381 million) under management, demonstrating their capacity to make significant investments. Their typical first cheque sizes for portfolio companies range from £2 million to £10 million, which translates to approximately $2.54 million to $12.7 million. This investment range indicates a clear focus on growth-stage companies that have demonstrated product-market fit and are poised for scaling, rather than very early-stage seed investments. The firm operates through dedicated vehicles such as the Edge Creative Enterprise Fund and the Edge Creative Content Fund, reinforcing their specialized and structured investment strategy within the creative industries.
Investor Profile
Edge VC has backed more than 27 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 12 rounds, about 44% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series A, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, United States, Jersey.
- Strong thematic focus on Media and Entertainment, Video, Software.
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $2.5M – $12.7M.
Stage Focus
- Series Unknown (41%)
- Series A (22%)
- Seed (15%)
- Series B (11%)
- Series C (4%)
- Post Ipo Equity (4%)
- Series D (4%)
Country Focus
- United Kingdom (81%)
- United States (11%)
- Jersey (4%)
- Denmark (4%)
Industry Focus
- Media And Entertainment
- Video
- Software
- Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Computer
- Marketing
- Music
- Content
- Machine Learning
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