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Entrepreneurs Fund

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

Entrepreneurs Fund Management LLP, commonly known as Entrepreneurs Fund, is a London-based venture capital firm with a dedicated focus on early-stage life science and technology companies. Established with a mission to accelerate the growth and development of groundbreaking businesses, the fund primarily targets innovative ventures within the United Kingdom and broader European markets. Their strategic location in London positions them at the heart of a thriving ecosystem for both biotech and tech innovation, allowing them to actively engage with promising startups.

The firm specializes in providing initial capital ranging from Seed to Series A rounds. Entrepreneurs Fund typically deploys initial investments between £500,000 and £2 million, demonstrating a commitment to significant early-stage backing. When converted to US Dollars, this translates to approximately $635,000 to $2,540,000, based on recent exchange rates. Beyond the initial cheque, the fund also maintains capacity for follow-on funding, supporting portfolio companies through subsequent growth stages. This approach underscores their long-term partnership philosophy, aiming to nurture companies from their nascent stages through commercialization.

Entrepreneurs Fund is currently investing from its second fund, Entrepreneurs Fund II, indicating sustained activity and investor confidence in their model. Their portfolio reflects a diverse range of companies within their target sectors, from novel drug discovery platforms to disruptive software solutions. The firm prides itself on not just providing capital, but also leveraging its extensive network and operational expertise to assist founders in navigating the complexities of scaling a high-growth business. This hands-on approach is a cornerstone of their value proposition, aiming to de-risk early-stage ventures and enhance their probability of success.

In summary, Entrepreneurs Fund stands out as a specialized early-stage investor for life science and technology companies in the UK and Europe. With a clear investment thesis, substantial initial check sizes, and a commitment to active portfolio support, they are a notable player in the European venture capital landscape, seeking to back the next generation of innovators in critical sectors.

Investor Profile

Entrepreneurs Fund has backed more than 42 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 10 rounds, about 24% of its total and boasts 14 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series B, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, United States, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Environmental Engineering, Health Care.
  • Typical check size: $635K – $2.5M.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (36%)
  • Series B (21%)
  • Series C (17%)
  • Series A (12%)
  • Series E (2%)
  • Seed (2%)
  • Series F (2%)
  • Series G (2%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (2%)
  • Series D (2%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (38%)
  • United States (12%)
  • Canada (10%)
  • Switzerland (10%)
  • Germany (10%)
  • India (5%)
  • Estonia (5%)
  • Norway (5%)
  • The Netherlands (5%)
  • France (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Biotechnology
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Health Care
  • Natural Resources
  • Renewable Energy
  • Manufacturing
  • Medical Device
  • Water
  • Water Purification
  • Energy
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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 Entrepreneurs Fund frequently co-invest with?

BioMedPartners
Europe, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland, Basel
Co-Investments: 4
Bezos Expeditions
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 4
Chrysalix Venture Capital
North America, British Columbia, Canada, Vancouver
Co-Investments: 4
Braemar Energy Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
Alpina Partners
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 7
Capricorn Partners
Europe, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium, Leuven
Co-Investments: 3
Oxford Capital
Europe, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, Oxford
Co-Investments: 7
Tera Ventures
Europe, Harjumaa, Estonia, Tallinn
Co-Investments: 3
Cenovus Energy
North America, Alberta, Canada, Calgary
Co-Investments: 3
Parkwalk Advisors
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Entrepreneurs Fund often collaborate with?

AA
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Shared Deals: 2
SN
Europe, Berlin, Germany
Shared Deals: 1
MD
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Shared Deals: 1
Marleen Groen
Europe, United Kingdom
Shared Deals: 1
EC
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 1
AO
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
SO
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Shared Deals: 1
E. Bora Uygun
North America, British Columbia, Canada, Vancouver
Shared Deals: 1
GT
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
RV
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Entrepreneurs Fund?

General Fusion

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

General Fusion develops commercial fusion energy using Magnetized Target Fusion technology.

EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable Energy
Series EDec 16, 2019
Amount Raised: $65,000,000
Realeyes

London, England, United Kingdom

Measuring Human Response At The Speed & Scale Of AI

AdvertisingArtificial Intelligence (AI)Computer VisionMachine LearningMarketingSaaS
Series BJun 6, 2019
Amount Raised: $12,400,000
OptiNose

Oslo, Oslo, Norway

OptiNose develops nasal drug delivery technologies and combined drug and device therapies.

BiotechnologyMedical DevicePharmaceutical
Series DMay 9, 2017
Amount Raised: $37,000,000
Vasopharm

Würzburg, Bayern, Germany

Vasopharm is focused on the R&D of novel therapeutics for the treatment of cerebro and cardiovascular diseases and their symptoms.

BiotechnologyMedicalTherapeutics
Series GJan 21, 2016
Amount Raised: $21,737,500
Sequana Medical

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

Sequana Medical is a Swiss medical device company providing implantable pump systems to manage fluid balance within the body.

BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedical Device
Series COct 23, 2015
Amount Raised: $9,268,661
General Fusion

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

General Fusion develops commercial fusion energy using Magnetized Target Fusion technology.

EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable Energy
Series UnknownMay 19, 2015
Amount Raised: $22,134,685
D3O

Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom

D3O is a specialist provider of impact protection solutions & materials.

ChemicalInterior DesignProduct Design
Series UnknownApr 7, 2015
Amount Raised: $19,266,252
Exosect

Winchester, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Exosect develops a platform technology and a range of natural bio-control products for the protection of food from pests and disease.

BiotechnologyEnvironmental EngineeringNatural Resources
Series UnknownJan 16, 2015
Amount Raised: $2,424,768
Rakuten Fits Me

Tartu, Tartumaa, Estonia

Fit Origin is the ultimate fit recommendation solution for eCommerce fashion retailers.

E-CommerceFashionRetail Technology
Series UnknownOct 24, 2014
Amount Raised: $5,300,000
SmartKem

Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom

SmartKem develops a semiconductor platform that enables a new generation of displays, sensors, and logic.

ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductor
Series AAug 13, 2014
Amount Raised: $4,009,200