
MMC Ventures
Description
MMC Ventures is a prominent UK-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage technology investments, primarily at the Seed and Series A stages. Operating from London, the firm has established itself as a key player in the European tech ecosystem, backing innovative companies across various sectors. Their investment thesis centers on identifying high-growth potential businesses leveraging disruptive technologies.
MMC Ventures maintains a broad yet focused investment mandate, targeting sectors such as SaaS, artificial intelligence, data analytics, fintech, consumer technology, and digital health. They are known for providing not only capital but also strategic support to their portfolio companies, aiding in scaling operations, market expansion, and talent acquisition. The firm typically deploys initial cheques ranging from £1 million to £5 million, demonstrating a commitment to significant early-stage funding.
With a history spanning over two decades, MMC Ventures has built a robust portfolio of over 70 companies. Their successful track record includes more than 20 exits, featuring notable names like Gousto, Signal AI, and Bloom & Wild, underscoring their ability to identify and nurture successful ventures. In 2023, MMC Ventures announced the close of its latest fund, Fund VI, at £100 million, further solidifying its capacity to support the next generation of tech innovators. This brings their total assets under management to over £500 million, reinforcing their substantial presence in the venture capital landscape.
Investor Profile
MMC Ventures has backed more than 233 startups, with 12 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 95 rounds, about 41% of its total and boasts 25 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, United States, Germany.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), E-Commerce.
- Led 5 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1.3M – $6.3M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (30%)
- Seed (27%)
- Series Unknown (17%)
- Series B (12%)
- Series C (6%)
- Pre Seed (3%)
- Series D (2%)
Country Focus
- United Kingdom (85%)
- United States (7%)
- Germany (2%)
- Austria (1%)
- Romania (1%)
- Spain (1%)
- France (1%)
- Norway (1%)
- Estonia (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- E-commerce
- Machine Learning
- Health Care
- Information Technology
- Analytics
- Enterprise Software
- Financial Services
- Saas
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