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Outward VC

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

Outward VC is a prominent London-based venture capital firm dedicated to empowering the next generation of European FinTech and Enterprise Technology companies. With a strategic focus on innovation within these critical sectors, Outward VC aims to identify and support ambitious founders who are building category-defining businesses. The firm's investment philosophy centers on providing significant capital and strategic guidance to help these startups scale and achieve market leadership, contributing to the evolution of the European tech ecosystem.

The firm typically engages with companies from Series A onwards, indicating a preference for startups that have already demonstrated initial traction and product-market fit. Outward VC is known for its substantial initial cheque sizes, ranging from £3 million to £10 million. This translates to approximately $3.81 million to $12.7 million, based on recent exchange rates, providing robust capital for companies poised for significant growth and expansion. This commitment to larger early-stage investments allows their portfolio companies to execute ambitious development and market penetration strategies.

Outward VC manages a considerable asset base, with approximately £250 million in assets under management spread across two distinct funds. This substantial capital pool underscores their capacity to make meaningful investments and provide follow-on funding as their portfolio companies mature. To date, Outward VC has invested in over 20 companies, building a diverse portfolio of promising European technology ventures. Their track record reflects a commitment to fostering innovation and driving the evolution of the FinTech and Enterprise Technology landscapes across Europe.

Investor Profile

Outward VC has backed more than 39 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 17 rounds, about 44% of its total and boasts 2 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, Denmark, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, FinTech, Banking.
  • Led 3 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $3.8M – $12.7M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (51%)
  • Series A (21%)
  • Series B (13%)
  • Series C (5%)
  • Series Unknown (5%)
  • Pre Seed (3%)
  • Series D (3%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (85%)
  • Denmark (10%)
  • United States (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Banking
  • Finance
  • Information Technology
  • Payments
  • Software
  • Real Estate
  • Apps
  • Health Care
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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 Outward VC frequently co-invest with?

Speedinvest
Europe, Wien, Austria, Vienna
Co-Investments: 2
Seedcamp
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 8
Salica
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 6
Form Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
Portfolio Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
Pentech Ventures
Europe, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Co-Investments: 4
IDC Ventures
Europe, Hovedstaden, Denmark, Copenhagen
Co-Investments: 3
Breega
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
Mouro Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
Triple Point Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Outward VC often collaborate with?

TT
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2
AH
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
CA
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 3
CD
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2
Emilian Popa
Africa, Nairobi Area, Kenya, Nairobi
Shared Deals: 1
WN
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2
HR
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
PT
Europe, Bromley, United Kingdom, Bromley
Shared Deals: 1
SF
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 3
GD
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Outward VC?

elyndra

London, England, United Kingdom

elyndra uses AI platform to optimize social care processes, improve decision-making, and ensure better outcomes for those in care.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareSocial
SeedJun 26, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,512,443
Firenze

Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom

Firenze is a financial services company that provides extended investment-backed lending to a wider audience.

FinanceFinancial ServicesLending
SeedMar 26, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,223,951
Curve

London, England, United Kingdom

Curve Pay actively works to save you money and enhance every payment you make through its cutting-edge wallet technology.

AppsBankingFinancial ServicesFinTechPayments
Series DMar 14, 2025
Amount Raised: $47,889,125
Infact Systems

London, England, United Kingdom

Infact Systems is a real-time credit information platform.

Financial ServicesFinTechReal Time
SeedSep 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,370,742
Capsa AI

London, England, United Kingdom

Capsa AI helps private equity firms to take data-driven investment decisions using AI to transform due diligence process.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Financial ServicesTrading Platform
SeedSep 5, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,239,925
Supercede

London, England, United Kingdom

Supercede is a reinsurtech company that provides a platform that helps in risk assessment and efficient deal executions for all parties.

AnalyticsInformation TechnologyInsurTechSoftware
Series AJun 27, 2024
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
Curve

London, England, United Kingdom

Curve is a banking platform that consolidates cards and accounts into one smart card and app.

AppsBankingFinancial ServicesFinTechPayments
Series CSep 21, 2023
Amount Raised: $71,298,794
Orbital Witness

London, England, United Kingdom

A LegalTech-meets-PropTech startup replacing legacy legal due diligence in property transactions with a legal risk rating.

ConsultingInformation ServicesLegalLegal TechPropTechReal Estate
Series AMay 19, 2023
Amount Raised: $8,113,810
Oneday

San Francisco, California, United States

Oneday is an AI powered business launch platform that autonomously launches businesses for users

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Consumer ApplicationsEducationSoftware
Series AMay 16, 2023
Amount Raised: $6,242,306
KOLLITOM LTD

London, England, United Kingdom

Unlock homeownership with Keyzy: Rent-to-own made simple. No hefty deposits, just your dream home waiting to be yours.

Financial ServicesFinTechProperty ManagementReal EstateResidential
SeedApr 24, 2023
Amount Raised: $3,750,000