
Pembroke VCT
Description
Pembroke VCT is a prominent London-based venture capital trust specializing in early-stage, high-growth businesses across several dynamic sectors. Established to leverage the benefits of the UK's Venture Capital Trust scheme, Pembroke focuses on companies poised for significant expansion within the consumer, health & fitness, food & beverage, apparel, digital services, and technology industries. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying innovative companies with strong management teams and scalable business models, providing not just capital but also strategic support to accelerate their development.
The firm typically engages with companies seeking their initial institutional funding rounds, offering first cheques ranging from £1 million to £5 million. This translates to approximately $1.27 million to $6.35 million, based on recent exchange rates. Pembroke VCT is also committed to supporting its portfolio companies through their growth journey, making follow-on investments available as businesses achieve key milestones and require further capital for expansion. This long-term partnership approach underscores their dedication to fostering sustainable growth and maximizing returns for their investors.
Pembroke VCT boasts a robust track record, having invested over £120 million into more than 50 high-potential companies since its inception. Their portfolio includes well-known brands and innovative startups that have demonstrated significant market traction and disruption within their respective fields. With over £100 million in funds under management, Pembroke VCT continues to be an active and influential player in the UK's early-stage investment landscape, contributing to the growth of the country's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Investor Profile
Pembroke VCT has backed more than 58 startups, with 7 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 31 rounds, about 53% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, United States, Czech Republic.
- Strong thematic focus on Fashion, E-Commerce, Software.
- Led 4 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1.3M – $6.3M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (36%)
- Series Unknown (36%)
- Series A (16%)
- Private Equity (5%)
- Equity Crowdfunding (2%)
- Undisclosed (2%)
- Series B (2%)
- Angel (2%)
Country Focus
- United Kingdom (90%)
- United States (7%)
- Czech Republic (2%)
- France (2%)
Industry Focus
- Fashion
- E-commerce
- Software
- Retail
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Retail Technology
- Health Care
- Food And Beverage
- Advertising
- Information Technology
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