Phenomen
Description
Phenomen Ventures is a London, UK-based venture capital firm with a strong focus on early-stage technology companies across Europe and the United States. Established in 2012, the firm has quickly built a reputation for identifying and backing promising startups with significant growth potential. Phenomen Ventures primarily targets companies operating in high-growth sectors such as SaaS, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Fintech, the Future of Work, Digital Health, and Marketplaces, demonstrating a clear strategic alignment with transformative technological trends.
The firm's investment strategy is centered on providing substantial initial capital to support nascent companies. Phenomen Ventures typically deploys initial checks ranging from $1 million to $10 million, indicating their commitment to providing meaningful seed or Series A funding that can significantly accelerate a startup's development. Beyond the initial investment, the firm reserves substantial follow-on capital, enabling them to continue supporting their portfolio companies through subsequent funding rounds as they scale and mature. This long-term commitment is a key aspect of their value proposition to founders.
Phenomen Ventures boasts an impressive portfolio that includes several well-known and highly successful technology companies. Notable investments include early participation in global fintech giants like Revolut and Klarna, as well as leading travel technology platform TravelPerk and food delivery leader Delivery Hero. According to Crunchbase, Phenomen Ventures has led 10 funding rounds and participated in over 30 rounds, showcasing their active involvement in the venture ecosystem. Their track record reflects a keen eye for disruptive innovation and a commitment to fostering the growth of the next generation of tech leaders.
Investor Profile
Phenomen has backed more than 28 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 6 rounds, about 21% of its total and boasts 11 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series C, Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Germany, United States, Israel.
- Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Software, Apps.
- Typical check size: $1M – $10M.
Stage Focus
- Series C (25%)
- Seed (21%)
- Series A (14%)
- Series B (14%)
- Series D (11%)
- Series Unknown (7%)
- Pre Seed (4%)
- Series E (4%)
Country Focus
- Germany (32%)
- United States (29%)
- Israel (14%)
- United Kingdom (14%)
- Russian Federation (4%)
- Switzerland (4%)
- Brazil (4%)
Industry Focus
- E-commerce
- Software
- Apps
- Food Delivery
- Internet
- Marketplace
- Delivery
- Delivery Service
- Mobile
- Transportation
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