
PROfounders Capital
Description
PROfounders Capital is a London-based early-stage venture capital firm with a distinct focus on technology startups across Europe. Established with the backing of successful entrepreneurs, the firm positions itself as a founder-friendly investor, leveraging the operational experience of its partners. They primarily target Seed and Series A rounds, aiming to support companies from their nascent stages through significant growth milestones.
The firm's investment strategy centers on identifying promising technology companies with strong teams and scalable business models. PROfounders Capital typically deploys initial cheques ranging from £500,000 to £5 million, which translates to approximately $635,000 to $6,350,000 based on recent exchange rates. While their primary geographic focus is Europe, they maintain a broad sector agnostic approach within technology, having invested in various domains including SaaS, fintech, e-commerce, and deep tech.
With a history spanning over a decade, PROfounders Capital has successfully raised over £200 million across four distinct funds. Their most recent fund, Fund IV, closed in 2022 at £90 million, underscoring their continued commitment to the European startup ecosystem. The firm boasts a robust portfolio of over 50 companies, demonstrating their active role in nurturing emerging tech leaders. Their model emphasizes providing not just capital, but also strategic guidance and access to a network of experienced entrepreneurs, aiming to accelerate the growth and success of their portfolio companies.
Investor Profile
PROfounders Capital has backed more than 83 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 25 rounds, about 30% of its total and boasts 17 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, United States, Finland.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Apps, SaaS.
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $635K – $6.3M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (54%)
- Series A (23%)
- Series B (11%)
- Series Unknown (10%)
- Angel (1%)
- Series C (1%)
Country Focus
- United Kingdom (33%)
- United States (20%)
- Finland (14%)
- Germany (7%)
- Spain (5%)
- Poland (4%)
- Denmark (2%)
- Iceland (2%)
- The Netherlands (2%)
- France (2%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Apps
- Saas
- E-commerce
- Mobile
- Travel
- Internet
- Information Technology
- Fintech
- Financial Services
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