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Sure Valley Ventures

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

Sure Valley Ventures is a London-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments within the software sector, with a particular emphasis on disruptive technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), immersive technologies (Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality), and cybersecurity. Established to support promising UK and Irish technology companies, the firm provides crucial capital and strategic guidance to help entrepreneurs scale their ventures from Seed to Series A stages. Their investment thesis centers on identifying innovative teams with strong intellectual property and significant market potential.

The firm typically deploys initial cheques ranging from approximately $1,250,000 to $3,750,000, while also reserving substantial capital for follow-on rounds to support portfolio companies through their growth trajectories. Sure Valley Ventures notably announced its second fund, Sure Valley Ventures Fund II, in 2022, securing £95 million in commitments. This fund, backed by cornerstone investment from the British Business Bank's Enterprise Capital Funds program, underscores their continued commitment to fostering innovation within the UK and Irish tech ecosystems.

Beyond financial investment, Sure Valley Ventures adopts a hands-on approach, leveraging its extensive network and operational expertise to assist founders with strategic planning, talent acquisition, and market expansion. They aim to be a true partner, providing the necessary resources and mentorship to navigate the challenges of rapid growth. Their focus on deep technology and long-term partnerships positions them as a significant player in the early-stage venture landscape across the British Isles.

Investor Profile

Sure Valley Ventures has backed more than 47 startups, with 10 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 20 rounds, about 43% of its total and boasts 5 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, Ireland.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality.
  • Led 4 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $1.3M – $3.8M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (60%)
  • Series Unknown (19%)
  • Series A (11%)
  • Pre Seed (6%)
  • Series B (4%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (49%)
  • Ireland (49%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Virtual Reality
  • Information Technology
  • Cyber Security
  • Machine Learning
  • Augmented Reality
  • Internet
  • Security
  • 3d Technology
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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 Sure Valley Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Speedinvest
Europe, Wien, Austria, Vienna
Co-Investments: 3
Act Venture Capital
Europe, Dublin, Ireland, Dublin
Co-Investments: 4
Atlantic Bridge
Europe, Dublin, Ireland, Dublin
Co-Investments: 2
Force Over Mass Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
Enterprise Ireland
Europe, Dublin, Ireland, Dublin
Co-Investments: 11
PI
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
Haatch
Europe, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, Stamford
Co-Investments: 4
MP
North America, North Carolina, United States, Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Kernel Capital
Europe, Cork, Ireland, Cork
Co-Investments: 3
Concept Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Sure Valley Ventures often collaborate with?

AS
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
MG
Europe, Grad Sofiya, Bulgaria, German
Shared Deals: 1
KW
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2
BL
Europe, Ireland
Shared Deals: 1
EQ
Europe, Dublin, Ireland, Dublin
Shared Deals: 2
WS
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
MC
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
Gaurav Kushwaha
Asia, Karnataka, India, Bengaluru
Shared Deals: 1
DR
Europe, Ireland
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Sure Valley Ventures?

Momntum is a fintech company that provides embedded point-of-sale consumer financing.

FinanceFinTechSoftware
SeedJun 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,143,746
Literal Labs

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Developers of logic-based AI model training tools whose algorithms utilise propositional logic, Tsetlin Machine, and data binsarisation.

Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC)Artificial Intelligence (AI)Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)Machine Learning
Pre SeedJun 2, 2025
Amount Raised: $6,211,147
Capably AI

London, England, United Kingdom

Intelligent Automation Platform

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AISoftware
SeedApr 22, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Inephany

London, England, United Kingdom

Inephany is a company focusing on improving the efficiency of AI, particularly neural networks and Large Language Models (LLMs).

Information TechnologySoftware
Pre SeedApr 16, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,384,542
RETìníZE

Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom

RETìníZE is a VR technology start-up.

Augmented RealitySoftwareVirtual Reality
Series UnknownFeb 25, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,641,717
VIZGARD

London, England, United Kingdom

Vizgard builds edge-based AI software to automate drones and surveillance camera systems.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)DronesMachine LearningSaaSSecuritySoftware
SeedJan 22, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,851,413
Jentic Technology

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Jentic Technology builds integration layer for AI.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information Technology
Pre SeedJan 1, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,140,375
Purple Transform

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Purple Transform operates as an artificial intelligence company.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business Intelligence
SeedSep 11, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,867,167
Stylus

London, England, United Kingdom

Stylus automates the assessment and feedback procedure in schools by using artificial intelligence.

EdTechEducation
SeedSep 5, 2024
Amount Raised: $658,801
PHINXT Robotics

London, England, United Kingdom

PHINXT Robotics enables warehouses of any size to deploy autonomous robots as needed, with no expertise required.

RoboticsWarehouse AutomationWarehousing
SeedAug 6, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,555,502