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True.

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

True. (also known as True Global) is a prominent London-based consumer-focused investment and innovation firm established in 2006. The firm distinguishes itself through a unique integrated model that combines a venture capital fund, an innovation hub, and a "Live Network" of corporate partners, including major retailers and brands. This holistic approach allows True. to provide not only capital but also strategic support, industry insights, and commercial opportunities to its portfolio companies, fostering their growth within the dynamic consumer landscape.

True. invests across the entire consumer sector, encompassing retail, leisure, health, wellness, and digital consumer businesses. Their investment strategy is broad, covering a wide range of stages from early-stage (seed to Series A) to growth equity (Series B, C, and beyond). The firm actively seeks out disruptive businesses that are reimagining the consumer experience, leveraging technology and innovative business models. With over £1 billion ($1.26 billion USD) in assets under management, True. has established itself as a significant player in the European consumer investment ecosystem.

For growth-stage companies, True. typically provides initial investments ranging from £5 million to £50 million ($6.3 million to $63 million USD). For earlier-stage ventures, their cheque sizes generally fall between £250,000 and £2 million ($315,000 to $2.5 million USD). This flexibility allows them to support companies at various points in their lifecycle, from nascent startups to established scale-ups. Their portfolio includes a diverse array of companies, reflecting their commitment to backing innovation across the consumer value chain. The firm's deep sector expertise and extensive network are key value propositions for founders seeking more than just capital.

Investor Profile

True. has backed more than 72 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 12 rounds, about 17% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, United States, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • Typical check size: $315K – $63M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (65%)
  • Pre Seed (11%)
  • Series A (10%)
  • Series Unknown (7%)
  • Series B (3%)
  • Undisclosed (1%)
  • Series C (1%)
  • Angel (1%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (67%)
  • United States (18%)
  • Canada (4%)
  • Germany (3%)
  • France (3%)
  • United Arab Emirates (1%)
  • Australia (1%)
  • Indonesia (1%)
  • The Netherlands (1%)

Industry Focus

  • E-commerce
  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Health Care
  • Internet
  • Fashion
  • Retail
  • Apps
  • Retail Technology
  • Food And Beverage
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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does True. frequently co-invest with?

Gaingels
North America, Vermont, United States, Burlington
Co-Investments: 2
Novator
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
Bossa Invest
South America, Sao Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo
Co-Investments: 2
Highland Europe
Europe, Geneve, Switzerland, Geneva
Co-Investments: 2
Causeway Media Partners
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 2
Sandpiper Ventures
North America, Nova Scotia, Canada, Halifax
Co-Investments: 2
Episode 1
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
Felix Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
igniteXL Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 2
Venrex
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does True. often collaborate with?

MS
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2
MW
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2
AL
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 1
SS
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
AM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
SM
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
CB
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2
CM
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
JR
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
BH
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by True.?

Sava Technology

London, England, United Kingdom

Sava Technology creates under-skin sensors to monitor glucose, lactate, and ketones continuously, providing real-time health data.

BiotechnologyDiabetesFitnessHealth CareMedical DeviceWearablesWellness
Series AJul 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $18,977,437
HelloSky

San Diego, California, United States

HelloSky offers an AI Talent and Company Intelligence Platform for executive and tech talent acquisition.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Human ResourcesMachine Learning
SeedApr 23, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,500,000
indē wild

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Indē Wild is a beauty brand that integrates Ayurvedic traditions with modern science to create skincare and haircare products.

BeautyCosmeticsE-Commerce
SeedMar 7, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
eyva.ai

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Meet eyva - you guide to a winning product portfolio.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataConsumerInformation TechnologyMachine LearningMarket ResearchNatural Language ProcessingSoftwareText Analytics
SeedDec 13, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,889,047
Moselle

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Automated inventory forecasting, purchasing, and planning for fast growing multi-channel brands.

E-CommerceSmall and Medium BusinessesSoftwareSupply Chain Management
SeedOct 8, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,537,907
JENA

London, England, United Kingdom

The Operating System (OS) for Solopreneurs

BeautyHealth CareInternetMobile AppsSoftwareWeb DevelopmentWellness
Pre SeedApr 8, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,518,901
Jitty

London, England, United Kingdom

Jitty is a real estate search engine to help people in find and move into their ideal property.

AppsReal Estate
Pre SeedAug 27, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
Milano Vice

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Milano Vice is building a new virtual food brand by working with professional kitchens to prepare and deliver delicious pizzas to home.

Food and BeverageRestaurantsShipping
Series AJul 12, 2023
Amount Raised: $9,246,664
Awe Inspired

Culver City, California, United States

Timeless modern heirlooms to honor the Goddess within

Consumer GoodsE-CommerceFashionRetail
Series UnknownAug 28, 2022
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
Fable

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Fable is a dinnerware company that sells premium tableware made by artisans from recycled clay.

Consumer GoodsHome DecorLifestyleRetail
Series AJul 28, 2022
Amount Raised: $6,558,913