
Velocity Capital Advisors
Description
Velocity Capital Advisors is a London-based investment firm specializing in early-stage, high-growth businesses across the technology, consumer, and healthcare sectors. Established in 2018, the firm actively partners with exceptional founders who are building disruptive companies, aiming to provide both strategic guidance and financial support. Their investment philosophy is centered on fostering innovation and creating long-term value, extending beyond mere capital injection to include active support for portfolio companies.
The firm's investment strategy focuses on Seed and Series A funding rounds, identifying promising ventures with significant growth potential. Velocity Capital Advisors seeks to combine a deep understanding of consumer markets with brilliant, innovative, and useful business ideas, as highlighted in their short description. They are committed to accelerating the growth trajectory of their portfolio companies, guiding them through critical development stages and helping them scale effectively in competitive markets.
Velocity Capital Advisors typically deploys capital ranging from £250,000 to £2 million in their initial investments. This translates to approximately $317,500 to $2,540,000, based on recent exchange rates. Since its inception, the firm has made over 10 investments, demonstrating a consistent commitment to supporting nascent companies. Their hands-on approach and sector-specific expertise position them as a valuable partner for early-stage founders seeking not just funding, but also strategic mentorship and operational support to achieve their growth ambitions.
Investor Profile
Velocity Capital Advisors has backed more than 21 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 12 rounds, about 57% of its total and boasts 1 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.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, FinTech, Information Technology.
- Typical check size: $317.5K – $2.5M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (38%)
- Pre Seed (38%)
- Series A (14%)
- Series Unknown (10%)
Country Focus
- United Kingdom (86%)
- United States (14%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Fintech
- Information Technology
- Media And Entertainment
- Recruiting
- Blockchain
- Music
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Generative Ai
- Financial Services
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