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Xploration Capital

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

Xploration Capital is a London-based venture capital firm that focuses on investing in ambitious founders globally, particularly those building next-generation platforms, digital ecosystems, and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies. The firm primarily targets Seed and Series A stage companies, demonstrating a clear commitment to early-stage growth. Their investment thesis is broad yet focused, encompassing sectors such as B2B SaaS, FinTech, the Future of Work, Artificial Intelligence, and marketplaces. While they are sector-agnostic within these themes, Xploration Capital consistently seeks out strong teams with innovative solutions that address large market problems.

The firm's investment strategy emphasizes identifying companies with early traction, robust unit economics, and a clear, scalable path to market dominance. They look for businesses that are poised for significant growth and disruption within their respective industries. Xploration Capital positions itself as a supportive partner to its portfolio companies, aiming to provide more than just capital through strategic guidance and network access.

Typically, Xploration Capital deploys initial investments ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000 in Seed and Series A rounds. This range allows them to participate meaningfully in crucial early funding stages. Beyond the initial cheque, the firm also maintains the capacity for follow-on investments, indicating a long-term commitment to the success and continued development of their portfolio companies. To date, Xploration Capital has made at least 11 investments, underscoring their active participation in the global startup ecosystem.

Investor Profile

Xploration Capital has backed more than 27 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 12 rounds, about 44% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Pre Seed, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Education, Software.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $2M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (30%)
  • Pre Seed (22%)
  • Seed (22%)
  • Series C (11%)
  • Series B (7%)
  • Series Unknown (7%)

Country Focus

  • United States (48%)
  • Switzerland (11%)
  • United Kingdom (7%)
  • Russian Federation (7%)
  • Bangladesh (7%)
  • Germany (4%)
  • The Netherlands (4%)
  • Canada (4%)
  • Vietnam (4%)
  • Australia (4%)

Industry Focus

  • E-commerce
  • Education
  • Software
  • Delivery
  • Edtech
  • Internet
  • Fintech
  • Information Technology
  • E-learning
  • Apps
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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 Xploration Capital frequently co-invest with?

Kleiner Perkins
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 2
Emerald Technology Ventures
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Co-Investments: 2
Atoia Ventures
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Co-Investments: 2
Angelsdeck Global Ventures
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Co-Investments: 3
TMT Investments
Europe, NA - Jersey, Jersey, St. Helier
Co-Investments: 3
BonAngels Venture Partners
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 2
LearnStart
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Flyer One Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 4
LETA Capital
North America, Midland, Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman
Co-Investments: 2
PortfoLion Capital Partners
Europe, Budapest, Hungary, Budapest
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Xploration Capital often collaborate with?

MM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
Asif Keshodia
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Shared Deals: 1
ST
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
TH
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
RR
North America, Ontario, Canada, Ottawa
Shared Deals: 1
JH
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
IT
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Xploration Capital?

Careerist

Miami, Florida, United States

Careerist is an ed-fintech platform that trains job seekers for tech careers, finances them and automates their job hunting

Career PlanningE-LearningEdTechEducationInformation TechnologySoftware
Series AMar 29, 2023
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
Educate Online

Lewes, Delaware, United States

Educate Online is an all-in-one platform that connects international students to UK, US and Canadian schools that teach online.

Education
SeedOct 14, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,942,000
Chaldal

Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Chaldal is an online platform for grocery and delivery based in Dhaka, Chattogram & Jashore in Bangladesh.

DeliveryE-CommerceGrocery
Series CAug 8, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,500,000
Cooper Pet Care

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Cooper Pet Care is a mobile pet care platform that provides a comprehensive range of health care services for cats and dogs.

Health CareInsurancePetVeterinary
Pre SeedJul 4, 2022
Amount Raised: $646,835
Mirai Flights

London, England, United Kingdom

Mirai Flights is a service for instant booking of private jets with price transparency and handy one-click payment method.

Business TravelMobile AppsService Industry
Pre SeedApr 26, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Immigram

London, England, United Kingdom

Immigram is a B2B/B2C talent immigration platform for IT professionals and tech entrepreneurs.

Information TechnologyLegal TechRecruitingSoftware
SeedApr 12, 2022
Amount Raised: $498,001
Truv

San Francisco, California, United States

With Truv, users can easily connect their payroll and financial accounts to instantly verify employment, income, and identity.

Data IntegrationDeveloper APIsFinTechInformation TechnologySoftware
Series AMar 3, 2022
Amount Raised: $25,000,000
Kurios

Seattle, Washington, United States

We provide cohort based courses for companies in LatAm. Our instructors are professionals from companies like Amazon, Stripe, Uber and more.

EdTechEducationProduct ManagementSoftwareTraining
SeedDec 15, 2021
Longevica

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Longevica is a science-driven company with a mission to find mechanisms of life extension.

BiotechnologyLife Science
Series UnknownNov 24, 2021
Amount Raised: $2,500,000
Qure.Finance

San Francisco, California, United States

Qure.Finance is a revolutionary investment platform offering social-media style trading insights by global finfluencers to young investors.

AppsFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechFunding PlatformInternetMobile Apps
Pre SeedNov 1, 2021
Amount Raised: $2,500,000