At a Glance
Episode 1 is a venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom founded in 2018. We are a B2B software fund with a focus on getting Pre-Seed and Seed startups to a successful Series A. We build relationships early, make decisions quickly, but engage with you for the long term. The firm focuses on Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ investments across sectors including Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer, Fintech, Climate. The firm manages $40M in assets under management. Notable portfolio companies include Cleo, Built.io, Cutover and Elliptic. Seed-stage venture capital firm investing in underrepresented founders building ambitious technology companies.
“Seed-stage venture capital firm investing in underrepresented founders building ambitious technology companies.”
Episode 1 primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
Episode 1 is headquartered in London, UK. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Episode 1 focuses on investments in Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer, Fintech, Climate. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Episode 1's typical investment check size ranges from $. to $.. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
Episode 1 manages approximately $40M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
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