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7percent Ventures

Venture capital

London · Pre-Seed–Series A · 9 people tracked

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Investment thesis

7percent Ventures focuses on ambitious, high-risk, high-reward startups rather than incremental market iterations, seeking potential 200x outcomes. The firm backs breakthrough technologies and products it believes will become indispensable within a decade. It invests at pre-seed and seed stages, having operated first as angel investors and then as VCs for over a decade. Its partners are former founders who operated in both the UK and US, giving them empathy for and insight into the founder journey. The firm offers access to expertise and capital through three networks it co-founded. It runs two funds: Fund 1, built from founder capital, direct investments and SPVs, and Fund 2, an Enterprise Capital Fund backed by the British Business Bank.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
Check
$250K – $2M
HQ
London, GB
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2018
Tracked investments
78

Team · 9 people

from the firm's website & curated & public directories
Duncan Grierson· Venture Partner

Founder mafia

3 people who came through 7percent Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 48 of 78 portfolio companies

Deep Tech ×20AI & Machine Learning ×19Hardware ×18Space Tech ×9Robotics ×8Advanced Manufacturing ×7Defense Tech ×7SaaS ×7

HQs:United States×18United Kingdom×16Canada×1France×1Panama×1Poland×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 30 portfolio companies
33%
solo founders
10 of 30 mapped founding teams
29%
repeat founders
of 45 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×102 founders×123 founders×44+ founders×4

Where their founders studiedfrom 45 founders with education data

University of Cambridge ×6Imperial College London ×4École Polytechnique ×3Estonian Business School ×3University of California, Berkeley ×3University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ×3University of Warwick ×3Cranfield University ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 45 founders with career history

DeepMind ×3SpaceX ×3LiteScape ×2NASA Goddard Space Flight Center ×2OpenAI ×2Salesforce ×2The University of Glasgow ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×5Entrepreneur First ×3Techstars ×3

13 founders hold a PhD · 1 hold an MBA (of 45 with degree data)

Investments · 78 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2025 · 12024 · 12023 · 22021 · 12015 · 16 dated

Aerovolt.Coaerovolt.co.uk

The world's first integrated charging network for electric aircraft

Ahura Aiahuraai.comSep 2023

Ahura provides tools for learners to document and prove skills developed through training and learning experiences.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechFuture of WorkDorado, US

Bryan Talebi(CEO & Founder)inAlex Tsado(COO & Founder)in

Co-investors2.12 AngelsCP Ventures

Alexandria Labsalexandrialabs.xyzin𝕏

Alexandria Labs runs a platform for limited-edition collectible e-books and audiobooks issued as NFTs, letting readers buy directly from authors and publishers, read them, and collect or gift them.

ConsumerCrypto & Web3Media & Entertainment

Amelie Lasker(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsRed Beard VenturesVU Venture Partners

Alicealice.camerain

Alice develops Caira, an interchangeable lens mirrorless camera with built-in generative AI editing capabilities powered by Google's technology, alongside a free iOS app.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyHardware

Alice Camera

AI-powered SLR-grade camera that integrates with your phone

AllFocal Optics - companyallfocaloptics.comin

Allfocal Optics develops nanophotonic display technology based on research from Cambridge University, aimed at improving visual clarity and comfort.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsCambridge, GB

Dr. Pawan Shrestha(Founder)in

Co-investorsEMV CapitalMartlet Capital

Altitudealtitude.fiin𝕏

Altitude unifies decentralized lending protocols into a single platform where crypto holders can borrow against their assets at optimized rates.

Crypto & Web3FintechPanama, PA

Co-investorsUDHC

Antoraantora.comin𝕏

Antora manufactures thermal battery systems for long-duration energy storage, serving manufacturers and data centers seeking to tap into low-cost renewable power.

CleantechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSunnyvale, US

Andrew Ponec(Chief Executive Officer, co-founder)inDavid BiermaninJustin BriggsinDavid Bierman, Ph.D.(Chief Commercial Officer, co-founder)Justin Briggs, Ph.D.(Chief Operating Officer, co-founder)

BoardChristina Karapataki(Director)in

Co-investorsTemasekCongruent VenturesCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Fifty YearsGS FuturesISV+12 more

Atreidesatreides.ioin

Atreides transforms large-scale data into structured insights for operators making high-stakes decisions.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechDefense Tech

Authologicauthologic.comin

Authologic provides digital identity verification and KYC/AML compliance solutions for regulated businesses globally.

CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechWarsaw, PL

Jarek Sygitowicz(Founder)inKrzysztof Klimczak(Founder)inMarek Rogoziński(Founder)in

Co-investorsImmeasurableOpenOceanPeakRheingau FoundersY Combinator

Axiom AIaxiom.aiin𝕏

Axiom.ai provides a no-code tool that records and replays browser interactions to automate repetitive tasks, allowing non-technical users to program routine workflows by example rather than code.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaSLondon, GB

Yaseer Sheriff(Founder)inSimon Williams(Founder)inAlex Barlow(Founder)in

Co-investorsAbstraction CapitalTechstarsY Combinator

Bea Fertility

At-home fertility treatment at 1/10th the cost of IVF

Béa Fertilitybeafertility.com

Béa provides at-home fertility treatments that bridge the gap between natural conception attempts and in-vitro fertilization, offering clinic-level care with personalized support.

Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechMedical DevicesLondon, GB

Co-investorsAmboy Street VenturesAngel AcademeCalm/Storm VCMolten VenturesOctopus VenturesQVentures

Beyond Aerobeyond-aero.comin𝕏Apr 2024

Beyond Aero develops electric business aircraft using hydrogen propulsion, designed to achieve range exceeding 800 nautical miles for aviation markets.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechHardwareSpace TechToulouse, FR

Hugo Tarlé(Founder)inHugo Tarle(Executive Officer, Director)inValentin Chomel(Executive Officer, Director)inEloa Guillotin(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardJon Dishotsky(Director)in

Co-investorsDaft CapitalFemale FoundersGiant Ventures Global LlpJuniperKima VenturesTeampact.ventures+4 more

Bezosbezos.aiin𝕏

Gonini is a fulfilment company that stores, picks, packs, and delivers inventory for ecommerce brands across the UK, Europe, the US, and additional markets.

E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Bio Orbitbioorbit.spacein

BioOrbit produces pharmaceutical-grade crystals in microgravity environments via space-based facilities, enabling development of biologic drugs and treatments for patients.

BiotechDeep TechSpace TechLondon, GB

Katie King(CEO)inKatie King, PhD(Founder)in

Co-investorsAIR CapitalAuxxoPhoenix CourtRobin CapitalSeraphim SpaceType One Ventures

Cambridge Aerospacecambridgeaerospace.com

Steven Barrett(Founder)in

Co-investorsAccelEntropy Industrial CapitalExpeditionsLux Capital9Yards Capital

Castelioncastelion.com

Castelion develops advanced strike systems and defense hardware with a focus on rapid iteration and scalable manufacturing to reduce costs and development timelines for U.S. defense applications.

Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardwareTorrance, US

Bryon Hargis(Co-Founder & CEO)inSean Pitt(Co-Founder & COO)inAndrew Kreitz(Co-Founder & CFO)inCharles Bryon Hargis(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

BoardAlex Poulin(Director)in

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzAngel Collective Opportunity FundAvenir Growth CapitalBlueYard CapitalCantos VenturesChampion Hill Ventures+9 more

Charter Spacecharter.spacein𝕏

Logistics & Supply ChainSpace TechLondon, GB

Yuk Chi Chan(Founder)inyukun yin(Founder)in

Co-investorsActuate VenturesEvolution VenturesTechstarsUnderline Ventures

Chemasterychemastery.comin𝕏

CheMastery builds an automation platform for chemical synthesis that aims to standardize and reproduce chemical research and manufacturing processes, reducing manual laboratory work for chemists.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechNew MaterialsRoboticsLondon, GB

Stefan Glatzel(Co-founder)inAnna Andreou(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsBlackfinch VenturesElbow Beach CapitalEntrepreneur FirstUndeterred CapitalFormic VenturesHERmesa+2 more

CircuitMind Inc.circuitmind.ioin

Circuit Mind develops a platform that converts hardware architecture into verified schematics and bills of materials using algorithms and software for electronics engineers and design teams.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsHardwareLondon, GB

EdTomide Adesanmi(CEO)inBasilio Gentile(CTO)in

Co-investorsBlackhorn VenturesCreative VenturesDifferential VenturesEntrepreneur FirstEpisode1GRIDS Capital+4 more

Condensecondense.live

Co-investorsRLC Ventures

Condense Reality

Revolutionising live events for the metaverse era

Frameframe.work

San Francisco, US

Nirav Patel(Founder)

Co-investorsAnorak VenturesPathbreaker Ventures

Framework

Sustainable, upgradable, repairable electronics

Gatlingxgatlingx.com
Getlunagetluna.dev
Greenjetsgreenjets.comin

Greenjets is a company drawing on aerospace and automotive engineering expertise to develop technology in the aviation sector.

CleantechDeep TechHardwareMobility & TransportationLondon, GB

Anmol Manohar(CEO)Guido Monterzino(CTO)in

Co-investorsBlossom CapitalCoalitionExcellis HoldingKern Venture GroupMD One VenturesTanglin Venture Partners

Heymarketheymarket.comin𝕏

Heymarket provides a business messaging platform that unifies SMS, email, and messaging apps into shared team inboxes, with CRM integrations and AI agents that automate replies, scheduling, and follow-ups.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Alex R(Founder)inAmit Kulkarni(Founder)inManav M(Founder)

Home Cooks.Cohome-cooks.co.uk

HomeCooks is a UK meal delivery service offering high-protein, macro-balanced prepared meals cooked in small batches by independent partner chefs and delivered to customers' doors.

Direct to ConsumerFoodTechMarketplaces

HomeCooks

Artisan meals delivered to your door

Hyperhyperar.com

Co-investorsJovonoSugar Capital

Interstellar Labinterstellarlab.com

Co-investorsActuate VenturesAuxxoDiaspora VenturesDVx VenturesE2MC VenturesJuniper+3 more

Kaikakukaikaku.aiin𝕏

Kaikaku builds Fusion, a back-of-house automation platform that uses AI and hardware to automate food preparation for restaurants.

AI & Machine LearningFoodTechRoboticsLondon, GB

Josef Chen(Founder)in

Co-investorsCool Climate CollectiveUnruly Capital

LGNlgn.ai

The page states that LGN Group has ceased trading and its technology is now part of Atlas Merlin Ltd, an industrial AI company.

AI & Machine Learning

Co-investorsTrucks VC

LGN AI

Cheaper and faster analysis and training of autonomous systems

Lowercarbon Capital
Luna
Lúnasalunasaspace.com

Luna Space develops StarLogic, an autonomous vision-based navigation and guidance system for spacecraft rendezvous, docking, and proximity operations.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareRoboticsSpace TechLondon, GB

Amin Chabi(Founder and CEO)in

Co-investorsSeraphim Space

Lynkstatelynkstate.com
MAGDRIVEmagdrive.spacein𝕏

Magdrive develops electric propulsion systems for satellites, specifically the Warlock thruster which uses metal propellant and plasma generation to deliver high thrust in a compact form factor.

Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech

Dr Thomas Clayson(Co-founder & CTO)Mark Stokes(Co-founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsBalerion Space Ventures

Metavoice

AI voice changing on any platform

Metavoice Xyz
Modern Intelligencemodernintelligence.aiin𝕏Jul 2021

Modern Intelligence builds artificial intelligence software for defense applications, providing target analysis and decision-making from small data samples.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechSan Jose, US

John Dulin(CEO)inJoseph Cieslik(Executive Officer, Director)Tristan Tager(Director)

Co-investorsAir Street CapitalChampion Hill VenturesContraryMyelin VCSwell PartnersVine Ventures+2 more

NU Quantum - companynu-quantum.com

Nu Quantum develops quantum networking solutions to enable commercial quantum computer scaling.

Deep TechHardwareQuantum ComputingCambridge, GB

Carmen Palacios-Berraquero(Founder)in

Co-investorsAhren Innovation CapitalAmadeus Capital PartnersEMV CapitalExpeditionsIQ CapitalMartlet Capital+4 more

OrangeWood

Democratising robotics with off-the-shelf, flexible, affordable robotic arms

Orangewood Labsorangewood.coin𝕏

Orangewood develops industrial robots for bin picking, visual inspection, powder coating, bartending, and spray painting tasks.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsSan Francisco, US

Abhinav Das(Founder)inAkash Bansal(Founder)inAditya Bhatia(Founder)in

Co-investorsFoundersY Combinator

Oscposcp.com

OSCP builds inertial sensors for autonomous systems that operate in environments without reliable satellite signals, such as tunnels, mines, and underwater settings.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareRoboticsSemiconductorsMontreal, CA

Paddington Roboticspaddington-robotics.comin

Solving the real-world data problem for embodied AI in human spaces, starting with supermarkets

Co-investorsOctopus Ventures

Pairedpaired.comin

Paired is a mobile app for couples offering daily check-ins, quizzes, and games developed with relationship experts to help partners communicate and stay connected.

ConsumerMental HealthWellness & FitnessLondon, GB

Kevin Shanahan(Co-Founder & CEO)inDiego López(Co-Founder & CTO)inJacqui Gabb(Chief Relationships Officer)

Co-investorsEka Ventures

Phoenix Hydrogenphoenixhydrogen.cominDefunct

Phoenix Hydrogen operates a marketplace platform for buying and selling hydrogen as a commodity, targeting utilities and industrial customers in the emerging hydrogen infrastructure sector.

Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechEnergyMarketplacesSan Francisco, US

Shawn Drost(Founder)inTerence Vomocil(Founder)in

Co-investorsY Combinator

Pluralplural.com
Quan

Helping busy teams build healthy rituals

Ready Player Mereadyplayer.meAcquired

Estonian developer of cross-game 3D avatar creation tools and SDKs, acquired by Netflix in December 2025.

Timmu Tõke(Founder)inRainer Selvet(Founder)Kaspar Tiri(Founder)inHaver Järveoja(Founder)in

Co-investorsa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzBHM GroupCollab+CurrencyKonvoy VenturesNordicNinja+7 more

Remedy Roboticsremedyrobotics.comin

Remedy Robotics develops a robotic telesurgery approach for treating stroke and other cardiovascular conditions remotely, aiming to raise the standard of care across the cardiovascular continuum.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsSan Francisco, US

Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)Blackbird VenturesPathbreaker Ventures

Seaflight

Low-altitude wingships - the world's most efficient flown cargo

Seaflight Technologiesseaflight.techin

Seaflight develops autonomous electric drones and aircraft with advanced aerodynamic technology for cargo logistics and defense applications.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningClimate TechDefense TechEnergyHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsSpace TechCarson, US

Graham Doig(Co-founder)inWill Sutton(Founder)in

Co-investorsY Combinator

Sesamesesame.comin𝕏

Sesame builds personal voice AI agents capable of natural conversation, along with hardware devices designed to make them more effective.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerDeep TechHardwareSan Francisco, US

Brendan Iribe(Founder)inAnkit Kumar(Founder)inRyan Brown(Founder)inNate MitchellinAngela Gaylesin

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzMatrixSequoia CapitalA*Abstract VenturesAnorak Ventures+8 more

Sesame AIAug 2023

Woodbury, US

Ankit Kumar(Executive Officer)

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IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

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Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

Principals & officers · per Companies House

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Andrew James Scott

Director · British · since 2018

Ownership & control

Andrew James Scott50–75% of shares, 50–75% of voting rights

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has 7percent Ventures made?
7percent Ventures has 62 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does 7percent Ventures invest at?
7percent Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What is 7percent Ventures's typical check size?
7percent Ventures typically writes checks of $250K – $2M.
What sectors does 7percent Ventures focus on?
7percent Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Consumer, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Energy, Enterprise Software, FemTech, Fintech, Hardware, Healthtech, Mobility & Transportation, Quantum Computing, Robotics, SaaS, Sector Agnostic, Semiconductors, Space Tech.
Where is 7percent Ventures located?
7percent Ventures is headquartered in London, GB.
Does 7percent Ventures lead rounds?
Yes, 7percent Ventures leads investment rounds.
Who does 7percent Ventures co-invest with?
7percent Ventures most often shares deals with Seraphim Space, Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz, among 175 tracked co-investors.

Co-investors · 97

Andreessen Horowitz

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, known for pioneering the platform model with a large team of operators supporting founders across stages.

$500K – $50M
Anorak Ventures

Anorak Ventures is a seed-stage venture firm founded in 2016 with offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco, backing pre-seed and seed companies building differentiated technology and helping them reach product-market fit and follow-on funding.

Both backed · 4
$25K – $400K
Entrepreneur First

Entrepreneur First (EF) is a talent investor that helps individuals build and launch startups, providing support such as US visa guidance, office space, fundraising preparation, and investor introductions culminating in a San Francisco Demo Day.

$1M – $7M
DCVC (Data Collective)

DCVC (Data Collective) is a deep tech venture capital firm that backs entrepreneurs using computational approaches to solve large-scale real-world problems across many industries.

$5M – $25M
Eclipse Ventures

Eclipse is a venture firm that backs entrepreneurs building companies in the physical and essential economy — industries tied to resilience, competitiveness, and security.

Both backed · 2
$200K – $5M
Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm that partners with founders to build technology companies.

Both backed · 1
$4.4M – $214M
SV Angel

SV Angel is a firm that has backed startup founders since the 1990s, leveraging a large network of founders, industry leaders, and regulators to support portfolio companies.

Both backed · 1
Coatue Management

Coatue Management is a technology-focused investment firm that invests in innovation across both public and private markets with responsible risk management.

Both backed · 1
$1M – $20M
Battery Ventures

Battery Ventures is a global investment firm that has backed more than 450 companies over its 40-year history, operating its investment staff as a single global unit.

Both backed · 1
$500K – $100M
Lux Capital

Lux Capital is a venture capital firm that backs founders building transformative deep technologies, having been among the first investors in category-defining companies across AI, robotics, biotech, defense, and infrastructure.

Both backed · 1
Cambridge Aerospace
$100K – $100M
Bonfire Ventures

Bonfire Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm that backs founders reinventing how business operates, leading seed rounds in AI-native B2B software.

Both backed · 1
$2M – $4M
Matrix

Early-stage venture capital firm investing from idea through Series A, led by former founders and company builders who partner with technically-grounded entrepreneurs with clear visions.

Both backed · 1
$100K – $10M
85 more co-investors

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