Ada Ventures
Venture capitalLondon · Pre-Seed–Series A · 13 people tracked
Investment thesis
Co‑founded by Francesca Warner (creator of the Diversity VC Standard), the fund follows an Inclusive Alpha thesis, publishing research and building AI tools to widen access for under‑networked founders.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 13 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 33 of 53 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×10SaaS ×10Digital Health ×7Healthtech ×6Consumer ×5HR Tech ×5Wellness & Fitness ×4Developer Tools ×3
HQs:United Kingdom×7United States×3Japan×1
Investments · 53 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathSpill provides workplace mental health support by letting employees book video therapy sessions through Slack, MS Teams, and web app integrations, and offers Safety Net, a survey tool that flags at-risk team members for outreach by counsellors.
Digital HealthHR TechMental HealthWellness & Fitness
Calvin(Founder)
Alvie offers a health coaching programme called Alvie 360 that combines clinical expertise, coach check-ins, and data analytics to help patients prepare for and recover from medical treatment.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Back.Tech provides returns management software for retailers, helping them verify returns, reduce return fraud, speed up refunds, and route returned inventory.
E-commerceRetail TechSaaS
Boundless is an Employer of Record (EOR) and Agent of Record service that lets companies employ staff and engage contractors across borders without setting up local entities, handling employment contracts, payroll, taxes, statutory benefits, and compliance with local employment law.
Future of WorkHR TechSaaS
Bubble is a mobile app that connects parents with vetted babysitters and nannies, including a reviews system and last-minute booking.
ConsumerHR TechMarketplaces
Tract was a UK startup that built AI-powered software for the property planning sector, including tools to draft planning documents (Tract Editor), source development sites (Scout, Tract Source), and appraise land for landowners (Attract).
AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaSLondon, GB
Jamie Rumbelow(Co-founder)Henry Dashwood(Co-founder)
Carbometrics is developing i-CAM, a continuous metabolic monitor for cardiopulmonary bypass and organ perfusion circuits used in medical procedures.
HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Huboo provides end-to-end eCommerce fulfillment services including storage, picking, packing, shipping, and returns for online retailers.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply Chain
GreenWorkx trains and certifies talent for the energy transition, helping employers upskill workers for green jobs.
EdTechEnergyHR Tech
Jack & Jill builds AI agents to support job seekers and companies in hiring: Jack helps individuals navigate career transitions and job searches with personalized coaching, while Jill assists companies in identifying and recruiting qualified candidates.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSLondon, GB
Matthew Wilson(Co-founder & CEO)Saaras Mehan(Co-founder & CTO)
JigsawStack provides purpose-built, deterministic AI models for developer tasks such as OCR, object detection, web scraping, web search, classification, and speech-to-text transcription.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSaaS
Juno is an AI health assistant that helps people with chronic illness track symptoms, identify patterns, and create reports for medical appointments, based on university research and user feedback from over 1,000 patients.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Juno is a family-focused healthcare provider offering primary care, urgent care, women's health, pediatrics, mental health, rheumatology, and weight management services in a modern, welcoming environment with transparent pricing and extended hours.
Digital HealthHealthtech
Low Carbon Materials develops materials-science additives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete and asphalt, offering "drop-in" products such as ACLA that integrate into existing manufacturing workflows.
CleantechConstruction TechNew Materials
MatNex is a materials design company that uses first-principles computation, machine learning, and materials engineering to design new materials to customer-specified performance and cost targets, and owns the resulting material IP.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechNew Materials
Aartoo is a media intelligence tool that scans 20+ sources across 55+ languages daily to track audience signals, sentiment, and cultural trends around film, TV, gaming, and publishing titles.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment
Oxford Medical Products develops a proprietary gastroretentive hydrogel platform for two applications: weight management (Sirona) and controlled drug delivery systems for small molecules and biologics.
BiotechDigital HealthMedical DevicesOxford, GB
Process Metronome builds a "context layer" for enterprise AI, constructing a governed knowledge graph of a company's projects, constraints, and processes that AI agents use to plan, propose actions, and act within defined boundaries.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Research Grid (R.grid) builds AI-native automation software for clinical trials, offering two products: Inclusive, a patient and community engagement and sourcing platform, and TrialEngine, a clinical trial automation system for administration, patient tracking, data management, and reporting.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechSaaS
Seva offers subscription wallets and cards for remittance receivers, preloaded with insurance, healthcare, and savings, powered by stablecoin and FIAT.
Crypto & Web3Digital HealthFintech
Belfast
Shane Harris(Executive Officer, Director)Orla Harris(Executive Officer, Director)
Sooper Books offers a library of language-rich audio stories aimed at growing children's vocabulary.
ConsumerEdTechMedia & Entertainment
ToothFairy is a dental app that pairs patients with real dentists via secure video calls for same-day emergency advice, virtual exams, and a 24/7 helpline, and offers cosmetic treatments such as clear aligners and teeth whitening through dentist prescriptions.
ConsumerDigital HealthHealthtech
Alitu is a web-based podcast production tool that records audio and video calls (or accepts uploaded files), automatically cleans noise and polishes voice, and lets users edit, publish, and host episodes to platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Ada Ventures invest at?
- Ada Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Ada Ventures's typical check size?
- Ada Ventures typically writes checks of $317.5K – $1.3M.
- What sectors does Ada Ventures focus on?
- Ada Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, Consumer, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Media & Entertainment, SaaS.
- Where is Ada Ventures located?
- Ada Ventures is headquartered in London, GB.
- Does Ada Ventures lead rounds?
- Ada Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamCheck Warner's Remarkable Journey to Fund Extraordinary Ideas & Promote Inclusivity at Ada Ventures
Foundervine · Check Warner
ACT #195 Check Warner, Ada Ventures
The European VC · Check Warner
Check Warner on her mission to provide access to opportunities to all with Ada Ventures.
Seedcamp · Check Warner
Q&A with Check Warner, founding partner at Ada Ventures
TECHtalk · Check Warner
Opening Up VC with Matt Penneycard and Francesca Warner (Ada Ventures) - video dailymotion
Explainer Channel · Matt Penneycard · dailymotion.com
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Co-investors · 26
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HV Capital is a European venture capital firm that has backed companies across multiple industries and economic cycles for over 26 years, providing capital and support to founders.
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