Amadeus Capital Partners
Venture capitalLondon · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 34 people tracked
Also known as AMADEUS CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED
Investment thesis
Amadeus Capital Partners backs technology entrepreneurs solving hard problems in large markets, investing from seed to growth across three thematic areas: Intelligence (AI, advanced computing, quantum), Human (health, medicine, wellness), and Planet (sustainability, energy, novel materials, space utilisation). Since 1997 the firm has backed more than 200 companies, raised over $1.3 billion, and delivered 17 IPOs. Its APEX Technology Fund supports a range of deep tech and climate-focused startups. The firm emphasises long-term partnership with trailblazers, transforming spinouts and start-ups into global leaders through integrity, curiosity, and persistence.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 34 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 17 of 64 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×8Cybersecurity ×4Deep Tech ×4Enterprise Software ×4Hardware ×4SaaS ×4Developer Tools ×3Logistics & Supply Chain ×3
HQs:United Kingdom×7Germany×1United States×1
Investments · 64 tracked
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ATMOS Space Cargo develops and operates reusable spacecraft and return systems for space logistics, offering controlled access to low Earth orbit and recovery capabilities.
Deep TechHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainSpace TechStrasbourg, DE
Sebastian Klaus(Co-Founder)Marta Oliveira(Co-Founder, Chief Operations Officer)Jeffrey Hendrikse(Co-Founder, Chief Technical Officer)Christian Grimm(Co-Founder, Chief Engineering Officer)
Altana operates an AI-powered network platform that connects businesses, logistics providers, and government agencies to automate global trade compliance and supply chain visibility through a shared system of record for product information and value chains.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply Chain
Evan Smith(CEO)
Constructive develops synthetic biology technology using recoded genomes and engineered tRNAs to incorporate novel chemical building blocks into proteins, enabling new therapeutics, materials, and manufacturing applications.
BiotechDeep TechNew Materials
Specializes in detecting and fixing breaches in cryptography.
Grand Cayman
Marco Alexandre Sapoznik Fisbhen(Executive Officer, Director)Patrick Burtis(Director)Antoine Colaco(Director)Eduardo Wurzmann(Director)Brigette Lau(Director)Kahane David(Director)
Builds containerised, fully electric plasma-catalysis reactors that upcycle CO2 into chemicals.
Synthetic biology company converting unrecyclable plastic waste into valuable low-carbon chemicals.
Refute detects and responds to disinformation campaigns on behalf of organizations using quantitative data analysis and threat modeling across multiple channels.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software
Tom Garnett(CEO & Co-Founder)Vlad Galu(CTO & Co-Founder)
Cambridge biotech using generative AI to accelerate drug discovery for rare diseases.
Spanish deep tech company pioneering software-defined photonics with programmable optical switches.
Advanced wound care therapy delivering continuous topical oxygen to accelerate healing.
Cambridge spin-out developing quantum networking hardware to interconnect QPUs.
Medtech company whose Optomap imaging enabled early detection of retinal diseases; listed on the LSE in 2006.
University of Oxford spinout whose metra normothermic machine perfusion platform keeps donor livers metabolically active outside the body to increase transplantable organs; acquired by Terumo for $1.5bn in 2025.
PartnerCraig Marshall· led
Develops scalable, real-time DNA/RNA sequencing tools.
Graphene electronics company pioneering mass production of graphene-based devices.
Biotech developing next-generation targeted protein degradation therapies.
PolyAI builds an AI dialog platform that enables enterprises to deploy voice agents for handling complex customer service conversations at scale.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York, US
Nikola Mrkšić(Co-founder & CEO)Shawn Wen(Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer)Eddy Su(Co-founder & SVP Engineering)
Optimises AI foundation models to cut cost, time and energy of training and deployment.
Threat intelligence platform detecting and disrupting disinformation campaigns.
Cambridge computer vision start-up turning industrial CCTV data into actionable insights.
Sitehop provides hardware-enforced, FPGA-powered encryption solutions for data in motion, delivering quantum-ready security with ultra-low latency for telecommunications, critical infrastructure, financial services, and enterprise networks.
CybersecurityHardwareQuantum Computing
Slamcore develops embedded software that uses multi-sensor data fusion and SLAM algorithms to enable machines and robots to understand and navigate their environment.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsLondon, GB
Andrew Davison(Professor)Stefan Leutenegger(Dr)Jacek Zienkiewicz(Dr)Owen Nicholson
Develops flexible molecular-sieve membranes for low-energy separations.
London-based company pioneering neurosymbolic AI for trustworthy, explainable systems.
Builds trustworthy AI systems combining human insight with foundation models.
Principals & officers · per Companies House
what is this? ⓘSecretary & Director · since 2016
Director · English · since 1997
Director · Austrian · since 1997
Amadeus Partners Limited — 75–100% of shares
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Amadeus Capital Partners invest at?
- Amadeus Capital Partners invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Amadeus Capital Partners's typical check size?
- Amadeus Capital Partners typically writes checks of $50K – $12.7M.
- What sectors does Amadeus Capital Partners focus on?
- Amadeus Capital Partners focuses on AI & Machine Learning, B2B Marketplaces, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Consumer, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Digital Health, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Marketplaces, Media & Entertainment, Medical Devices, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials, Quantum Computing, Robotics, Semiconductors, Space Tech, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Amadeus Capital Partners located?
- Amadeus Capital Partners is headquartered in London, GB.
- Does Amadeus Capital Partners lead rounds?
- Amadeus Capital Partners typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
From the blog
visit blog ↗Amadeus Capital Partners has recently published perspectives on infrastructure challenges for AI systems, profiles of successful deep tech entrepreneurs, and announcements regarding leadership additions to support founders in scaling complex technology businesses. AI summary
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamInvest Europe 40th Anniversary Interview: Anne Glover, Amadeus Capital Partners - YouTube
Invest Europe · Anne Glover
Interview with Volker Hirsch - Partner at Amadeus Capital Partners - YouTube
Startup Istanbul
Tech Tour 2017 Growth Forum Interview with Anne Glover, CEO & Co-Founder, Amadeus Capital Partners - YouTube
Tech Tour · Anne Glover
Interview with at Anne Glover, Amadeus Capital Partners EYIF UNCONVENTION 2012 - YouTube
European Young Innovators Forum · Anne Glover
30 years of growing pioneering tech brands with Amadeus Capital Partners’ Anne Glover CBE - Brands Transforming Our World | Acast
Anne Glover · shows.acast.com
Amadeus Capital Partners Clip 3- Amelia Armour and Anne Glover
Anne Glover · vimeo.com
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