Chalfen Ventures
Venture capitalLondon · Pre-Seed–Series A
What they invest in
from 12 of 12 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×8SaaS ×8Enterprise Software ×6Logistics & Supply Chain ×4Fintech ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1AgTech ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×3Germany×1Spain×1France×1United States×1
Investments · 12 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 42022 · 27 dated
Luminovo provides software for the electronics industry with hosting on Microsoft Azure in Frankfurt or Virginia, offering ITAR-compliant workflows for defense and aerospace customers.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSMunich, DE
Timon Ruban(Founder & Managing Director)inSeba
Co-investorsCherry VenturesLa FamigliaVerve VenturesGeneral Catalyst
Sedna offers an AI-driven operating system for the shipping industry that connects emails, voyage records, and commercial systems into one live source of truth.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Bill Dobie(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsInsight PartnersStride VC
A skills-based learning platform that delivers micro-lessons in technical, soft, and life skills to corporate teams, with collaboration and peer-learning features.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS
Co-investorsAlbionVCBlue Lion GlobalEdenred VenturesRedbus VenturesPortfolio Ventures
Amenitiz is a cloud-based property management system (PMS) and all-in-one hotel operations platform for independent hotels, bed & breakfasts, guesthouses, and vacation rentals across Europe.
PropTechSaaSTravel & HospitalityBarcelona, ES
Frédéric Cadet(Founder)in
Co-investorsBackedEight Roads VenturesKfundColumbia Lake PartnersOtium CapitalThayer Ventures
Graphica applies foundational AI models to precision plant breeding, genetics and molecular biology, building plants and biological products.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechLondon, GB
Cecy Price(CEO)inDominic Hall(CTO)in
Co-investorsEntrepreneur FirstFaberFaber Capital SCR SASie VenturesSuperSeedCardumen Capital+4 more
Deblock offers a current account with a 4% annual yield paid daily, combined with access to crypto-assets and precious metals.
Crypto & Web3FintechLille, FR
Mario Eguiluz Alebicto(Founder)inAaron Beck(Founder)Adriana Restrepo(Founder)inJean Meyer(Founder)in
Co-investorsCommerzVenturesHeadlineHeadline Growth Management, LLCHoxton VenturesKima VenturesProtagonist+5 more
Kraaft is a mobile app for construction and field teams that replaces WhatsApp on job sites, combining messaging, reporting, and paperless admin in one tool.
Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Marc Negre(Founder)in
Co-investorsBrick Mortar VenturesOSS VenturesStride VC
Levity provides "Communication Intelligence" for the supply chain, using AI to analyze high volumes of emails, identify repetitive requests and bottlenecks, and automate workflows such as quoting, order entry, and document handling.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Thilo Huellmann(Founder)in
Co-investorsAngular VenturesBalderton CapitalSystem.One
Lokalise provides a localization platform that enables businesses to translate and adapt content for multiple markets and languages through automated workflows and integrations.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSDover, US
Peteris Antropovs(Director)Nikolajs Ustinovs(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)NickPetr
BoardMichael Chalfen(Director)
Co-investorsCRV (Charles River Ventures)Dawn Capital3VCCreandum
Opply operates a platform for sourcing, managing, and financing raw ingredients, serving SMEs, consumer goods brands, and suppliers in the food and beverage sector.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainLondon, GB
Helen Murphy(Co-founder & CEO)inMartin Postel(Co-founder & CTO)in
Co-investorsAnthemis VentureEntrepreneur First
Tracelight builds an AI agent for spreadsheet modelling aimed at financial advisors and dealmakers, with error-checking, source citation, and logging of AI actions.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechLondon, GB
Pete Fuller(CEO)inJanek Zimoch(Founder)inPeter Fuller(Founder)in
Co-investorsEntrepreneur FirstInovo VCAcequia Capital (AceCap)
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesDeblock · startupintros.com · Jul 13, 2026
Opply · techfundingnews.com · May 15, 2026
Biographica · tech.eu · Jan 7, 2026
Lokalise · lokalise.com · Dec 19, 2025
Amenitiz · skift.com · Nov 11, 2025
Tracelight · finance.yahoo.com · Aug 7, 2025
Principals & officers · per Companies House
what is this? ⓘLLP designated member · since 2019
Corporate LLP designated member · since 2019
LLP member · since 2024
Michael Hilary Chalfen — 75–100% of voting rights, right to share surplus assets 75 to 100 percent limited liability partnership, right to appoint and remove members limited liability partnership
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Chalfen Ventures invest at?
- Chalfen Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Chalfen Ventures focus on?
- Chalfen Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, SaaS.
- Where is Chalfen Ventures located?
- Chalfen Ventures is headquartered in London, GB.
Similar investors
8VC is a venture capital firm investing across logistics, life sciences, healthcare, IT infrastructure, and government/defense, guided by its Smart Enterprise thesis focused on data integration and platform network effects.
August Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in a small number of companies, providing hands-on support to entrepreneurs building their businesses.
Blumberg Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 1991, with offices in Miami, San Francisco, New York and Tel Aviv.
Clear Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that provides seed capital, connections, and company-building support to fast-growing startups.
Cornerstone Venture Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in B2B technology companies across the US and Israel.