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Chalfen Ventures

Venture capital

London · Pre-Seed–Series A

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Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
HQ
London, GB
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2019
Last 12 months
4 investments
Net assets · FY2025
$163.8K
Tracked investments
16

What they invest in

from 16 of 16 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×10Enterprise Software ×9SaaS ×9Logistics & Supply Chain ×4Advanced Manufacturing ×3B2B Marketplaces ×2Construction Tech ×2Developer Tools ×2

HQs:United Kingdom×4Germany×1Spain×1France×1Netherlands×1United States×1

Investments · 16 tracked

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Luminovoluminovo.cominAug 2022✓ verified

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

Sednasedna.cominJul 2023 · $42M✓ verified

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 VCAnicut Capital

5Mins5mins.aiin𝕏

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 VenturesAcadian Ventures Management, LlcAlbion Capital Group+1 more

Amenitizamenitiz.cominNov 2025 · $45M

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 VenturesKfundPoint NineColumbia Lake PartnersOtium Capital+1 more

Biographicagraphica.bioinJan 2026

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 SAHelmNucleus CapitalSie Ventures+4 more

Cognacogna.coinNov 2024

Cogna builds AI-native software applications for physical industries such as utilities, field services, and infrastructure, helping organizations automate manual workflows and capture expert knowledge to improve operational performance.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise Software

Lars Mennen(Founder)in

Co-investorsHoxton VenturesNotion CapitalOctopus Ventures

Cutrcutr.cominSeed

Cutr operates a B2B marketplace and software platform that connects architects, interior designers, project furnishers, and builders with a network of wood manufacturing partners.

Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesConstruction TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesSaaSAmsterdam, NL

Oscar Peppitt(Founder, CEO)inRodny Heemskerk(Founder, Operations)inJasper Mittelmeijer(Founder, Product)inMenno Pruijssers(VP of Engineering)in

Co-investorsFoundamentalnoaSoma CapitalTimon CapitalY CombinatorAndreessen Horowitz

Deblockdeblock.comin𝕏Nov 2025 · $35M

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-investors20VCCommerzVenturesHeadlineHeadline Growth Management, LLCHoxton VenturesKima Ventures+7 more

Flexcitonflexciton.comin𝕏Jan 2021

Flexciton develops AI-driven production planning and scheduling software for semiconductor fabs, using mathematical optimization to improve throughput, tool utilization, and on-time delivery.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningSemiconductorsLondon, GB

Jamie Potter(CEO, Co-Founder)inDionysios Xenos(CTO)inDennis Xenos(CTO, Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsBackedEntrepreneur FirstNadav RosenbergSARAS CAPITAL

Kraaftkraaft.comin

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

Cédric Boidin(Founder)inMarc Negre(Founder)in

Co-investorsBrick Mortar VenturesDawn CapitalOSS VenturesStride VC

Levitylevity.aiin𝕏Oct 2022 · $8.3M

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 CapitalMartin HenkSystem.One

Lokaliselokalise.comin𝕏Dec 2025

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-investors3VCCRV (Charles River Ventures)Dawn CapitalCreandum

Opplyopply.cominJun 2022

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

Stackfixstackfix.comin

Stackfix provides AI consulting and implementation services for PE-backed companies, including AI audits, custom AI software builds, and ongoing model upgrades aimed at cutting costs and increasing profit.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsEntrepreneur First

Time is Ltd.timeisltd.comin𝕏Jun 2021 · $5.6M

Time is Ltd. provides a platform that creates a comprehensive view of digital communication and collaboration systems to support hiring, onboarding, and employee engagement processes.

Enterprise SoftwareHR Tech

Jan Rezab(CEO & Co-Founder)inCyril Höschl, Ph.D.(CTO & Co-Founder)

Co-investorsAccelKickstart InnovationAcequia Capital (AceCap)Illuminate Financial

Tracelighttracelight.aiinAug 2025 · $3.6M

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)Charlie Songhurst

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Principals & officers · per Companies House

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Michael Hilary Chalfen

LLP designated member · since 2019

Chalfen Member (Jersey) Limited

Corporate LLP designated member · since 2019

Benjamin Mark Johnson

LLP member · since 2024

Ownership & control

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

How many investments has Chalfen Ventures made?
Chalfen Ventures has 16 tracked investments, including 6 dated in the last 24 months.
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.

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