Episode1
Venture capitalLondon · Pre-Seed–Seed · 19 people tracked
Investment thesis
Episode 1 focuses on the 0-1 journey of early-stage B2B software companies, backing Pre-Seed and Seed founders and working to guide them toward a successful Series A. The team, with over 20 years of investing experience, builds relationships early, makes decisions quickly, and commits to long-term, hands-on support. Beyond capital, the firm brings the whole team to bear on portfolio companies, assisting with go-to-market strategy, fundraising, sales, hiring, and product vision. It positions itself as a genuine, approachable partner throughout both good times and challenging ones.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 19 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 63 of 107 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×37Enterprise Software ×24SaaS ×24Developer Tools ×12Data & Infrastructure ×10Fintech ×7Cybersecurity ×6E-commerce ×6
HQs:United Kingdom×24United States×4Germany×2Croatia×1Ireland×1Vietnam×1
Investments · 107 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathSimplicityDX provides infrastructure that extracts data from creator content and product recommendations to help brands win visibility with AI-powered search engines and shopping bots across social media and modern purchase paths.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningE-commerceBoston, US
London
Board seatSimon Murdoch· per SEC Form D · $6.6M raise · filed Jul 2022
BioCatch develops behavioral biometric authentication technology for fraud detection and identity verification.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintech
Avi Turgeman(Co-founder)Benny Rosenbaum(Co-founder)Uri Rivner(Co-founder)Gadi Mazor(CEO)inJulie Ostella(Chief of Staff, Sales & Marketing)in
Building Atlas is a UK software company that converts property addresses into costed and prioritized retrofit plans for commercial real estate owners, managers, and lenders.
CleantechClimate TechEnterprise SoftwarePropTechLondon, GB
Nick Taylor(Co-founder & CEO)Olga Khroustaleva(Co-founder & CPO)Ralph Evins(Co-founder)
Chill-Chain provides software for end-to-end supply chain visibility and optimization, serving manufacturers and retailers.
Climate TechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Jack
Intelligent software that automates electronic circuit design for engineers.
Bristol
Luke Marsden(Director)Maha Ibrahim(Director)Kevin Comolli(Director)Mark Davis(Executive Officer, Director)
Emoov is an online-only estate agent providing property sales, lettings, and management services across the UK.
B2B MarketplacesE-commercePropTechSouthend-On-Sea, GB
Nick Neale(Director)Jacob NealeSophie NealeSimon Murdoch(Director)Faisal Butt(Director)Karolina Quirk(Executive Officer)
Fluidstack develops infrastructure for AI by rapidly deploying compute capacity, enabling delivery of gigawatts of computing power in six months compared to industry standards of 18-24 months, with focus on data center acquisition, design, operation, and supporting major AI infrastructure projects.
AI & Machine LearningCloud Computing
Gary Wu(Founder & CEO)inCésar Maklary(Founder)
Global App Testing operates a crowdsourced software testing platform, connecting enterprises with over 100,000 professional testers globally to conduct real-world quality assurance across devices, regions, languages, and accessibility requirements.
Developer ToolsEnterprise Software
Ossprey detects supply chain attacks and malicious dependencies by monitoring code behavior at runtime, identifying packages that scan clean but behave maliciously.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper Tools
Permate is an all-in-one partnership automation platform that connects brands, agencies, and partners to manage affiliate marketing relationships, track performance metrics, and facilitate revenue-sharing arrangements across multiple business sectors.
AdTechMarketing TechSaaS
Attest provides a research platform that enables fast iteration cycles through cost reduction and accelerated timelines for product teams.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSLondon, GB
Motives AI conducts video interviews with consumers and delivers market research insights within 48 hours.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing Tech
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.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsHardwareLondon, GB
TomideBasilioEd
CloudNC develops CAM Assist, software for machine shops that automates programming, quoting, and tool selection to reduce manual work and increase productivity.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Dragonfly provides a platform that helps businesses make data-driven software purchasing decisions by offering transparent, unbiased information about tools and vendors.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
EdgeTier provides AI-powered software that analyzes customer interactions in real time to identify issues and their root causes for contact centers and customer experience teams.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSDublin, IE
Shane(Chief Executive Officer / Co-Founder)inCiarán(Chief Technical Officer / Co-Founder)in
Effra builds payment automation software for healthcare providers to streamline billing and collections from health insurers.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtechSaaS
BenHenryMatthieu
London, GB
Huboo provides end-to-end eCommerce fulfillment services including storage, picking, packing, shipping, and returns for online retailers.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply Chain
IAND provides technology platform solutions designed to support engineering teams and clients in accelerating innovation through project delivery, policy, and technology integration.
Construction TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Elspeth Finch(Founder and CEO)in
tru.id provides mobile identity verification and authentication solutions using network-grade cryptographic security to enable frictionless, secure transactions and user onboarding in mobile apps without passwords, PINs, or SMS OTP.
Cybersecurity
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)
Mantic is an AI forecasting platform that generates and manages prediction questions.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechLondon, GB
Ben DayToby ShevlaneMatthew AitchisonScott JeenVlad BogolinMax Clark
Mimica provides AI-powered process mining and mapping software that analyzes user interactions to automatically generate process maps and identify automation opportunities for large enterprises.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Opteran develops autonomy software for robots and machines by reverse-engineering neural algorithms from insect brains, using computational neuroscience rather than deep learning.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsLondon, GB
James Marshall(Founder & Science Officer)Alex Cope(Co-founder & CTO)David Rajan(CEO & Co-founder)
Radiant builds compute infrastructure and services designed to operate as a utility, providing the foundational platform for AI and intelligence applications at scale.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & Infrastructure
Mahdi Yahya(President)Vishal Padiyar(Executive Chairman)
PerchPeek provides an app-based platform that manages employee relocation and mobility programs, handling visa organization, housing searches, expense management, and coaching support.
Future of WorkHR TechSaaS
QuestDB is a time-series database designed for high-performance, low-latency data ingestion and querying.
Data & Infrastructure
Vlad Ilyushchenko(Co-founder & CTO)
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)
RevEng.AI builds a verification platform for software supply chain integrity using AI models trained on binary analysis to identify vulnerabilities, malware, and security threats in released software in production.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper Tools
James Patrick-Evans(CEO and Founder)
Risk Ledger builds a third-party risk management platform that connects organizations to monitor and manage cybersecurity risks in their supply chains.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLondon, GB
Haydn BrooksDaniel Saul
Sama provides team coaching services that combine human coaches with intelligence systems to help leaders align strategy, people, and performance through structured coaching programs.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS
Sphere is an all-in-one trading platform that aggregates live oil prices from voice and chat channels, enabling brokers and traders to execute trades directly on-screen.
EnergyFintech
Supercede provides intelligence software for the reinsurance industry that helps brokers, cedents, and reinsurers make better decisions by providing timely visibility into deal structures and renewal processes.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareInsurTech
SupplyCompass is a product development and delivery platform that enables SME fashion brands and garment manufacturers to collaborate on sustainable production through centralized communication and project management tools.
Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSUK, GB
Geoff van Sonsbeeck(Founder & CEO)Flora(Founder)Gus(Founder)
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Episode1 invest at?
- Episode1 invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Episode1's typical check size?
- Episode1 typically writes checks of $317.5K – $2.5M.
- What sectors does Episode1 focus on?
- Episode1 focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Marketplaces, SaaS.
- Where is Episode1 located?
- Episode1 is headquartered in London, GB.
- Does Episode1 lead rounds?
- Yes, Episode1 leads investment rounds.
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Co-investors · 38
Andreessen Horowitz's Strategic Partnerships page describes collaborations that connect its portfolio companies with established institutions to help scale and deploy their technology.
GV (Google Ventures) is a venture capital firm that has invested in artificial intelligence and machine learning companies since its early days, building a global portfolio spanning AI infrastructure, life sciences, and applications.
Accel is a venture capital firm that partners with exceptional founding teams, positioning itself as a first partner to startups globally.
Techstars is a startup accelerator and early-stage investor that funds ambitious founders and provides capital, mentorship, and access to a global network of investors, operators, and corporate partners.
Index Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs founders across the globe, investing in the people behind ideas from early through later stages.
FJ Labs is a venture capital firm specializing in marketplaces and network-effect businesses, having built a large portfolio of marketplace startups with over 30 becoming unicorns.
Menlo Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs transformative, early-stage technology companies reshaping how people live and work.
Atomico is an international venture capital firm that invests in growth-stage technology companies across multiple geographies. The firm focuses on scaling disruptive technology businesses globally.
Canaan is an early-stage venture capital firm backing founders with transformative ideas across technology and healthcare.
Balderton Capital is a European venture capital firm that backs technology startups and celebrates European entrepreneurs through initiatives such as its 'Built in Europe' campaign.
IA Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage software and frontier technology companies.
DN Capital is a global early-stage venture firm founded in 2000, investing in Seed, Series A and select Series B companies across Europe and North America.
▶26 more co-investors
Atlas VentureVillage GlobalEntrepreneur FirstPassion CapitalOMERS VenturesAnthemis VentureMMC VenturesOctopus VenturesHummingbird VenturessequelCredo VenturesFrontline VenturesPlayfair CapitalPiton Capital LLPKOMPAS VCNauta CapitalAirTree VenturesHambro PerksCapnamicIris CapitalWorkday VenturesCornerstone VCDeeptech LabsJoin CapitalQVenturesOne Peak
Firms observed investing alongside Episode1, from public investor directories.
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