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Episode1

Venture capitaloperating company · company profile

London · Pre-Seed–Seed · 12 people tracked

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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.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
Check
$317.5K – $2.5M
HQ
London, GB
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2000
Last 12 months
7 investments
AUM
$215.9M
Tracked investments
115
Unicorns
1
Acquisitions
5

Team · 12 people

from the firm's website
Dom Lester· Investment Ops Leadin

Accountant focused on developing operations and culture at the firm.

Matt Harrison· General Counselin

VC and technology lawyer with experience on both the investor and company sides.

Nuan Zhang· Investorin

Consultant turned founder turned investor who acts as a sounding board and advocate for founders.

6 people who came through Episode1 went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 83 of 115 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×47Enterprise Software ×34SaaS ×31Developer Tools ×13Data & Infrastructure ×12Fintech ×10Cybersecurity ×7Digital Health ×7

HQs:United Kingdom×37United States×10Germany×2Australia×1Canada×1Croatia×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 49 portfolio companies
35%
solo founders
17 of 49 mapped founding teams
39%
repeat founders
of 64 founders with career history
~2 yrs
old at investment
median across 16 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×172 founders×123 founders×154+ founders×5

Where their founders studiedfrom 60 founders with education data

University of Cambridge ×12UCL ×5University of Oxford ×5Imperial College London ×4Royal Holloway, University of London ×3The University of Edinburgh ×3Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) ×2ETH Zürich ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 59 founders with field-of-study data

Computer Science ×19Engineering ×15Business & Management ×14Mathematics & Statistics ×6Physics ×5Law ×4Life Sciences ×4Economics ×3

Where their founders worked beforefrom 64 founders with career history

Google ×4Blockchain ×3Deutsche Bank ×3Microsoft ×3Aon Inpoint ×2arm ×2Atkins ×2Foresight Data Machines ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Entrepreneur First ×8Y Combinator ×4Techstars ×2

14 founders hold a PhD · 4 hold an MBA (of 66 with degree data)

Investments · 115 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 62025 · 22024 · 82023 · 42022 · 22021 · 12020 · 32019 · 12017 · 22016 · 22015 · 32013 · 135 dated

Simplicitydxsimplicitydx.comin𝕏✓ verified

SimplicityDX 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

Charles Nicholls(Founder)inSteve Brown(CTO)inLindsay Moorein

Co-investors42CAP

CircuitMind Inc.circuitmind.ioinJul 2022

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.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsHardwareLondon, GB

EdTomide Adesanmi(CEO)inBasilio Gentile(CTO)in

Board seatSimon Murdoch· per SEC Form D

Co-investors7percent VenturesBlackhorn VenturesCreative VenturesDifferential VenturesEntrepreneur FirstGRIDS Capital+6 more

TVbeattvbeat.cominJun 2017

TVbeat provides a platform for TV advertising that helps cable operators and networks manage fragmented inventory and audiences through an audience-first marketplace approach.

AdTechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSLondon, GB

Thomas Burnell-Nugent(Executive Officer)Robert Farazin(Chief Executive Officer, Founder)inAbbas Tahzib(Executive Officer)

Board seatSimon Murdoch· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsTechstarsCredo VenturesFRC FUND MANAGEMENT S.À R.L.

Adludioadludio.comin𝕏

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

Co-investorsBalderton CapitalBallpark VenturesDIP CapitalPassion CapitalImpulse VC

Adsumadsum-works.comin

Adsum builds AI-enabled tax technology and financial products for businesses, accountants, and finance professionals.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS

Justina Tartilaite(Founder)in

Co-investorsDigital HorizonDigital Horizon VCDouble Down

Aimbrainaimbrain.comAcquired

AimBrain offered Biometric Identity as-a-Service to banks and other financial institutions, combining voice, facial, and behavioral biometrics with cloud-based authentication for identity verification and fraud reduction.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareLondon, GB

Andrius Sutas(CEO)inAlesis Novik(Cofounder)in

Co-investorsBusiness Growth FundEntrepreneur FirstOMERS Ventures

Askdragonflyaskdragonfly.comin𝕏

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

Atlasatlas.soin𝕏

Atlas is a customer support platform that helps startups deliver white-glove support and manage customer relationships to reduce churn.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Jon O'Bryan(Founder)inRahul Asati(Founder)inArpit Maheshwari(Founder)Avi Singh(Founder)inCarlo Dela Rosa(Founder)Christian Mochen(Founder)

Co-investorsSoma CapitalY Combinator6th Man VenturesAccelALLVPCathay Innovation+18 more

Attestaskattest.comin𝕏Seed · Apr 2017 · $3M

Attest provides a research platform that enables fast iteration cycles through cost reduction and accelerated timelines for product teams.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSLondon, GB

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)OxfordPortfolio Ventures

Auquanauquan.comin𝕏

Auquan builds autonomous AI agents that automate end-to-end manual workflows for financial institutions, including credit memos, sustainability reports, and LP documentation.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechLondon, GB

Chandini Jain(Founder)inShub Jain(Founder)in

Co-investorsNeotribe VenturesOutrun VenturesPeak XV PartnersSentiero VenturesTechstars

BioCatchbiocatch.comin𝕏

BioCatch develops behavioral biometric authentication technology for fraud detection and identity verification.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintech

Avi Turgeman(Co-founder)inBenny Rosenbaum(Co-founder)Uri Rivner(Co-founder)inGadi Mazor(CEO)inP. Howard Edelsteinin

Co-investorsAlanda Capital Holding LimitedBain Capital Tech OpportunitiesBlumberg CapitalJoule VenturesMaccabee VenturesMaverick Ventures+7 more

Btrtbtrt.ioin

Motives AI conducts video interviews with consumers and delivers market research insights within 48 hours.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing Tech

Building Atlasbuildingatlas.ioin

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)inOlga Khroustaleva(Co-founder & CPO)inRalph Evins(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsConcrete Venture Capital

Car Wowcarwow.co.ukin𝕏Pre-Seed · Apr 2013

Carwow is a marketplace for buying and selling cars online, serving as a digital automotive exchange platform.

ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesMobility & TransportationUK, GB

Mat WatsoninAlexandra Margolis(Founder)David Santoro(Founder)James Hind(Founder)

Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersAccelBalderton CapitalSamos InvestmentsHercules Capital, Inc.ITV AdVentures+1 more

CFDXcfdx.io

CFDX is a London-based precision-neuroscience startup using AI, liquid biopsies, and disease-vector generation to detect early-stage neurodegenerative diseases like dementia.

Chill-Chainchillchain.netin

Chill-Chain provides software for end-to-end supply chain visibility and optimization, serving manufacturers and retailers.

Climate TechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Jack

CloudNCcloudnc.comin𝕏Seed · Jul 2016 · $2M

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 SoftwareSaaSLondon, GB

Theo Saville(CEO & Co-Founder)inChris Emery(Chief Scientist & Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsAdelineAtomicoBackedBootstrap EuropeCelero Ventures Ltd.Entrepreneur First+8 more

EdgeTieredgetier.comin

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

Co-investorsAct Venture CapitalACT Venture CapitalSmedvig Ventures

Effraeffra.ioin

Effra builds payment automation software for healthcare providers to streamline billing and collections from health insurers.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtechSaaS

HenryMatthieuBen Morfoot(Founder)in

Co-investorsPassion Capital

Emoovemoov.co.ukin𝕏Nov 2015

Emoov is an online-only estate agent providing property sales, lettings, and management services across the UK.

B2B MarketplacesE-commercePropTechSouthend-On-Sea, GB

Russell Quirk(Executive Officer, Director)inKarolina Quirk(Executive Officer)

BoardSimon Murdoch(Director)inFaisal Butt(Director)Nick Neale(Director)

Everlabeverlab.com.auinSeries A · Jun 2026 · $46M

Everlab is a digital health platform offering personalized preventative medicine and longevity testing across Australia, combining bloodwork diagnostics, genetic testing, and specialist access with an app-based care coordination system guided by longevity-trained doctors.

Digital HealthHealthtechLongevityAustralia, AU

Marc Hermann(Founder)inAnshul(Founder)Anshul Jain(Founder)Dr Steven Lu(Founder)Marc(Founder)Sam(Founder)

Co-investorsAfterWork VenturesAirTree Venturesb2ventureEverywhere VenturesFlying Fox VenturesLeft Lane Capital+1 more

FATMAPfatmap.com𝕏acquired by Strava

Outdoor adventure platform connecting consumers with businesses, destinations and brands.

ConsumerSocialSports Tech

Misha Gopaul(Founder)

Co-investors83NorthCapnamicEuropean Super Angels ClubInMotion VenturesP101 Ventures

Feedrfeedr.coAcquired

Feedr provides workplace catering and meal solutions, operating across the UK, Ireland, and Europe, with associated operations under the EatFirst brand in Australia.

FoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainLondon, GB

Co-investorsFounders FactoryFounders Factory NYGMG VenturesMercuri.vc

Fig Financefigfinance.io

Liquidity infrastructure for B2B marketplaces in emerging markets, enabling them to raise and manage debt from TradFi and DeFi lenders for on-lending to SMEs.

Co-investorsUnicorn Growth VenturesSOSV

Fluidstackfluidstack.ioin𝕏Jun 2026

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 ComputingLondon, US

Gary Wu(Founder)inCésar Maklary(Founder)Peixian Wu(Director and CEO)Peter Francis(Founder)inJason Kichen(Chief Infomation Security Officer)inMalachi Price(Chief Business Officer)

Co-investors7GC & Co91 VenturesAlso CapitalAntlerBridge VenturesDuke Capital Partners+11 more

Frameframe.media

Ben Moe(Founder)in

Co-investorsGilgamesh VenturesLooking Glass Capital

Gigatongigaton.coinSeries A · Jun 2026 · $26M

Gigaton builds AI-powered control systems for energy-intensive industries to autonomously optimize operations and reduce costs and carbon emissions.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechNew Materials

Co-investorsClean Growth FundSemapa NextAlbion Capital GroupAlbionVCPlanet A VenturesUCL Technology Fund

Global App Testingglobalapptesting.com

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

Owais Peer(Founder)in

Co-investorsArbor Ventures UK

Huboohuboo.comin

Huboo provides end-to-end eCommerce fulfillment services including storage, picking, packing, shipping, and returns for online retailers.

E-commerceLogistics & Supply Chain

Co-investorsTrue.Ada Ventures

IANDiand.comin

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

Intrycintryc.comin𝕏Seed

Intryc provides AI-powered evaluation and quality assurance for customer support interactions at scale.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Alex Marantelos(CEO)inDimitrios Ilias(CTO)inGeorge Pastakas(CPO)inAlexandria Yip(Chief of Staff)

Co-investors500 Emerging EuropeY Combinatore2vcGeneral CatalystProCap VelocitySequoia Capital

Jack & Jilljackandjill.aiin𝕏

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(Founder)inSaaras Mehan(Founder)inMatt Wilson(Founder)

Co-investorsCreandumDig Ventures Management LimitedEntrepreneur FirstPlayfair CapitalTenacity Capital GlobalTrueSight Ventures+3 more

Kayentakayenta.ioinPre-Seed · Sep 2020 · $680K

Kayenta provides a cloud-native treasury management system for investment managers, offering a low-cost core product with optional add-on modules.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Matthew Peakman(Founder)in

Co-investorsETFS CapitalAppOnboard

Kleenekleene.aiin

Kleene.ai builds agentic AI technology that helps teams design, run, and optimize data workflows.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Andrew Thomas(Founder)in

Co-investorsOctopus VenturesSuperSeed

Lawhivelawhive.co.uk

Lawhive is a digital legal services platform that connects individuals and small businesses with licensed lawyers through a technology-driven process.

AI & Machine LearningLegalTechSaaSLondon, GB

Jaime V.(Founder)inFlinn Dolman(Founder)Jaime van Oers(Founder)Pierre Proner(Founder)

Co-investorsBalderton CapitalTq Ventures LlcGV (Google Ventures)Oraseya CapitalVentures TogetherGeneral Atlantic+1 more

Manticmantic.com

Mantic is an AI forecasting platform that generates and manages prediction questions.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechLondon, GB

Ben DayinToby Shevlane(Founder)inMatthew AitchisoninScott Jeenin

Co-investorsRadical Ventures

MediShoutmedishout.co.uk

MediShout develops an operational efficiency platform for hospitals, integrating supplier and helpdesk systems to reduce delays and improve patient care.

Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechLondon, GB

Ash Kalraiya(CEO)inDr Ali Bahsoun(Co-Founder & CSO)

Co-investorsHeal CapitalMeridian Health VenturesSpex Capital

Medly AImedlyai.cominSeed · Aug 2026 · $8M

London-based edtech company offering an AI tutoring and exam-preparation platform for GCSE, A-Level, IB, SAT and university students.

Paul Jung, PhD(Founder)inKavi Samra(Founder)in

Co-investorsEka VenturesFELIX CAPITALAda Ventures

Mimicamimica.aiin𝕏

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 SoftwareSaaSLondon, GB

TuhininTuhin Chakraborty(CEO)inRaphael Holca-Lamarre(CTO)in

Co-investorsKhosla VenturesEntrepreneur FirstPaladin Capital GroupEnergy Impact PartnersLGVP

Molyonmolyon.comSeed · Nov 2024 · $5M

Molyon develops next-generation lithium-sulfur battery technology.

EnergyHardwareNew MaterialsCambridge, GB

Ismail Sami(Founder)in

Co-investorsIQ Capital

Moody'smoodys.comin𝕏Feb 2022

Moody's is a credit rating agency and financial intelligence provider that offers risk analysis, credit market insights, compliance tools, and advisory services to institutional investors and financial organizations.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechNew York, US

Mark Kaye(Executive Officer)John J. Goggins(Executive Officer)inRob Fauber(President & Chief Executive Officer)inChristina Kosmowski(Chief Executive Officer of Moody’s Analytics)inMichael West(Chief Executive Officer of Moody’s Ratings)Raymond W. McDaniel, Jr.(Director)

Co-investorsFINTOP CapitalHuman Capital

Omnipresentomnipresent.comSeed · Aug 2020 · $2MAcquired

Omnipresent acts as an employer of record in more than 160 countries, taking on payroll, benefits administration, and local employment compliance on behalf of its clients.

Enterprise SoftwareLondon, GB

Matthew Wilson(Cofounder)inGuenther Eisinger(CEO)in

Co-investorsEntrepreneur FirstKinnevikPlayfair CapitalTrueSight VenturesUncorrelated Ventures

Opteranopteran.comSeed · Nov 2020 · $3M

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)inDavid Rajan(CEO & Co-founder)

Co-investorsIQ CapitalNorthern GritstoneSeraphim Space

Orioriliving.comin𝕏

Ori develops expandable-unit technology for multifamily real estate, enabling hotel-to-housing conversions and ground-up developments that increase unit density while maintaining livability.

Construction TechHardwareImpact & Social GoodPropTech

Hasier Larrea(Founder)

Co-investorsIngka InvestmentsPresidio VenturesThe E14 FundAmadeus Capital PartnersDelin VenturesKhosla Ventures+4 more

ORIori.co𝕏

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)inVishal Padiyar(Executive Chairman)

Co-investors6 Degrees CapitalArtem VenturesAsahi Kasei Corporate Venture CapitalBanyan VenturesHumans Of The InternetInsiders Ventures+5 more

Osspreyossprey.comin𝕏

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

Adam Mountain(Founder)in

Co-investorsOctopus VenturesOsney Capital

PandasAIpandas-ai.comin𝕏Sep 2023 · $1.1M

PandasAI is an open-source library that lets users query data stored in dataframes, databases, or data lakes using natural language to perform analysis and generate visualizations without writing code.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMunich, DE

Gabriele Venturi(CEO)in

Co-investorsRuna CapitalSixty Degree CapitalY CombinatorVento

Passfortpassfort.comSeed · Nov 2015 · $950KAcquired

PassFort built software that handled the collection, verification, and storage of due diligence documents for customers and suppliers, drawing on integrated third-party data sources.

Enterprise SoftwareLegalTechLondon, GB

Donald Gillies(CEO)inHenry Irish(Founding CTO)in

Co-investorsEntrepreneur FirstLevel EquityOpenOceanVolution VenturesMMC VenturesPaul Forster

Peek Homepeekhome.aiPre-Seed · Feb 2023 · $450K

Peek Home offers a free tool that lets users visualise the renovation or design potential of homes, showing examples of properties across the UK.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerPropTech

Perch Peekperchpeek.comin

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 TechSaaSLondon, GB

Paul Bennett(Founder)in

Co-investorsAlbionVCStage 2 CapitalStage Capital

Phasecraftphasecraft.ioin

Phasecraft develops quantum computing systems and software by combining quantum information theory, materials science, and engineering to advance practical quantum advantage.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechQuantum Computing

Prof. Ashley Montanaro(Co-Founder & CEO)inProf. Toby Cubitt(Co-Founder, CTO & CSciO)inProf. John Morton(Co-Founder & Director)inAshley Montanaro(Founder)John Morton(Founder)Toby Cubitt(Founder)

Co-investorsAlbionVCLocalGlobePlayground GlobalUCL Technology FundLondon Co-Investment FundParkwalk Advisors+1 more

Poindexter Labspoindexterlabs.aiin

Poindexter Labs develops syncronus, a collaborative workflow platform for training and evaluating large language models through expert data annotation and review.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software

Co-investorsOctopus VenturesFirst Cheque

Presentient Technologies Ltdpresentient.cominPre-Seed · Mar 2023

Presentient develops BRAKES, a data science platform that analyzes clinical trial data using automation in secure enclaves to maintain blinding while enabling interim analyses, potentially reducing trial duration by up to 50% and identifying failing trials early.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechMedical Devices

Co-investorsTrueSight VenturesQVentures

project b.project-b.dev

Project B is a German payroll processing company that offers both managed payroll services for businesses and a software platform for payroll offices and tax consultants to streamline payroll administration.

Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSMunich, DE

Co-investors14Peaks CapitalFirst Momentum

QuestDBquestdb.comin𝕏Seed

QuestDB is an open-source time-series database designed for high-performance analytics and low-latency querying of temporal data.

Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareLondon, GB

Nicolas Hourcard(Founder)inTancrede Collard(Founder)inVlad Ilyushchenko(Founder)in

Co-investorsKima VenturesUncorrelated VenturesY Combinator468 Capital7-VenturesNew Forge

Refuterefute.comPre-Seed · Dec 2024 · $3M

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)inVlad Galu(CTO & Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsAmadeus Capital PartnersOsney CapitalPlayfair Capital

RevEngreveng.ai

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)in

Co-investorsIn-Q-TelIQ CapitalOsney Capital

Risk Ledgerriskledger.comin𝕏

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 BrooksinDaniel Saulin

Co-investorsLifeline Ventures

Robinrobintests.cominSeries B · Jan 2024 · $27M

Robin is a cognitive assessment platform that uses short neuroscience-based games enhanced with AI to measure how people think, learn, and solve problems.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS

Co-investorsGlobant VenturesAFG PartnersSoftBank GroupTemasek

Robin AIrobinai.comin𝕏

Robin is an AI-powered legal intelligence platform that automatically analyzes contracts and legal documents to help businesses transform them into strategic assets for decision-making and risk management.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSNot stated

Richard Robinson(Founder)inJames Clough(Founder)Richard Robinson James Clough(Founder)

Co-investorsMolten VenturesAFG PartnersQuantumlight CapitalTemasek

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Episode1 made?
Episode1 has 115 tracked investments, 5 of which have exited, including 12 dated in the last 24 months.
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.
Who does Episode1 co-invest with?
Episode1 most often shares deals with Seedcamp, Entrepreneur First, Octopus Ventures, among 176 tracked co-investors.

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Co-investors · 39

Entrepreneur First

Entrepreneur First (EF) is a talent investor that helps individuals build and launch startups, providing support such as US visa guidance, office space, fundraising preparation, and investor introductions culminating in a San Francisco Demo Day.

$1M – $7M
Octopus Ventures

Octopus Ventures is a founder-focused European venture capital firm that backs mission-driven startups across seven core sectors, investing from idea stage through growth with a focus on pre-seed to Series A.

$130K – $1.3M
MMC Ventures

MMC is a European venture capital firm that has partnered with over 100 early-stage founders over more than two decades to help grow their startups.

$635K – $13M
Techstars

Techstars is a global startup accelerator and early-stage investor that funds and mentors ambitious founders, providing $220K in capital, a three-month program, and access to a worldwide network of mentors, investors, and corporate partners.

Both backed · 4
$220K
Playfair Capital

Playfair Capital is a pre-seed technology investor operating as a generalist fund. The firm focuses on early-stage technology companies.

$130K – $1.9M
Balderton Capital

Balderton Capital is a European venture capital firm that backs technology startups.

$5M – $50M
Passion Capital

Passion Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs European founders building technology companies, with a focus on AI, FinTech and Risk.

Both backed · 3
GV (Google Ventures)

GV (Google Ventures) is a venture capital firm that has invested in AI and machine learning since its early days, backing more than 100 AI companies across infrastructure, life sciences, and applications.

Both backed · 2
$250K – $50M
Accel

Accel is a venture capital firm that partners with exceptional teams, positioning itself as a first partner to founders globally.

Both backed · 2
$500K – $100M
QVentures

QVentures is a venture capital firm that sources and screens top-tier startups from Series A onwards, offering direct investment opportunities to its community of family offices and institutional investors. It also advises on a Pre-Seed Fund backing early-stage founders in the UK.

$127K – $6.3M
Andreessen Horowitz

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, known for pioneering the platform model with a large team of operators supporting founders across stages.

Both backed · 1
$500K – $50M
Index Ventures

Index Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs founders across industries and geographies, emphasizing the people behind ideas as much as the businesses themselves.

Both backed · 1
$540K – $10.8M
▶27 more co-investors

AtomicoVillage GlobalOMERS VenturesCredo VenturesFrontline VenturesWorkday VenturesNauta CapitalAirTree VenturesCapnamicAdapt VenturesFJ LabsMenlo VenturesCanaan PartnersIA VenturesDN CapitalAtlas VentureAnthemis VentureHummingbird VenturessequelPiton Capital LLPKOMPAS VCSalica InvestmentsIris CapitalCornerstone VCDeeptech LabsJoin CapitalOne Peak

Firms observed investing alongside Episode1, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Episode1's recorded portfolio.

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